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Elhania N, Moullec G, Kestens Y. Using confirmatory principal component analysis to uncover the interplay between social and spatial factors among older adults: An exploratory study. Health Place 2024; 90:103173. [PMID: 39276755 DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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This study examines the complex interplay between social and spatial structures among older adults, emphasizing the interest in considering the social composition of activity spaces and the spatial characteristics of social networks. There is a growing interest in the collection and analysis of both social and daily mobility spatial information to better understand people-place interactions and determinants of health. Yet, few analyses have explored how the social and spatial dimensions of people's lives relate. In this exploratory study, we analyze how social and spatial indicators collected with the VERITAS-Social questionnaire among 98 older adults in Montréal, Canada, relate, using confirmatory principal component analysis. The aim of the article is to provide empirical evidence on the reduction of dimensions of measures related to social networks, activity spaces, and combined socio-spatial structures.
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- Nadra Elhania
- Université de Montréal, École de Santé Publique, Département de Médecine Sociale et Préventive, Montréal, Canada.
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- Université de Montréal, École de Santé Publique, Département de Médecine Sociale et Préventive, Montréal, Canada; Centre de Recherche Du CIUSSS Du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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- Université de Montréal, École de Santé Publique, Département de Médecine Sociale et Préventive, Montréal, Canada; Centre de Recherche en Santé Publique (CReSP), Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Koller D, Bödeker M, Dapp U, Grill E, Fuchs J, Maier W, Strobl R. A Framework for Measuring Neighborhood Walkability for Older Adults-A Delphi Consensus Study. J Urban Health 2024:10.1007/s11524-024-00910-7. [PMID: 39227524 DOI: 10.1007/s11524-024-00910-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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While mobility in older age is of crucial importance for health and well-being, it is worth noting that currently, there is no German language framework for measuring walkability for older adults that also considers the functional status of a person. Therefore, we combined the results of an expert workshop, a literature review, and a Delphi consensus survey. Through this, we identified and rated indicators relevant for walkability for older adults, additionally focusing on their functional status. The expert workshop and the review led to an extensive list of potential indicators, which we hope will be useful in future research. Those indicators were then adapted and rated in a three-stage Delphi expert survey. A fourth additional Delphi round was conducted to assess the relevance of each indicator for the different frailty levels, namely "robust," "pre-frail," and "frail." Between 20 and 28 experts participated in each round of the Delphi survey. The Delphi process resulted in a list of 72 indicators deemed relevant for walkability in older age groups, grouped into three main categories: "Built environment and transport infrastructure," "Accessibility and meeting places," and "Attractiveness and sense of security." For 35 of those indicators, it was suggested that functional status should be additionally considered. This framework represents a significant step forward in comprehensively covering indicators for subjective and objective walkability in older age, while also incorporating aspects of functioning relevant to older adults. It would be beneficial to test and apply the indicator set in a community setting.
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- Daniela Koller
- Institute of Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.
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- Federal Centre for Health Education, Cologne, Germany
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- Geriatrics Centre, Scientific Department at the University of Hamburg, Albertinen-Haus, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
- German Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders, LMU University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Monitoring, Robert Koch Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
- German Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders, LMU University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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Mei Z, Li W, Chen J, Yin H, Song Y, Tu W, Ding Z, Bai Y, Jin S, Xu G. The transformation of 20-year social participation policies of older people in China: Network analysis and text analysis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0308401. [PMID: 39133753 PMCID: PMC11318893 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0308401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Social participation of older adults is a crucial component of China's aged care services and an important strategy for actively addressing the aging population. Analyzing policy texts on older people's social participation can inform future policy formulation and the development of relevant programs. OBJECTIVES This study aims to quantitatively analyze the transformation of China's social participation policies for older people from 1999 to 2023, employing institutional network analysis and policy text analysis. METHOD A two-dimensional policy analysis framework was constructed based on the perspective of "policy tools and social participation stages." Using Rost Content Mining 6.0 and Nvivo 11.0 Plus software, 55 national-level policy texts were coded. Structural analysis of policy-issuing subjects and topic words was conducted to visualize the findings. RESULTS The analysis revealed that the policy-issuing subjects demonstrated strong authority but weak coordination, with a lack of communication and cooperation across subjects. The use of policy tools was imbalanced, with an over-reliance on supply-type tools and insufficient use of demand-type tools. Additionally, the lack of effective policy tools to support various social participation stages has limited policy implementation. CONCLUSION With technological advancement and changing needs of the elderly population, there is a need for a more systematic and forward-looking top-level design of elderly social participation policies: accelerating the systematization and precision of technological elements in policies for elderly social participation, integrating social organizations via technological platforms to mobilize diverse stakeholder engagement, and addressing the digital divide between the elderly and new technologies is imperative.
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- ZiQi Mei
- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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Wells J, Manera KE, Kaur K, Smith BJ. Supporting Physical Activity Maintenance in Older Adults Following Supervised Group Exercise: A Mixed-Methods Study Among Culturally Diverse Older Adults. J Appl Gerontol 2024; 43:1023-1032. [PMID: 38323912 DOI: 10.1177/07334648241230876] [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] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Physical activity (PA) is important for prevention of falls and chronic disease in older adults. We aimed to examine the interrelated influences upon PA in culturally diverse older adults who completed a short-term exercise program, to inform maintenance strategies, using a mixed-methods design. Eighty-two past participants from the "Stepping On"© program were surveyed examining ongoing participation, social and cognitive determinants of PA, mental and physical functioning, and fear of falls. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 34 respondents regarding enablers and barriers, cultural factors, and preferences for PA. Data were collected in English, Chinese, Arabic, Punjabi, or Hindi. Cultural factors minimally affected PA participation. There was low perceived availability of PA opportunities. Health difficulties not only discouraged but also motivated participation. Social connection was a facilitator and could be used to support maintenance. Older adults may benefit from assistance in accessing PA opportunities and clinical guidance about the benefits of ongoing PA.
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- Jessica Wells
- Centre for Population Health, Western Sydney Local Health District, North Parramatta, NSW, Australia
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Research and Education Network, Western Sydney Local Health District, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Population Health, Western Sydney Local Health District, North Parramatta, NSW, Australia
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- Prevention Research Collaboration, School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Research and Education Network, Western Sydney Local Health District, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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Patil DS, Bailey A, George S, Ashok L, Ettema D. Perceptions of safety during everyday travel shaping older adults' mobility in Bengaluru, India. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1940. [PMID: 39030511 PMCID: PMC11264800 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19455-0] [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: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In the context of socially sustainable urban development, comfortable, safe, and accessible public transport is crucial to motivating people to travel more sustainably. Using the framework given by Masoumi and Fastenmeier (2016) to examine the concepts of safety and security, we explore how perceptions of safety about different transport modes shaped the mobility of older adults in Bengaluru, India. METHODS In-depth telephonic interviews were conducted with 60 adults, aged 50 years and over, residing in urban Bengaluru, using a semi-structured in-depth interview guide to explore the perceptions of safety in different transport modes. Observations were conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applying thematic analysis, we present how the perceptions of safety during their everyday travel shaped their mobility. RESULTS According to our research, older adults' perception of safety during their everyday travel is shaped by past negative experiences with accidents, pickpocketing, theft of mobile phones, and chain snatching. In addition, the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated the already existing inequalities, further limiting older adults' mobility to carry out regular activities such as buying groceries, socialising, making a hospital visit, or going to work due to the fear of getting infected. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that the use of public transport needs to be encouraged among older adults by enhancing necessary safety features following the age-friendly cities framework. Furthermore, it can help policymakers develop transport polices, which suit the mobility needs of older adults.
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- Divya Sussana Patil
- Transdisciplinary Centre for Qualitative Methods, Department of Data Science, Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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- Transdisciplinary Centre for Qualitative Methods, Department of Data Science, Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka, 576104, India
- Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning, Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Study of Social Change and Development, Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Social and Health Innovation, Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning, Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Delhey LM, Shi X, Morgenstern LB, Brown DL, Smith MA, Case EC, Springer MV, Lisabeth LD. Neighborhood Resources and Health Outcomes Among Stroke Survivors in a Population-Based Cohort. J Am Heart Assoc 2024; 13:e034308. [PMID: 38958125 PMCID: PMC11292760 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.124.034308] [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] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Stroke survivors believe neighborhood resources such as community centers are beneficial; however, little is known about the influence of these resources on stroke outcomes. We evaluated whether residing in neighborhoods with greater resource density is associated with favorable post-stroke outcomes. METHODS AND RESULTS We included Mexican American and non-Hispanic White stroke survivors from the Brain Attack Surveillance in Corpus Christi project (2009-2019). The exposure was density of neighborhood resources (eg, community centers, restaurants, stores) within a residential census tract at stroke onset. Outcomes included time to death and recurrence, and at 3 months following stroke: disability (activities of daily living/instrumental activities of daily living), cognition (Modified Mini-Mental State Exam), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-8), and quality of life (abbreviated Stroke-Specific Quality of Life scale). We fit multivariable Cox regression and mixed linear models. We considered interactions with stroke severity, ethnicity, and sex. Among 1786 stroke survivors, median age was 64 years (interquartile range, 56-73), 55% men, and 62% Mexican American. Resource density was not associated with death, recurrence, or depression. Greater resource density (75th versus 25th percentile) was associated with more favorable cognition (Modified Mini-Mental State Exam mean difference=0.838, 95% CI=0.092, 1.584) and among moderate-severe stroke survivors, with more favorable functioning (activities of daily living/instrumental activities of daily living=-0.156 [95% CI, -0.284 to 0.027]) and quality of life (abbreviated Stroke-Specific Quality of Life scale=0.194 [95% CI, 0.029-0.359]). CONCLUSIONS We observed associations between greater resource density and cognition overall and with functioning and quality of life among moderate-severe stroke survivors. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and determine if neighborhood resources may be a tool for recovery.
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- Leanna M. Delhey
- Department of EpidemiologyUniversity of Michigan School of Public HealthAnn ArborMIUSA
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- Department of BiostatisticsUniversity of Michigan School of Public HealthAnn ArborMIUSA
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- Department of EpidemiologyUniversity of Michigan School of Public HealthAnn ArborMIUSA
- Stroke Program, University of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMIUSA
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- Stroke Program, University of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn ArborMIUSA
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- Department of EpidemiologyUniversity of Michigan School of Public HealthAnn ArborMIUSA
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- Department of EpidemiologyUniversity of Michigan School of Public HealthAnn ArborMIUSA
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- Department of EpidemiologyUniversity of Michigan School of Public HealthAnn ArborMIUSA
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Kapapa T, Jesuthasan S, Schiller F, Schiller F, Woischneck D, Gräve S, Barth E, Mayer B, Oehmichen M, Pala A. Outcome after decompressive craniectomy in older adults after traumatic brain injury. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1422040. [PMID: 39040896 PMCID: PMC11260794 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1422040] [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] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Objective Globally, many societies are experiencing an increase in the number of older adults (>65 years). However, there has been a widening gap between the chronological and biological age of older adults which trend to a more active and social participating part of the society. Concurrently, the incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is increasing globally. The aim of this study was to investigate the outcome after TBI and decompressive craniectomy (DC) in older adults compared with younger patients. Methods A retrospective, multi-centre, descriptive, observational study was conducted, including severe TBI patients who were treated with DC between 2005 and 2022. Outcome after discharge and 12 months was evaluated according to the Glasgow Outcome Scale (Sliding dichotomy based on three prognostic bands). Significance was established as p ≤ 0.05. Results A total of 223 patients were included. The majority (N = 158, 70.9%) survived TBI and DC at discharge. However, unfavourable outcome was predominant at discharge (88%) and after 12 months (67%). There was a difference in favour of younger patients (≤65 years) between the age groups at discharge (p = 0.006) and at 12 months (p < 0.001). A subgroup analysis of the older patients (66 to ≤74 vs. ≥75 years) did not reveal any significant differences. After 12 months, 64% of the older patients had a fatal outcome. Only 10% of those >65 years old had a good or very good outcome. 25% were depending on support in everyday activities. After 12 months, the age (OR 0.937, p = 0.007, CI 95%: 0.894-0.981; univariate) and performed cranioplasty (univariate and multivariate results) were influential factors for the dichotomized GOS. For unfavourable outcome after 12 months, the thresholds were calculated for age = 55.5 years (p < 0.001), time between trauma and surgery = 8.25 h (p = 0.671) and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) = 4 (p = 0.429). Conclusion Even under the current modern conditions of neuro-critical care, with significant advances in intensive care and rehabilitation medicine, the majority of patients >65 years of age following severe TBI and DC died or were dependent and usually required extensive support. This aspect should also be taken into account during decision making and counselling (inter-, intradisciplinary or with relatives) for a very mobile and active older section of society, together with the patient's will.
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- Thomas Kapapa
- Neurosurgical Department, University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Section Interdisciplinary Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Section Interdisciplinary Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute for Epidemiology and Medical Biometry, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Neurosurgical Department, University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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Eisenberg Y, Hofstra A, Twardzik E. Quantifying active travel among people with disabilities in the US. Disabil Health J 2024; 17:101615. [PMID: 38565481 PMCID: PMC11194152 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2024.101615] [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: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND People with disabilities have higher rates of physical inactivity than people without. Active travel (e.g., walking/wheeling to nearby destinations or transit) is a recommended approach to increasing total physical activity (PA) but limited research has examined active travel among people with disabilities. OBJECTIVE To describe active travel among a nationally representative sample of people with disabilities, analyze variation between sub-groups, and examine factors associated with active travel. METHODS Using the 2017 National Household Travel Survey, our cross-sectional analysis summarized counts and duration of walking/wheeling trips for people with four different types of disabilities. We examined which factors were associated with doing any active travel and the duration of active travel, using zero inflated negative binomial regression models. RESULTS Our analysis identified that 14.55% of people with disabilities took a mean of 2.56 (95%CI = 2.42-2.69) walking/wheeling trips per day. Compared to non-active travelers, a higher proportion of active travelers were low-income, lived alone, had no-vehicle, and were Black or Hispanic. For active travelers, daily walking minutes, on average, were 46.41 (95%CI = 40.25-52.57) among people who used ambulatory devices, 41.55 (95%CI = 24.61-58.49) among people who were blind/low-vision, 39.93 (95%CI = 35.41-44.45) among people who used no device, and 29.58 (95%CI = 23.53-35.64) among people who used chair devices. Our analysis identified individual, household, and community factors associated with the likelihood and duration of walking/wheeling for travel and variation across disability types. CONCLUSIONS Understanding the multiple identities of active travelers with disabilities can inform walking/wheeling intervention strategies. Infrastructure improvements that support less reliance on automobiles could increase active travel among people with disabilities.
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- Yochai Eisenberg
- Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois- Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1640 Roosevelt Road, Chicago, 60608, United States.
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- Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois- Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1640 Roosevelt Road, Chicago, 60608, United States; College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL, 412 S. Peoria St., Chicago, 60607, United States.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, United States.
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Inceer M, Mayo N. Health-related quality of life measures provide information on the contributors, components, and consequences of frailty in HIV: a systematic mapping review. Qual Life Res 2024; 33:1735-1751. [PMID: 38462582 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-024-03613-3] [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] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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PURPOSE Frailty in HIV is extensively explored in epidemiological and clinical studies; it is infrequently assessed as an outcome in routine care. The focus on health-related quality of life (HRQL) measures in HIV presents a unique opportunity to understand frailty at a larger scale. The objective was to identify the extent to which generic and HIV-related HRQL measures capture information relevant to frailty. METHODS A systematic mapping review using directed and summative content analyses was conducted. An online search in PubMed/Medline identified publications on frailty indices and generic and HIV-related HRQL measures. Directed content analysis involved identifying contributors, components, and consequences of frailty from the frailty indices based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health framework. Summative content analysis summarized the results numerically. RESULTS Electronic and hand search identified 447 review publications for frailty indices; nine reviews that included a total of 135 unique frailty indices. The search for generic and HIV-related HRQL measures identified 2008 records; five reviews that identified 35 HRQL measures (HIV-specific: 17; generic: 18). Of the 135 frailty indices, 88 cover more than one frailty dimension and 47 cover only physical frailty. Contributors to frailty, like sensory symptoms and nutrition, are extensively covered. Components of frailty such as physical capacity, cognitive ability, and mood are also extensively covered. Consequences of frailty namely self-rated health, falls, hospitalization, and health services utilization are incomprehensively covered. HRQL measures are informative for contributing factors, components of frailty, and a consequence of frailty. CONCLUSION HRQL items and measures show a strong potential to operationalize multidimensional frailty and physical frailty. The study suggests that these measures, connected to evidence-based interventions, could be pivotal in directing resources toward vulnerable populations to mitigate the onset of frailty.
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- Mehmet Inceer
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (RI-MUHC), Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Patient Centered Solutions, IQVIA, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (RI-MUHC), Montreal, QC, Canada
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Kimpel CC, Dietrich MS, Lauderdale J, Schlundt DG, Maxwell CA. Using the Age-Friendly Environment Framework to Assess Advance Care Planning Factors Among Older Adults With Limited Income: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Survey Study. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2024; 64:gnae059. [PMID: 38813768 PMCID: PMC11192857 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnae059] [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: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The World Health Organization created the Age-Friendly Environment (AFE) framework to design communities that support healthy aging and equitable decision making. This framework's resource domains may account for disparately lower advance care planning (ACP) among older adults with limited incomes compared to those with high incomes. We aimed to describe and examine associations of AFE factors with ACP. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We recruited and conducted cross-sectional surveys among older adults with limited incomes in 7 community-based settings in Nashville, TN. ACP and AFE item scales were dichotomized and analyzed with unadjusted phi correlation coefficients. RESULTS Survey participants (N = 100) included 59 women, 70 Black/African American, and 70 ≥60 years old. Most participants agreed that their community was age friendly (≥58%) and varied in ACP participation (22%-67%). Participants who perceived easy travel and service access and sufficient social isolation outreach were more likely to have had family or doctor quality-of-life discussions (phi = 0.22-0.29, p < .05). Having a healthcare decision maker was positively associated with age-friendly travel, housing, and meet-up places (phi = 0.20-0.26, p < .05). DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS The AFE framework is useful for exploring the environmental factors of ACP, but further research is warranted to identify specific and immediate resources to support successful ACP among populations with socioeconomic disadvantage.
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- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Lindauer A, Croff R, Duff K, Mattek N, Fuller P, Pierce A, Bonds K, Kaye J. The African American Dementia and Aging Project (AADAPt): An Oregon-based Longitudinal Study. MEDRXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 2024:2024.05.06.24306831. [PMID: 38766213 PMCID: PMC11100851 DOI: 10.1101/2024.05.06.24306831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Objectives The vast majority of studies on aging, cognition, and dementia focus on non-Hispanic white subjects. This paper adds to the extant literature by providing insight into the African American aging experience. Here we describe the study design and baseline characteristics of the African American Dementia and Aging Project (AADAPt) study, which is exploring aging and cognition in African American older adults in Oregon. Methods African American older adults (n=177) participated in AADAPt, a longitudinal study that collected data on cognitive, physical, and social functioning in annual visits since 2000. Results AADAPt participants had risk factors for developing dementia in future, such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia, but also reported protective factors such as high social engagement. Conclusions The AADAPt project offers new insights into aging in older African Americans that includes data on cognition, social engagement, and physical health, which are crucial for understanding the experience of under-represented groups and making future studies more inclusive. These findings reflect a window of time for a geographically-focused cohort, and the lessons learned from this study likely have broader implications for shaping the health of these older African American adults. Keywords: African American, Dementia, Observational Study.
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Ueno T, Saito J, Murayama H, Saito M, Haseda M, Kondo K, Kondo N. Social participation and functional disability trajectories in the last three years of life: The Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2024; 121:105361. [PMID: 38341957 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2024.105361] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Functional disability has various patterns from onset until death. Although social participation is a known protective factor against functional disability among older individuals, it is unclear whether social participation is associated with the trajectory patterns of functional disability prior to death. This study assessed the association between social participation, specifically in horizontal and vertical groups, and the trajectories of functional disability prior to death. METHODS We used survey data from the 2010 Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study for functionally independent older adults combined with public long-term care insurance system data from 2010 to 2016 (n = 4,502). The outcome variables included five previously identified trajectory patterns using group-based trajectory modeling. As the explanatory variable, we used three definitions of social participation: any group, horizontal group (e.g., sports, hobbies), or vertical group (e.g., political, religious), at least once a month. We used a multinomial logistic regression analysis to calculate odds ratios with 95 % confidence intervals for the identified trajectory patterns. RESULTS Participation in any groups was significantly less likely to belong to "Accelerated disability" (OR=0.74 [95 % CIs 0.60-0.92]), "Persistently mild disability" (0.68 [0.55-0.84]), and "Persistently severe disability" (0.67 [0.50-0.83]) compared to "Minimum disability." Although participation in horizontal groups was similarly associated with trajectories regardless of gender, vertical groups was not associated with trajectories among males. CONCLUSIONS Social participation among older adults may be associated with an extended period of living without disabilities before death. This association may differ by gender and social participation group and requires further research.
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- Takayuki Ueno
- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan; Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.
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- Division of Behavioral Sciences, National Cancer Center Institute for Cancer Control, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research Team for Social Participation and Healthy Aging, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Faculty of Social Welfare, Nihon Fukushi University, Aichi, Japan; Center for Well-being and Society, Nihon Fukushi University, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Social Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and School of Public Health, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan; Center for Gerontology and Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Social Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and School of Public Health, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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Tuomola EM, Keskinen KE, Viljanen A, Rantanen T, Portegijs E. Neighborhood Walkability, Walking Difficulties, and Participation in Leisure Activities Among Older People: A Cross-Sectional Study and 4-Year Follow-Up of a Subsample. J Aging Health 2024; 36:367-378. [PMID: 37482698 PMCID: PMC11025300 DOI: 10.1177/08982643231191444] [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] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Objectives: To study cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between objectively assessed neighborhood walkability, walking difficulties, and participation in leisure activities among older people. Methods: Self-reported 2 km walking difficulty (intact, modifications, difficulties) at baseline and participating in organized group, outdoor recreation and cultural activities at baseline and follow-up were studied in community-dwelling persons (N = 848) aged 75-90. A walkability index, calculated using a geographic information system, was categorized into tertiles (lowest, middle, highest). Results: Residence in the highest walkability areas was associated with higher participation in cultural activities and lower participation in outdoor recreation, while the latter was most frequently reported by residents in the lowest walkability areas. Those reporting no difficulties were more likely than those reporting difficulties to participate in all studied activities. Residence in the middle or highest walkability areas predicted higher participation in cultural activities at follow-up. Discussion: Older persons activity profiles associate with neighborhood walkability and walking difficulties.
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- Essi-Mari Tuomola
- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences and Gerontology Research Center, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences and Gerontology Research Center, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences and Gerontology Research Center, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences and Gerontology Research Center, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- University Medical Center Groningen, Center for Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Ra Y, Chang I, Kim J. Discriminant analysis of ecological factors influencing sarcopenia in older people in South Korea. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1346315. [PMID: 38864021 PMCID: PMC11165097 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1346315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the ecological system factors that influence discrimination of sarcopenia among older individuals living in contemporary society. Data analysis included information from 618 older adults individuals aged 65 years or older residing in South Korea. To assess variations in ecological system factors related to SARC-F scores, we conducted correlation analysis and t-tests. Discriminant analysis was used to identify factors contributing to group discrimination. The key findings are summarized as follows. First, significant differences at the p < 0.001 level were observed between the SARC-F score groups in various aspects, including attitudes toward life, wisdom in life, health management, social support, media availability, sports environment, collectivist values, and values associated with death. Further, service environment differences were significant at p < 0.01 level, while social belonging and social activities exhibited significance at p < 0.05. Second, factors influencing group discrimination based on the SARC-F scores were ranked in the following order: health management, attitudes toward life, fear of own death, wisdom in life, physical environment, sports environment, media availability, social support, fear of the own dying, collectivist values, service environment, social activities, and social belonging. Notably, the SARC-F tool, which is used for sarcopenia discrimination, primarily concentrates on physical functioning and demonstrates relatively low sensitivity. Therefore, to enhance the precision of sarcopenia discrimination within a score-based group discrimination process, it is imperative to incorporate ecological system factors that exert a significant influence. These modifications aimed to enhance the clarity and precision of the text in an academic context.
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- Yoonho Ra
- Institute of Human Convergence Health Science, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sport Coaching, Korea National Sport University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Exercise Rehabilitation, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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Ong CH, Pham BL, Levasseur M, Tan GR, Seah B. Sex and gender differences in social participation among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1335692. [PMID: 38680931 PMCID: PMC11046488 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1335692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Background Frequent social participation among older adults is associated with greater health. Although understanding how sex and gender influence social participation is important, particularly in developing sex-inclusive health promotion and preventive interventions, little is known about factors influencing engagement of older women and men in social activities. Aim This study thus aimed to examine factors influencing social activities of older women and men. Methods A mixed-method systematic review was conducted in nine electronic databases from inception to March 2023. The studies had to define social participation as activities with others and examine its influencing factors among community-dwelling older women and men. Data were analyzed using convergent synthesis design from a socio-ecological perspective. Results Forty-nine studies, comprising 42 quantitative, five qualitative and two mixed method design were included. Themes identified concerned: (a) sociodemographic factors, (b) personal assets, (c) interpersonal relationships and commitments, (d) physical environment, and (e) societal norms and gender expectations. The findings identified the heterogeneous needs, preferences and inequalities faced by older women and men, considerations on sociocultural expectations and norms of each gender when engaging in social activities, and the importance of having adequate and accessible social spaces. Overall, this review identified more evidence on factors influencing social participation among women than in men. Conclusion Special attention is needed among community care providers and healthcare professionals to co-design, implement or prescribe a combination of sex and gender-specific and neutral activities that interest both older women and men. Intersectoral collaborative actions, including public health advocates, gerontologists, policymakers, and land use planners, are needed to unify efforts to foster social inclusion by creating an age-friendly and sustainable healthy environment. More longitudinal studies are required to better understand social participation trajectories from a sex and gender perspective and identify factors influencing it. Systematic reviews registration http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO, identifier [CRD42023392764].
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- Chuan Hong Ong
- Nursing Service, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Nursing Service, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Darabos K, Manne SL, Devine KA. The association between neighborhood social and built environment on loneliness among young adults with cancer. J Cancer Surviv 2024:10.1007/s11764-024-01563-w. [PMID: 38499963 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-024-01563-w] [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: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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PURPOSE Young adults with cancer (YAs, aged 18-39) are at increased risk of experiencing loneliness due to their unique challenges of coping with a cancer diagnosis and treatment during young adulthood. Understanding factors that impact loneliness is critical to improving survivorship outcomes for this vulnerable YA population. Neighborhoods are key determinants of health. However, little is known about how such neighborhood characteristics are associated with loneliness among YA survivors. METHODS YA survivors (N = 181) drawn from the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program completed measures of neighborhood social environment (e.g., shared values), aspects of their neighborhood built environment (e.g., access to transit, recreational activities), and loneliness. Two total scores were calculated with higher scores reflecting higher neighborhood social cohesion and higher neighborhood walkability/bikeability (i.e., built environment). Hierarchical linear regression examined associations between the social and built environment on loneliness. RESULTS Higher levels of neighborhood social cohesion (β = - 0.28, 95% confidence interval (CI) = - 0.44, - 0.11) and neighborhood walkability/bikeability (β = - 0.15, 95% CI = - 0.31, - 0.006) were significantly associated with lower levels of loneliness. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest that living within a cohesive social environment with neighborhood walkability/bikeability to built environment amenities such as green space, grocery stores, and public transportation is protective against loneliness among YA survivors. More longitudinal research is necessary to understand the dynamic changes in loneliness among YA survivors living in diverse social and built environments. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS YA survivors may benefit from cultivating neighbor relationships and living within neighborhoods with walkability/bikeability.
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- Katie Darabos
- Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy, Rutgers School of Public Health, The State University of New Jersey, 683 Hoes Lane West, Rm 327, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA.
- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA.
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA
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Rayner DG, Charles P, Maduagwu S, Odega A, Kalu ME. Prioritizing mobility factors for assessment during the transition of older adults from hospital to home: a cross-sectional survey of physiotherapists in Southeastern Nigeria. Physiother Theory Pract 2024:1-13. [PMID: 38440845 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2324351] [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: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Assessing all factors influencing older adults' mobility during the hospital-to-home transition is not feasible given the complex and time-sensitive nature of hospital discharge processes. OBJECTIVE To describe the mobility factors that Nigerian physiotherapists prioritize to be assessed during hospital-to-home transition of older adults and explore the differences in the prioritization of mobility factors across the physiotherapists' demographics and practice variables. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 121 physiotherapists who completed an online questionnaire, ranking 74 mobility factors using a nine-point Likert scale. A factor was prioritized if ≥ 70% of physiotherapists rated the factor as "Critical" (scores ≥7) and ≤ 15% of physiotherapists rated a factor as "Not Important" (scores ≤3). We assessed the differences in the prioritization of mobility factors across the physiotherapists' demographics/practice variables using Mann Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests. FINDINGS Forty-three of 74 factors were prioritized: four cognitive, two environmental, one financial, four personal, eighteen physical, seven psychological, and seven social factors. Males and those with self-reported expertise in each mobility determinants more frequently rated factors as critical. CONCLUSION Prioritizing many mobility factors underscores the complex nature of mobility, suggesting that an interdisciplinary approach to addressing these factors may enhance post-hospital discharge mobility outcomes.
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- D G Rayner
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Medical Rehabilitation Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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- Medical Rehabilitation Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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- Medical Rehabilitation Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
- Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Aging-African Network, Abuja & Hamilton, Nigeria & Canada
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- Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Aging-African Network, Abuja & Hamilton, Nigeria & Canada
- School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, Canada
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Chan DYL, Chong CY, Teh PL, Lee SWH. What drives low-income older adults' intention to use mobility applications? Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24 Suppl 1:342-350. [PMID: 38169136 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.14790] [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: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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AIM Mobility applications have the potential to support low-income older adults in facing mobility challenges. However, there is a generally lower uptake of technology in this segment. To understand factors affecting the intention to use a mobility app, we drew upon the Protection Motivation Theory, and tested a model of low-income older adults' technology adoption. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted across seven states in Malaysia among community-dwelling low-income older adults aged ≥60 years old (n = 282). Measurement items were adapted from pre-validated scales and 7-point Likert Scales were used. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was utilized to assess the hypothesized model. RESULTS Mobility technology awareness was found to shape an individual's threat and coping appraisals associated with their intention to use a mobility app. The decision of a low-income older adult to adopt a mobility app as a protective action is not a direct function of threat and coping appraisals but is indirect, and mediated by the underlying cost-benefit perceptions of non-adoption and adoption of the mobility app. In terms of technology perceptions, perceived usefulness is a significant predictor, but not perceived ease of use. CONCLUSIONS This study entails a new model by uncovering the psychological factors encompassing mobility technology awareness, threat-coping appraisals, and cost-benefit perceptions on Technology Acceptance Model studies. These insights have important implications for the development and implementation of a mobility app among low-income older adults. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24: 342-350.
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- School of Information Technology, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
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- School of Business, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
- Gerontechnology Laboratory, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
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- Gerontechnology Laboratory, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
- School of Pharmacy, Taylor's University Lakeside Campus, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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Biglieri S, Hartt M. The 'Double Risk' of Aging: Examining Vulnerability and (Un)supportive Built Environments in Canadian Cities. Can J Aging 2024; 43:99-113. [PMID: 37665016 DOI: 10.1017/s0714980823000429] [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] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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The confluence of rapid population aging and the overwhelming desire of older adults to age in place begs the question: Do our cities support the health and well-being of aging populations? Using a neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood approach, this macro-scale investigation explores the "double risk" that many older adults live with - the potential of being disadvantaged by socio-demographic risk factors (being older, living alone, low income) and by living in an unsupportive built environment. It is an integration of what we know about supportive built form for older adults and applies this knowledge to Canadian cities, using a spectrum approach to classifying built environments. We found that most older adults with socio-demographic risk factors are living in unsupportive built environments in Canada; however, the distribution between built environments along the spectrum and between municipalities reveals a variegated landscape of double risk. Previous research suggests that unsupportive built environments can be supplemented with services, small-scale improvements in the built environment, and larger-scale retrofitting of neighbourhoods. Since the spatial distribution of vulnerability varies greatly within the 33 Canadian cities analysed, it highlights the need for this kind of inquiry to target age-friendly policy interventions.
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- Samantha Biglieri
- School of Urban and Regional Planning, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Urban and Regional Planning, Department of Geography and Planning, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Naud D, Généreux M, Bruneau JF, Levasseur M. [Indice du potentiel de participation sociale des Québécois âgés : cartographie des inégalités des zones métropolitaines, urbaines et rurales]. Can J Aging 2024; 43:84-98. [PMID: 37846100 DOI: 10.1017/s071498082300051x] [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] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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Afin de mieux comprendre la distribution géographique des facilitateurs et des obstacles à la participation sociale des Québécois âgés, cette étude visait à documenter l'Indice du potentiel de participation sociale (IPPS) selon les zones métropolitaines, urbaines et rurales. Des analyses de données secondaires, dont l'Enquête transversale sur la santé des collectivités canadiennes, ont permis de développer et de cartographier un indice composé de facteurs environnementaux associés à la participation sociale, pondérés par une analyse factorielle. En zones métropolitaines, l'IPPS était supérieur au centre qu'en périphérie, compte tenu d'une concentration accrue d'aînés et des transports. Bien qu'atténuée, la configuration était similaire en zones urbaines. En zone rurale, un IPPS élevé était associé à une concentration d'aînés et un accès aux ressources accru, sans configuration spatiale. Pour favoriser la participation sociale, l'IPPS soutient que les transports et l'accès aux ressources doivent respectivement être améliorés en périphérie des métropoles et en zone rurale.
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- Daniel Naud
- Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement, Centre integre universitaire de sante et de services sociaux de l'Estrie - Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Mélissa Généreux, Département des sciences de la santé communautaire, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Jean-François Bruneau, Centre interuniversitaire de recherche sur les réseaux d'entreprise, la logistique et le transport (CIRRELT), Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement, Centre integre universitaire de sante et de services sociaux de l'Estrie - Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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Turcotte S, Simard P, Levasseur M, Raymond É, Routhier F, Lamontagne MÈ. Social participation experiences of older adults with an early-onset physical disability: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evid Synth 2024; 22:298-304. [PMID: 37661848 DOI: 10.11124/jbies-23-00018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this review is to assess and synthesize the available qualitative evidence on the experiences of social participation of older adults with an early-onset physical disability. INTRODUCTION Understanding the experiences of social participation among older adults with a physical disability acquired earlier in life can guide the development of interventions and policies. It will also help with fostering meaningful community participation and aid in improving the quality of their social participation. INCLUSION CRITERIA This review will consider primary studies that explore the experiences of social participation of older adults with an early-onset physical disability. The review will focus on qualitative data, including methods such as phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, action research, and feminist research. Studies in French or English will be considered for inclusion, and there will be no limitation on publication dates. METHODS A keyword search strategy will be carried out in MEDLINE (Ovid), PsycINFO (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCOhost), Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses (ProQuest) will be searched for unpublished articles. Two independent reviewers will perform the screening and inclusion process, assess the quality of the evidence, and complete data extraction. The JBI approach to critical appraisal, study selection, data extraction, and data synthesis (meta-aggregation) will be used. The ConQual approach will be used to establish confidence in the synthesized findings. REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42022371027.
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- Samuel Turcotte
- School of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Research Centre of the Geriatric University Institute of Montreal, CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
- Interdisciplinary Center for Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Rehabilitation School, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Research Centre on Aging, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary Center for Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, QC, Canada
- School of Social Work and Criminology, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
- Interdisciplinary Center for Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
- Interdisciplinary Center for Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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Finlay J, Meltzer G, O’Shea B, Kobayashi L. Altered place engagement since COVID-19: A multi-method study of community participation and health among older americans. WELLBEING, SPACE AND SOCIETY 2024; 6:100184. [PMID: 38887431 PMCID: PMC11182647 DOI: 10.1016/j.wss.2024.100184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Little is known about longer-term changes to community participation since the COVID-19 pandemic onset and potential implications for health and wellbeing in later life. This multi-method investigation analyzes national data from the COVID-19 Coping Study. Statistical analyses of survey data (n = 1,630; mean age 67.9 years; data collected April/May 2022) identified that adults residing in the US still tended to stay inside their homes more often since the pandemic onset. Overall, participants decreased their engagement with amenities such as eateries, gyms, and arts and cultural sites. Reflexive thematic analysis of semi-structured in-depth interviews (n = 57; mean age 70.7 years; data collected May-July 2021) identified altered community participation with perceived long-term impacts on physical, mental, and social health and wellbeing. The results provide novel insights about the critical nature of 'third places' to support later life, and policy implications to strengthen community environments. Investment in outdoor, well-ventilated, and distanced third places may support wellbeing.
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- Jessica Finlay
- Department of Geography, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA
- Institute of Behavioral Science, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA
- Social Environment and Health Program, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York City, NY, USA
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- Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Pan Z, Liu Y, Liu Y, Huo Z, Han W. Age-friendly neighbourhood environment, functional abilities and life satisfaction: A longitudinal analysis of older adults in urban China. Soc Sci Med 2024; 340:116403. [PMID: 37989046 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116403] [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: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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The construction of age-friendly neighbourhoods is a priority for practice and policy to promote active ageing and increase life satisfaction for older adults. However, there has been a paucity of longitudinal evidence on the interaction effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. This study makes the first attempt to examine the effect of person-environment fit on life satisfaction by the accumulative effects of age-friendliness of the baseline neighbourhood environment (measured within the WHO Age-Friendly City framework) on functional abilities and life satisfaction trajectories and the long-term effects of functioning changes on life satisfaction, drawing from four waves of longitudinal data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) and latent growth curve modelling. Results indicated that the age-friendliness of transportation was positively associated with functional abilities, and housing was the primary factor that shaped life satisfaction at the baseline. Better maintenance of functional abilities could promote life satisfaction over time. For older adults living in recently built neighbourhoods, social environment factors such as associations and facilities for social participation were more important in functional abilities, and communication and information were more important in life satisfaction. For those living in neighbourhoods built before 2000, physical environment factors such as transportation were essential in functional abilities, and housing was more essential in life satisfaction; health-related facilities and services at baseline exerted a cumulative effect on maintaining functional abilities in the long run. Our findings inform policymakers about how to effectively allocate public resources to enhance older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
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- Zhuolin Pan
- School of Geography and Planning, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China; Guangdong Key Laboratory for Urbanization and Geo-Simulation, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Public Security and Disaster, Guangzhou, China.
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- Department of Urban Planning, School of Architecture, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.
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- School of Geography and Planning, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China; Guangdong Key Laboratory for Urbanization and Geo-Simulation, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China; Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Public Security and Disaster, Guangzhou, China.
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- Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute, Guangzhou, China.
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- Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute, Guangzhou, China.
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Gupta S, Bhandari SS, Gautam M, Grover S. Clinical practice guidelines on the environment and mental well-being. Indian J Psychiatry 2024; 66:S372-S390. [PMID: 38445269 PMCID: PMC10911325 DOI: 10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_792_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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- Snehil Gupta
- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok, Sikkim, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Gautam Hospital and Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India E-mail:
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Melton A, Medina M, Holloway J, Maitra K. Path Analysis to Assess Diversity of Occupational Opportunities Within Walking Distance and Community Health. Am J Occup Ther 2024; 78:7801345010. [PMID: 38175806 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2024.050390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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IMPORTANCE Built environment structures affect a population's occupational participation and health outcomes. OBJECTIVE To examine how occupational opportunities available within walking distance are related to a community's overall health. DESIGN Secondary data analysis. SETTING Community. PARTICIPANTS Community-dwelling adults. OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Data from the AARP Livability Index and Walk Score® for 78 zip codes were used for path analysis and multiple regression analysis to investigate the relationship between various community factors and the health of the community. RESULTS Path analysis for 78 zip codes revealed that the primary determinants of health score were destination diversity and social walk score. Multiple regression analysis revealed that destination diversity (β < .001) and exercise opportunity (β < .001) were significant factors for health score. Multiple regression analysis revealed that destination diversity (β < .001) was a significant factor for social score. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE The results suggest that increased diversity of destinations in a community and opportunities available for social participation within walking distance are associated with better health of residents in the community. Plain-Language Summary: This study highlights how the built environment and opportunities for social participation are associated with a community's overall health. This study found that participation in a variety of group activities contributes to community members' well-being. Understanding how the built environment is related to health outcomes may better equip occupational therapy practitioners to improve the health of an individual, group, or population.
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- Amber Melton
- Amber Melton, MS, OTR/L, is Occupational Therapist, Department of Occupational Therapy, Georgia State University, Atlanta
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- Madison Medina, BS, is Graduate Assistant, Department of Occupational Therapy, Georgia State University, Atlanta
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- Jade Holloway, OTD, OTR/L, is Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Georgia State University, Atlanta
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- Kinsuk Maitra, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA, is Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, Georgia State University, Atlanta;
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Wing JJ, Rajczyk JI, Burke JF. Geographic Variation of Prevalence of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias in Central Appalachia. J Alzheimers Dis 2024; 101:99-109. [PMID: 39121122 PMCID: PMC11365743 DOI: 10.3233/jad-240528] [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] [Indexed: 08/11/2024]
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Background Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) prevalence varies geographically in the United States. Objective To assess whether the geographic variation of ADRD in Central Appalachia is explained by county-level sociodemographics or access to care. Methods Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Public Use Files from 2015- 2018 were used to estimate county-level ADRD prevalence among all fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries with≥1 inpatient, skilled nursing facility, home health agency, hospital outpatient or Carrier claim with a valid ADRD ICD-9/10 code over three-years in Central Appalachia (Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia). Negative binomial regression was used to estimate prevalence overall, by Appalachian/non-Appalachian designation, and by rural/urban classification. Models were then adjusted for county-level: 1) FFS demographics (age, gender, and Medicaid eligibility), comorbidities; 2) population sociodemographics (race/ethnicity, education, aging population distribution, and renter-occupied housing); and 3) diagnostic access (PCP visits, neurology visits, and imaging scans). Results Across the 591 counties in the Central Appalachian region, the average prevalence of ADRD from 2015- 2018 was 11.8%. ADRD prevalence was modestly higher for Appalachian counties both overall (PR: 1.03; 95% CI: 1.02, 1.04) and after adjustment (PR: 1.02; 95% CI: 1.00, 1.03) compared to non-Appalachian counties. This difference was similar among rural and urban counties (p = 0.326) but varied by state (p = 0.004). Conclusions The relative variation in ADRD prevalence in the Appalachian region was smaller than hypothesized. The case mixture of the dual eligible population, accuracy of the outcome measurement, and impact of educational attainment in this region may contribute to this observation.
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- Jeffrey J. Wing
- Division of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Barclay R, Webber SC, Hahn F, Jones CA, Mayo NE, Sivakumaran S, Liu Y, Chilibeck PD, Salbach NM. A park-based group mobility program for older adults with difficulty walking outdoors: a quantitative process evaluation of the Getting Older Adults Outdoors (GO-OUT) randomized controlled trial. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:833. [PMID: 38082248 PMCID: PMC10712059 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04524-7] [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: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Process evaluations of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of community exercise programs are important to help explain the results of a trial and provide evidence of the feasibility for community implementation. The objectives of this process evaluation for a multi-centre RCT of outdoor walking interventions for older adults with difficulty walking outdoors, were to determine: 1) implementation fidelity (the extent to which elements of the intervention were delivered as specified in the original protocol) and 2) participant engagement (the receipt of intervention components by the participants) in the Getting Older Adults Outdoors (GO-OUT) trial. METHODS GO-OUT participants attended an active 1-day workshop designed to foster safe, outdoor walking skills. After the workshop, 190 people at 4 sites were randomized to an outdoor walk group (OWG) (n = 98) which met 2x/week for 10 weeks, or the weekly reminders (WR) group (n = 92) which received a phone reminder 1x/week for 10 weeks. The OWG had 5 components - warm-up, continuous distance walk, task-oriented walking activities, 2nd continuous distance walk, and cool-down. Data on implementation fidelity and participant engagement were gathered during the study through site communications, use of standardized forms, reflective notes of the OWG leaders, and accelerometry and GPS assessment of participants during 2 weeks of the OWG. RESULTS All sites implemented the workshop according to the protocol. Participants were engaged in all 8 activity stations of the workshop. WR were provided to 96% of the participants in the WR intervention group. The 5 components of the OWG sessions were implemented in over 95% of the sessions, as outlined in the protocol. Average attendance in the OWG was not high - 15% of participants did not attend any sessions and 64% of participants in the OWG attended > 50% of the sessions. Evaluations with accelerometry and GPS during week 3 and 9 OWG sessions suggest that participants who attended were engaged and active during the OWG. CONCLUSIONS This process evaluation helps explain the main study findings and demonstrates the flexibility required in the protocol for safe and feasible community implementation. Future research could explore the use of additional behaviour change strategies to optimize attendance for community implementation. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03292510 Date of registration: September 25, 2017.
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- Ruth Barclay
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, 160-500 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1V7, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, 160-500 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1V7, Canada.
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- The KITE Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Bollenbach L, Niermann C, Schmitz J, Kanning M. Social participation in the city: exploring the moderating effect of walkability on the associations between active mobility, neighborhood perceptions, and social activities in urban adults. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:2450. [PMID: 38062419 PMCID: PMC10701942 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-17366-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Living in urban environments is associated with several health risks (e.g., noise, and air pollution). However, there are also beneficial aspects such as various opportunities for social activities, which might increase levels of social participation and (physically) active mobility that in turn have positive effects on health and well-being. However, how aspects of the environment, active mobility, and social participation are associated is not well established. This study investigates the moderating effect of low vs. high walkability neighborhoods on the associations between active mobility, and social participation and integrates individuals' subjective perception of the neighborhood environment they are living in. METHODS Cross-sectional data from 219 adults (48% female, mean age = 46 ± 3.8 years) from 12 urban neighborhoods (six low, six high walkability) were analyzed: First, social participation, active mobility, and subjective neighborhood perceptions were compared between people living in a low vs. high walkability neighborhood via t-tests. Second, multigroup path analyses were computed to explore potential differences in the associations between these variables in low vs. high walkability neighborhoods. RESULTS Social participation, active mobility, and subjective neighborhood perceptions didn't differ in low vs. high walkability neighborhoods (p: 0.37 - 0.71). Active mobility and subjective neighborhood perceptions were significantly stronger related to social participation in low vs. high walkability neighborhoods (active mobility in low: ß = 0.35, p < .01 vs. high: ß = 0.09, p = .36; subjective neighborhood perceptions in low: ß = 0.27, p < .01 vs. high: ß = 0.15, p = .18). CONCLUSIONS Despite living in neighborhoods with objectively different walkability, participants rated social participation and active mobility equally and perceived their neighborhoods similarly. However, zooming into the interrelations of these variables reveals that social participation of residents from low walkability neighborhoods depends stronger on active mobility and perceiving the environment positively. Positive perceptions of the environment and active mobility might buffer the objectively worse walkability. Future research should focus on underlying mechanisms and determinants of subjective neighborhood perceptions and active mobility, especially in low walkability neighborhoods.
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- Lukas Bollenbach
- Department of Social and Health Sciences in Sport Science, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany
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- Department of Social and Health Sciences in Sport Science, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany
- Institute of Interdisciplinary Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Research Institute for Regional and Urban Development gGmbH, Dortmund, Germany
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- Department of Social and Health Sciences in Sport Science, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany.
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Kalu ME, Bello-Haas VD, Griffin M, Boamah S, Harris J, Zaide M, Rayner D, Khattab N, Abrahim S. A Scoping Review of Personal, Financial, and Environmental Determinants of Mobility Among Older Adults. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 104:2147-2168. [PMID: 37119957 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.04.007] [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: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To synthesize available evidence of factors comprising the personal, financial, and environmental mobility determinants and their association with older adults' self-reported and performance-based mobility outcomes. DATA SOURCES PubMed, EMBASE, PsychINFO, Web of Science, AgeLine, Sociological Abstract, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases search for articles published from January 2000 to December 2021. STUDY SECTION Using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, multiple reviewers independently screened 27,293 retrieved citations from databases, of which 422 articles underwent full-text screening, and 300 articles were extracted. DATA EXTRACTION The 300 articles' information, including study design, sample characteristics including sample size, mean age and sex, factors within each determinant, and their associations with mobility outcomes, were extracted. DATA SYNTHESIS Because of the heterogeneity of the reported associations, we followed Barnett et al's study protocol and reported associations between factors and mobility outcomes by analyses rather than by article to account for multiple associations generated in 1 article. Qualitative data were synthesized using content analysis. A total of 300 articles were included with 269 quantitative, 22 qualitative, and 9 mixed-method articles representing personal (n=80), and financial (n=1), environmental (n=98), more than 1 factor (n=121). The 278 quantitative and mixed-method articles reported 1270 analyses; 596 (46.9%) were positively and 220 (17.3%) were negatively associated with mobility outcomes among older adults. Personal (65.2%), financial (64.6%), and environmental factors (62.9%) were associated with mobility outcomes, mainly in the expected direction with few exceptions in environmental factors. CONCLUSIONS Gaps exist in understanding the effect of some environmental factors (eg, number and type of street connections) and the role of gender on older adults' walking outcomes. We have provided a comprehensive list of factors with each determinant, allowing the creation of core outcome set for a specific context, population, or other forms of mobility, for example, driving.
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- Michael E Kalu
- School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Health, Aging & Society, Faculty of Social Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Health Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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Racicot-Lanoue F, Boissy P, Audet M, Lacerte J, Levasseur M, Baillargeon D, Delli-Colli N, Pigot H, Provencher V. [Se familiariser au transport en commun par l'apprentissage d'outils de planification technologiques : effets d'un programme co-construit avec des partenaires de la communauté auprès d'aînés vivant avec des incapacités]. Can J Aging 2023; 42:525-537. [PMID: 37492879 DOI: 10.1017/s071498082300020x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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Cette étude visait à documenter comment un programme de familiarisation à l'utilisation du transport en commun influence l'expérience de mobilité des aînés. Ce programme a été co-construit avec des partenaires clés afin d'y inclure l'usage d'outils de planification technologiques et un accompagnement personnalisé tenant compte des incapacités des participants. Une étude de cas multiples (n = 7) a été menée selon une approche mixte convergente, combinant des méthodes qualitatives (p. ex., entrevues) et quantitatives (p. ex., cartes à puces). Les participants qui ont bénéficié davantage de la formation ont rapporté une meilleure connaissance du transport en commun et une plus grande confiance à utiliser l'autobus. Ils ont aussi effectué plus de sorties. Nos résultats suggèrent d'intégrer une destination « signifiante » et l'apprentissage d'outils de planification non technologiques à la formation pour en assurer la compatibilité avec les besoins et le niveau de littératie numérique des aînés. De futures études aideront à favoriser cette option de transport en amont de la perte du permis de conduire.
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- François Racicot-Lanoue
- École de travail social, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Département de chirurgie, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- École de réadaptation, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- École de réadaptation, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Département de communication, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- École de travail social, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Département d'informatique, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement, CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- École de réadaptation, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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Meghani NAA, Hudson J, Stratton G, Mullins J. Older adults' perspectives on physical activity and sedentary behaviour within their home using socio-ecological model. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0294715. [PMID: 37983222 PMCID: PMC10659182 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND There are few studies that focus explicitly on the impact of the home environment on older adults' sedentary behaviour (SB) and physical activity (PA) using the socio-ecological model (SEM). This study aims to investigate older adults' PA and SB within the home environment integrating the SEM as a theoretical framework. METHODS A qualitative exploratory research design was employed to conduct 33 in-depth interviews (IDIs) and five focus group (FGs; n = 16) with multi-diverse ethnic older adults (mean age 72±5 years). Using reflexive thematic analysis themes were generated from the data set and were interpreted using the SEM. RESULTS The findings indicate that different levels of the SEM had an impact on older adults' PA and SB. These include the 1) Individual level: Attitude, perception and motivation 2) Interpersonal level: Family and Friends: a motive to remain active 3) Organisational level: healthcare institutes, 4) Community level factors: Significance of social groups, 5) Physical Environment: Microenvironment and 6) Policy level factors (lockdown restrictions and healthcare system). This model can be utilised to foster activity within the home by focusing on the facilitators and barriers identified at each of these levels of influence. CONCLUSION The study findings suggest that modifying PA and SB in the home environment is complex and is influenced across different levels of the SEM. Therefore, a holistic approach is required that integrates these multiple influences. This understanding can inform the design of interventions that seek to optimize PA and minimize SB within the home environment.
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- Naureen Akber Ali Meghani
- Applied Sports Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) Research Centre, Swansea University, Bay Campus, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- Professor of Exercise and Sport Psychology, Applied Sports Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) Research Centre, Swansea University, Bay Campus, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- Chair in Paediatric Exercise Science, Applied Sports Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) Research Centre, Swansea University, Bay Campus, Swansea, United Kingdom
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- College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, Singleton Campus, Swansea, United Kingdom
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Tsai YH, Chuang LL, Lee YJ, Chiu CJ. Behavioral and Psychological Factors in Buffering Diabetes-related Disability Development. Ann Behav Med 2023; 57:1046-1057. [PMID: 37549141 DOI: 10.1093/abm/kaad038] [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] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes is associated with disability development. Healthy behaviors and psychosocial support can help patients manage their disease. PURPOSE To examine the role of various behavioral and psychological factors in buffering the effect of diabetes on disability development over time in Taiwanese adults. METHODS Data on 5,131 adults aged ≥50 years were obtained from the Taiwan Longitudinal Study on Aging. A cohort sequential multilevel design was employed to analyze the association between behavioral and psychosocial factors and the risk of disability over a 11-year period. RESULTS In patients with diabetes, having social support and exercising more than six times a week were associated with 4% and 49% reductions in the risk of disability, respectively (βdiabetes*socialsupport = -0.285, p = .006; βdiabetes*exercise3 = -2.612, p = .007). Exercising more than six times a week had an additional significant protective effect against disability development per year (βdiabetes*exercises3*age = -0.241, p = .038). Depression did not significantly interact with diabetes. However, a trajectory analysis revealed that individuals who had both diabetes and depression had the highest disability score from middle age among all participants. CONCLUSIONS Engaging in frequent exercise is the most influential factor for reducing the risk of disability in patients with diabetes. Social support provides an additional benefit for disability prevention in individuals with diabetes.
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- Yi-Hsuan Tsai
- Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Lee's Endocrinology Clinic, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Lee's Endocrinology Clinic, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Simone de Souza Vasconcelos K, de Carvalho Bastone A, Alvarenga Vieira R, Cristina de Souza Andrade A, Correa Dias R, Domingues Dias JM, Rodrigues Perracini M, Oliveira Guerra R, de Souza Moreira B. Examining the factors associated with functional capacity of community-dwelling older adults using the ICF framework: a cross-sectional study from the Frailty in Brazilian Older Adults Study (FIBRA). Physiother Theory Pract 2023; 39:2454-2469. [PMID: 35659442 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2079574] [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: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are many factors associated with functioning and disability in older adults and these relationships are not clear. OBJECTIVE To explore the factors associated with functional capacity of older adults using the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). METHODS This is a cross-sectional study with a dataset from a survey of 1 377 community-dwelling older adults (≥ 65 years) in a middle-income country. Three functional outcomes were selected to represent the functioning domains: 1) muscle strength for body function; 2) walking speed for activity; and 3) advanced activities of daily living (ADL) for participation. Demographic, clinical, and social information was selected to represent the domains of health conditions and contextual factors (i.e. personal and environmental factors). Multivariate models tested the impact of these factors on each outcome. RESULTS Depressive symptoms, age, and physical activity were associated with the three outcomes. Muscle strength was also associated with urinary incontinence, visual deficits, female sex, and employment. Walking speed was also associated with urinary incontinence, obesity, fractures due to falls, female sex, health professionals' visits, and walking aid devices. Advanced ADL were also associated with stroke, visual deficits, education, employment, health perception, social support, and walking aid devices. CONCLUSION Functional capacity of older adults is associated with some non-modifiable factors, such as age and sex. The modifiable factors must be addressed by health professionals and policymakers in the geriatric area, especially depression, obesity, physical inactivity, and social support.
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- Karina Simone de Souza Vasconcelos
- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Science, School of Physical Education, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation and Functional Performance, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM), Diamantina, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Science, School of Physical Education, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Science, School of Physical Education, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Master's and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (UNICID), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Brazil
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- Center for Studies in Public Health and Aging, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Puspitasari MD, Rahardja MB, Herartri R, Surbakti IM. Managing Age-Related Disability in Indonesia: An Issue That Extends Beyond the Concept of Active Aging. J Aging Soc Policy 2023; 35:842-858. [PMID: 37337435 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2023.2226313] [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: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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This study evaluates how various village services help older Indonesians perform daily activities and reduce age-related disability. Individual-level data from the 2020 National Socio-Economic Survey (SUSENAS) (N = 121,961 older people) and community-level data from the 2018 Village Potential Data Census Collection (PODES) (N = 83,931 villages in a data aggregation across 514 municipalities) were used in a multilevel binary logistic regression model. The interclass coefficient correlation (ICC) was calculated to determine the variation in characteristics across 514 municipalities to explain the differences in functional status. The ICC was approximately 16.2%, indicating that creating an age-friendly environment would help to delay the onset of disability. Older populations in Indonesia have a high percentage of informal employment, a low educational level, low percentages of affluent households, and few leisure activities. The findings highlight that the development of age-friendly services in the village should consider employment status and leisure activities. Participation in employment is a well-acknowledged concept for promoting active aging in developed nations but is secondary in managing age-related disability in Indonesia. The municipal government must develop an aging-friendly community (AFC) to create a supportive environment to meet the basic health and social needs of older people with age-related disability.
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- Mardiana Dwi Puspitasari
- Research Center for Population, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia (BRIN RI), Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Population, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia (BRIN RI), Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Population, National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia (BRIN RI), Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Population Research and Development Center, National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN), Jakarta, Indonesia
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Anderson DC, DeCaro RE, Chadalavada M, Marin A, Di Crosta A, Ceccato I, Malva PL, Mammarella N, Di Domenico A, Turk KW, Palumbo R, Budson AE. Characteristics of Home and Neighborhood Built Environments During COVID-19 for Older Adults in the United States and Italy. JOURNAL OF AGING AND ENVIRONMENT 2023; 2023:1-37. [PMID: 39055175 PMCID: PMC11271746 DOI: 10.1080/26892618.2023.2269552] [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] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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The home and neighborhood environments impact the social and mental health of older adults, yet little research has addressed the various contexts that can affect these relationships, such as community culture, built and natural elements, and demographics. This survey-based study examined community-dwelling older adults' access and use of transitional outdoor/indoor space (i.e., porches, gardens, windows, etc.), and how that use was related to health variables and changed with the pandemic in two available samples of older adults in the United States and Italy. Use of both outdoor and indoor space was found to be more individualistic in Boston, in the United States, than in Chieti, Italy, where use of these areas with others was more common. Results suggest that window viewing from within the home may be an activity that individuals in Italy engage in when feeling lonely. Changes in the use of home and community space after COVID-19 were minimal; only in the United States did individuals report greater time indoors since the onset of the pandemic. Use of the built environment in and around the home by older adults was found to have multidimensional characteristics between the United States and Italy, with the potential to foster connections and improve well-being.
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- Diana C. Anderson
- Center for Translational Cognitive Neuroscience, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Translational Cognitive Neuroscience, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Translational Cognitive Neuroscience, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Translational Cognitive Neuroscience, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Center for Translational Cognitive Neuroscience, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Center for Translational Cognitive Neuroscience, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Bernabé E, de Oliveira C, de Oliveira Duarte YA, Bof de Andrade F, Sabbah W. Social participation and tooth loss, vision, and hearing impairments among older Brazilian adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 2023; 71:3152-3162. [PMID: 37227109 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vision and hearing impairments can reduce participation in social activities. Given the prominent role of the mouth in face-to-face interactions, this study evaluated the associations of tooth loss, vision, and hearing impairments with social participation among older adults. METHODS This analysis included 1947 participants, aged 60+ years, who participated in three waves (2006, 2010, and 2015) of the Health, Wellbeing and Aging Study (SABE) in Brazil. Social participation was measured by the number of formal and informal social activities (requiring face-to-face interaction) participants were regularly involved in. Teeth were counted during clinical examinations and categorized as 0, 1-19, and 20+ teeth. Reports on vision and hearing impairments were classified into three categories (good, regular, and poor). The associations of each impairment with the 9-year change in the social participation score were tested in negative binomial mixed-effects models adjusting for time-variant and time-invariant covariates. RESULTS Each impairment was associated with the baseline social participation score and the annual rate of change in the social participation score. Participants with 1-19 (incidence rate ratio: 0.96, 95% CI: 0.91-1.01) and no teeth (0.92, 95% CI: 0.87-0.97), those with regular (0.98, 95% CI: 0.95-1.01) and poor vision (0.86, 95% CI: 0.81-0.90), and those with regular (0.94, 95% CI: 0.91-0.98) and poor hearing (0.91, 95% CI: 0.87-0.95) had lower baseline social participation scores than those with 20+ teeth, good vision, and good hearing, respectively. Furthermore, participants with 1-19 (0.996, 95% CI: 0.990-1.002) and no teeth (0.994, 95% CI: 0.987-0.999), those with regular (0.996, 95% CI: 0.992-0.999) and poor vision (0.997, 95% CI: 0.991-1.003), and those with regular (0.997, 95% CI: 0.992-1.001) and poor hearing (0.995, 95% CI: 0.990-0.999) had greater annual declines in the social participation score than those with 20+ teeth, good vision and good hearing, respectively. CONCLUSION This 9-year longitudinal study shows that tooth loss, vision, and hearing impairments are associated with reduced social participation among older adults.
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- Eduardo Bernabé
- Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology & Public Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Adedeji A, Olawa BD, Hanft-Robert S, Olonisakin TT, Akintunde TY, Buchcik J, Boehnke K. Examining the Pathways from General Trust Through Social Connectedness to Subjective Wellbeing. APPLIED RESEARCH IN QUALITY OF LIFE 2023; 18:2619-2638. [DOI: 10.1007/s11482-023-10201-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2024]
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AbstractThe broad conceptualisation of wellbeing has allowed researchers to establish subjective wellbeing as a valid indicator of social development. However, changing social patterns, norms, and values suggest changes in how social determinants may predict subjective wellbeing. The current analysis tests a serial mediation hypothesis in which social participation and social resources mediate the effect of general trust on subjective wellbeing.Data from 8725 participants were pooled from the German part of the European Social Survey (ESS) Wave 10. Structural models were estimated to access the path from general trust to subjective wellbeing (SWB). Three separate mediation analyses were performed to test (1) the indirect effect of general trust on SWB through social participation, (2) through social resources and (3) through social participation and social resources. A full-mediation model reveals the direct and indirect paths predicting SWB through general trust, social participation, and social resources. Gender, age, education, and household size were included as control variables.The full-mediation model suggests significant results for direct paths from general trust to social participation, social resources, and SWB. Direct paths from social participation to social resources and SWB were also significant. However, the path from social resources to SWB became non-significant.Results highlight general trust as a critical predictor of SWB. The finding that social participation is significant while social resources are not significant in a mediation model suggests that social participation directly affects wellbeing, independent of the effect of social resources. This highlights the importance of social participation in promoting wellbeing.
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Steinberg N, Parisi JM, Feger DM, Clay OJ, Willis SL, Ball KK, Marsiske M, Harrell ER, Sisco SM, Rebok GW. Rural-Urban Differences in Cognition: Findings From the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly Trial. J Aging Health 2023; 35:107S-118S. [PMID: 35604034 DOI: 10.1177/08982643221102718] [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] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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ObjectivesWe examined associations between three geographic areas (urban, suburban, rural) and cognition (memory, reasoning, processing speed) over a 10-year period. Methods: Data were obtained from 2539 participants in the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) trial. Multilevel, mixed-effects linear regression was used to estimate cognitive trajectories by geographical areas over 10 years, after adjusting for social determinants of health. Results: Compared to urban and suburban participants, rural participants fared worse on all cognitive measures-memory (B = -1.17 (0.17)), reasoning (B = -1.55 (0.19)), and processing speed (B = 0.76 (0.19)) across the 10-year trajectory. Across geographic areas, greater economic stability, health care access and quality, and neighborhood resources were associated with better cognition over time. Discussion: Findings highlight the importance of geographical location when examining cognition later in life. More research examining place-based life experiences is needed to make the greatest impact on geographically diverse communities.
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- Nessa Steinberg
- Marcus Institute for Aging, Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Johns Hopkins Center on Aging and Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Deep South Resource Center for Minority Aging Research, Birmingham, AL, USA
- University of Alabama Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Deep South Resource Center for Minority Aging Research, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Johns Hopkins Center on Aging and Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Semenza D, Silver I, Stansfield R, Boen C. Concentrated disadvantage and functional disability: a longitudinal neighbourhood analysis in 100 US cities. J Epidemiol Community Health 2023; 77:676-682. [PMID: 37451845 DOI: 10.1136/jech-2023-220487] [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: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Socioeconomic disadvantage related to poverty, unemployment and social disinvestment contributes to significant disparities in community health in the USA. Yet, there remains limited ecological research on the relationship between neighbourhood disadvantage and functional disability. Much of the work in this area has focused on elderly populations without attention to variation across age and sex groups. METHODS Using a longitudinal dataset of almost 16 000 neighbourhoods, we examine the relationship between neighbourhood disadvantage and functional disability. Leveraging a series of cross-lagged panel models, we account for reciprocal dynamics and a range of pertinent covariates while assessing differences across age- and sex-specific groups. RESULTS Accounting for reciprocal effects, we found that the association between concentrated disadvantage and functional disability varies across age and sex groups. Concentrated disadvantage is most consistently associated with increased functional disability among boys (5-17 years), young men (18-34 years) and middle-aged men (35-64 years). Similar associations are found among girls (5-17 years) and middle-aged women (35-64 years). CONCLUSION Local neighbourhood economic conditions are significantly associated with functional disability among relatively young populations of males and females. Exposure to neighbourhood disadvantage and deprivation may accelerate disablement processes and shift the age curve of disability risk.
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- Daniel Semenza
- Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice, Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey, USA
- Urban-Global Public Health, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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- Center for Courts and Corrections Research, Research Triangle Institute, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice, Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey, USA
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- Sociology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Desai RH, Hollingsworth H, Stark S, Putnam M, Eyler A, Wehmeier A, Morgan K. Social participation of adults aging with long-term physical disabilities: A cross-sectional study investigating the role of transportation mode and urban vs rural living. Disabil Health J 2023; 16:101503. [PMID: 37455234 PMCID: PMC10686629 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2023.101503] [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: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adults aging with long-term physical disabilities (AAwPDs) experience barriers in the built environment that can hinder their participation in meaningful social roles and activities. However, interventions addressing built environment barriers to participation for AAwPD are limited. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to examine how the built environment and other socioenvironmental factors influence the social participation of AAwPD to inform future interventions and service provision. We hypothesized that social participation would be significantly different between AAwPD using private versus public transportation and living in urban versus rural areas. METHODS This cross-sectional study of 331 Missouri-dwelling AAwPD reports findings on relationships among transportation mode, urban versus rural residence, and ability to participate in social roles and activities using PROMIS measures. A multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) explored differences in social participation across transportation mode and residential location. Linear regression examined associations among socioenvironmental factors, individual factors, and social participation. RESULTS The MANCOVA demonstrated significant differences in social participation across transportation mode and urban versus rural residential location. Specifically, AAwPD using paratransit and living in urban areas reported significantly higher social participation than rural-dwelling individuals and private transportation users (p < .001). The linear regression revealed that individual factors served a larger role in predicting social participation than built or social environmental factors. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that transportation mode plays a significant role in shaping social participation outcomes for AAwPD. However, compared to built and social environmental factors, individual factors (i.e., physical function, 'aging-with-disability' symptoms) may restrict social participation more.
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- Rachel Heeb Desai
- Washington University School of Medicine, Program in Occupational Therapy, 4444 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO, USA.
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Program in Occupational Therapy, 4444 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Program in Occupational Therapy, 4444 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Simmons University, School of Social Work, 300 the Fenway, Boston, MA, USA
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- Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Dr., Brown School of Public Health, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Paraquad Center for Independent Living, 5240 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Program in Occupational Therapy, 4444 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO, USA
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Cândido LM, Niehues JR, Vieira LA, de Avelar NCP, Danielewicz AL. Self-perception of the neighborhood environment, cognitive impairment and functional limitations in community-dwelling older adults: A cross-sectional study. Geriatr Nurs 2023; 53:240-246. [PMID: 37598427 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.07.020] [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: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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AIMS It is important to identify the association between characteristics of the neighborhood environment, cognitive impairment and functional limitations to organize early and effective intervention strategies. METHODS A cross-sectional survey of 308 community-dwelling older adults was conducted. Logistic Regression analyses were performed to verify the associations between self-perceived characteristics of the neighborhood environment (Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale), cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination) and functional limitations (mobility, lower limb muscle strength and balance). RESULTS Significant negative associations were observed: (1) better infrastructure, traffic and safety and mobility limitation; (2) better infrastructure and muscle weakness; (3) better safety and balance limitation; and (4) better streets/sidewalks and cognitive impairment. On the other hand, positive associations were observed between poor safety with mobility limitation and muscle weakness. CONCLUSIONS Our findings contribute to greater knowledge about neighborhood characteristics regarding mental and physical health in community-dwelling older adults.
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- Letícia Martins Cândido
- Federal University of Santa Catarina, Department of Health Sciences, Araranguá, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Federal University of Santa Catarina, Department of Health Sciences, Araranguá, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Federal University of Santa Catarina, Department of Health Sciences, Araranguá, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Federal University of Santa Catarina, Department of Health Sciences, Araranguá, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
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Ho ISS, McGill K, Malden S, Wilson C, Pearce C, Kaner E, Vines J, Aujla N, Lewis S, Restocchi V, Marshall A, Guthrie B. Examining the social networks of older adults receiving informal or formal care: a systematic review. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:531. [PMID: 37653368 PMCID: PMC10470175 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04190-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To address the care needs of older adults, it is important to identify and understand the forms of care support older adults received. This systematic review aims to examine the social networks of older adults receiving informal or formal care and the factors that influenced their networks. METHODS A systematic review was conducted by searching six databases from inception to January 31, 2023. The review included primary studies focusing on older adults receiving long-term care, encompassing both informal and formal care. To assess the risk of bias in the included studies, validated appraisal tools specifically designed for different study types were utilized. Network analysis was employed to identify the grouping of study concepts, which subsequently formed the foundation for describing themes through narrative synthesis. RESULTS We identified 121 studies relating to the formal and informal care of older adults' networks. A variety of social ties were examined by included studies. The most commonly examined sources of care support were family members (such as children and spouses) and friends. Several factors were consistently reported to influence the provision of informal care, including the intensity of networks, reciprocity, and geographical proximity. In terms of formal care utilization, older age and poor health status were found to be associated with increased use of healthcare services. Additionally, physical limitations and cognitive impairment were identified as factors contributing to decreased social engagement. CONCLUSION This review found that older people were embedded within a diverse network. The findings of this review emphasize the importance of recognizing and incorporating the diversity of social networks in care plans and policies to enhance the effectiveness of interventions and improve the overall well-being of older adults.
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- Iris Szu-Szu Ho
- Advanced Care Research Centre, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Bio Cube 1, Edinburgh BioQuarter, 13 Little France Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4UX, UK.
- School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh (Informatics Forum, 10 Crichton St, Newington, Edinburgh, EH8 9AB, UK.
- , 47 Potterow, Bayes Centre, Edinburgh, EH8 9BT, UK.
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- Advanced Care Research Centre, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Bio Cube 1, Edinburgh BioQuarter, 13 Little France Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4UX, UK
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- Advanced Care Research Centre, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Bio Cube 1, Edinburgh BioQuarter, 13 Little France Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4UX, UK
- School of Health in Social Science, Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Doorway 6, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG, UK
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- Advanced Care Research Centre, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Bio Cube 1, Edinburgh BioQuarter, 13 Little France Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4UX, UK
- Institute for Education, Community and Society, University of Edinburgh, Old Moray House, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ, UK
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- Advanced Care Research Centre, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Bio Cube 1, Edinburgh BioQuarter, 13 Little France Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4UX, UK
- Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh, 74 Lauriston Pl, Edinburgh, EH3 9DF, UK
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- Advanced Care Research Centre, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Bio Cube 1, Edinburgh BioQuarter, 13 Little France Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4UX, UK
- Population Health Science Institute, Newcastle University, Baddiley-Clark Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4AX, UK
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- School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh (Informatics Forum, 10 Crichton St, Newington, Edinburgh, EH8 9AB, UK
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- Advanced Care Research Centre, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Bio Cube 1, Edinburgh BioQuarter, 13 Little France Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4UX, UK
- Population Health Science Institute, Newcastle University, Baddiley-Clark Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4AX, UK
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- Advanced Care Research Centre, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Bio Cube 1, Edinburgh BioQuarter, 13 Little France Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4UX, UK
- School of Health in Social Science, Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Doorway 6, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG, UK
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- School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh (Informatics Forum, 10 Crichton St, Newington, Edinburgh, EH8 9AB, UK
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- School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh, 15a George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD, UK
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- Advanced Care Research Centre, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Bio Cube 1, Edinburgh BioQuarter, 13 Little France Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4UX, UK
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Yoryuenyong C, Jitpanya C, Sasat S. Factors influencing mobility among people post-surgery for hip fractures: A cross-sectional study. BELITUNG NURSING JOURNAL 2023; 9:349-358. [PMID: 37645578 PMCID: PMC10461159 DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2759] [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: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Background After hip fracture surgery, patients often experience complications and a decline in mobility, leading to physical disability and increased dependency on caregivers. This may result in reduced independence, institutionalization, and higher mortality rates. However, there is limited research on mobility and its influencing factors in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery in Thailand. Objective This study aimed to determine the factors influencing mobility in patients with fractured hips within one year after surgery. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 143 randomly selected participants who had undergone hip fracture surgery between August 2022 to February 2023. Mobility and its influencing factors were measured using standardized questionnaires, including the De Morton Mobility Index, Parker Mobility Scale, Charlson Comorbidity Index, General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition, Groningen Orthopedic Social Support Scale, Fatigue Severity Scale, Pain Rating Scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression were utilized for data analysis. Results The mean mobility score for the patients was 48.86 out of 100 (SD = 17.89). The study found that comorbidity (β = -0.156, p = 0.009), cognitive function (β = 0.310, p <0.001), social support (β = 0.145, p = 0.010), pain (β = -0.176, p = 0.004), fatigue (β = -0.249, p <0.001), and sleep (β = -0.169, p = 0.009) collectively influenced mobility in patients after hip fracture surgery, explaining 61.8% of the variance (R2 = 0.618; F = 36.598; p <0.001). Conclusion The study's results provide valuable insights for nurses to target these modifiable factors to enhance patients' mobility. However, it is essential to note that patients with comorbidity and poor cognitive function may face difficulty maintaining mobility. Nurses should be attentive to these patients and provide appropriate management. Additionally, early rehabilitation should be initiated promptly to optimize outcomes.
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- Faculty of Nursing, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Kim J, Ra Y, Yi E. Effects of Community Environment, Leisure, and Social Activities on Health Status of Older Adults with Diabetes in South Korea. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2105. [PMID: 37510546 PMCID: PMC10379404 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11142105] [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: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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This study investigates the effects of community environment, leisure, and social activities on the health status of older adults with diabetes, a serious disease in modern society. Data from the 2020 National Survey of Older Koreans were analyzed. Descriptive statistics were used to assess participants' characteristics, and regression analyses were conducted to assess the effects of community environment, leisure, and social activities. Mediating effects were tested using hierarchical regression analysis and bootstrapping. The key results are as follows. (a) Community environmental satisfaction affected participation in leisure and social activities. (b) Community accessibility had a negative effect on subjective health, while community environmental satisfaction had a positive effect on subjective health, cognitive function, and chronic diseases. (c) Leisure activities had a positive effect on cognitive health, while social activities influenced subjective health, cognitive function, and chronic diseases. (d) Analysis of the mediating effect of leisure and social activities on the relationship between the community environment and health status of older adults with diabetes confirmed a partial mediating effect. To improve older adults' mental and physical health, mere quantitative increases in the community environment will not be sufficient. It is necessary to cultivate and manage professionals to increase opportunities for participation by increasing social exchanges and systematically managing older adults' health.
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- Jiyoun Kim
- Department of Exercise Rehabilitation, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Human Convergence Health Science, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Exercise Rehabilitation, Gachon University, Incheon 21936, Republic of Korea
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Jones CA, Jhangri GS, Yamamoto SS, Hogan DB, Hanson H, Levasseur M, Morales E, Légaré F. Social participation of older people in urban and rural areas: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:439. [PMID: 37464306 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04127-2] [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: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Although the positive influence of social activity on health is now well-established, a complex relationship exists among social participation, personal, social and the environment. Social participation of older adults was examined in rural and urban settings to identify features of the built-environment and perception of neighborhood specific to the locale. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Using cross-sectional data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), we examined social participation and health of older people (65 + yrs) in relation to the built environment and sociocultural contexts for urban and rural areas. A social participation index was derived from responses on the frequency of participating in 8 social activities over the past 12 months. Personal, household and neighborhood indicators were examined to develop multivariable regression models for social participation in urban and rural cohorts. RESULTS No meaningful differences were seen with the frequency of social participation between rural and urban settings; however, the type of community-related activities differed in that a greater proportion of urban participants reported sports and educational/cultural events than rural participants. Service club activities were greater for rural than urban participants. Different neighborhood features were statistically significant factors in explaining social participation in rural than in urban locales, although transportation was a significant factor regardless of locale. Trustworthiness, belonging and safety were perceived factors of the neighborhood associated with higher social participation for rural participants. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS The relationship between home and health becomes stronger as one ages. Social and physical features of built environment specific to urban and rural settings need to be considered when implementing appropriate social activities for older people.
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- C Allyson Jones
- Dept of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, 2-50 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2G4, Canada.
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- School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services Provincial Seniors Health and Continuing Care, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Research Centre on Aging, Estrie Integrated University Health and Social Services, Centre-Sherbrooke Hospital University Centre, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Centre De Recherche Sur Les soins et Les Services de Première Ligne de S'Université Laval (CERSSPL-UL), Université Laval, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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Platzer F, Steverink N, Haan M, Vorstman J, de Greef M, Goedendorp M. Community Wise-effects and participant perceptions of a community- based -positive health intervention for older inhabitants of low SES neighbourhoods: a mixed-methods approach. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1251. [PMID: 37370084 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16148-y] [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: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Community Wise (CW) intervention applies a community-based approach to improve the physical fitness, self-management ability, loneliness, social cohesion, and well-being of older adults living in neighbourhoods characterized by lower socioeconomic status (SES). METHODS Participants (N = 108) were recruited using several strategies, including door-to-door visits and community key peers. The study was based on a pre-test/post-test design. Outcomes were assessed through mixed methods using questionnaires, performance tests, semi-structured interviews, and focus-group sessions. RESULTS Results showed significant improvements on aerobic endurance and shoulder flexibility, but no significant improvements on self-management ability, social cohesion, loneliness, or well-being. Qualitative data analysis did indicate that participants experienced improvements on social connectedness with members of the group, as well as on self-management ability. CONCLUSION The results of the intervention seem to depend on programme fidelity and method of assessment. Adapting the intervention and including more older adults with poor health status could lead to better outcomes in the future. This results of this study should be interpreted in light of the complexity and methodological challenges of conducting a community-based health-promotion intervention for this target group. TRAIL REGISTRATION Retrospective registration.
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- Feline Platzer
- Department of Health Psychology, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 30.001, Hanzeplein 1 9700 RB, Groningen, Netherlands.
- Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Health Psychology, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 30.001, Hanzeplein 1 9700 RB, Groningen, Netherlands
- Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health Psychology, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 30.001, Hanzeplein 1 9700 RB, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Health Studies, Hanze University of Applied Science, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Health Psychology, University Medical Center Groningen, PO Box 30.001, Hanzeplein 1 9700 RB, Groningen, Netherlands
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Iizuka G, Tsuji T, Ide K, Watanabe R, Kondo K. Does social participation foster social support among the older population in Japan? A three-year follow-up study from the Japan gerontological evaluation study. SSM Popul Health 2023; 22:101410. [PMID: 37215158 PMCID: PMC10192997 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2023.101410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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•Whether social participation has generated new, healthier social support is unclear.•We prospectively examined whether social participation fosters social support.•Social support was dose-responsive to the number of types of social participation.•Social support was fostered by participating in some type of group at any frequency.•Support to encourage social participation may be effective to enhance social support.
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- Gemmei Iizuka
- Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1-33, Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, 263-8522, Japan
- Seibo International Catholic Hospital Family Medicine Residency, 2-5-1, Nakaochiai, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 161-8521, Japan
- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-33, Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, 263-8522, Japan
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- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-33, Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, 263-8522, Japan
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 3-29-1, Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 112-0012, Japan
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- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-33, Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, 263-8522, Japan
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- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-33, Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, 263-8522, Japan
- Center for Gerontology and Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, 7-430, Morioka-cho, Obu-shi, Aichi, 474-8511, Japan
- Center for Well-being Society, Nihon Fukushi University, 5-22-35, Chiyoda, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, 460-0012, Japan
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- Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University Graduate School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1-33, Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, 263-8522, Japan
- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-33, Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, 263-8522, Japan
- Center for Gerontology and Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, 7-430, Morioka-cho, Obu-shi, Aichi, 474-8511, Japan
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Mandal B, Pradhan KC, Mohanty P, Muhammad T. Migration status, physical limitations and associated self-rated health: a study of older Indian adults. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:316. [PMID: 37217859 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04002-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Migrant status with mobility impairment becomes a double burden for health and wellbeing of older adults. This study examined the independent relationships and multitude effects between migrant status, functional and mobility impairments and poor self-rated health (SRH) among older Indian adults. METHODS This study utilised nationally representative Longitudinal Ageing Study in India wave-1 (LASI) data, including a sample of 30,736 individuals aged 60 years and above. The main explanatory variables were migrant status, difficulty in activities of daily living (ADL), difficulty in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and mobility impairments; and the outcome variable was poor-SRH. Multivariable logistic regression and stratified analyses were used to fulfil the study objectives. RESULTS Overall, about 23% of older adults reported poor-SRH. Reporting poor-SRH was more prevalent (28.03%) among recent migrants (less than ten years). The prevalence of reporting poor-SRH was significantly higher among older adults who had mobility impairment (28.65%), difficulty in ADL or IADL (40.82% & 32.57%). Migrant older adults (regardless of duration) who had mobility impairment had significantly greater odds of reporting poor-SRH compared with non-migrant older adults who did not have mobility impairment. Similarly, older respondents who had problems in ADL and IADL with migration status had higher odds of reporting poor-SRH than their non-migrant counterparts with no such problems. CONCLUSIONS The study revealed the vulnerability of migrant older adults with functional and mobility disability, as well as those with limited socioeconomic resources and suffering from multimorbidity on rating their perceived health. The findings can be utilised to target outreach programmes and provision of services for migrating older individuals with mobility impairments and enhance their perceived health and ensure active ageing.
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- Bittu Mandal
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol, 453552, Indore, India.
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- School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Khandwa Road, Simrol, 453552, Indore, India
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- Institute of Medical Sciences & Sum Hospital, Siksha "O" Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar, 751030, Odisha, India
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- Department of Family & Generations, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, 400088, Maharashtra, India
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Forster GK, Aarø LE, Alme MN, Hansen T, Nilsen TS, Vedaa Ø. Built Environment Accessibility and Disability as Predictors of Well-Being among Older Adults: A Norwegian Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:ijerph20105898. [PMID: 37239625 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20105898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Knowledge about the influence environmental factors have on well-being is important to deliver policies supporting healthy ageing and sustainable health equity. An under-researched question is whether and how the built environment plays a role on well-being among older adults with disabilities. This study explores the relationship between built environment accessibility and disability on psychosocial well-being among older adults. Data were used from the Norwegian Counties Public Health Survey collected during February 2021 in Møre and Romsdal county (N = 8274; age = 60-97, mean = 68.6). General linear modelling was performed to examine the relationship and interaction between built environment accessibility (services, transportation, and nature) and disability on psychosocial well-being (quality of life, thriving, loneliness, and psychological distress). Higher levels of disability and poorer accessibility were each significantly related to lower psychosocial well-being across all variables (p < 0.001). Significant interaction effects were observed between disability and built environment accessibility on thriving (F(8, 5936) = 4.97, p < 0.001, η2 = 0.006) and psychological distress (F(8, 5957) = 3.09, p = 0.002, η2 = 0.004). No significant interaction effects were found for quality of life and loneliness. These findings indicate good built environment accessibility is associated with thriving and reduces psychological distress among older adults with disabilities. This study supports and extends previous findings on the importance of accessible and equipped environments for well-being and may aid policy makers when planning built environments to foster healthy ageing among this population group.
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- Grace Katharine Forster
- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU, NO-7047 Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Health Promotion, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, NIPH, NO-5015 Bergen, Norway
- Department of Health and Functioning, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, HVL, NO-5063 Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health Promotion, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, NIPH, NO-5015 Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Functioning, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, HVL, NO-5063 Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health and Suicide, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, NIPH, NO-0456 Oslo, Norway
- Centre for Welfare and Labour Research, Oslo Metropolitan University, NO-0170 Oslo, Norway
- Promenta Research Center, University of Oslo, NO-0317 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Mental Health and Suicide, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, NIPH, NO-0456 Oslo, Norway
- Promenta Research Center, University of Oslo, NO-0317 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Health Promotion, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, NIPH, NO-5015 Bergen, Norway
- Department of Psychosocial Science, University of Bergen, UiB, NO-5015 Bergen, Norway
- Voss District Psychiatric Hospital NKS Bjørkeli, NO-5705 Voss, Norway
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Fang S, Liang H, Liang Y. Relationship between person, environmental factors, and activities of daily living performance among physically disabled older adults living at home: a structural equation model. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:285. [PMID: 37170103 PMCID: PMC10176859 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04000-2] [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: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Older adults with physical disability need long-term services and support, which incur enormous costs. However, supportive environments may reduce disability and promote aging in place. It is unclear how the physical and social environment affect different types of functional impairments and influence the performance of activities of daily living (ADL) in physically disabled older adults. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between person, environmental factors, and ADL performance among physically disabled older adults living at home. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study. Using long-term care insurance claims data from a pilot city in China, we used a structural equation model to assess the potential paths among person, environmental factors, and ADL performance. RESULTS Education and income had different influences on the social environment and physical environment. The functional impairments had significant effects on ADL performance, either directly or through physical environment (with handrails) and social environment (family support). CONCLUSIONS The present findings offer crucial evidence for understanding the interactions between a person and the environment, as well as their influence on physical ADLs, suggesting the importance of a supportive environment and a subpopulation-targeting strategy for disabled older adults.
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- Shuai Fang
- Institute of Sociology, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, 622 Huaihai Middle Rd., Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200020, China
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- School of Social Development and Public Policy, Fudan University, 220 Handan Rd., Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- School of Nursing, Fudan University, 305 Fenglin Rd., Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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