Objectively measured mobility of rural community-dwelling people aged 80 and over is strongly associated with greater use of services for community integration and social support: An observational study

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Lester ◽  
Anne Tiedemann ◽  
Catherine Sherrington
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Community Integration ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
80 And Over ◽  
Aged 80 And Over ◽  
Use Of Services ◽  
Objectively Measured

Falls, fear of falling and related factors in community‐dwelling individuals aged 80 and over in Turkey

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hatice Simsek ◽  
Erdem Erkoyun ◽  
Ali Akoz ◽  
Alp Ergor ◽  
Reyhan Ucku
Keyword(s):  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
80 And Over ◽  
Aged 80 And Over ◽  
Related Factors

scholarly journals Impairment, disability, social support and depression among older parents in rural Thailand

2010 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  
pp. 1711-1721 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Suttajit ◽  
S. Punpuing ◽  
T. Jirapramukpitak ◽  
K. Tangchonlatip ◽  
N. Darawuttimaprakorn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Adopted Child ◽  
Older Parents ◽  
Physical Impairments ◽  
Regression Modelling ◽  
Poor Social Support ◽  
Logistic Regression Modelling

BackgroundIt is not known whether social support modifies the association between depression and impairment or disability in older people from developing countries in Asia.MethodWe used a Thai version of the EURO-D scale to measure depression in 1104 Thai rural community-dwelling parents aged ⩾60 years. These were all those providing data on depression who were recruited as part of a study of older adults with at least one living child (biological, stepchild or adopted child). Logistic regression modelling was used to determine: (a) whether impairment, disability and social support deficits were associated with depression; (b) whether social support modified this association.ResultsThere were strong graded relationships between impairment, disability, social support deficits and EURO-D caseness. Level of impairment, but not disability, interacted with poor social support in that depression was especially likely in those who had more physical impairments as well as one or more social support deficits (pvalue for interaction=0.018), even after full adjustment.ConclusionsSocial support is important in reducing the association between physical impairment and depression in Thai older adults, especially for those with a large number of impairments. Enhancing social support as well as improving healthcare and disability facilities should be emphasized in interventions to prevent depression in older adults.

Sex Differences in Aged 80 and Over Hospitalized Patients with Community-Acquired UTI: A Prospective Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian López Cruz ◽  
Ana Esparcia ◽  
Manel Madrazo ◽  
Juan Alberola Enguídanos ◽  
José María Eiros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
80 And Over ◽  
Aged 80 And Over

scholarly journals Association of Frailty Status and Functional Disability among Community-Dwelling People Aged 80 and Older in Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Thu Thi Hoai Nguyen ◽  
Anh Trung Nguyen ◽  
Thanh-Huyen Thi Vu ◽  
Nga Thi Dau ◽  
Phong Quy Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Walking Speed ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
80 And Over ◽  
Aged 80 And Over ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frailty Status ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Objectives. This study investigated associations between frailty and functional disability in elder suburban Vietnamese. Method. Cross-sectional analysis was carried out on 251 participants aged 80 and over in Soc Son district. We used the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) scale including 8 items, and functional disability was defined as ≥3 IADL impairment. We defined frail as ≥3 out of 5 frailty components including weight   loss > 5 % , weak grip, exhaustion, low walking speed, and low physical activity. Results. Of 251 participants with a mean age of 84.6, 11.2% was classified as frail and 64.5% had ≥3 IADLs. Among the frailty components, low walking speed and low physical activity were significantly associated with increased odds of having ≥3 IADLs: ORs (95% CI) were 4.2 (2.3-7.9) and 3.7 (1.7-8.2). Conclusion. Frailty is associated with the higher likelihood of having functional disability. Further longitudinal studies are needed to examine the causal this relationship.

scholarly journals No clear relationship between antihypertensive class and cognitive function over 12 months in a cohort study of community-dwelling adults aged 80 and over

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 204062231882084 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Peters
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Channel Blockers ◽  
80 And Over ◽  
Aged 80 And Over ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Older Adult Population ◽  
The Impact

Background: Hypertension is prevalent in older adults. Hypertension has also been associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline. However, evidence relating to the impact of antihypertensive use is mixed. Calcium-channel blockers (CCB) have been suggested as the most beneficial class of antihypertensive for protection of cognition in older adults, however, to date, there have been no cohort studies designed to examine this. Methods: Community-dwelling treated hypertensive adults aged 80 and over were recruited from general practice sites and followed for 1 year. Cognitive function was assessed at baseline and 12 months using the modified Mini-Mental State Exam (3MS). Regression was used to examine the association between 12-month exposure to antihypertensive class and change in cognitive function. Results: A total of 292 participants completed the study. Mean change in 3MS score was a rise of 0.53 [standard deviation (SD) 4.7] 3MS points in those taking CCBs ( n = 135) compared with a drop of 0.09 (SD 5.1) in those without ( n = 157) p = 0.28. There was no relationship between CCBs or between any antihypertensive class and change in cognitive function over 1 year. Additional analyses using a clinically meaningful fall of 5 or more 3MS points showed similar results. Conclusion: In a hypertensive community-dwelling older adult population treated with antihypertensives, there was no evidence that CCBs were protective of cognitive function over a 12-month exposure. If a protective effect is present, it may be small or require a longer treatment period. Larger longer studies are required for confirmation.

scholarly journals Community Integration After Traumatic Brain Injury and Related Factors: A Study in the Nepalese Context

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 237796082098178
Author(s):  
Sumana Lama ◽  
Jintana Damkliang ◽  
Luppana Kitrungrote
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Community Integration ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
High Level

Introduction Community integration is an essential component for rehabilitation among traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors, which yields positive outcomes in terms of social activities, community participation, and productive work. A factor that usually facilitates community integration among TBI survivors is social support, whereas physical environment and fatigue are most often found as barriers. Objectives This study aimed to (1) describe the level of community integration, fatigue, physical environment, and social support of persons after TBI, and (2) examine the relationship between community integration and these three factors. Methods This is a descriptive correlational study. One hundred and twenty TBI survivors living in the communities of Province Number Three, Nepal were enrolled using the stratified sampling technique. The data were collected using the Community Integration Questionnaire, Modified Fatigue Impact Scale, Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation were used to analyze the data. Results Community integration, fatigue, and physical environment showed a moderate level, while social support revealed a high level. Fatigue was significantly correlated with overall community integration, whereas physical environment was found to correlate with two subscales of community integration, home integration and productive activities. Conclusion To enhance the level of community integration among TBI survivors, health care providers, in particular rehabilitation nurses and community nurses, should plan and implement strategies such as follow-up appointments or continued rehabilitation at home.

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