The impact of microalbuminuria on overactive bladders: Results from a community‐based four‐year longitudinal study in Japan

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 1567-1575
Author(s):  
Teppei Okamoto ◽  
Shingo Hatakeyama ◽  
Masataka Ando ◽  
Jung Songee ◽  
Atsushi Imai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Impact of Community-Based Supports and Services on Quality of Life Among the Elderly in China: A Longitudinal Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (10) ◽  
pp. 1244-1269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongkang Zhang ◽  
Valerie A. Yeager ◽  
Shengtian Hou
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Multivariate Analyses ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Medical Visits ◽  
Consulting Services ◽  
Perceived Availability ◽  
The Impact

Community-based supports and services (CBSS) have been developing rapidly in China as a new way of satisfying the needs of elderly people. However, it is not clear how pervasive these services are or whether the availability of CBSS impacts quality of life. This study examines trends in CBSS and the impact of the perceived CBSS availability on self-reported quality of life among the elderly in China. We found a significant increase in perceived CBSS availability from 2005 to 2011, but the perceived availability of CBSS varies by the type of CBSS. Multivariate analyses show that home medical visits (β = .181, p = .03), psychological support (β = .332, p = .02), social and recreation activities (β = .231, p = .02), and legal consulting services (β = .271, p = .02) were each significantly associated with a good quality of life. Results from this study provide insight that can inform CBSS strategies and the development of new services for the elderly in China.

The impact of participant pathways on the effectiveness of a community-based physical activity intervention grounded in motivational interviewing

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Wade ◽  
Nicola Brown ◽  
James Steele ◽  
Steven Mann ◽  
Bernadette Dancy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Social Action ◽  
Multilevel Models ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Time Point

Background: Brief advice is recommended to increase physical activity (PA) within primary care. This study assessed change in PA levels and mental wellbeing after a motivational interviewing (MI) community-based PA intervention and the impact of signposting [SP] and Social Action [SA] (i.e. weekly group support) pathways. Methods: Participants (n=2084) took part in a community-based, primary care PA programme using MI techniques. Self-reported PA and mental wellbeing data were collected at baseline (following an initial 30-minute MI appointment), 12-weeks, six-months, and 12-months. Participants were assigned based upon the surgery they attended to the SP or SA pathway. Multilevel models were used to derive point estimates and 95%CIs for outcomes at each time point and change scores. Results: Participants increased PA and mental wellbeing at each follow-up time point through both participant pathways and with little difference between pathways. Retention was similar between pathways at 12-weeks, but the SP pathway retained more participants at six-months and 12-months. Conclusions: Both pathways produced similar improvements in PA and mental wellbeing, suggesting the effectiveness of MI based PA interventions. However, due to lower resources required yet similar effects, SP pathways are recommended over SA to support PA in primary care settings.

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