Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research最新文献

{"title":"A Step towards Alignment between Impactful Research and Impact Factors: Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research Indexed in MEDLINE.","authors":"Jae-Young Lim","doi":"10.4235/agmr.24.0197","DOIUrl":"10.4235/agmr.24.0197","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":"28 4","pages":"375-376"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11695755/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142923660","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}

{"title":"Health and Community Care Workers&apos; Knowledge and Perceptions of Social Prescribing in Singapore.","authors":"Li Feng Tan, Reshma Aziz Merchant","doi":"10.4235/agmr.24.0062","DOIUrl":"10.4235/agmr.24.0062","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aimed to survey knowledge and perceptions of social prescribing (SP) amongst health and community care workers, and is a cross-sectional online survey conducted in November 2023.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The survey on basic demographics, awareness, knowledge, and practices of SP was completed by 123 health and community care workers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of respondents was 39.0 years. Nearly two-thirds had heard of SP. A lower proportion of acute hospital doctors (55.6%) and nurses (56.8%) had heard of SP compared with primary and subacute care doctors (75.0%). The majority agreed that SP benefits patients' mental health and reduces healthcare utilization. Primary care physicians, community nurses, and active ageing centres were the top three professionals selected as most responsible for SP by survey respondents. The most commonly cited barriers to SP were seniors' reluctance (63.4%), lacking knowledge on how to refer (59.3%), lack of time (44.7%), and cost to seniors (44.7%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Overall, health and community care workers demonstrated positive attitudes toward SP and were keen to refer patients for SP. However, additional efforts are needed to improve knowledge about how to refer to and provide training on SP.</p>","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":" ","pages":"352-361"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11467523/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140898269","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}

{"title":"Association between Gait Speed and Balance Disorders in Older Adults from 12 High Andean Peruvian Communities, 2013-2019.","authors":"Fiorella Oliva-Zapata, Kimi Ururi-Cupi, Leslie Salazar-Talla, Ana L Alcantara-Diaz, Sofia Cuba-Ruiz, Diego Urrunaga-Pastor, Fernando M Runzer-Colmenares, José F Parodi","doi":"10.4235/agmr.24.0010","DOIUrl":"10.4235/agmr.24.0010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Gait speed is associated with a higher prevalence of balance disorders in older adults residing at high altitudes. This study investigated this association in older adults from 12 high-altitude Andean Peruvian communities.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We performed a secondary data analysis from an analytical cross-sectional study of adults &gt;60 years of age, residing in 12 high-altitude Andean Peruvian communities, enrolled between 2013 and 2019. The exposure and outcome variables were gait speed (categorized in tertiles), and balance disorders (defined as a functional reach value of ≤20.32 cm), respectively. We built generalized linear models of the Poisson family with a logarithmic link function and robust variances, and estimated crude prevalence ratios (cPR) and adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We analyzed 418 older adults; 38.8% (n=162) were male, and the mean age was 73.2±6.9 years. The mean gait speed and functional reach were 0.66±0.24 m/s and 19.9±6.48 cm, respectively. In the adjusted regression model, the intermediate (aPR=1.88; 95% CI, 1.39-2.55; p&lt;0.001) and low (aPR=2.04; 95% CI, 1.51-2.76; p&lt;0.001) tertiles of gait speed were associated with a higher prevalence of balance disorders.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The intermediate and low tertiles of gait speed were associated with a higher prevalence of balance disorders among older adult residents of 12 high-altitude Andean communities. We recommend further research on the behavior of this association to propose interventions for these vulnerable groups and reduce the impact of geriatric conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":" ","pages":"291-300"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11467516/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141089260","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}

{"title":"Association between Dynapenia and Multimorbidity in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Hironori Ohinata, Shan Yun, Naoko Miyajima, Michiko Yuki","doi":"10.4235/agmr.24.0007","DOIUrl":"10.4235/agmr.24.0007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dynapenia and multimorbidity are common health problems affecting older adults. However, few studies have systematically reviewed the association between dynapenia and multimorbidity. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of studies on the association between these conditions. We searched four electronic databases for relevant articles published in July 2023. The main inclusion criteria were the following: a description of dynapenia, which indicates loss of muscle strength, and a description of multimorbidity with two or more chronic diseases. Five studies met these inclusion criteria. In all five of these studies, the participants were community-dwelling older adults. All the studies showed an association between dynapenia and multimorbidity. The prevalence of dynapenia and multimorbidity ranged from 16% to 25.9%. The results of our systematic review demonstrated that dynapenia in older adults increases the risk of multimorbidity. We propose that interventions and reversible changes in dynapenia can prevent multimorbidity. (PROSPERO Registration No. CRD42023443282).</p>","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":" ","pages":"238-246"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11467507/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140897911","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}

{"title":"The Association between Physical Frailty and Cognitive Performance in Older Adults Aged 60 to 96 Years: Data from the \"Good Aging in Skåne\" (GÅS) Swedish Population Study.","authors":"Katrina Lundberg, Sölve Elmståhl, Lena Sandin Wranker, Henrik Ekström","doi":"10.4235/agmr.24.0055","DOIUrl":"10.4235/agmr.24.0055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The association between physical frailty and performance in different cognitive domains in the absence of cognitive disorders is poorly understood. Hence, we aimed to explore the associations between frailty levels based on the Fried Physical Frailty Phenotype and performance of different cognitive domains. We also aimed to examine the associations between cognitive function and each criterion in the Fried Frailty Scale using the same cognitive domains in a non-dementia population aged 60-96 years.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study included 4,329 participants aged 60-96 years, drawn from the \"Good Aging in Skåne\" population study. Frailty indices included handgrip strength, physical endurance, body mass index (BMI), physical activity, and walking speed. Cognitive function was assessed across eight domains: episodic memory, processing speed, semantic memory, verbal fluency, working memory, attention, executive function, and visual perception. We constructed adjusted multiple linear regression models for each cognitive domain, with the frailty levels as the independent variable. Likewise, we constructed linear regression models with each cognitive domain as the dependent variable and frailty criteria as independent variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Physical frailty was associated with poor performance in episodic memory, processing speed, semantic memory, verbal fluency, working memory, attention, and executive functions (p&lt;0.001 for all associations). Weaker hand grip strength was independently associated with poorer performance in all cognitive domains (p &lt; 0.015).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Higher levels of frailty were associated with poorer performance in all cognitive domains except visual perception. Describing frailty by considering cognitive functioning may provide a better understanding of frailty.</p>","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":" ","pages":"330-341"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11467518/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141089266","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}

{"title":"The Korean Long-Term Care System: 2024 Update.","authors":"Hyuk Ga","doi":"10.4235/agmr.24.0132","DOIUrl":"10.4235/agmr.24.0132","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":"28 3","pages":"235-237"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11467513/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142362198","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}

{"title":"Are Middle-Aged and Older Adult Users of Physical Activity Monitoring Systems More Physically Active and at a Lower Risk of Locomotive Syndrome? A Cross-Sectional Web-Based Online Survey.","authors":"Hyuma Makizako, Shoma Akaida, Daijo Shiratsuchi, Mana Tateishi","doi":"10.4235/agmr.24.0040","DOIUrl":"10.4235/agmr.24.0040","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Physical inactivity is a risk factor for locomotive syndromes and functional limitations in middle-aged and older adults. Therefore, strategies to promote physical activity should be considered. This study investigated whether users of physical activity monitors were more physically active and exhibited a lower risk of locomotive syndrome, compared with non-users.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We analyzed data from 742 Japanese adults aged 60-79 years. The participants were surveyed for their use of physical activity monitors in their daily lives. We also assessed the prevalence of locomotive syndrome.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We observed significantly higher physical activity levels in users compared with non-users. Moreover, the use of a physical activity monitor was significantly associated with decreased odds of locomotive syndrome (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]=0.48). Significantly lower risk of locomotive syndrome were observed in individuals who had used a monitor for &gt;2 years (aOR=0.42) or had set a personal step goal (aOR=0.32).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Physical activity monitoring may increase engagement in physical activity-associated behavior. Therefore, monitoring could serve as a useful tool to promote physical health in middle-aged and older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":" ","pages":"323-329"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11467521/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141089255","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}

{"title":"Relationship between Social Participation, Children's Support, and Social Frailty with Falls among Older Adults in Colombia.","authors":"Brigitte Alexi Moncayo-Hernández, Eliana Patricia Dueñas-Suarez, Carlos Alfonso Reyes-Ortiz","doi":"10.4235/agmr.24.0059","DOIUrl":"10.4235/agmr.24.0059","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is limited research on social factors related to falls among older adults. This study assessed the association between falls during the past year with social participation, children's support, relationship with children, and social frailty.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants were 17,687 community-dwelling older adults from the 2015 Survey on Health, Well-being, and Aging (SABE) in Colombia. Covariates included sociodemographic characteristics, environmental barriers, psychotropic intake, vision problems, memory loss, multimorbidity, and fear of falling.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In multivariate logistic regression analyses, being socially frail (vs. no-frail) was associated with higher odds of falls (odds ratio [OR]=1.20; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.10-1.32). Participating in groups (OR=1.07; 95% CI 1.03-1.11), helping others (OR=1.04; 95% CI 1.02-1.06), or volunteering (OR=1.09; 95% CI 1.01-1.17) were also associated with higher odds of falls. These findings were partly explained because most group participants reside in cities where they are more exposed to environmental barriers. In contrast, receiving help, affection, and company from children (OR=0.95; 95% CI 0.93-0.97) was associated with lower fall odds than not receiving it. Moreover, having a good relationship with children was associated with lower odds of falls (OR=0.75; 95% CI, 0.66-0.85) compared to an unsatisfactory relationship.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Support from children and having a good relationship with them were associated with fewer falls; however, social frailty and participation in social groups were associated with more falls.</p>","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":" ","pages":"342-351"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11467514/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141477595","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}

{"title":"Association of Sarcopenia and Its Components with Depression Symptoms in Older Patients with Stroke.","authors":"Ryo Shiraishi, Shunji Araki, Takahiro Ogawa","doi":"10.4235/agmr.24.0027","DOIUrl":"10.4235/agmr.24.0027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Recent studies have reported an association between sarcopenia and depression symptoms. To date, no reports have investigated the association between sarcopenia and depression symptoms evaluated using the Geriatric Depression Screening Scale (GDS)-15 in patients with stroke. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the association between sarcopenia and its components and the improvement of depression symptoms in patients with stroke admitted to a convalescent rehabilitation ward.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients with stroke aged ≥65 years admitted to a convalescent rehabilitation ward were included in the study. Participants were categorized into sarcopenia and non-sarcopenia groups based on the 2019 Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia. Here, depression symptoms were evaluated using the GDS-15, in addition to demographic characteristics. This study's primary outcome was the GDS change from admission to discharge. Multiple regression analysis was performed to investigate the association between GDS change and sarcopenia and its components.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, 118 participants were included, with the mean age of 78.7±8.1 years, and 58 (49%) were classified in the sarcopenia group. Multiple regression analysis showed that sarcopenia (β=-0.283, 95% confidence interval [CI] -1.140 to -0.283, p&lt;0.001) and handgrip strength (β=-0.317, 95% CI -0.162 to -0.014, p=0.021) were independently associated with GDS change.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Sarcopenia and handgrip strength were significantly associated with improved depression symptoms in patients with stroke admitted to a convalescent rehabilitation ward. However, further prospective studies should investigate the association between sarcopenia and depression symptoms in patients with stroke.</p>","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":" ","pages":"315-322"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11467511/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141477596","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}

{"title":"Perception of Caregivers about Oral Health Services for Institutionalized Older Adults: A Mixed Method Study.","authors":"Anju James, Shwetha Km, Pushpanjali Krishnappa","doi":"10.4235/agmr.24.0068","DOIUrl":"10.4235/agmr.24.0068","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In India, the absence of formal training in geriatric dentistry and the lack of recognition of it as a speciality contributes to the deterioration of oral health in the older adults. India lacks specific oral healthcare policies for older adults. Additionally, caregivers' perspective in old age homes regarding oral healthcare services remains underexplored, necessitating further studies in this context.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A mixed method study was conducted, and the quantitative component focused on assessing the oral health status of institutionalized older adults and caregivers' perceptions using a questionnaire. The qualitative part evaluates caregivers' perceptions of providing oral healthcare services for older adults through in-depth interviews.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean DMFT among institutionalized older adults was 15.52±8.23. More than 50% of caregivers perceived that the oral health status of institutionalized older adults was fair. Barriers to oral health services include autonomy, difficulty in traveling, lack of financial support, lack of knowledge and time. Approaches to enhancing oral health services for institutionalized older adults include oral health education for older adults and their caregivers, monthly dental visits to the institution, utilization of portable dental chair services, collaboration with dental colleges/dental clinics, distribution of oral health education materials, and provision of oral hygiene aids.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings from our study indicate the need to collaborate with dental institutions to provide oral health services in old age homes, to improve the oral health status of older adults and caregivers&apos; knowledge.</p>","PeriodicalId":44729,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research","volume":" ","pages":"362-369"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11467519/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141477594","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}