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Alqahtani JS, Arowosegbe A, Aldhahir AM, Alghamdi SM, Alqarni AA, Siraj RA, AlDraiwiesh IA, Alwafi H, Oyelade T. Prevalence and burden of loneliness in COPD: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Respir Med 2024; 233:107768. [PMID: 39142595 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2024.107768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Loneliness poses significant public health concerns on a global scale. Being alone and lacking social connections have been proven to impact prognosis and response to treatment in different diseases, including COPD. Yet, the prevalence and burden of loneliness on COPD outcomes remain unclear. METHODS Various relevant databases were systematically searched in March 2024. The quality of the studies included was assessed using a modified Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. The random effect model was used to compute the pooled prevalence and associated 95 % confidence intervals (95%CI) of loneliness and living alone in COPD patients. RESULTS After reviewing 256 studies, 11 studies, including 4644 COPD patients, met the inclusion criteria and were included in the systematic review. Of the included studies, 5/11 (45.5%) reported the prevalence of loneliness or lone living among COPD patients and were included in the meta-analysis. The prevalence of loneliness and lone living among COPD patients was 32% (95% CI = 16%-48%) and 29% (95% CI = 16%-41%), respectively. The Three-item UCLA loneliness scale was the most often used loneliness assessment tool (5/11, 45.5%). Loneliness and lone living were associated with poor outcomes, including emergency department visits, readmissions, depression, and reduced pulmonary rehabilitation response. CONCLUSION Despite one-third of COPD patients experiencing loneliness, researchers have not consistently documented its impact on COPD outcomes. More studies are needed to assess the impact of loneliness on COPD and how to mitigate the negative effects on patients' outcomes.
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- Jaber S Alqahtani
- Department of Respiratory Care, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dammam, 34313, Saudi Arabia.
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- School of Arts & Creative Technologies, University of Bolton, Bolton, BL3 5AB, United Kingdom; Information School, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2SJ, United Kingdom
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- Respiratory Therapy Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Respiratory Care Program, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 24382, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Respiratory Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Respiratory Therapy Department, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Respiratory Care, Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences, Dammam, 34313, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al Qura University, 21514, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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- UCL Division of Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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Zhou J, Yu M, Zheng Y, Zhou X. Supervised Group-Based Exercise for Preventing Falls Among Older Adults in the Community: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Nurs Care Qual 2024; 39:E54-E60. [PMID: 39167923 DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Supervised group exercise may have greater health benefits than no exercise or exercise alone. PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the effectiveness of supervised group-based exercise on the risk of falls among community-dwelling older adults compared to no exercise or exercise alone. METHODS Four databases were searched up to March 1, 2024 for eligible randomized controlled trials. RESULTS Seventeen randomized controlled trials were eligible for this meta-analysis. Meta-analyses showed that compared with no exercise, supervised group-based exercise had a significant effect on preventing falls, injurious falls, and fall-related fractures. Compared with exercise alone, supervised group-based exercise significantly reduced falls and injurious falls. CONCLUSIONS Moderate-quality evidence suggests that compared with no exercise or exercise alone, supervised group-based exercise is more effective at preventing falls among community-dwelling older adults.
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- Jianhong Zhou
- Authors Affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Affiliated Xiaoshan Hospital, Hangzhou Normal University, Hanzghou, Zhejiang, China
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Sawa R, Doi T, Tsutsumimoto K, Nakakubo S, Sakimoto F, Matsuda S, Shimada H. Association Between Falls and Social Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Japanese Adults. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci 2024; 79:gbae127. [PMID: 39076102 DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbae127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the association between falls and social frailty and its components among older Japanese adults. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study. Participants were categorized into 3 groups based on the number of falls in the past year: no fall (none), a single fall (occasional), and more than one fall (recurrent). The participants who met 2 or more of the following criteria were defined as socially frail: living alone, going out less frequently compared with the previous year, rarely visiting friends, feeling unhelpful to friends or family, and not talking with someone daily. RESULTS A total of 4,495 older Japanese adults living in a community analyzed in this study (51.0% women). Of the participants in this study, 3,851 (85.7%) were categorized as none, 443 (9.9%) as occasional, and 201 (4.5%) as recurrent. The proportion of participants considered socially frail was 11.5% in this study. Recurrent falls were associated with social frailty, even after adjusting for covariates (odds ratio [OR]: 1.49; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01-2.19). The experience of recurrent falls was associated with the following components: "feeling unhelpful to friends and family" (OR: 1.62; 95% CI: 1.14-2.31) and "going outside less frequently compared with last year" (OR: 1.57; 95% CI: 1.06-2.31). DISCUSSION Among older Japanese adults, recurrent falls were associated with social frailty and with 2 of its components in particular: social roles and social participation. Future longitudinal studies should be conducted to gain insight into any causal relationships between these variables.
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- Ryuichi Sawa
- Faculty of Health Science, Department of Physical Therapy, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Preventive Gerontology, Center for Gerontology and Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Gerontology, Center for Gerontology and Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Gerontology, Center for Gerontology and Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Gerontology, Center for Gerontology and Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Gerontology, Center for Gerontology and Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Gerontology, Center for Gerontology and Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Gerontology, Center for Gerontology and Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan
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Batko-Szwaczka A, Francuz T, Kosowska A, Cogiel A, Dudzińska-Griszek J, Wilczyński K, Hornik B, Janusz-Jenczeń M, Włodarczyk I, Wnuk B, Szołtysek J, Durmała J, Dulawa J, Szewieczek J. Predictors of Adverse Outcomes in Healthy Aging Adults: Coronary Artery Disease, Lower Educational Status and Higher P-Selectin Levels. Clin Interv Aging 2022; 17:1173-1185. [PMID: 35957925 PMCID: PMC9362850 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s363881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Societal aging – as a global demographic phenomenon – shows no indication of abating. As a result, the problem of age-associated disability and related long-term care is emerging as a major public health challenge. It is important that methods for identifying older adults at risk of adverse outcomes are implemented early. Methods The study group consisted of 145 individuals, 44.1% women, who were randomized from community-dwelling 60–74-year-old adults. A comprehensive geriatric assessment was supplemented with Fried frailty phenotype evaluation and blood tests (including adhesion molecules, matrix metalloproteinases and neurotrophic factors). A follow-up by phone call was made for at least 3 years after the initial examination. Composite endpoint (CE) included falls, hospitalization, institutionalization and death. Results Mean study group age was 66.5 ± 4.1 years (\documentclass[12pt]{minimal}
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- Agnieszka Batko-Szwaczka
- Department of Geriatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
- Correspondence: Agnieszka Batko-Szwaczka, Department of Geriatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Poniatowskiego 15, Katowice, 40-055, Poland, Tel +48323598239, Fax +48322059483, Email
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Geriatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Geriatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Geriatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Internal Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Internal Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Internal Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Metabolic Diseases, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Geriatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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