scholarly journals Drug Burden Index and Cognitive and Physical Function in Aged Care Residents: A Longitudinal Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 1086-1092.e1
Author(s):  
Hans Wouters ◽  
Sarah N. Hilmer ◽  
Jos Twisk ◽  
Martina Teichert ◽  
Helene G. Van Der Meer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Drug Burden Index

scholarly journals Associations between drug burden index and physical function in older people in residential aged care facilities

2010 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 503-507 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. M. Wilson ◽  
S. N. Hilmer ◽  
L. M. March ◽  
I. D. Cameron ◽  
S. R. Lord ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Drug Burden Index ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Aged Care Facilities ◽  
Residential Aged Care Facilities

A longitudinal study investigating how stroke severity, disability, and physical function the first week post-stroke are associated with walking speed six months post-stroke

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (12) ◽  
pp. 932-942 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Kristin Aaslund ◽  
Rolf Moe-Nilssen ◽  
Bente Bassøe Gjelsvik ◽  
Bård Bogen ◽  
Halvor Næss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Walking Speed ◽  
Stroke Severity ◽  
Post Stroke

scholarly journals A Longitudinal Study of Physical Function in Patients with Early-Onset Dementia

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 622-631 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gro Gujord Tangen ◽  
Elisabet Londos ◽  
Johan Olsson ◽  
Lennart Minthon ◽  
Anne Marit Mengshoel
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Early Onset ◽  
Early Onset Dementia

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal pain and new-onset poor physical function in elderly survivors of a natural disaster: a longitudinal study after the great East Japan earthquake

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yutaka Yabe ◽  
Yoshihiro Hagiwara ◽  
Takuya Sekiguchi ◽  
Yumi Sugawara ◽  
Masahiro Tsuchiya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Functional Decline ◽  
Great East Japan Earthquake ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Shoulder And Neck Pain ◽  
New Onset

Abstract Background Functional disability is a significant problem after natural disasters. Musculoskeletal pain is reported to increase after disasters, which can cause functional disability among survivors. However, the effects of musculoskeletal pain on functional decline after natural disasters are unclear. The present study aimed to examine the association between musculoskeletal pain and new-onset poor physical function among elderly survivors after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Methods A longitudinal study was conducted on survivors aged ≥65 years at three and 4 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. A total of 747 persons were included in this study. Physical function was assessed using the Kihon Checklist. New-onset poor physical function was defined as low physical function not present at 3 years but present at 4 years after the disaster. Knee, hand or foot, low back, shoulder, and neck pain was assessed using a self-reported questionnaire and was defined as musculoskeletal pain. Musculoskeletal pain at 3 years after the disaster was categorized according to the number of pain regions (0, 1, ≥ 2). Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to calculate the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) for new-onset poor physical function due to musculoskeletal pain. Results The incidence of new-onset poor physical function was 14.9%. New-onset poor physical function was significantly associated with musculoskeletal pain. Compared with “0” musculoskeletal pain region, the adjusted ORs (95% CI) were 1.39 (0.75–2.58) and 2.69 (1.52–4.77) in “1” and “≥ 2” musculoskeletal pain regions, respectively (p for trend = 0.003). Conclusions Musculoskeletal pain is associated with new-onset poor physical function among elderly survivors after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Monitoring musculoskeletal pain is important to prevent physical function decline after natural disasters.

scholarly journals Trajectories of Physical Function Decline and Psychological Functioning: The Quebec Longitudinal Study on Nutrition and Successful Aging (NuAge)

2010 ◽  
Vol 66B (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. i82-i90 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Payette ◽  
N. R. Gueye ◽  
P. Gaudreau ◽  
J. A. Morais ◽  
B. Shatenstein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Successful Aging

scholarly journals Anthropometric indices predict physical function and mobility in older Australians: the Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing

2002 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 655-662 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Bannerman ◽  
Michelle D Miller ◽  
Lynne A Daniels ◽  
Lynne Cobiac ◽  
Lynne C Giles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
South Australia ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Mobility Limitations ◽  
Australian Longitudinal Study ◽  
Increased Risk

AbstractObjective:To evaluate, in terms of function and mobility, the predictive value of commonly adopted anthropometric ‘definitions’ used in the nutritional assessment of older adults, in a cohort of older Australians.Design:Prospective cohort study – Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ALSA).Setting:Adelaide, South Australia (1992–1994).Subjects:Data were analysed from 1272 non-institutionalised (685 males, 587 females) older adults ≥70 years old in South Australia. Seven ‘definitions’ commonly used in the anthropometric assessment of both under- and overnutrition (including four using body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio, waist circumference and percentage weight change) were evaluated at baseline, for their ability to predict functional and mobility limitation assessed (by self-report questionnaire) at two years follow-up. All questionnaires were administered and anthropometry performed by trained investigators. The associations between the definitions and decline in mobility and physical function were evaluated over two years using multiple logistic regression.Results:A BMI >85th percentile or >30 kgm−2 or a waist circumference of >102 cm in males and >88 cm in females increased risk of functional and mobility limitations. Over two years, a loss of 10% body weight significantly increased the risk of functional and mobility limitations.Conclusion:Maintaining weight within older adults, irrespective of initial body weight, may be important in preventing functional and mobility limitations. Excessive weight is associated with an increased risk of limitation in function and mobility, both key components of health-related quality of life.

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