A. Altaher, S. Chu, Joo Siang Tan, Sai Tarishini Sathiyasenan, D. Hersh, Rahayu Mustaffa Kamal
{"title":"“His Tongue Seems Shorter”: Experiences of Caregivers of Managing Communication With People With Parkinson Disease in Malaysia","authors":"A. Altaher, S. Chu, Joo Siang Tan, Sai Tarishini Sathiyasenan, D. Hersh, Rahayu Mustaffa Kamal","doi":"10.1097/TGR.0000000000000402","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/TGR.0000000000000402","url":null,"abstract":"This qualitative study explored Malaysian caregivers' experiences when caring for people with Parkinson disease (PD). Semistructured interviews (n = 10) were conducted, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Four major themes and 9 subthemes emerged from the challenges faced by these caregivers. The 4 themes were “communication challenges,” “coping with communication challenges,” “becoming more dependent,” and “reduction in social participation.” Caregivers often demonstrated poor knowledge of PD and reported communication, physical, and psychosocial impacts affecting both them and the person with PD. To ensure the well-being of both caregivers and dependents with PD, the communication and social participation needs of caregivers and dependents should be considered during assessment and the planning of intervention.","PeriodicalId":45972,"journal":{"name":"Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation","volume":"39 1","pages":"203 - 211"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41740077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Yoga for Seniors “Continuum of Practice”","authors":"Carol Krucoff, K. Carson","doi":"10.1097/tgr.0000000000000397","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/tgr.0000000000000397","url":null,"abstract":"Yoga enthusiasts are typically pictured as young, fit, and flexible; yet the reality is that more than a third of Americans who practice yoga are 50 years and older. Health benefits are a main reason why seniors practice yoga, as a growing body of evidence suggests yoga can enhance health and reduce the risk of numerous age-related disorders. Yet, like any therapeutic intervention that offers benefits, yoga practice also carries potential risks, which may be heightened in vulnerable populations such as older adults. This article outlines essential safety considerations developed in the Integrative Yoga for Seniors Professional Training offered at Duke Integrative Medicine, and details the Continuum of Practice, which is a tool we created to help yoga teachers and yoga therapists skillfully translate evidence-based movement considerations into safe, effective, and enjoyable variations of classic yoga postures.","PeriodicalId":45972,"journal":{"name":"Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47282972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of COVID-19 on Visitation Policies and Family Dynamics in Long-Term Care Facilities in Taiwan","authors":"Yu-Chia Chang, Wen-Yu Hu, Yun-Chen Chang","doi":"10.1097/TGR.0000000000000404","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/TGR.0000000000000404","url":null,"abstract":"This study utilized a self-administered questionnaire and qualitative face-to-face interviews with 3 pairs of residents and family members to gather their perceptions on changes in visitation practices due to COVID-19. The study analyzed qualitative data to identify themes in visitation practices (no visitation, phone, and video visits) and their impact on family members. The findings suggested that altered patterns of visits had negative effects on the emotions of residents' family members, particularly when there was no communication between them. The study recommended that long-term care facilities should provide more support for residents and their families during the pandemic.","PeriodicalId":45972,"journal":{"name":"Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation","volume":"39 1","pages":"218 - 225"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47515285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Relationship Between Handgrip Strength and Pulmonary Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, and Cardiopulmonary Fitness in Community-Dwelling Older Adults","authors":"C. Li, M. Hsu","doi":"10.1097/TGR.0000000000000400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/TGR.0000000000000400","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This study explored the relationship between handgrip strength (HGS) and pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, and cardiopulmonary endurance in older adults. Methods: We recruited 128 community-dwelling older adults. Correlations between HGS, pulmonary function parameters, respiratory muscle strength, and cardiopulmonary endurance were analyzed. Results: Forced vital capacity (r = 0.180, P < .05), maximum voluntary ventilation (r = 0.180, P < .05), and 2-minute step test (r = 0.204, P < .05) were weakly correlated with HGS. Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) had moderate correlations with HGS (r = 0.431 for MIP, 0.492 for MEP, P < .001). Conclusion: HGS was correlated with pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, and cardiorespiratory endurance.","PeriodicalId":45972,"journal":{"name":"Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation","volume":"39 1","pages":"191 - 196"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43625218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zehra Aydoğan, Banu Baş, Gizem Babaoğlu Demiröz, S. Aksoy
{"title":"Multidimensional Analysis of Communication Skills in Geriatric Individuals","authors":"Zehra Aydoğan, Banu Baş, Gizem Babaoğlu Demiröz, S. Aksoy","doi":"10.1097/TGR.0000000000000403","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/TGR.0000000000000403","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The prevalence of hearing loss increases significantly with age. Untreated hearing loss causes additional problems such as communication disorders, depression, dementia, isolation from society, loneliness, and decreased quality of life. To investigate the effects of hearing impairment in geriatric population and communication barriers due to hearing impairment and its effects on perception, attention, memory, fine motor skills and quality of life. Methods: Ninety volunteered elderly, aged minimum 65 years with no dementia, participated. Demographic information of the participants was obtained and the Stroop Test, Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly form, quality of life-elderly form, Digit Span Test, and Timed Fine Motor Test were applied respectively. They were divided into 3 groups (no hearing impairment: n = 27; mild to moderate impairment: n = 33; and significant impairment: n = 30) according to the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly. Results: The mean age of the participants was 80.2 ± 7.14 years, and 70% of them had self-reported hearing loss. According to the results of the analysis, the statistically significant differences were found between the hearing impairment scale and memory (P < .05), perception and attention (P < .05), fine motor skills (P < .05), and quality of life (P < .05). Conclusion: In terms of the hearing impairment scale, if the hearing impairment was worse, the quality of life was also worse. The elderly with cognitive communication problems and hearing loss were more likely to experience problems such as perception and attention, memory, and fine motor skills. Developing multidisciplinary early screening protocols for identifying and intervening hearing loss/communication skills potentially reduces such possible risks.","PeriodicalId":45972,"journal":{"name":"Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation","volume":"39 1","pages":"212 - 217"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43938738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Difference in Functions of the Upper Extremity Between Elderly and Young Adult","authors":"Numpung Punyanirun, Rungpetch Sanguanpong","doi":"10.1097/TGR.0000000000000382","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/TGR.0000000000000382","url":null,"abstract":"To compare functions of the upper extremity between the elderly and young adults, 72 participants were recruited into the study. All participants were divided into 4 groups: aged 25 to 35 years, 60 to 69 years, 70 to 79 years, and 80 years and older. Participants were tested on the ability to perform activities with their upper limb by using the upper extremity performance test for the elderly (TEMPA [Test D'évaluation Des Membres Supérieurs Des Personnes Âgées]). A Kruskal-Wallis test with post hoc Bonferroni test was also used in this study to compare the results between groups. The results show that the ability to perform activities with the upper limb in young adults is significantly different from that of the elderly. Also, the study illustrates that there is a notable difference in unilateral hand function and bilateral hand function. The difference in upper extremity function has statistical significance between the elderly and young adults.","PeriodicalId":45972,"journal":{"name":"Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation","volume":"39 1","pages":"179 - 184"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48438519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Validity, Reliability, and Responsiveness of the Dubousset Functional Test in Older Adults","authors":"A. Abit Kocaman, M. Sertel, S. Aydoğan Arslan","doi":"10.1097/TGR.0000000000000401","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/TGR.0000000000000401","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The aim of our study was to examine the test-retest reliability and validity of the Dubousset Functional Test (DFT) in older adults. Methods: The DFT, 3-m Backward Walk Test (3MBWT), Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) were administered to 80 older adults. Results: Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) values were between 0.819 and 0.965 (excellent agreement). A correlation was found between DFT parameters and the TUG test, 3MBWT, and POMA scores. A low correlation was found between the TUG test and 3MBWT with the dual-task test; no correlation was determined between the POMA scores with the dual-task test. Conclusion: It was concluded that the DFT is a valid and reliable test for older adults.","PeriodicalId":45972,"journal":{"name":"Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation","volume":"39 1","pages":"197 - 202"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41783442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dina L Jones, Terry Kit Selfe, Sara Wilcox, Clinton Tyler Cosner, Justin Mitchell, Benjamin D Ray, Craig Stipec, David Switay, Corrie A Mancinelli
{"title":"Falls and Fall-Related Injuries in an Evidence-Based Tai Ji Quan Intervention in Rural West Virginia Churches.","authors":"Dina L Jones, Terry Kit Selfe, Sara Wilcox, Clinton Tyler Cosner, Justin Mitchell, Benjamin D Ray, Craig Stipec, David Switay, Corrie A Mancinelli","doi":"10.1097/TGR.0000000000000398","DOIUrl":"10.1097/TGR.0000000000000398","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This paper identifies the independent predictors of falls in an implementation study of Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance<sup>®</sup> (TJQMBB) in older adults in rural West Virginia churches.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Falls and injuries were identified via calendars, questionnaire, and verbal reports.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fall predictors were gait speed (OR 0.27; 95% CI 0.08, 0.90); low back pain (OR 8.04; 95% CI 1.71, 37.79); and pain, stiffness, or swelling limiting activity (OR 2.44; 95% CI 1.09, 5.45).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Determining differences between fallers and non-fallers may identify people with different fall risk profiles and ultimately better tailor fall-prevention programming to individual needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":45972,"journal":{"name":"Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation","volume":"39 3","pages":"170-178"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10440152/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10041378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hideki Nakano, Shin Murata, T. Kodama, H. Nakae, M. Soma
{"title":"Effect of Rhythmic Finger Movement Training on Freezing of Gait and Electroencephalography Activity in People With Parkinson Disease","authors":"Hideki Nakano, Shin Murata, T. Kodama, H. Nakae, M. Soma","doi":"10.1097/TGR.0000000000000399","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/TGR.0000000000000399","url":null,"abstract":"We examined the effects of rhythmic finger movement training on freezing of gait (FOG) and electroencephalography (EEG) activity in 3 participants with Parkinson disease (PD). Participants underwent 3 minutes' rhythmic finger movement training twice daily for 4 weeks. We measured walking condition acceleration and EEG activity with and without a doorway, pre- and postintervention. Freezing index (FI), indicating FOG, was calculated from acceleration data. The high walking condition FI observed pretraining with a doorway decreased posttraining. The high pretraining frontal β-band activity decreased posttraining. Therefore, the participants' FOG and β-band activity decreased. Rhythmic finger movement training shows potential as an effective intervention for FOG; more study is needed.","PeriodicalId":45972,"journal":{"name":"Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation","volume":"39 1","pages":"185 - 190"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49527725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}