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Pradana AA, Gobbens RJJ, Susanto H, Rohayati, Siahaan J, Lee SC. Multidimensional frailty assessment: Development and validation of the Tilburg Frailty Indicator-Indonesia version. Geriatr Nurs 2024; 59:614-622. [PMID: 39180934 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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The aim of this study was to develop and examine the psychometric properties of the Tilburg Frailty Indicator-Indonesian version (TFI-I). 308 community-dwelling older adults aged ≥60 years participated. The TFI-I exhibited favorable internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.775) and test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.94). The physical, psychological, and social domains of the TFI-I correlated closely with the similar constructs of other scales, including the Short Physical Performance Battery (P < .001), Fried Frailty Phenotype (P < 0.001), Geriatric Depression Scale (P < .001), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life scale (P = 0.041), indicating its favorable construct validity. Significant differences were identified between the robust and frailty groups on the Barthel Index (P = .001) and Lawton Instrumental Activity of Daily Living Scale (P < .001). Overall, the TFI-I is valid and reliable when used to evaluate frailty status in clinical and research settings.
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- Anung Ahadi Pradana
- STIKes Mitra Keluarga, Bekasi, Indonesia; International PhD Program in Gerontology and Long-Term Care, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Health, Sports and Social Work, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland, Amstelveen, the Netherlands; Department Family Medicine and Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium; Tranzo, Tilburg University, Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Sultan Agung Islamic University, Semarang, Indonesia
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- STIKes Mitra Keluarga, Bekasi, Indonesia
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- International PhD Program in Gerontology and Long-Term Care, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Gerontology and Long-Term Care, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Klesiora M, Tsaras K, Papathanasiou IV, Malliarou M, Bakalis N, Kourkouta L, Melas C, Kleisiaris C. Frailty Assessment and Its Impact on Loneliness among Older Adults Receiving Home-Based Healthcare during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1666. [PMID: 39201224 PMCID: PMC11353754 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12161666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of frailty on loneliness among older adults receiving home care, in correlation to their socioeconomic and homebound statuses. This cross-sectional study recruited 218 individuals aged ≥65 years receiving home-based health services from the "Help at Home" program in the Region of Evrytania, Greece through an open invitation from the municipality authorities from March to June 2022. The Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) was used for the evaluation of frailty, the UCLA Loneliness Scale version 3 was used for loneliness, and social isolation was accessed through five questions (living alone, frequency of interaction with children, relatives, friends, and participation in social organizations). The mean age of the participants was 81.48 ± 9.06, 61.9% were female, 54.1% experienced high levels of loneliness (UCLA-3 mean 45.76 ± 11.10 [range 20-68]), and 46.3% of the participants were found to be socially isolated. Also, 58.3% of the individuals were identified as frail (TFI mean 5.95 ± 3.07) [TFI range 0-13], with 57.3% experiencing physical frailty, 43.6% experiencing psychological frailty, and 27.1% experiencing social frailty. An analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) using UCLA-3 as the dependent variable revealed that loneliness across all domains of TFI was significantly higher in participants with frailty (total frailty [Yes] 49.27 vs. [No] 40,87 p < 0.001) (physical frailty [Yes] = 48.99 vs. [No] = 41.42, p < 0.001, psychological: 48.60 vs. 43.57 p < 0.001, and social: 53.38 vs. 42.94 p < 0.001), particularly compared to non-frail individuals, even after adjusting for potential confounding effects (covariates: gender, age, marital status, family status, living status, educational level, annual income, chronic diseases, homebound status, and social isolation). Our findings indicate that frail older adults experienced higher levels of loneliness, suggesting that frailty and loneliness are independently associated among older adults who receive home-based healthcare.
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- Maria Klesiora
- Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, Gaiopolis, 41500 Larissa, Greece; (M.K.); (K.T.); (I.V.P.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, Gaiopolis, 41500 Larissa, Greece; (M.K.); (K.T.); (I.V.P.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, Gaiopolis, 41500 Larissa, Greece; (M.K.); (K.T.); (I.V.P.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, Gaiopolis, 41500 Larissa, Greece; (M.K.); (K.T.); (I.V.P.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Nursing, University of Patras, 26334 Patras, Greece;
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- Department of Nursing, International Hellenic University, Sindos, 57400 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of Nursing, Hellenic Mediterranean University, 71410 Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Nursing, University of Thessaly, Gaiopolis, 41500 Larissa, Greece; (M.K.); (K.T.); (I.V.P.); (M.M.)
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Ye L, van Grieken A, Alhambra-Borrás T, Zhou S, Clough G, Markaki A, Bilajac L, Raat H. Interplay of Physical, Psychological, and Social Frailty among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Five European Countries: A Longitudinal Study. J Urban Health 2024; 101:730-739. [PMID: 38913271 PMCID: PMC11329455 DOI: 10.1007/s11524-024-00831-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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Frailty is a dynamic condition encompassing physical, psychological, and social domains. While certain factors are associated with overall or specific frailty domains, research on the correlations between physical, psychological, and social frailty is lacking. This study aims to investigate the associations between physical, psychological, and social frailty in European older adults. The study involved 1781 older adults from the Urban Health Centres Europe project. Baseline and 1-year follow-up data were collected on physical, psychological, and social frailty, along with covariates. Linear regression analyzed unidirectional associations, while cross-lagged panel modeling assessed bi-directional associations. Participants' mean age was 79.57 years (SD = 5.54) and over half were female (61.0%). Physical and psychological frailty showed bi-directional association (effect of physical frailty at baseline on psychological frailty at follow-up: β = 0.14, 95%CI 0.09, 0.19; reversed direction: β = 0.05, 95%CI 0.01, 0.09). Higher physical frailty correlated with increased social frailty (β = 0.05, 95%CI 0.01, 0.68), but no association was found between social and psychological frailty. This longitudinal study found a reciprocal relationship between physical and psychological frailty in older adults. A relatively higher level of physical frailty was associated with a higher level of social frailty. There was no association between social and psychological frailty. These findings underscore the multifaceted interplay between various domains of frailty. Public health professionals should recognize the implications of these interconnections while crafting personalized prevention and care strategies. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and investigate underlying mechanisms.
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- Lizhen Ye
- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Public Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Mei J, Ju C, Wang B, Gao R, Zhang Y, Zhou S, Liu E, Zhang L, Meng H, Liu Y, Zhao R, Zhao J, Zhang Y, Zeng W, Li J, Zhang P, Zhao J, Liu Y, Huan L, Huang Y, Zhu F, Liu H, Luo R, Yang Q, Gao S, Wang X, Fang Q, Lu Y, Dong Y, Yin X, Qiu P, Yang Q, Yang L, Xu F. The efficacy and safety of Bazi Bushen Capsule in treating premature aging: A randomized, double blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled clinical trial. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 130:155742. [PMID: 38838635 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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PURPOSE It is unclear whether traditional Chinese patent medicines can resist premature aging. This prospective study investigated the effects of Bazi Bushen Capsule (BZBS) which is a traditional Chinese patent medicine for tonifying the kidney essence on premature senility symptoms and quality of life, telomerase activity and telomere length. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS It was a parallel, multicenter, double-blind, randomized, and placebo-controlled trial. Subjects (n = 530) aged 30-78 years were randomized to receive BZBS or placebo capsules 12 weeks. The primary outcome was the clinical feature of change in kidney deficiency for aging evaluation scale (CFCKD-AES) and tilburg frailty indicator (TFI). The secondary outcomes were SF-36, serum sex hormone level, five times sit-to-stand time (FTSST), 6MWT, motor function test-grip strength, balance test, walking speed, muscle mass measurement, telomerase and telomere length. RESULTS After 12 weeks of treatment, the CFCKD-AES and TFI scores in the BZBS group decreased by 13.79 and 1.50 respectively (6.42 and 0.58 in the placebo group, respectively); The SF-36 in the BZBS group increased by 98.38 (23.79 in the placebo group). The FTSST, motor function test grip strength, balance test, walking speed, and muscle mass in the elderly subgroup were all improved in the BZBS group. The telomerase content in the BZBS group increased by 150.04 ng/ml compared to the placebo group. The fever led one patient in the placebo group to discontinue the trial. One patient in the placebo group withdrew from the trial due to pregnancy. None of the serious AEs led to treatment discontinuation, and 3 AEs (1.14%) were assessed as related to BZBS by the primary investigator. CONCLUSIONS BZBS can improve premature aging symptoms, frailty scores, and quality of life, as well as improve FTSST, motor function: grip strength, balance test, walking speed, and muscle mass in elderly subgroups of patients, and enhance telomerase activity, but it is not significantly associated with increasing telomere length which is important for healthy aging. TRIAL REGISTRY https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=166181.
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- Jun Mei
- Institute of geriatrics, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Institute of geriatrics, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Institute of geriatrics, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China; Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, PR China
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- Clinical Pharmacology Research Institute, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Institute of geriatrics, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Hebei Yiling Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050000, PR China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, PR China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tangshan Central Hospital, Tangshan, 063000, PR China
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- International school of cosmetics, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, PR China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen Third People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518112, PR China
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- Department of gynaecology, Guang'anmen Hospital China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100053, PR China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan, 250021, PR China
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- Institute of geriatrics, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Institute of geriatrics, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Institute of geriatrics, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Institute of geriatrics, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Institute of geriatrics, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Institute of geriatrics, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Institute of geriatrics, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Department of gynaecology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Department of gynaecology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Department of gynaecology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Department of gynaecology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Department of gynaecology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Department of gynaecology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Department of gynaecology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Department of gynaecology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- LNKMED Tech Co., Ltd, Beijing, 100000, PR China
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- LNKMED Tech Co., Ltd, Beijing, 100000, PR China
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- Clinical Pharmacology Research Institute, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Clinical Pharmacology Research Institute, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- Clinical Pharmacology Research Institute, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Innovation and Transformation of Luobing Theory, Shijiazhuang, 050035, PR China
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- Institute of geriatrics, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100091, PR China.
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Imperatori C, Schimmenti A, Raimondi G, Santoro G, De Rossi E, Innamorati M, Adenzato M, Carbone GA, Ardito RB, Farina B. Psychometric Properties of the Detachment and Compartmentalization Inventory (DCI) in an Italian Community Sample. J Trauma Dissociation 2024; 25:467-484. [PMID: 38444257 DOI: 10.1080/15299732.2024.2323982] [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: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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The Detachment and Compartmentalization Inventory (DCI) is a valid and reliable self-report instrument that assesses these two distinct forms of dissociative symptoms. However, there is limited research on the cross-cultural validation of the DCI. Therefore, this study aimed to develop an Italian translation of the DCI and examine its internal structure and psychometric properties (including internal consistency, convergent validity, and test-retest reliability) within an Italian-speaking community sample. The sample consisted of 1276 adults (887 females; mean age: 29.57 ± 10.96 years), who completed the DCI and other self-report measures evaluating dissociative experiences and childhood trauma. Confirmatory factor analyses supported the original two-factor model (χ2169 = 1312.80, RMSEA = 0.073, 95%CI 0.069-0.077; CFI = 0.94; TLI = 0.94; SRMR = 0.04). Additionally, the DCI exhibited good internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and convergent validity with another measure of dissociation. The study also confirmed the association between DCI scores and the severity of childhood trauma. Finally, a Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis demonstrated that the DCI effectively distinguishes individuals who screened positively for dissociative disorders. Overall, these findings indicate that the Italian translation of the DCI possesses satisfactory psychometric properties, suggesting its utility as a screening tool for assessing detachment and compartmentalization experiences.
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- Department of Human and Social Sciences, UKE-Kore University of Enna, Enna, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Department of Developmental and Social Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Industries, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turn, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Department of Psychology, University of Turn, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turn, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Gobbens RJJ, van der Ploeg T. The Prediction of Quality of Life by Frailty and Disability among Dutch Community-Dwelling People Aged 75 Years or Older. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:874. [PMID: 38727431 PMCID: PMC11083472 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12090874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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The present study aimed to examine the prediction of quality of life by frailty and disability in a baseline sample of 479 Dutch community-dwelling people aged 75 years or older using a follow-up period of 8 years. Regarding frailty, we distinguish between physical, psychological, and social frailty. Concerning physical disability, we distinguish between limitations in performing activities in daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities in daily living (IADL). The Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) and the Groningen Activity Restriction Scale (GARS) were used to assess frailty domains and types of disability, respectively. Quality of life was determined by the WHOQOL-BREF containing physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains. In our study, 53.9% of participants were woman, and the mean age was 80.3 years (range 75-93). The study showed that psychological frailty predicted four domains of quality of life and physical frailty three. Social frailty was only found to be a significant predictor of social quality of life and environmental quality of life. ADL and IADL disability proved to be the worst predictors. It is recommended that primary healthcare professionals (e.g., general practitioners, district nurses) focus their interventions primarily on factors that can prevent or delay psychological and physical frailty, thereby ensuring that people's quality of life does not deteriorate.
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- Robbert J. J. Gobbens
- Faculty of Health, Sports and Social Work, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
- Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland, 1186 AA Amstelveen, The Netherlands
- Department Family Medicine and Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium
- Tranzo, Tilburg University, 5037 DB Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Health, Sports and Social Work, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
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Kmetec S, Fekonja Z, Davey A, Kegl B, Mori J, Reljić NM, McCormack B, Lorber M. Frailty in community-dwelling older people and nursing home residents: An adaptation and validation study. J Adv Nurs 2024; 80:1111-1119. [PMID: 37828685 PMCID: PMC10922237 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15898] [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: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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AIM The aim of this was to psychometrically adapt and evaluate the Tilburg Frailty Indicator to assess frailty among older people living in Slovenia's community and nursing home settings. DESIGN A cross-cultural adaptation and validation of instruments throughout the cross-sectional study. METHODS Older people living in the community and nursing homes throughout Slovenia were recruited between March and August 2021. Among 831 participants were 330 people living in nursing homes and 501 people living in the community, and all were older than 65 years. RESULTS All items were translated into the Slovene language, and a slight cultural adjustment was made to improve the clarity of the meaning of all items. The average scale validity index of the scale was rated as good, which indicates satisfactory content validity. Cronbach's α was acceptable for the total items and subitems. CONCLUSIONS The Slovenian questionnaire version demonstrated adequate internal consistency, reliability, and construct and criterion validity. The questionnaire is suitable for investigating frailty in nursing homes, community dwelling and other settings where older people live. IMPACT The Slovenian questionnaire version can be used to measure and evaluate frailty among older adults. We have found that careful translation and adaptation processes have maintained the instrument's strong reliability and validity for use in a new cultural context. The instrument can foster international collaboration to identify and manage frailty among older people in nursing homes and community-dwelling homes. REPORTING METHOD The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology checklist for reporting cross-sectional studies was used. NO PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public involvement in the design or conduct of the study. Head nurses from nursing homes and community nurses helped recruit older adults. Older adults only contributed to the data collection and were collected from nursing homes and community dwelling.
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- Sergej Kmetec
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, USA
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Emergency Department, University Clinical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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Hanlon P, Wightman H, Politis M, Kirkpatrick S, Jones C, Andrew MK, Vetrano DL, Dent E, Hoogendijk EO. The relationship between frailty and social vulnerability: a systematic review. THE LANCET. HEALTHY LONGEVITY 2024; 5:e214-e226. [PMID: 38432249 DOI: 10.1016/s2666-7568(23)00263-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Both frailty (reduced physiological reserve) and social vulnerability (scarcity of adequate social connections, support, or interaction) become more common as people age and are associated with adverse consequences. Analyses of the relationships between these constructs can be limited by the wide range of measures used to assess them. In this systematic review, we synthesised 130 observational studies assessing the association between frailty and social vulnerability, the bidirectional longitudinal relationships between constructs, and their joint associations with adverse health outcomes. Frailty, across assessment type, was associated with increased loneliness and social isolation, perceived inadequacy of social support, and reduced social participation. Each of these social vulnerability components was also associated with more rapid progression of frailty and lower odds of improvement compared with the absence of that social vulnerability component (eg, more rapid frailty progression in people with social isolation vs those who were not socially isolated). Combinations of frailty and social vulnerability were associated with increased mortality, decline in physical function, and cognitive impairment. Clinical and public health measures targeting frailty or social vulnerability should, therefore, account for both frailty and social vulnerability.
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- Peter Hanlon
- School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
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- School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Aging Research Center, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Stockholm Gerontological Research Center, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Public Health, Equity and Human Flourishing, Torrens University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Epidemiology & Data Science, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC-Location VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Calciolari S, Luini C. Effects of the bio-psycho-social frailty dimensions on healthcare utilisation among elderly in Europe: A cross-country longitudinal analysis. Soc Sci Med 2023; 339:116352. [PMID: 37952266 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Frailty represents an emerging challenge and has major implications for clinical practice, public health, and the sustainability of health systems. It is a geriatric condition, related to but distinct from disability and multimorbidity and characterized by a diminished physiological reserve of multiple organs. Despite limited consensus and evidence, it has been argued that cognitive and social aspects influence the condition. Therefore, we aim to provide evidence on the importance of taking a broader approach in defining frailty, by investigating the role of its physical, social, and psychological subdomains to predict healthcare utilisation in elderly Europeans. The study is based on the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE), and uses 185,169 total observations from 12 European countries included in wave 4, 5, 6, and 8. The analysis investigates the influence of the physical frailty index (a proxy of the Frailty Phenotype definition), psychological and social frailty indexes (built to proxy the Tilburg Frailty Index) on the likelihood of hospitalisation and the number of doctor visits. We addressed missing values due to item non-response with fully conditional specification multivariate imputation and exploited the longitudinal structure of the data to control for time-fixed unobserved characteristics. In addition, our two multivariate models included regressors to correct for demand side factors (health status, socio-economic status, and behavioral risk) as well as for country-specific characteristics. Physical and psychological frailty positively influence the likelihood of hospitalisation (OR = 1.90 and OR = 1.31, respectively) and the number of doctor visits (IRR = 1.30 and IRR = 1.07), while social frailty reduces the two types of health services utilisation (OR = 0.53 and IRR = 0.90). The three frailty dimensions are relevant risk stratification factors in elderly Europeans, and health policies should focus more on the psycho-social aspects of this condition, as a strategy to both contain expenditures and avoid potential healthcare inequalities.
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- Stefano Calciolari
- Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, Piazza dell'Ateneo Nuovo 1, 20126, Milano, Italy; Università della Svizzera Italiana, Via G. Buffi 13, 6900, Lugano, Switzerland.
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- Università della Svizzera Italiana, Via G. Buffi 13, 6900, Lugano, Switzerland
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Voukelatou P, Kyvetos A, Kollia D, Ellisaiou P, Vrettos I. Translation of the Pictorial Fit-Frail Scale Into the Greek Language and Examination of Its Validity and Reliability. Cureus 2023; 15:e41553. [PMID: 37554610 PMCID: PMC10405557 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.41553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND For the evaluation of frailty, a great variety of research tools are used internationally; however, only two have been translated and validated in Greek. The aim of the study was to translate the Pictorial Fit-Frail Scale (PFFS) into the Greek language and examine its validity and reliability. METHODS Initially, the PFFS scale was translated into the Greek language through a six-step process. Subsequently, in a sample of 157 elderly patients (47.1% women), construct validity was examined with the known-groups method using the one-way ANOVA test and criterion concurrent validity by comparison with the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Finally, inter-rater reliability and test-retest reliability were checked using the intraclass correlation coefficient. RESULTS A comparison of known groups showed that older patients with greater dependence on activities of daily living, greater impairment of cognitive function, reduced mobility, balance, and swallowing disorders, as well as those who were socially withdrawn, scored higher on the PFFS scale, supporting the construct validity. The positive correlation between PFFS and CFS (r = 0.625, p ≤ 0.001) demonstrated the concurrent criterion validity of the PFFS scale. Intraclass correlation was excellent for both inter-rater reliability (0.951 (95% CI: 0.934-0.964)) and test-retest reliability (0.948 (95% CI: 0.930-0.962)). CONCLUSION The translated PFFS scale in Greek is a valid and reliable tool.
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- Panagiota Voukelatou
- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, General and Oncology Hospital of Kifissia "Agioi Anargyroi", Athens, GRC
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, General and Oncology Hospital of Kifissia "Agioi Anargyroi", Athens, GRC
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, General and Oncology Hospital of Kifissia "Agioi Anargyroi", Athens, GRC
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, General and Oncology Hospital of Kifissia "Agioi Anargyroi", Athens, GRC
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, General and Oncology Hospital of Kifissia "Agioi Anargyroi", Athens, GRC
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Hori N, Ishizaki T, Masui Y, Yoshida Y, Inagaki H, Ito K, Ishioka YL, Nakagawa T, Ogawa M, Kabayama M, Kamide K, Ikebe K, Arai Y, Gondo Y. Criterion validity of the health assessment questionnaire for the national screening program for older adults in Japan: The SONIC study. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2023. [PMID: 37096927 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.14585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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AIM In our previous study, we proposed that the total score of the 12 frailty-related items in the health assessment questionnaire for the national screening program for older adults could be used as an indicator of frailty. We aim to examine the criterion validity of the 12 frailty-related items for frailty. METHODS The data used in this study were from older Japanese individuals aged 78-81 years (n = 461) who participated in the in-venue (2019) and mailed questionnaire (2020) surveys of the Septuagenarians, Octogenarians, Nonagenarians Investigation with Centenarians study. A receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to evaluate the criterion validity of the 12 frailty-related items for frailty defined based on the Japanese version of the Cardiovascular Health Study criteria. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to examine the independent association of the 12 frailty-related items with frailty. RESULTS The area under the ROC curve of the scores of the 12 frailty-related items for frailty was 0.79 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.73-0.85, P < 0.001). The cut-off value for frailty was 3 and 4 points, and the sensitivity and specificity were 55.9% and 85.8%, respectively. The multivariable logistic regression model showed that four or more scores of the 12 frailty-related items were significantly associated with frailty (adjusted odds ratio = 7.75, 95% CI = 4.10-14.65, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest that the 12 frailty-related items in the health assessment questionnaire for older adults may be useful for assessing frailty in community-dwelling older adults in a simplified manner. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2023; ••: ••-••.
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- Noriko Hori
- Human Care Research Team, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
- Division of Public Health, Teikyo University Graduate School of Public Health, Tokyo, Japan
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- Human Care Research Team, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Human Care Research Team, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Human Care Research Team, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research Team for Promoting Independence and Mental Health, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Human Care Research Team, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities, O. P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, India
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- Department of Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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- Clinical Thanatology and Geriatric Behavioral Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Human Sciences, Suita, Japan
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- Division of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Division of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Gerodontology, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita, Japan
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- Center for Supercentenarian Medical Research, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Clinical Thanatology and Geriatric Behavioral Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Human Sciences, Suita, Japan
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Balasch-Bernat M, Sentandreu-Mañó T, Tomás JM, Cebrià I Iranzo MA, Tortosa-Chuliá MA, Arnal-Gómez A, Cezón-Serrano N. Deepening the understanding of the structural validity of the Tilburg Frailty Indicator. Aging Clin Exp Res 2023; 35:1263-1271. [PMID: 37085651 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-023-02407-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Psychometric properties of the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) have shown low internal consistency for psychological and social domains, and evidence for its structure validity is controversial. Moreover, research on TFI is frequently limited to community dwellings. AIMS To evaluate structural validity, reliability, and convergent and divergent validity of the Spanish version of the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) in both community-dwelling and institutionalized older people. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on Spanish older adults (n = 457) recruited from both community settings (n = 322) and nursing homes (n = 135). Participants completed the TFI and other frailty instruments: Fried's Frailty Phenotype, Edmonton Frailty Scale, FRAIL Scale, and Kihon Checklist (KCL). Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and reliability and validity coefficients were estimated. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Some items from physical and social domains showed low factor loadings (< 0.40). The three-factor CFA model showed better fit indices after depurating these items. Reliability estimates were good (CRI ≥ 0.70) for physical and psychological domains in the institutionalized sample, while in the community dwellings, only physical domain reliability was adequate. Convergent and divergent validity of physical and psychological domains was good, except for some alternative psychological measures highly correlating with the TFI physical component (KCL-depressive mood and Edmonton mood). However, the social domain showed low correlations with some social indicators. CONCLUSION The findings of this study clarify some of the controversial validation results of the TFI structure and provide evidence to improve its use in psychometric terms. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03832608.
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- Mercè Balasch-Bernat
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, C/Gascó Oliag, 5, 46010, Valencia, Spain
- Physiotherapy in Motion. Multi-Speciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, C/Gascó Oliag, 5, 46010, Valencia, Spain.
- Advanced Research Methods Applied to Quality of Life Promotion (ARMAQoL), University of Valencia, 46010, Valencia, Spain.
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- Advanced Research Methods Applied to Quality of Life Promotion (ARMAQoL), University of Valencia, 46010, Valencia, Spain
- Department of Methodology for the Behavioral Sciences, University of Valencia, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, C/Gascó Oliag, 5, 46010, Valencia, Spain
- Physiotherapy in Motion. Multi-Speciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010, Valencia, Spain
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, La Fe Hospital in Valencia, La Fe Health Research Institute (IISLAFE), 46026, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Applied Economics, University of Valencia, 46022, Valencia, Spain
- Public Economic Evaluation Research Group (EVALPUB), Department of Applied Economics, Faculty of Economics, University of Valencia, 46022, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, C/Gascó Oliag, 5, 46010, Valencia, Spain
- Physiotherapy in Motion. Multi-Speciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, C/Gascó Oliag, 5, 46010, Valencia, Spain
- Physiotherapy in Motion. Multi-Speciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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Zhang X, Lin L, Sun X, Lei X, Liu GG, Raat H, Zeng Y. Development and Validation of the Disability Index Among Older Adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2023; 78:111-119. [PMID: 35271717 PMCID: PMC9879748 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glac059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND With the rapid population aging, the challenge to provide care for disabled older adults is becoming bigger. This study aims to develop the Disability Index (DI) to assess disability to indicate care needs, and we evaluated the reliability and validity of the DI among older adults aged 65-105. METHODS A total of 12 559 older adults (54.0% women; mean age = 84.3; SD = 11.2) from 22 provinces in China were investigated in 2017-2018. We developed the 21-item DI covering 4 subdomains, including Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), physical performance, and cognitive function. Cronbach's alpha was used to determine internal consistency. The convergent and divergent validity were assessed by Spearman rank order correlation coefficients and Pearson correlation coefficients. The known-group validity was assessed by Mann-Whitney U tests. The concurrent validity was assessed by the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC). RESULTS In the total sample, the internal consistency of the full DI and its subdomains were satisfactory with Cronbach's alpha ≥0.70; the convergent and divergent validity of the 4 subdomains were supported by all the alternative measures; the known-group validity of the full DI and its subdomains were supported by clear discriminative ability; and the concurrent validity of the full DI was supported with all the AUCs ≥0.70. The reliability and validity of the full DI and its subdomains were additionally supported by age subgroups and sex subgroups. CONCLUSIONS The DI is a reliable and valid instrument to assess disability status among older adults.
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- Xuxi Zhang
- Center for Healthy Aging and Development Studies, National School of Development, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Public Heath School, Health Science Center, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Center for Healthy Aging and Development Studies, National School of Development, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- National School of Development, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center for Healthy Aging and Development Studies, National School of Development, Peking University, Beijing, China.,Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Duke University Medical School, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Gobbens RJJ, Uchmanowicz I. Frailty Viewed From a Nursing Perspective. SAGE Open Nurs 2023; 9:23779608221150598. [PMID: 36636626 PMCID: PMC9829991 DOI: 10.1177/23779608221150598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Introduction More and more researchers are convinced that frailty should refer not only to physical limitations but also to psychological and social limitations that older people may have. Such a broad, or multidimensional, definition of frailty fits better with nursing, in which a holistic view of human beings, and thus their total functioning, is the starting point. Purpose In this article, which should be considered a Practice Update, we aim at emphasizing the importance of the inclusion of other domains of human functioning in the definition and measurement of frailty. In addition, we provide a description of how district nurses view frailty in older people. Finally, we present interventions that nurses can perform to prevent or delay frailty or its adverse outcomes. We present, in particular, results from studies in which the Tilburg Frailty Indicator, a multidimensional frailty instrument, was used. Conclusion The importance of a multidimensional assessment of frailty was demonstrated by usually satisfactory results concerning adverse outcomes of mortality, disability, an increase in healthcare utilization, and lower quality of life. Not many studies have been performed on nurses' opinions about frailty. Starting from a multidimensional definition of frailty, encompassing physical, psychological, and social domains, nurses are able to assess and diagnose frailty and conduct a variety of interventions to prevent or reduce frailty and its adverse effects. Because nurses come into frequent contact with frail older people, we recommend future studies on opinions of nurses about frailty (e.g., screening, prevention, and addressing).
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- Robbert J. J. Gobbens
- Faculty of Health, Sports and Social Work, Inholland University of
Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands,Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland, Amstelveen, the Netherlands,Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, Faculty of
Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium,Tranzo, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg
University, Tilburg, the Netherlands,Robbert J. J. Gobbens, Faculty of Health,
Sports and Social Work, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, De Boelelaan
1109, 1081 HV Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Nursing and Obstetrics, Faculty of Health Sciences,
Wroclaw
Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland,Institute of Heart Diseases, University Hospital, Wroclaw,
Poland
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Arizaga-Iribarren N, Irazusta A, Mugica-Errazquin I, Virgala-García J, Amonarraiz A, Kortajarena M. Sex Differences in Frailty Factors and Their Capacity to Identify Frailty in Older Adults Living in Long-Term Nursing Homes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 20:54. [PMID: 36612378 PMCID: PMC9819974 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Frailty is a phenomenon that precedes adverse health events in older people. However, there is currently no consensus for how to best measure frailty. Several studies report that women have a higher prevalence of frailty than men, but there is a gap in studies of the high rates of frailty in older people living in long-term nursing homes (LTNHs) stratified by sex. Therefore, we analyzed health parameters related to frailty and measured their capacity to identify frailty stratified by sex in older people living in LTNHs. According to the Fried Frailty Phenotype (FFP), anxiety increased the risk of frailty in women, while for men functionality protected against the risk of frailty. Regarding the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI), functionality had a protective effect in men, while for women worse dynamic balance indicated a higher risk of frailty. The analyzed parameters had a similar capacity for detecting frailty measured by the TFI in both sexes, while the parameters differed in frailty measured by the FFP. Our study suggests that assessment of frailty in older adults should incorporate a broad definition of frailty that includes not only physical parameters but also psycho-affective aspects as measured by instruments such as the TFI.
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- Nagore Arizaga-Iribarren
- Department of Nursing II, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country, 20014 Donostia/San Sebastián, Spain
- Osakidetza Basque Health Service, Hematology Service, Donostia University Hospital, 20014 Donostia/San Sebastián, Spain
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- Department of Nursing I, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Department of Nursing II, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country, 20014 Donostia/San Sebastián, Spain
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- Osakidetza Basque Health Service, OSI Tolosaldea, Tolosa Primary Care Center, 20400 Tolosa, Spain
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- Department of Nursing II, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country, 20014 Donostia/San Sebastián, Spain
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The Parallel Mediation Effects of Depression, Well-Being, and Social Activity on Physical Performance and Frailty in Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older People. Curr Gerontol Geriatr Res 2022; 2022:7979006. [PMID: 36545342 PMCID: PMC9763010 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7979006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Frailty refers to a decline in an elderly person's physical, psychological, and social functioning, making them sensitive to stressors. Because frailty is caused by a variety of factors, including certain demographic characteristics, understanding the mediating factors that affect frailty in the elderly is critical. Purpose To provide evidence about the relationship between depression, well-being, social activity, physical performance, and frailty among older adults. Materials and Methods The study used secondary data from Taiwan's Long-term Study of Aging (n = 7,622), excluding people with severe dementia. The chi-square test and Spearmen's coefficient correlation were used to assess the relationship between the demographic variables and frailty. Nonparametric bootstrapping analysis was used to test whether depression, well-being, and social activity are parallel mediators of the relationship between physical performance and frailty. This study was approved by Fu Jen Catholic University (FJU-IRB No. C110040). Results The overall frailty prevalence was 13.9%. We calculated a mean score and standard deviation for each measurement in this study. The correlation found low-to-moderate positive and negative statistically significant correlations between the variables. A significant, moderately negative relationship was found between physical performance and frailty that correlated with three potential mediating factors. The path indicated that lower physical performance scores and higher depression scores are more likely to be associated with frailty. Conclusion Older adults who are depressed are more likely to become frail. Adults who are more socially active and report greater well-being are less likely to become frail. Therefore, further research should design and test a comprehensive intervention for older adults in community settings that addresses all three factors, aimed at increasing well-being and social activity while also treating depression.
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Guo J, Chen Y, Dai Y, Chen Q, Wang X. Influencing factors of care dependence in patients with coronary heart disease after percutaneous coronary intervention-A cross-sectional study. Nurs Open 2022; 10:241-251. [PMID: 35997202 PMCID: PMC9748071 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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AIM Care dependence has been scarcely investigated in coronary heart disease patients after percutaneous coronary intervention. This study aimed to investigate the association between frailty, self-efficacy, combined effects of frailty and self-efficacy, mental health, and care dependence in coronary heart disease patients after percutaneous coronary intervention. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. METHODS Data from 400 patients after percutaneous coronary intervention were collected from 2017-2020. Logistic regression model and mediating analysis were used to identify the association between frailty, self-efficacy, combined effects of frailty and self-efficacy, and care dependence. RESULTS Patients with frailty and self-efficacy tended to have severe care dependence symptoms. There was no correlation between frailty symptoms, self-efficacy, and care dependence in patients without symptoms of anxiety or depression. But in patients with anxiety or depression symptoms, there is a strong correlation between frailty symptoms, lower self-efficacy, and care dependence. Mental health played an inhibitory effect on frailty and care dependence.
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- Juan Guo
- Department of CardiologySuzhou Hospital of Anhui Medical University (Suzhou Municipal Hospital of Anhui Province)SuzhouAnhui ProvinceChina
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- Department of CardiologyBozhou People's HospitalBozhouAnhui ProvinceChina
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- Department of General SurgerySuzhou Hospital of Anhui Medical University (Suzhou Municipal Hospital of Anhui Province)SuzhouAnhui ProvinceChina
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- Department of NursingSuzhou Hospital of Anhui Medical University (Suzhou Municipal Hospital of Anhui Province)SuzhouAnhui ProvinceChina
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- Department of OncologySuzhou Hospital of Anhui Medical University (Suzhou Municipal Hospital of Anhui Province)SuzhouAnhui ProvinceChina
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Ishizaki T, Masui Y, Nakagawa T, Yoshida Y, Ishioka YL, Hori N, Inagaki H, Ito K, Ogawa M, Kabayama M, Kamide K, Ikebe K, Arai Y, Gondo Y. Construct Validity of a New Health Assessment Questionnaire for the National Screening Program of Older Adults in Japan: The SONIC Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph191610330. [PMID: 36011962 PMCID: PMC9407940 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191610330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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The Japanese government has implemented a new screening program to promote measures to avoid worsening lifestyle-related diseases and frailty among the older population. In this effort, the government formulated a new health assessment questionnaire for the screening program of old-old adults aged ≥75 years. The questionnaire comprises 15 items, of which 12 address frailty, two address general health status, and one addresses smoking habits. This study examined the construct validity of this questionnaire, using the explanatory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The data used in this study were drawn from a mail-in survey conducted in 2020 as part of the Septuagenarians, Octogenarians, Nonagenarians Investigation with Centenarians study. A total of 1576 respondents (range, 78-99 years of age) were included in the study. Although the EFA did not show an interpretable factor structure of the questionnaire with 15 items, the CFA using only 12 frailty-related items showed the goodness of fit for a higher-order factor "frailty", and the five frailty-related sub-factors model was acceptable. These results suggest that the total score of the 12 frailty-related items in the questionnaire can be used as an indicator of the degree of "frailty".
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- Tatsuro Ishizaki
- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo 173-0015, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo 173-0015, Japan
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- National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu 474-8511, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo 173-0015, Japan
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- Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat 131001, Haryana, India
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo 173-0015, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo 173-0015, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo 173-0015, Japan
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- Clinical Thanatology and Geriatric Behavioral Science, Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Division of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Division of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- Center for Supercentenarian Medical Research, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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- Clinical Thanatology and Geriatric Behavioral Science, Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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Imperatori C, Adenzato M, Palmiero L, Farina B, Ardito RB. Assessment of Unresolved/Disorganized State of Mind in Relation to Attachment: A ROC Curve Study Using the Adult Attachment Interview and the Measure of Parental Style. CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHIATRY 2022; 19:197-205. [PMID: 36101645 PMCID: PMC9442855 DOI: 10.36131/cnfioritieditore20220402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The main objective of the present study was to use the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis to identify cut-off points for a self-report measure assessing parental style, i.e., the Measure of Parental Style (MOPS), that are able to discriminate individuals with disorganized internal working models (IWMs) of attachment with adequate accuracy, in terms of sensitivity and specificity. Establishing cut-off points for the MOPS could provide clinicians and researchers with a valuable tool to investigate the role of disorganized IWMs as a link between parental styles and mental health. METHOD A sample of 90 university students (mean age = 21.21 ± 2.05, females = 66) was enrolled in the study. We used the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) to assess disorganized IWM and the MOPS to assess parental styles. Subsequently, we used ROC curve analysis to pursue the objective of the study. RESULTS The ROC curve analysis showed that the MOPS total score (i.e., the combination of maternal and paternal dimensions) was able to discriminate individuals with disorganized IWMs from individuals with organized IWMs (AUC= 0.77). Specifically, a score ≥ 25 (Youden index= 0.497) categorized individuals with a sensitivity of 0.69 (69% of participants with disorganized IWMs were correctly identified) and a specificity of 0.81 (19% of participants were incorrectly identified as having disorganized IWMs). CONCLUSIONS Although the AAI has demonstrated high psychometric properties for assessing attachment representations in adulthood, its use is difficult when studies with large samples are to be conducted. As an alternative to the AAI, the MOPS can be used in studies with large populations, but no cut-off has yet been proposed. Here, we have identified cut-off points for the MOPS that are capable of detecting disorganized IWMs of attachment with adequate accuracy, and we suggest that this self-report is a useful brief instrument for detecting disorganized IWMs when time constraints prevent the use of the AAI (e.g., in studies with large samples or epidemiological studies).
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- Claudio Imperatori
- Cognitive and Clinical Psychology Laboratory, Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, Rome, Italy,Corresponding author Mauro Adenzato Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, via Verdi, 10 – 10124 Turin (Italy)
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy,Corresponding author Mauro Adenzato Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, via Verdi, 10 – 10124 Turin (Italy)
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- Cognitive and Clinical Psychology Laboratory, Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Cognitive and Clinical Psychology Laboratory, Department of Human Sciences, European University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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Yu X, Shi Z, Wang D, Niu Y, Xu C, Ma Y, Liu H, Guo H, Li M, Zhang Y. Prevalence and associated factors of frailty among community dwelling older adults in Northwest China: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e060089. [PMID: 35914908 PMCID: PMC9345078 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the prevalence of the comprehensive frailty and its associated factors among community dwelling older adults. DESIGN A cross-sectional study. SETTING Six community healthcare centres in Xi'an City, Northwest China. PARTICIPANTS A total of 2647 community dwelling older adults completed the study between March and August 2021. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was the prevalence of frailty, measured with the Comprehensive Frailty Assessment Instrument. The secondary outcomes were potential factors associated with frailty, measured with a social-demographic and health-related information sheet, the Short-Form Mini-Nutritional Assessment and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. RESULTS The participants averaged 27.77±10.13 in the total score of the Comprehensive Frailty Assessment Instrument. According to the cut-off points defining the classification of frailty, the majority of the participants were with mild (n=1478, 55.8%) or high (n=390, 14.8%) frailty. Multivariate stepwise linear regression analysis demonstrated that older age, lower educational level, empty nesters, higher level of self-perceived medical burden, abnormal body weight, physical inactivity, medication taking, increased number of clinic visit, undernutrition and poor sleep quality are associated with higher total score in the Comprehensive Frailty Assessment Instrument, indicating higher level of frailty. Multivariate multinomial logistic regression analysis exhibited similar findings but further captured female gender as a risk factor for the presence of mild and high frailty compared with no-low frailty. CONCLUSION The prevalence of the comprehensive frailty and frailty in the physiological, psychological, social and environmental domains is high. A variety of social-demographic, health-related and behavioural factors were associated with the comprehensive frailty. Further investigations on frailty prevalence and its associated factors based on comprehensive assessments are desirable.
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- Xingfeng Yu
- The Nursing Department, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- The Nursing Department, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- The Nursing Department, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- The Nursing Department, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Infection and Immune Diseases, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- The Nursing Department, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- The Nursing Department, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- The Nursing Department, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- The Nursing Department, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- The Director's Office, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Doncel-García B, Mosquera-Lajas Á, Fernández-Gutiérrez N, Fernández-Atutxa A, Lizaso I, Irazusta J. Relationship between negative stereotypes toward aging and multidimensional variables in older people living in two different social environments. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2021; 98:104567. [PMID: 34781189 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2021.104567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ageism is studied extensively in community-dwelling older adults, but remains poorly understood in institutionalized older adults. Here, we compared the physical, psychological, and social variables associated with self-reported age-based biases in community-dwelling older adults and in those living in nursing homes (NHs). MATERIAL AND METHODS Participants (n = 272) in this descriptive cross-sectional study lived in NHs (n = 126) or in their homes (n = 146), were 60 years or older, and had no cognitive or serious functional impairments. Those in NHs had been institutionalized for at least six months. The dependent variable was negative stereotypes toward aging (CENVE). We developed generalized linear models (GLMs) by place of residence and sex following the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment´s (CGA) methodology. RESULTS There is a statistically significant relationship between negative stereotypes of aging and different multidimensional variables. These variables differ between institutionalized and non-institutionalized adults and between men and women. While some variables are non-modifiable (age and sex) others are potentially modifiable (educational level, participation in activities, length of NH stay, hand strength, autonomy, and depression). CONCLUSIONS This study compared, for the first time, levels of ageism in older people living in two different social environments. Because most of the significant variables are modifiable in both environments, our results provide a framework to combat this type of discrimination. Promising strategies include anti-ageism policies and laws, educational interventions, and increased intergenerational contact.
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- Borja Doncel-García
- OSI Bilbao-Basurto, Osakidetza Basque Health Service, Montevideo Etorb. 18, Bilbao E-48013, Spain.
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- Aspaldiko´s Psychosocial Service and Municipal Community Centers, Barrio Kanpanzar auzoa 7, Portugalete E-48920, Spain
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- Geriatric Department, Igurco Servicios Socio-Sanitarios, Grupo IMQ, Máximo Aguirre 18 Bis, Floor 6, Bilbao E-48011, Spain.
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- Department of Nursing I, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena, Leioa E-48940, Spain.
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- Department of Basic Psychological Processes and their Development, Faculty of Psychology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Tolosa Hiribidea 70, San Sebastián E-20018, Spain.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena, Leioa E-48940, Spain.
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Guad RM, Mangantig E, Low WY, Taylor-Robinson AW, Azzani M, Sekaran SD, Sim MS, Azizan N. Development and validation of a structured survey questionnaire on knowledge, attitude, preventive practice, and treatment-seeking behaviour regarding dengue among the resident population of Sabah, Malaysia: an exploratory factor analysis. BMC Infect Dis 2021; 21:893. [PMID: 34465288 PMCID: PMC8406825 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-06606-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Several studies have reported a significant association of knowledge, attitude and preventive practice (KAP) regarding dengue infection among community's resident in endemic areas. In this study we aimed to assess and develop a reliable and valid KAP survey on the subject of dengue that is suitable for the resident population of Sabah, Malaysia. METHODS A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2019 to February 2020 involving 468 respondents. Information on the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants (six items), their KAP (44, 15 and 18 items on knowledge, attitude and practice, respectively) and treatment-seeking behaviour (five items) towards dengue was collected using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS and R software in the R Studio environment. The knowledge section was analysed by two-parameter logistic item response theory (2-PL IRT) using ltm package. The construct validity and reliability of items for sections on attitude, practice and treatment-seeking behaviour were analysed using psy package. RESULTS For the knowledge section, only 70.5% (31/44) of items were within or close to the parameter acceptable range of -3 to + 3 of difficulty. In terms of discrimination, 65.9% (29/44) of items were within or close to the acceptable range of 0.35 to 2.5, and 24 items (54.5%) failed to fit the 2-PL IRT model (P < 0.05) after assessing by goodness-of-fit analysis. Only eight items were reliable and retained in the attitude section with a Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) test value of > 0.7, while based on the communalities, 11 items in the attitude section were excluded due to very low h2, factor loading values and low correlation with the total (< 0.5). The practice section was found suitable for factor analysis because the KMO value was > 0.7. The communalities of the practice section showed that seven items had low h2 values (< 0.3), which were therefore excluded from further analysis, and only 11 items were retained. CONCLUSIONS The KAP items retained in the final version of the survey were reliable and valid to be use as a questionnaire reference when conducting future similar studies among the population of Sabah.
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- Rhanye Mac Guad
- Department of Pharmaceutical Life Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Department of Biomedical Science and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 88400, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
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- Regenerative Medicine Cluster, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam, 13200, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Asia-Europe Institute, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Infectious Diseases Research Group, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
- College of Health and Human Sciences, Charles Darwin University, Casuarina, NT, 0810, Australia
- College of Health Sciences, Vin University, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience and Nursing, MAHSA University, 42610, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UCSI University, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Life Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pathobiology and Medical Diagnostic, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 88400, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
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Ye L, Elstgeest LEM, Zhang X, Alhambra-Borrás T, Tan SS, Raat H. Factors associated with physical, psychological and social frailty among community-dwelling older persons in Europe: a cross-sectional study of Urban Health Centres Europe (UHCE). BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:422. [PMID: 34247573 PMCID: PMC8274028 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02364-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Frailty is an age-related condition resulting in a state of increased vulnerability regarding functioning across multiple systems. It is a multidimensional concept referring to physical, psychological and social domains. The purpose of this study is to identify factors (demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors and health indicators) associated with overall frailty and physical, psychological and social frailty in community-dwelling older people from five European countries. METHODS This cross-sectional study used baseline data from 2289 participants of the Urban Health Center European project in five European countries. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess associations of the factors with overall frailty and the three frailty domains. RESULTS The mean age was 79.7 (SD = 5.7). Participants who were older, were female, had secondary or equivalent education, lived alone, not at risk of alcohol use, were less physically active, had multi-morbidity, were malnourished or with a higher level of medication risk, had higher odds of overall frailty (all P < 0.05). Age was not associated with psychological and social frailty; sex was not associated with social frailty; smoking and migration background was not associated with overall frailty or any of its domains. There existed an interaction effect between sex and household composition regarding social frailty (P < 0.0003). CONCLUSIONS The present study contributed new insights into the risk factors for frailty and its three domains (physical, psychological and social frailty). Nurses, physicians, public health professionals and policymakers should be aware of the risk factors of each type of frailty. Furthermore, examine these risk factors more comprehensively and consider overall frailty as well as its three domains in order to further contribute to decision-making more precisely on the prevention and management of frailty. TRIAL REGISTRATION The intervention of the UHCE project was registered in the ISRCTN registry as ISRCTN52788952 . The date of registration is 13/03/2017.
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- Lizhen Ye
- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC - University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000, Rotterdam, CA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC - University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000, Rotterdam, CA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC - University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000, Rotterdam, CA, The Netherlands.,Center for Healthy Aging and Development Studies, National School of Development, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Polibienestar Research Institute - Universitat de València ES, 29 46022, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC - University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000, Rotterdam, CA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC - University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000, Rotterdam, CA, The Netherlands.
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Roberts S, Collins P, Rattray M. Identifying and Managing Malnutrition, Frailty and Sarcopenia in the Community: A Narrative Review. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13072316. [PMID: 34371823 PMCID: PMC8308465 DOI: 10.3390/nu13072316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Malnutrition, frailty and sarcopenia are becoming increasingly prevalent among community-dwelling older adults; yet are often unidentified and untreated in community settings. There is an urgent need for community-based healthcare professionals (HCPs) from all disciplines, including medicine, nursing and allied health, to be aware of, and to be able to recognise and appropriately manage these conditions. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of malnutrition, frailty and sarcopenia in the community, including their definitions, prevalence, impacts and causes/risk factors; and guidance on how these conditions may be identified and managed by HCPs in the community. A detailed description of the care process, including screening and referral, assessment and diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring and evaluation, relevant to the community context, is also provided. Further research exploring the barriers/enablers to delivering high-quality nutrition care to older community-dwelling adults who are malnourished, frail or sarcopenic is recommended, to inform the development of specific guidance for HCPs in identifying and managing these conditions in the community.
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- Shelley Roberts
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Gold Coast 4222, Australia;
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast 4222, Australia
- Allied Health Research, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast 4219, Australia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-7-5552-9557
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- Dietetics and Food Services, Mater Health, Brisbane 4101, Australia;
- Mater Research Institute, University of Queensland, Brisbane 4101, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Gold Coast 4222, Australia;
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Vrettos I, Voukelatou P, Panayiotou S, Kyvetos A, Kalliakmanis A, Makrilakis K, Sfikakis PP, Niakas D. Validation of the revised 9-scale clinical frailty scale (CFS) in Greek language. BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:393. [PMID: 34187373 PMCID: PMC8243421 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02318-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Among many screening tools that have been developed to detect frailty in older adults, Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a valid, reliable and easy-to-use tool that has been translated in several languages. The aim of this study was to develop a valid and reliable version of the CFS to the Greek language. METHODS A Greek version was obtained by translation (English to Greek) and back translation (Greek to English). The "known-group" construct validity of the CFS was determined by using test for trends. Criterion concurrent validity was assessed by evaluating the extent that CFS relates to Barthel Index, using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Both inter-rater and test-retest reliability were assessed using intraclass correlation coefficient. RESULTS Known groups comparison supports the construct validity of the CFS. The strong negative correlation between CFS and Barthel Index (rs = - 0,725, p ≤ 0.001), supports the criterion concurrent validity of the instrument. The intraclass correlation was good for both inter-rater (0.87, 95%CI: 0.82-0.90) and test-retest reliability (0.89: 95%CI: 0.85-0.92). CONCLUSION The Greek version of the CFS is a valid and reliable instrument for the identification of frailty in the Greek population.
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- Ioannis Vrettos
- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, General and Oncology Hospital of Kifissia “Agioi Anargyroi”, Noufaron and 14 Timiou Stavrou street, Athens, Greece
- Department of Health Economics, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias street, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, General and Oncology Hospital of Kifissia “Agioi Anargyroi”, Noufaron and 14 Timiou Stavrou street, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, General and Oncology Hospital of Kifissia “Agioi Anargyroi”, Noufaron and 14 Timiou Stavrou street, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, General and Oncology Hospital of Kifissia “Agioi Anargyroi”, Noufaron and 14 Timiou Stavrou street, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, General and Oncology Hospital of Kifissia “Agioi Anargyroi”, Noufaron and 14 Timiou Stavrou street, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Propedeutic Internal Medicine, Laikon General Hospital, 17 Agiou Thoma street, Athens, Greece
- School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias street, Athens, Greece
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- School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias street, Athens, Greece
- 1st Department of Propedeutic Internal Medicine-Rheumatology Unit, Laikon General Hospital, 17 Agiou Thoma street, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Health Economics, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias street, Athens, Greece
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Schmahl OC, Jeuring HW, Aprahamian I, Naarding P, Marijnissen RM, Hendriks GJ, Fluiter M, Rhebergen D, Lugtenburg A, Lammers MW, van den Brink RHS, Oude Voshaar RC. Impact of childhood trauma on multidimensional frailty in older patients with a unipolar depressive-, anxiety- or somatic symptom disorder. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2021; 96:104452. [PMID: 34111719 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2021.104452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Frailty marks an increased risk for adverse health outcomes. Since childhood trauma is associated with the onset of physical and mental health diseases during the lifespan, we examined the link between childhood trauma and multidimensional frailty. METHOD A cross-sectional study embedded in a clinical cohort study (ROM-GPS) of older (≥60 years) patients (n=182) with a unipolar depressive-, anxiety- and/or somatic symptom disorder according to DSM-criteria referred to specialized geriatric mental health care. Frailty was assessed with the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI), comprising a physical, psychological, and social dimension. Physical, sexual and psychological abuse and emotional neglect before the age of 16 years was measured with a structured interview. RESULTS Of 182 patients, 103 (56.6%) had experienced any childhood trauma and 154 (84.6%) were frail (TFI sum score ≥5). Linear regression analyses, adjusted for lifestyle, psychological and physical-health factors, showed that the presence of any type of childhood trauma was not associated with the TFI sum score, however when considered separately, physical abuse was (ß=0.16, p=.037). Regarding the specific frailty dimensions, any childhood trauma was associated with social frailty (ß=0.18, p=.019), with emotional neglect as main contributor. CONCLUSION These findings demonstrate a complex link between different types of childhood trauma and multidimensional frailty among older psychiatric patients. Regarding the three dimensions of frailty, social frailty seems most affected by childhood trauma. This may have been underestimated until now and should receive more attention in clinical care and future research.
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- O C Schmahl
- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Rob Giel Research center (RGOc), The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Rob Giel Research center (RGOc), The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Rob Giel Research center (RGOc), The Netherlands; Group of Investigation on Multimorbidity and Mental Health in Aging (GIMMA), Geriatrics Division, Internal Medicine Department, Jundiaí Medical School, Jundiaí, Brazil
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- GGNet Mental Health, Division of Old Age Psychiatry, Warnsveld & Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Rob Giel Research center (RGOc), The Netherlands
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- Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University & Pro Persona Institute for Integrated Mental Health Care, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Mental Health Center GGZ Noord-Holland Noord, Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands
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- Mental Health Center GGZ Centraal, Ermelo, The Netherlands & Psychiatry, Amsterdam UMC, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Mental Health Center GGZ Drenthe, Assen, The Netherlands
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- Mediant Mental Health Center, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Rob Giel Research center (RGOc), The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Rob Giel Research center (RGOc), The Netherlands.
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Gobbens RJ, Uchmanowicz I. Assessing Frailty with the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI): A Review of Reliability and Validity. Clin Interv Aging 2021; 16:863-875. [PMID: 34040363 PMCID: PMC8140902 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s298191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective The Tilburg Frailty Instrument (TFI) is an instrument for assessing frailty in community-dwelling older people. Since its development, many studies have been carried out examining the psychometric properties. The aim of this study was to provide a review of the main findings with regard to the reliability and validity of the TFI. Methods We conducted a literature search in the PubMed and CINAHL databases on May 30, 2020. An inclusion criterion was the use of the entire TFI, part B, referring to the 15 components. No restrictions were placed on language or year of publication. Results In total, 27 studies reported about the psychometric properties of the TFI. By far, most of the studies (n = 25) were focused on community-dwelling older people. Many studies showed that the internal consistency and test–retest reliability are good, which also applies for the criterion and construct validity. In many studies, adverse outcomes of interest were disability, increased health-care utilization, lower quality of life, and mortality. Regarding disability, studies predominantly show results that are excellent, with an area under the curve (AUC) >0.80. In addition, the TFI showed good associations with lower quality of life and the findings concerning mortality were at least acceptable. However, the association of the TFI with some indicators of health-care utilization can be indicated as poor (eg, visits to a general practitioner, hospitalization). Conclusion Since population aging is occurring all over the world, it is important that the TFI is available and well known that it is a user-friendly instrument for assessing frailty and its psychometric properties being qualified as good. The findings of this assessment can support health-care professionals in selecting interventions to reduce frailty and delay its adverse outcomes, such as disability and lower quality of life.
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- Robbert J Gobbens
- Faculty of Health, Sports and Social Work, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland, Amstelveen, the Netherlands.,Department Family Medicine and Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Division of Nursing in Internal Medicine Procedures, Department of Clinical Nursing, The Faculty of Health Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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Papathanasiou IV, Fradelos EC, Mantzaris D, Rammogianni A, Malli F, Papagiannis D, Gourgoulianis KI. Multimorbidity, Trauma Exposure, and Frailty of Older Adults in the Community. Front Genet 2021; 12:634742. [PMID: 33868372 PMCID: PMC8044890 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.634742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The aim of this study is to investigate the relation between multimorbidity, traumatic events and frailty among older adults in the community. The studied population consisted of 257 older people who were recipients of the services and active members of Open Care Centers for the Elderly (OCCE) of the Municipality of Grevena and meet a set of selection criteria. The collection of the data was carried out using a fully structured questionnaire, which consisted of two sections: a form of individual features and the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI). The sample consisted of 114 men (44.4%) and 143 women (55.6%) aged between 61 and 96 years with an average of 75.12 years. The results showed that the mean scores were 2.70 for the Physical Frailty (standard deviation = 2.16), 1.43 for the Psychological Frailty (standard deviation = 1.21), 1.32 for the Social Frailty (standard deviation = 0.64) and 5.44 for the total Frailty (standard deviation = 3.02). We took into account the cut-off point five of 54.1% (n = 139) in terms of the participants' frailty. Physical, Psychological, and Total Frailty are related to (a) the presence of two or more chronic diseases or disorders, (b) the experience of a serious illness in the previous year, and (c) the experience of a serious illness of a loved one during the previous year. The outcomes helped to identify frailty syndrome in older people and the factors associated with it.
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- Computational Intelligence and Health Informatics Lab, Faculty of Nursing, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece
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- National Organization of Public Health, Refugees Reception Centre of Agia Varvara, Veroia, Greece
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece
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Sloane PD, Zimmerman S. The Increasingly Global Nature of Research in Aging. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2020; 21:711-712. [PMID: 32536432 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.05.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Philip D Sloane
- Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research and Departments of Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC.
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- Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research and Schools of Social Work and Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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