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Arabic Translation and Validation of the Otago Exercise Program: A Feasibility Controlled Study

Authors: Alia A. Alghwiri, Majd Jarrar, Mohammed Etoom, Alhadi M. Jahan, Joud Al-Jaghbeer, Lana Alhalaseh, Leigh Hale2025

Journal: African Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 28, No. 1S (January)

Doi: https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v28i1S.6597

Substance Use and Misuse among Older Adults: A Scoping Review

Authors: Lana Alhalaseh, Leen Abushams, Rahaf Qudah, Marie Claire Van Hout, Mayyada Wazaify2025

Journal: Substance Use & Misuse

Doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2025.2513525

Functional Status in Relation to Common Geriatric Syndromes and Sociodemographic Variables – A Step Forward Towards Healthy Aging

Authors: Lana Alhalaseh, Hala Makahleh, Bashayer Al-Saleem, Farah Al-Omran, Birgitte Schoenmakers2024

Journal: Clinical Interventions in Aging

Doi: https://doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S462347

The Current Status of Health Care Indices and Functional Independence among Older Adults: Data from HelpAge International–Jordan Study

Authors: Mohammad Abufaraj, Lana Alhalaseh, Mohammed Q. Al-sabbagh, Zaid Eyadat, Walid Al Khatib, Osama A. Samara, Immanuel Azaad Moonesar, Lee Smith, Raeda Al Qutob2024

Journal: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 36, 124

Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-024-02738-2

Loneliness and Depression Among Community Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors: Lana Alhalaseh, Farah Kasasbeh, Mariam Al-Bayati, Lubna Haikal, Kinan Obeidat, Abdallah Abuleil, Iain Wilkinson2022

Journal: Psychogeriatrics

Doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/psyg.12833

The Impact of Dementia’s Affiliate Stigma on the Mental Health of Relatives: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Authors: Pauline van den Bossche, Birgitte Schoenmakers2022

Journal: Frontiers in Psychology

Doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.789105

Barriers in Screening for Dementia in Elderly Migrants in Primary Care and the Use of the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale: A Mixed Cross-Sectional and Qualitative Study

Authors: Birgitte Schoenmakers, Tom Robben2021

Journal: European Journal of General Practice

Doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/13814788.2021.1913116

Effect of Exergaming on Wellbeing of Residents in a Nursing Home: A Single-Blinded Intervention Study

Authors: Marlies Gunst, Isabelle De Meyere, Hannah Willems, Birgitte Schoenmakers2021

Journal: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research

Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-021-01903-1

Electrophysiological Proxy of Cognitive Reserve Index

Authors: Elvira Khachatryan, Benjamin Wittevrongel, Matej Perovnik, Jos Tournoy, Birgitte Schoenmakers, Marc Van Hulle2021

Journal: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience

Doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2021.690856

Population Ageing in the Middle East and North Africa: Jordan

Authors: Lana Alhalaseh2021

Journal: International Journal on Ageing in Developing Countries, 6(2): 176–198

Doi: https://www.inia.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Full-V6N2_compressed.pdf

The Relation Between Age of Retirement and Frailty in Later Life: A Cross-Sectional Study in Flemish Older Adults

Authors: Michaël Christiaan John Van der Elst, Birgitte Schoenmakers, et al.2021

Journal: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2021.104473

Towards a More Effective Strategy to Detect Community-Dwelling Frail Older Adults: Validation of Risk Factors

Authors: Michaël Christiaan John Van der Elst, Birgitte Schoenmakers, et al2021

Journal: International Journal of Health Governance

Doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHG-11-2020-0131

An Analytical Study on the Status of Elderly Women in Jordanian Society

Authors: Lubna Akroush2020

Journal: The Jordanian Educational Journal

Doi: https://jaesjo.com/index.php/jaes/article/view/1235

Differential Impact of Cognitive Impairment in MCI Patients: A Case-Based Report

Authors: Valentina Pergher, Birgitte Schoenmakers, Philippe Demaerel, Jos Tournoy, Marc M. Van Hulle2020

Journal: Case Reports in Neurology

Doi: https://doi.org/10.1159/000507977

Assessment of Inappropriate Medication Use in Jordanian Elderly Hospitalized Patients Using 2015 Beers Criteria

Authors: Nailya Bulatova, Eman Elayeh, Shayma Abdullah, Lana Halaseh, Sumaya Abuloha, Maysam Abu Raqeeq, Dana Aldaghlise, Ghadeer Alrbeihat2019

Journal: Turkish Journal of Geriatrics, 22(3): 258–268

Doi: https://doi.org/10.31086/tjgeri.2019.101

Caregiver Burden: An Increasing Problem Related to an Aging Cancer Population

Authors: Leontien Jansen, Stephanie Dauphin, Tine De Burghgraeve, Birgitte Schoenmakers, et al.2019

Journal: Journal of Health Psychology

Doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105319893019

Concordances and Differences Between a Uni-Dimensional and Multidimensional Assessment of Frailty: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors: Michaël Christiaan John Van der Elst, Birgitte Schoenmakers, et al.2019

Journal: BMC Geriatrics

Doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-019-1369-7

P300, Grey Matter Volume, and Individual Characteristic Correlates in Healthy Elderly

Authors: Valentina Pergher, Jos Tournoy, Birgitte Schoenmakers, Marc Van Hulle2019

Journal: Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience

Doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2019.00104

Population Ageing in the Eastern Mediterranean Countries: A Regional Overview of the Situation – Jordan

Authors: Lana Alhalaseh2019

Journal: Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing, 16(1): 36–54

Doi: https://doi.org/10.5742/MEJAA.2019.93622

Relational Aspects of Mastery for Frail Older Adults: The Role of Informal Caregivers in the Care Process

Authors: Deborah Lambotte, Martinus J. M. Kardol, Birgitte Schoenmakers, et al.2019

Journal: Health & Social Care in the Community

Doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12676

The Social and Economic Empowerment Motives for the Elderly Providing for Their Families through Support on the Jordanian Aid Fund in Amman

Authors: Sahar Al Mukhaimer, Lubna Akroush2019

Journal: Route Educational & Social Science Journal

Doi: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/366965614_2019_The_Social_And_Economic_Empowerment_Motives_For_The_Elderly_Providing_For_Their_Families_Theroug_Support_On_The_Jordanian_Aid_Fund_Amman

Demographic, Social, Health, and Economic Characteristics of Elderly Women in the Jordanian Community: A Comparative Study – Population Census 2004–2015

Authors: Lubna Akroush, Asma Jaafreh2018

Journal: Route Educational & Social Science Journal

Doi: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322358049_Demographic_Social_Health_and_Economic_Charactristics_for_Eldery_Women_in_Jordanian_Community_A_Comparative_Study-Population_Census_2004-2015

Interventions for Frail Community-Dwelling Older Adults Have No Significant Effect on Adverse Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Authors: Michael Van der Elst, Birgitte Schoenmakers, Daan Duppen, et al.2018

Journal: BMC Geriatrics

Doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-018-0936-7

Prevalence and Predictors of Psychosocial Problems in Informal Caregivers of Older Cancer Survivors – A Systematic Review: Still Major Gaps in Current Research

Authors: Leontien Jansen, Stephanie Dauphin, Marjan van den Akker, Tine De Burghgraeve, Birgitte Schoenmakers, Frank Buntinx2018

Journal: European Journal of Cancer Care

Doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/ecc.12899

Use of Antihypertensive Medications among Elderly Patients with Metabolic Syndrome Attending Family Practice

Authors: Nada A. Yasein, Yacoub M. Irshaid, Farihan F. Barghouti, Wejdan A. Shroukh, Lana J. Halaseh2013

Journal: International Medical Journal, 20(2): 132–135

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