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Association between Pain-related Quality of Life and Blood Pressure Control in Elderly Hypertensive Patients in China: Mediating Factors. 中国老年高血压患者疼痛相关生活质量与血压控制的关系：中介因素

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Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research Pub Date : 2025-07-22 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.25.0012

Dandan Zhang, Jiani Guo, Yuanyuan Liu, Lijuan Ding, Wenya Wu, Lili Wang, Xiaohua Wang

{"title":"Association between Pain-related Quality of Life and Blood Pressure Control in Elderly Hypertensive Patients in China: Mediating Factors.","authors":"Dandan Zhang, Jiani Guo, Yuanyuan Liu, Lijuan Ding, Wenya Wu, Lili Wang, Xiaohua Wang","doi":"10.4235/agmr.25.0012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4235/agmr.25.0012","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Hypertension and chronic pain frequently co-occur in older adults. However, research on this association in older hypertensive patients is scarce. Self-perceptions of aging (SPA)-one's concept about aging-correlates with pain-related quality of life (pQOL) and predicts medication adherence, a pillar of blood pressure (BP) control. This study examined the association between pQOL and uncontrolled BP in older hypertensive patients, exploring whether SPA and medication adherence mediate it: a novel exploration of psychological-behavioral pathways in pain-hypertension association.Methods: The study involved 622 hypertensive patients aged 60 and above in Suzhou, China. Variables were compared using ANOVA and χ² tests, respectively. Adjusted binary logistic regression models examined the pQOL- uncontrolled BP relationship, while Spearman correlation analyzed associations between pQOL, medication adherence, and negative control. We performed chain mediation analysis (PROCESS Macro) with bootstrapping.Results: Higher pQOL scores significantly predicted uncontrolled BP (Q2, Q3, Q4: OR = 2.77, 5.50, 3.45; P= 0.002, <0.001, 0.001, respectively). Negative control mediated the relationship between pQOL (b= -0.007, p<0.001) and uncontrolled SBP (OR= 0.670, p<0.01, respectively), while the chain mediation of negative control and medication adherence contributed to both uncontrolled SBP and DBP (SBP: total mediation effect=0.017, p<0.01; DBP: total mediation effect=0.018, p<0.01).Conclusion: Higher pQOL scores was associated with higher prevalence of uncontrolled BP. The mediating role of negative control and medication adherence was identified in the relationship between pQOL and uncontrolled blood pressure (SBP/DBP) in older hypertensive patients.","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144683340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Computational Thinking as a Novel Framework for Enhancing Cognitive Organization in Older Adults with Cognitive Frailty. 计算思维作为一种增强老年人认知组织的新框架。

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Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research Pub Date : 2025-07-22 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.25.0096

Daisuke Akiba, Mari Hirano

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Preliminary Detection of Acute Exacerbation of Lobar Pneumonia and Heart Failure Using an Anomaly-detection System Based on a Circadian Rhythm Model Constructed from Non-contact Vital Data. 基于非接触生命数据构建的昼夜节律模型的异常检测系统初步检测大叶性肺炎急性加重和心力衰竭。

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Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research Pub Date : 2025-07-04 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.25.0059

Tsuyoshi Kobayashi, Kenichi Hashimoto, Takemi Matsui

{"title":"Preliminary Detection of Acute Exacerbation of Lobar Pneumonia and Heart Failure Using an Anomaly-detection System Based on a Circadian Rhythm Model Constructed from Non-contact Vital Data.","authors":"Tsuyoshi Kobayashi, Kenichi Hashimoto, Takemi Matsui","doi":"10.4235/agmr.25.0059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4235/agmr.25.0059","url":null,"abstract":"Many frail older person patients with multiple comorbidities are hospitalized in long-term care hospitals and nursing facilities. Due to pre-existing conditions and immunosuppressive states, there are significant individual differences, such as weakness, sluggishness, and asymptomatic status. These differences make it challenging to find a patient's exacerbation using a conventional threshold of vital signs. We developed a Circadian Rhythm Anomaly-Detection system designed for each patient, which compares each patient's past 2 weeks average respiratory rate circadian rhythm with that of last 24 hours. Respiratory rate was measured using a piezoelectric sensor located under the mattress. Prior to the doctor's diagnosis of acute exacerbation of lobar pneumonia and heart failure, a bedridden 88-year-old female patient with multiple chronic diseases showed abnormal Circadian Rhythm status. However, there were no significant changes in vital signs. Circadian Rhythm Anomaly-Detection system appears promising for a future system to promote medical inspection to elderlies.","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144561461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Study on the factors associated with preparation for later life among aging individuals with disabilities. 老年残疾人晚年生活准备相关因素的研究。

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Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research Pub Date : 2025-06-02 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.25.0044

Yu-Na Lee, Ji-Hee Woo

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Pandemic Preparation and Response in Long-Term Care Hospitals: Lessons from COVID-19 Outbreaks and Preparedness for Future Infectious Diseases. 长期护理医院的大流行准备和应对：COVID-19疫情的教训和对未来传染病的防范。

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Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research Pub Date : 2025-06-02 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.25.0031

Jin Ju Park, Kiju Kim, Hyuk Ga, Heekyung Chun, Pyung Suk Ki, Seung Gyu Ji, Joong-Sik Eom, Tark Kim, Jacob Lee

{"title":"Pandemic Preparation and Response in Long-Term Care Hospitals: Lessons from COVID-19 Outbreaks and Preparedness for Future Infectious Diseases.","authors":"Jin Ju Park, Kiju Kim, Hyuk Ga, Heekyung Chun, Pyung Suk Ki, Seung Gyu Ji, Joong-Sik Eom, Tark Kim, Jacob Lee","doi":"10.4235/agmr.25.0031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4235/agmr.25.0031","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This study aimed to analyze the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) response in long-term care hospitals (LTCHs) and establish a preparedness and management framework for addressing novel infectious diseases.Methods: A national survey was conducted in Korea between June 19 and June 30, 2023. Using an anonymous online questionnaire, the survey gathered information on the general characteristics of participating hospitals, preparedness for infectious diseases in LTCHs prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, preparedness for in-house outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic, experiences of in-house COVID-19 outbreaks, and a section related to vaccines and treatments.Results: Of the 1,425 domestic LTCHs, 201 (14.1%) completed the survey. Of the 201, before the COVID-19 pandemic, 24.9% of LTCHs had a disaster preparedness team and 27.9% had conducted training for infectious disease disaster preparedness. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 99.0% of the institutions established response teams for preparedness against COVID-19, and 89.1% of the 201 institutions experienced in-house outbreaks. Most institutions had experienced shortages of materials (78.8%), staff (96.1%), and caregivers (88.3%). The COVID-19 treatments prescribed at the LTCFs were: nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (86.6%), molnupiravir (36.8%), and remdesivir (22.4%). Independent vaccination was administered in 99% of the institutions.Conclusions: Despite the establishment of response systems, most LTCHs experienced in-house outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic. These institutions commonly faced challenges such as staffing shortages and supply constraints. To ensure better preparedness for future outbreaks, infection control systems should be regularly evaluated and maintained through ongoing training, even during non-outbreak periods.","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144250182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Bridging the Gap: Addressing the Need for Home Healthcare in South Korea's Aging Population. 缩小差距：满足韩国老龄人口对家庭保健的需求。

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Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-21 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.25.0023

Dae Hyun Kim, Joo Hyung Kim

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Bidirectional Relationship among Cognitive Function, Muscle Mass, and Grip Strength in Older Adults: the BUSAN Study. 认知功能、肌肉质量和握力在老年人中的双向关系：釜山研究。

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Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-25 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.24.0157

Du-Ri Kim, Jong-Hwan Park, Ting-Fu Lai, Myung-Jun Shin, Tae Sik Goh, Jung Sub Lee, Eunsoo Moon, Yeong-Ae Yang

{"title":"Bidirectional Relationship among Cognitive Function, Muscle Mass, and Grip Strength in Older Adults: the BUSAN Study.","authors":"Du-Ri Kim, Jong-Hwan Park, Ting-Fu Lai, Myung-Jun Shin, Tae Sik Goh, Jung Sub Lee, Eunsoo Moon, Yeong-Ae Yang","doi":"10.4235/agmr.24.0157","DOIUrl":"10.4235/agmr.24.0157","url":null,"abstract":"Background: With the increasing number of older individuals, understanding the interplay among muscle strength, muscle mass, and cognitive functions in aging populations is important. This study aimed to investigate the relationships among muscle mass, muscle strength, and cognitive function among older adults, with a focus on understanding the bidirectional correlations among these factors.Methods: A total of 335 participants aged ≥65 years were analyzed. Comprehensive assessments, including body composition measurements, cognitive function evaluations using the Korean version of Mini-Mental State Examination (K-MMSE), tablet-based cognitive tests, and grip strength measurements were conducted. Statistical analyses included Spearman correlation and binary logistic regression explore the relationships among muscle mass, grip strength, and cognitive function while adjusting for potential confounders.Results: Significant correlations were observed among grip strength, lean and skeletal muscle mass index, and cognitive function. Lower grip strength was associated with lower K-MMSE scores, indicating a higher risk of cognitive decline. But lean and skeletal muscle masses index were not associated with cognitive decline. Further analysis revealed a bidirectional relationship, with cognitive decline being associated with reduced grip strength.Conclusion: Maintaining muscle strength and mass are important potential strategies to support cognitive health in older individuals. These findings suggest a potential reciprocal relationship where better cognitive function may also contribute to the maintenance or improvement of grip strength. This interconnectedness highlights the importance of considering both physical and cognitive health in aging populations.","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":"29 2","pages":"199-206"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12214992/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144545402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Phase Angle following Intradialytic Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Oral Protein Supplementation in Patients undergoing Chronic Hemodialysis. 慢性血液透析患者分析性神经肌肉电刺激和口服蛋白质补充后的相位角。

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Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-13 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.24.0108

Jungho Shin, Jae Hyeon Park, Jae Yoon Park, Ran-Hui Cha

{"title":"Phase Angle following Intradialytic Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Oral Protein Supplementation in Patients undergoing Chronic Hemodialysis.","authors":"Jungho Shin, Jae Hyeon Park, Jae Yoon Park, Ran-Hui Cha","doi":"10.4235/agmr.24.0108","DOIUrl":"10.4235/agmr.24.0108","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Sarcopenia is a prevalent condition in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis. Therefore, a convenient and reliable method of monitoring muscle health is required. This study identified the utility of the phase angle (PhA) to estimate muscle health, and evaluated its changes following intradialytic neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and oral nutritional supplement interventions in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis.Methods: This post-hoc analysis was conducted using data obtained from a 12-week multicenter randomized trial that examined the effects of NMES and protein supplementation. The participants were divided into four groups according to intradialytic NMES and protein supplementation. The PhA, muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance were measured every 4 weeks.Results: Overall, 59 participants completed the study. PhA values were linearly associated with muscle mass and muscle strength. Additionally, high PhA levels indicated fast gait speed and shortened timed up-and-go test (TUG) results. We further evaluated the association between the PhA slope and muscle health-related parameters. In participants with the PhA slope <0° over 12 weeks, TUG results worsened over time, relative to those with a slope ≥0° over 12 weeks, independent of age, sex, diabetes, and body mass index. NMES did not improve the PhA values over time; however, protein supplementation tended to increase the PhA values.Conclusion: PhA is a reliable marker for estimating and monitoring muscle health in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis, and a strong association exists between PhA and TUG results.","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":" ","pages":"223-232"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12214980/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143411210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors versus Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in Older Patients with acute Myocardial Infarction after a Successful Stent Implantation. 血管紧张素转换酶抑制剂与血管紧张素受体阻滞剂在支架置入术后老年急性心肌梗死患者中的作用。

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Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-04 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.24.0187

Geum Ko, Jae-Geun Lee, Ki Yung Boo, Joon-Hyouk Choi, Song-Yi Kim, Seung-Jae Joo, Jin-Yong Hwang, Seung-Ho Hur, Seok Kyu Oh, Myung Ho Jeong

{"title":"Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors versus Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in Older Patients with acute Myocardial Infarction after a Successful Stent Implantation.","authors":"Geum Ko, Jae-Geun Lee, Ki Yung Boo, Joon-Hyouk Choi, Song-Yi Kim, Seung-Jae Joo, Jin-Yong Hwang, Seung-Ho Hur, Seok Kyu Oh, Myung Ho Jeong","doi":"10.4235/agmr.24.0187","DOIUrl":"10.4235/agmr.24.0187","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This study aimed to evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who underwent successful stent implantation and were subsequently treated with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB).Methods: Among 13,104 patients enrolled in the Korean AMI registry, 2,763 older patients aged 70 years or older, who were prescribed either ACEI or ARB at discharge, were included in this study. Propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to adjust for baseline confounders. The primary outcome was a composite of cardiac death and recurrent myocardial infarction (MI) at the 3-year follow-up.Results: In PSM cohort, use of ACEI at discharge was associated with a significantly lower incidence of primary outcome (hazard ratio, 1.60; 95% confidence interval, 1.20-2.14; p=0.001) compared to those of ARB at discharge. Additionally, incidences of cardiac death, recurrent MI and all-cause death were lower in use of ACEI at discharge than in those of ARB. However, there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in hospitalization for heart failure, any revascularization, stent thrombosis, or stroke.Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that ACEI use at discharge, compared with ARB use, was associated with lower incidences of cardiac death, and recurrent MI in older patients with AMI after successful stent implantation.","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":" ","pages":"213-222"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12214979/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143411119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluation of Activities of Daily Living: Current Insights and Future Horizons. 日常生活活动的评估：当前的见解和未来的视野。

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Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-06 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.24.0172

Jin-Ho Kim, Seok Bum Lee

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