8th International Conference on
GERIATRICS GERONTOLOGY & PALLIATIVE NURSING July 30-31, 2018 | Barcelona, Spain
WELCOME MESSAGE 8th International Conference on Geriatrics Gerontology and Palliative Nursing is a unique forum to bring together Geriatricians, Gerontologists and researchers in this discipline to share their knowledge and new ideas through a series of Key Notes, Plenary Talks, Workshops, Symposiums, Young Research Forum and Exhibitions. Geriatrics 2018 will provides the chief interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary gathering for researchers, specialists and instructors to showcase and talk about the latest advancements, concerns, practical difficulties experienced and the clarifications adopted in the field of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Nursing. With members from around the world focused on learning about Geriatrics Gerontology and Palliative Care and its advances; Geriatrics 2018 is a fantastic opportunity to reach the largest assemblage of participants from the Geriatrics and Elderly Care community. Conduct presentations, distribute information, meet with current and potential scientists, make a splash with new developments in Geriatrics and Gerontology, and receive name recognition at this 2-day event. World-renowned speakers, the most recent techniques, developments, and the newest updates in Geriatrics and Gerontology are hallmarks of this conference. Barcelona is a gorgeous city with many hidden secrets poses one of the world’s most promising destinations to visit and experience the special tourist attractions. Attending and contributing to the conference will definitely enhance your cultural and scientific experience and open further opportunities for you and your career. The organizing committee is gearing up for an exciting and informative conference program including plenary lectures, symposium, workshops on a variety of topics, poster presentations and various programs for participants from all over the world. We invite you to join us at the Geriatrics 2018, where you will be sure to have a meaningful experience with scholars from around the world. We look forward to meeting you in Barcelona, Spain.
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Organizing Committee Manuel Carrageta
President, Portuguese Society of Geriatrics & Gerontology Portugal
Jane Mohler Professor University of Arizona, USA
Alexandre Caldas
Director, Portuguese Catholic University, Portugal
Joaquim Parra Marujo Director, João de Deus School of Education, Portugal
Gyula Bako Vice President, Hungarian Society of Gerontology & Geriatrics, Hungary
Lee Hyer
Professor, Georgia Neurosurgical Institute , USA
O. P. Sharma
General Secretary, Geriatric Society of India, India
Shyh Dye Lee
Nina Gorshunova Professor, Kursk State Medical University, Russia
Professor, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan
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Monday | July 30, 2018 | Day 1
Tentative Program 08:15 - 08:45
Registration Desk Opens
08:45 - 09:00
Inaugural Address
09:00 - 09:40
Keynote Talk 1
09:40 - 10:20
Keynote Talk 2
10:20 - 11:00
Keynote Talk 3 Networking & Refreshment Break
11:20 - 12:20
Session on Geriatrics and Gerontology
12:20 - 13:20 Session on Geriatrics and Palliative Nursing Lunch Break 14:00 - 15:00 Session on
Geriatrics and Elderly Care
15:00 - 16:00 Session on
Geriatrics and Neurological Disorders Networking & Refreshment Break
16:20 - 15:20 Session on
Geriatric Medication
15:20 - 17:20
Session on
Geriatrics and Ageing Biology
17:20 - 18:20
Session on
Geriatrics and End of Life Care
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Tuesday | July 31, 2018 | Day 2
Tentative Program Registration Desk Opens
09:00 - 09:40
Keynote Talk 1
09:40 - 10:20
Keynote Talk 2
10:20 - 11:00
Keynote Talk 3 Networking & Refreshment Break
11:20 - 12:20
Session on
Geriatrics and Elder Abuse
12:20 - 13:20
Session on
Geriatric Rheumatology and Arthritis Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:00 Session on
Geriatrics and Mental Health
15:00 - 16:00
Geriatrics and Nutrition
Session on
Networking & Refreshment Break 16:20 - 15:20
Session on
Geriatrics and General Practice
15:20 - 17:20
Session on
Ageing Technology and Management
17:20 - 18:20
Session on
Geriatrics and Geriatrics Services
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About Barcelona Barcelona
is the capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia in the
Kingdom of Spain, as well as the country's second most populous municipality, with a population of 1.6 million within city limits. Being the sixth-most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, London, Madrid, the Ruhr area and Milan. It is the largest metropolis on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range, the tallest peak of which is 512 meters (1,680 feet) high. It is a major cultural and economic centre in southwestern Europe. In 2008 it was the fourth most economically powerful city by GDP in the European Union and 35th in the world with GDP amounting to
€177
billion. In 2012 Barcelona had a GDP of $170 billion; it is leading Spain
in both employment rate and GDP per capita change. In 2009 the city was ranked Europe's third and one of the world’s most successful as a city brand. Since 2011 Barcelona has been a leading smart city in Europe. Barcelona is a transport hub, with the Port of Barcelona being one of Europe's principal seaports and busiest European passenger port, an international airport, Barcelona–El Prat Airport, which handles over 40 million passengers per year, an extensive motorway network, and a high-speed rail line with a link to France and the rest of Europe.
Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination. The city is known for hosting the 1992 Summer Olympics as well as world-class conferences and expositions and also many
Barcelona Cathedral , Santa Maria del Mar , Parc de la Ciutadella , Casa Batlló , Palau Nacional , CaixaForum Barcelona , Magic Fountain of Montjuïc , Montjuïc Castle , Camp Nou , Palau de la Música Catalana , Tibidabo Amusement Park , Casa Milà , Park Güell , Sagrada Família , Barcelona Aquarium , Arc de Triomphe a n d m a n y m o r e . international sport tournaments. The city attractions include
Barcelona City Attractions
Tibidabo Hill
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Palau Nacional
Montjuïc Castle
Barcelona Museum
Sagrada Família
Sant Pau Recinte Modernista
Casa Milà
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7th International Conference on
Geriatrics Gerontology & Palliative Nursing September 4-5, 2017 | Edinburgh, Scotland
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Introduction Title: New model: Holistic assessment and treatment of older adults Lee Hyer | Georgia Neurosurgical Institute | USA Title: Prescribing for the oldest old Angela Kydd | Edinburgh Napier University | UK Title: A systematic method for improving service quality in home support services for older people Stephen Jacobs | University of Auckland | New Zealand Group Photo Networking and Refreshments Break Symposium on Title: Person-centered care and the voice of older people in nursing homes Vigdis Abrahamsen Grøndahl, Liv Berit Fagerli, Ann Karin Helgesen & Eli-Anne Skaug Østfold University College | Norway Major Sessions: Elderly Care | Gerontological Nursing | Geriatric Medicine| Geriatric Case Studies | Geriatric Dementia| Geriatric Mental Health | Geriatrics Palliative Care Session Chair: Lee Hyer | Georgia Neurosurgical Institute| USA Session Co-chair: Stephen Jacobs | University of Auckland | New Zealand Session Introduction Title: Transmural cooperation between general practioners and nursing staff in residential care facilities Bart Van Rompaey | University of Antwerp | Belgium Lunch Break Title: Integration of end of life care of military members and veterans into a baccalaureate nursing concepts course Libba Reed McMillan | Auburn University | USA Title: Self-administration of medication in hospital: A mixed-method study on the perspectives of patients and health care providers Tinne Dilles | University of Antwerp | Belgium Title: Improving quality of life for people with dementia: The Person-Centred Environment and Care Assessment Tool Chanel Burke | University of Technology Sydney | Australia Title: Gerontologist skills and client satisfaction in long-term residential care for older persons Fernando Pereira | Institute Polytechnic of Braganca | Portugal Title: Drinking motives of community dwelling older adults and its associated factors Yannic van Gils | University of Antwerp | Belgium Networking and Refreshments Break Title: Profiles of ICF disability in Alzheimer and vascular dementia Alba Malara | National Association of Third Age Residences (ANASTE) | Italy Title: Opting out of own homes for residential care homes: Decision-making experiences of family members of older adults with moderate dementia Lisa PL Low | Caritas Institute of Higher Education | Hong Kong Young Researchers Forum @ Balvenie Glenmorangie
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Title: Assessment of risk of falls in the elderly and associated factors with falls Beyhan Cengiz Ozyurt | Ege University | Turkey Title: What is an autonomy supportive environment in geriatric care services for healthcare professionals? Guillaume Souesme | Francois Rabelais University | France Title: Heat and spice in later years of life Varsha Reddy Jayar | MGM Institute of Health Sciences | India Panel Discussion
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 | Day 2
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Keynote Forum
Title: A psychosocial instrument to assess well elderly residing in privatized, residential retirement communities Marlene M Rosenkoetter | Augusta University | USA Title: Treating elderly bedridden patients with removal dentures Yoshiro Fujii | Shin Kobe Dental Clinic | Japan Title: Geriatric health care services and solutions Purnima Srinivasan | Health Aim Inc. | USA Networking and Refreshments Break Major Sessions: Geriatric Diseases | Elderly Care | Geriatric Treatment | Geriatric Mental Health | Geriatric Care Management | Geriatrics Session Chair: Marlene M Rosenkoetter | Augusta University | USA Session Co-chair: Katsuji Kobayashi | Kanazawa University | Japan Session Introduction Title: Accurate prognostic awareness facilitates, whereas better quality of life and more anxiety symptoms hinder end-of-life discussions Siew Tzuh Tang | Chang Gung University | Taiwan Title: Association of psychiatric pictures with cognitive and motor symptoms of lewy body disease - An analysis of 60 MIBG-verified cases Katsuji Kobayashi | Kanazawa University | Japan Title: Psychological and relational improvement of students attending to the university for older adults: An experience in the University of the Basque Country Naiara Ozamiz | University of the Basque Country | Spain Title: Developing Gerontological Nursing (GerNurs) competencies: An e-Delphi study Tracey Osmond | Scalabrini Village | Australia Title: Compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction among informal caregivers of older adults, in Arab Israeli Rabia Khalaila | Zefat Academic College | Israel Lunch Break Title: Palliative care in a nursing home: Is it possible? Integrating palliative care in a nursing home On Dulberg | Meir Medical Center | Israel Title: Therapeutic challenges in occult malignancy presenting as stroke Suhaniya Samarasinghe | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital | UK Title: Palliative care in the community hospital - A model and case series of patient-centred, community-based care to meet an ageing population's needs Joanna WY Chan | St. Luke’s Hospital | Singapore Title: Ageing carers and their ageing family member with mild-moderate intellectual disability in Hong Kong: What needs and care do they have? Lisa PL Low | Caritas Institute of Higher Education | Hong Kong Networking and Refreshments Break
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Title: Health status and associated factors among the community-dwelling elderly in China Pei Liu | Southeast University | China Title: Nursing home quality of life: A theoretical model integrating the views of residents, staff and family members Marina Gharibian Adra | American University of Beirut | Lebanon Title: Public awareness and attitude towards palliative care in Nigeria AbdulRaheem Ibraheem Shola| University of Ilorin | Nigeria Title: Chronic obstructive bronchitis and depression in elderly outpatients Tiziana Candiani | Hospital Cuggiono ASST WEST MI | Italy Title: The relationship between lexical retrieval in discourse and cognitive functions in dementia - In comparison with the elderly population Takako Yoshimura | Kyoto Gakuen University | Japan Poster Presentations Best Poster Presentation Award Panel Discussion Thanks giving & Closing ceremony
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Monday, October 3|2016|Day 1 Registration Desk Opens
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Opening Ceremony Keynote Forum
Introduction Title: Aging gracefully: Traditional and alternative approaches to pain management in geriatrics Moshe Lewis|St Luke’s Hospital|USA Title: Lifestyle interventions to promote memory in old age Eef Hogervorst|Loughborough University|UK Group Photo Networking & Refreshment Break @ Concorde Foyer Major Sessions: Geriatric Services|Geriatric Case Studies|Elderly Care|Biological Gerontology|Geriatric Syndromes|Geriatric Medicine|Geriatric Treatment Session Chair: Lena Sandin-Wranker|Lund University|Sweden Session Co-Chair: Sambe Asha Devi|Bangalore University|India Session Introduction Title: Home alone? A mixed methods study of different perceptions of social isolation between care managers and older housebound adults Stephen Gethin-Jones|University of Central Lancashire|UK Title: Gender perspectives among older people living with pain Lena Sandin-Wranker|Lund University|Sweden Title: A culturally-sensitive approach to elderly care Gunn Tove Minde|University of Tromso|Norway Lunch Break @ Aromi Restaurant Title: Reflective STRENGTH-giving dialogue: A method developed to support older adults in learning to live with long-term musculoskeletal pain at home Catharina Gillsjo|University of Skovde|Sweden Title: Investigating social capital and the older person in the Midlands region, Ireland Anne Cooney|Athlone Institute of Technology|Ireland Title: Vitamins as neuroprotectants against oxidative stress caused by intermittent cold exposure in the aging rat brain Sambe Asha Devi|Bangalore University|India Title: Impact of serum albumin on functional status and hospital outcome in oldest-old inpatients Hsin-Yin Hsu|Mackay Memorial Hospital|Taiwan Networking & Refreshment Break @ Concorde Foyer Title: Revisit, subsequent hospitalization, recurrent fall And death within 6 months after a fall among elderly emergency department patients Jiraporn Srion|Vajira Hospital|Thailand Title: Out of sight, out of mind? Does terminating the physical presence of a geriatric consultant in the community clinic reduce the implementation rate for geriatric recommendations Boris Punchik|Ben-Gurion University of the Negev|Israel Title: Prediction of body mass index in old age to dementia risk: A systematic worldwide literature review and a new study from China Isaac M Danat|University of Wolverhampton|UK Panel Discussion Page 13
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Keynote Forum
Title: Dental treatment for dementia: The relationship between oral and brain condition Yoshiro Fujii|Shin Kobe Dental Clinic|Japan Title: Role of yoga in empowerment and strengthening of elderly Rajendra Harnagle|Modern Institute of Medical Sciences & Sewakunj Hospital|India Networking & Refreshment Break @ Concorde Foyer Major Sessions: Geriatric Diseases|Elderly Care|Geriatric Treatment|Geriatric Medicine|Geriatric Services Session Chair: Anthea Tinker|King’s College London|UK Session Co-Chair: Yoshiro Fujii|Shin Kobe Dental Clinic|Japan
Session Introduction Title: Oxidative DNA damage is elevated in renal patients undergoing haemodialysis Mary Hannon-Fletcher|Ulster University|UK Title: Effects of a shift from a mixed diet to a lacto-vegetarian diet on disease risk markers for cancers and coronary heart diseases Gunnar Johansson|Halmstad University|Sweden Title: Why should medical students study social gerontology? Anthea Tinker|King’s College London|UK Title: A pilot study of the effect of chronic kidney disease on steady-state disposition of Warfarin and Warfarin alcohols Osama Y Alshogran|Jordan University of Science and Technology|Jordan Lunch Break @ Aromi Restaurant Title: Cost utility analysis of long acting beta agonists versus leukotriene receptor antagonists in older adults with asthma receiving concomitant inhaled corticosteroid therapy Shoroq M Altawalbeh|Jordan University of Science and Technology|Jordan Title: Should we screen for cognitive decline and dementia? Old problems and new instruments Laura Calza|University of Bologna|Italy Poster Presentations @ Concorde Foyer Title: Relationship between service use variability, mobidity burden and medication use among older adults: Implications for medically complex patients Stacey Guo|Duke University|USA Title: The pain and the perception of its meanings according to very old elderly Bárbara Pires de Andrade Lage Cabral|Federal University of Minas Gerais|Brazil Title: Is the muscle power of knee extensor influenced by pain in elderly with bilateral knee osteoarthrits? Roberta de Matos Brunelli Braghin|University of Sao Paulo|Brazil Title: Efficacy of acupuncture treatment for functional dyspepsia: A systematic review and meta-analysis Ka Na Kim|Kyung-Hee University|Korea Best Poster Presentation Award Thanks Giving & Closing Ceremony Networking & Refreshment Break @ Concorde Foyer
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Introduction Title: Sex death and dying : A conversation about sexuality at the end of life Michael Ian Rothenberg | The Centre for Counselling and Sexual Health | USA Title: Integrated end-of-life care in advanced congestive heart failure: Where are we now? Helen Senderovich | University of Toronto | Canada Panel Discussion & Group Photo Networking & Refreshment Break @ Foyer Title: Treating palliative care patients in pain with the body tambura : A prospective case study at St. joseph´s hospice for dying destitute in Dindigul/ South India Cordula Dietrich | Zuflucht e.V | Germany Major Sessions: Palliative Care | Paediatrics | End of Life Care | Spiritual Care | Chronic Diseases Session Introduction Session Chair: Michael Ian Rothenberg |The Centre for Counselling and Sexual Health | USA Session Co-chair: Helen Senderovich | University of Toronto| Canada Title: Towards a philosophic care? Ribereau Alexis | Centre Val-de-Loire | Paris France Title: Religion, spirituality and clinical symptom management : A case study on policy impacts Craig | The Salvation Army Aged Care Plus Sydney | Australia Lunch Break @ Cabinet Room Title: Palliative care in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: The case for early integration Evan Lilly | Western University | Canada Title: Consumer directed care and spirituality, end of life from a different perspective Heidi Dowse | The Salvation Army Aged Care Plus Sydney | Australia on Assessing and dealing with spiritual concerns in palliative care 15:00-16:00 Workshop Dr Santosh K. Chaturvedi | National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences | India Networking & Refreshment Break @ Foyer Title: Supporting child care givers: experiences from the palliative care association of Uganda’s (pcau) road to hope program Rashidah Adams |Palliative Care Association | Uganda Title: A case report : The dying patient’s experience of being heard helped to recover her autonomy Akiko Nishikawa | Nara Hospital | Japan
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Friday, September 30, 2016 | Day 2
Algonquin-C Keynote Forum Title: Tranformative music therapy at end-of-life Amy Clements-Cortes | University of Toronto | Canada Title: Beauty therapy for palliative care in Japan Kenichi Kume | Chunichi Beauty College | Japan Networking & Refreshment Break @ Foyer Major Sessions: Palliative Care | Geriatrics | Spiritual Care | End of Life Care | Chronic Diseases | Symptom Management | Oncology Session Introduction Session Chair: Amy Clements-Cortes |University of Toronto |Canada Session Co-Chair: Kenichi Kume | Chunichi Beauty College| Japan Title: Assisted suicide international policy and palliative care : The implications on symptom management at end of life Heidi Dowse | The Salvation Army Aged Care Plus Sydney | Australia Title: The views of patients with brain cancer towards palliative care: A qualitative study (YRF) Megan Vierhout | University Health Network | Canada Title: Dying in intensive care units in India: Medical practices, policies and position papers on palliative & end-of-life care(YRF) Jaydeep Sengupta | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | India Title: Understanding the role of spirituality and faith in relation to life expectancy and end of life experience in terminallyill cancer patients (YRF) Leila Falahi | Islamic Azad University | Iran Lunch Break @ Cabinet Room Title: Geriatric palliative care Godfrey Kikabuzi | Hope Initiative |Uganda Workshop on The body tambura a holistic musictherapeutical treatment in palliative care management Cordula Dietrich | Zuflucht e.V | Germany Poster Session @ Foyer Title: Therapeutic Touch In A Geriatric Palliative Care Unit: A Retrospective Review Shaira Wignarajah | York University | Canada Title: Role Of Therapeutic Touch In The Management Of Responsive Behavior In Patients With Dementia Evan Lilly | University of Toronto | Canada Title: Factors Affecting Hospitalist Physicians Referring Patients to Palliative Care Sharon Jackson White | Georgia State University | USA Title: Risk score to estimate survival among advanced dementia in Taiwan: A longitudinal-based study Kwo-Chen Lee | China Medical University hospital | Taiwan Title: Avoidable emergency visits by home hospice patients: Is there a solution? Cindy Porter | MCPHS University | USA Title: Impact of age and financial status of patients or caregivers on perceptions of hospice care and the choice of hospice v. Hospital care at terminal diagnosis Jahnavi Kishore | Conestoga High School | USA Title: Assessing end-of-life care in the acute care setting Leah Mercedes Korkis | Mount Saint Mary’s University | USA Title: Approach and monitoring at home on patients with antreated pain and intrathecal pump implantations in palliative cares Calle Cruz LF | Seville University | Spain Networking & Refreshment Break @ Foyer Thanks Giving & Closing Ceremony
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