International Journal of Aging & Human Development最新文献

Evaluating the Importance of Mentoring in Undergraduate Research Education Programs. 评估指导在本科生研究教育计划中的重要性。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-02 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241253243

Nishika T Edwards, Richard L Goodwin, Brooks Mcphail, Lauren A Fowler, Larry Lenard Lowe, Steffani Driggins, Nnenna Chidinma Igwe, Randall H Harris, Kimberly Shorter, Zhi Gao, Renee J Chosed, Mohammed K Khalil, Thomas I Nathaniel

{"title":"Evaluating the Importance of Mentoring in Undergraduate Research Education Programs.","authors":"Nishika T Edwards, Richard L Goodwin, Brooks Mcphail, Lauren A Fowler, Larry Lenard Lowe, Steffani Driggins, Nnenna Chidinma Igwe, Randall H Harris, Kimberly Shorter, Zhi Gao, Renee J Chosed, Mohammed K Khalil, Thomas I Nathaniel","doi":"10.1177/00914150241253243","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150241253243","url":null,"abstract":"The National Institute of Health R25 Research Education Program was evaluated in the second year of implementation. Twelve mentors and 20 underrepresented minority students (URMs) scholars from partnerships and collaborations among five colleges and universities were added to the program to provide a more diverse research experience. Findings reveal that 100% of research mentors agree that the approachableness and accessibility of the program coordinator were beneficial in achieving mentorship goals and objectives. In addition, 85% of the students strongly agreed that the presentation of their research findings and the weekly reflection on goals, identification of accomplishments, and obstacles through the individual development plan were very effective. Of the 23 successfully tracked students for 2 years, six URMs (26.09%) obtained a bachelor's degree and were admitted into a graduate program; two were directly admitted to a PhD program in biomedical sciences.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"476-493"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876291","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}

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Comorbid Conditions Are Associated With Cognitive Impairment in Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. 夏威夷原住民和太平洋岛民的合并症与认知障碍有关。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-07 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241231186

Archana J McEligot, Ka'ala Pang, Sabrina Moran-Gomez, Sinjini Mitra, Mariella Santos, Zahra Tahmasebi, Sanam Kazemi

{"title":"Comorbid Conditions Are Associated With Cognitive Impairment in Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.","authors":"Archana J McEligot, Ka'ala Pang, Sabrina Moran-Gomez, Sinjini Mitra, Mariella Santos, Zahra Tahmasebi, Sanam Kazemi","doi":"10.1177/00914150241231186","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150241231186","url":null,"abstract":"We examined the association between comorbid conditions and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) (n = 54). Cross-sectional, self-reported questionnaires were utilized to collect demographic, comorbid conditions, and MCI (via the AD8 index) data. Separate logistic regression models were conducted to investigate the relationship between comorbid conditions and MCI, adjusting for other covariates. We found significantly increased odds of MCI in those reporting high blood pressure (OR = 5.27; 95% CI: [1.36, 20.46]; p = 0.016), high cholesterol (OR = 7.30; 95% CI: [1.90, 28.14], p = 0.004), and prediabetes or borderline diabetes (OR = 4.53; 95% CI: [1.27, 16.16], p = 0.02) compared with those not reporting these respective conditions. These data show that hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and prediabetes are associated with MCI in the NHPI community, suggesting that preventive strategies to reduce chronic conditions may also potentially slow cognitive decline in underrepresented/understudied NHPI.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"420-433"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11303594/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139703770","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}

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Advancing Diversity in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Research and Clinical Care: Lessons Learned from Educational and Career Trajectories of Recent Mentorship Program Graduates. 促进老龄化和阿尔茨海默病研究与临床护理的多样性：从导师计划近期毕业生的教育和职业轨迹中汲取的经验教训。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-27 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241253241

Sheri Thompson, Dennis Trinidad, Emily Woo, Steven Edland, Becky Marquez

{"title":"Advancing Diversity in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Research and Clinical Care: Lessons Learned from Educational and Career Trajectories of Recent Mentorship Program Graduates.","authors":"Sheri Thompson, Dennis Trinidad, Emily Woo, Steven Edland, Becky Marquez","doi":"10.1177/00914150241253241","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150241253241","url":null,"abstract":"Underrepresented minorities (URMs) are disproportionately affected with aging-related conditions and have inadequate representation in gerontology and geriatrics professions. The Mentorship for Advancing Undergraduate Research on Aging (MADURA) Program aims to increase inclusion of URMs by improving undergraduate retention and success, increasing rates of graduate/medical school applications, and increasing entry into aging research/clinical employment. MADURA provides cohorts with faculty and peer mentorship, research skills training, paid research lab experiences and professional development opportunities. About 87% of the 2023 MADURA cohort intends to take 1+ year after receiving a Bachelor's degree, to prepare for graduate education. Planned activities include gaining work experience, preparing for standardized tests, and obtaining formal training to strengthen graduate/medical school applications. In addition to immediate graduate program acceptances, other student outcomes should be assessed. Longitudinal research on the effectiveness of various post-graduation pathways could assist Mentorship programs in supporting their graduates' longer term educational and career goal attainment.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"447-459"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11486567/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141155775","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}

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Recruitment Barriers and Potential Strategies for Inclusion of Older Asian Americans in Alzheimer's Disease Research. 将亚裔美国老人纳入阿尔茨海默病研究的招募障碍和潜在策略。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-16 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241253253

Alva Hồng Anh Nguyễn, Guerry M Peavy, Namkhuê Võ, Sheri Thompson

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Examining the Impact of Far-Infrared Technology on Quality of Life in Older Adults. 研究远红外线技术对老年人生活质量的影响。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-27 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241231188

Melanie Homan, Shavonnye U L Rath, Virginia L S Green, Jennifer Hutson, Marcie J Myers, Joshua D Guggenheimer

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Planning for Program Evaluation Improves Implementation and Assessment. 计划评估规划可改进实施和评估。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-21 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241235127

Leslie E Tower, Julie Hicks Patrick

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The Design and Early Results of a Structured Longitudinal Training Program for Undergraduate Students to Increase Diversity in Aging-Research. 提高老龄化研究多样性的本科生结构化纵向培训项目的设计和早期成果。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-06 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241231183

Micah T Prochaska, Kelsey Bogue, Shellie Williams, Stacie Levine, Hui Zhang, Alex Tate, Vineet Arora, David Meltzer

{"title":"The Design and Early Results of a Structured Longitudinal Training Program for Undergraduate Students to Increase Diversity in Aging-Research.","authors":"Micah T Prochaska, Kelsey Bogue, Shellie Williams, Stacie Levine, Hui Zhang, Alex Tate, Vineet Arora, David Meltzer","doi":"10.1177/00914150241231183","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150241231183","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The Cultivating Health and Aging Researchers by Integrating Science, Medicine, and Aging (CHARISMA) program at the University of Chicago (UC), is an NIA-funded longitudinal clinical research training program for undergraduate students from groups underrepresented in the sciences and medicine. CHARISMA students participate in an aging-focused: 1) realistic research career experience, 2) didactic curriculum, and 3) multi-tiered mentorship program. This manuscript describes CHARISMA and early quantitative data demonstrating its success. Methods: Students apply for and are accepted into CHARISMA in year-long intervals, with programming lasting from June to May. Short-term outcomes are measured using student surveys, including an adapted 23-question version of the critical research appraisal inventory (CRAI), the Geriatrics Attitude Scale for Primary Care Residents, and questions rating the overall program, mentor, importance of aging research, and career interests. Results: Twenty-two students have completed CHARISMA. After completing CHARISMA, student aggregate CRAI scores increased (6.8 to 7.5, p = 0.04). Additionally, the substantial majority of students completing CHARISMA were definitely, very or somewhat Additionally, 87% (19/22), 73% (16/22), and 82% (18/22) of students were definitely, very, or somewhat interested in pursuing a career in medicine that serves older adults, pursuing a career in clinical research, or pursuing a career focused on aging-related research. Conclusion: Early data demonstrates that CHARISMA increases undergraduate student knowledge of and interest in aging-related clinical research.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"460-475"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139698662","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}

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Intersections of Modifiable Risks: Loneliness is Associated with Poor Subjective Sleep Quality in Older Women at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease. 可改变风险的交叉点：孤独与有阿尔茨海默病风险的老年妇女主观睡眠质量差有关。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-26 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241255888

Madina Danish, Melanie A Dratva, Kitty K Lui, Nadine Heyworth, Xin Wang, Atul Malhotra, Sheri J Hartman, Ellen E Lee, Erin E Sundermann, Sarah J Banks

{"title":"Intersections of Modifiable Risks: Loneliness is Associated with Poor Subjective Sleep Quality in Older Women at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease.","authors":"Madina Danish, Melanie A Dratva, Kitty K Lui, Nadine Heyworth, Xin Wang, Atul Malhotra, Sheri J Hartman, Ellen E Lee, Erin E Sundermann, Sarah J Banks","doi":"10.1177/00914150241255888","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150241255888","url":null,"abstract":"We examined the relationship between subjective and objective sleep outcomes and loneliness in older women at risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Our sample consisted of 39 participants (aged 65+) with mild cognitive deficits who completed the UCLA Loneliness Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and an at home sleep test, to determine presence of obstructive sleep apnea. Based on sleep quality scores, individuals categorized as \"poor sleepers\" had significantly higher loneliness scores than \"good sleepers.\" However, total loneliness scores did not significantly differ between groups with or without sleep apnea. We found that higher loneliness was significantly associated to lower habitual sleep efficiency and sleep duration and was also influenced by use of sleep medication. Our findings suggest that increased loneliness relates to worse subjective sleep quality, but not to sleep apnea. These findings suggest that combined interventions targeting loneliness and sleep quality may be important for older women.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"505-520"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11490093/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141761728","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}

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Relationships Between Self-Reported Pain and Optimism Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults. 在社区居住的老年人中，自我描述的疼痛与乐观情绪之间的关系。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-25 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241260825

Lucía C Rivera, Isabel A Mancilla, Jaclyn Bergstrom, Sharon Thompson, Anthony J Molina

{"title":"Relationships Between Self-Reported Pain and Optimism Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.","authors":"Lucía C Rivera, Isabel A Mancilla, Jaclyn Bergstrom, Sharon Thompson, Anthony J Molina","doi":"10.1177/00914150241260825","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150241260825","url":null,"abstract":"Measures of life outlook in older adults have been investigated in connection to pain, as both pain management and outlook are important factors of successful aging. We hypothesized that higher pain is associated with lower optimism among community-dwelling older adults. We utilized data from the UC San Diego Successful Aging Evaluation (SAGE), a prospective longitudinal cohort study initiated in 2010, to evaluate the relationship between pain and optimism in 378 community-dwelling adults aged ≥50 years. We used the revised Life Orientation Test (LOT-R) to measure optimism and three pain subscales-PROMIS Pain Interference, PROMIS Pain Intensity, and MOS 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36)-as pain measures. Regression analyses reveal negative relationships between pain and optimism for all three pain scales, with regression coefficients of -0.277 (p < .0001), -0.246 (p < .0001), and 0.269 (p < .0001) respectively. This indicates value in considering physical and psychological elements in future intervention research to promote healthy aging.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"494-504"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11490064/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141761729","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}

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Grandparenting: Impact on Physical Activity, Dietary Habits, and Quality of Life. 祖父母：对体育活动、饮食习惯和生活质量的影响。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2024-11-20 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241297577

Venetia Notara, Georgia Kelekian, Stamatia Kokkou, Pelagia Soultatou, Dimitrios Laggas, Anastasia Barbouni, Areti Lagiou, Evanthia Sakellari

{"title":"Grandparenting: Impact on Physical Activity, Dietary Habits, and Quality of Life.","authors":"Venetia Notara, Georgia Kelekian, Stamatia Kokkou, Pelagia Soultatou, Dimitrios Laggas, Anastasia Barbouni, Areti Lagiou, Evanthia Sakellari","doi":"10.1177/00914150241297577","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150241297577","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Informal childcare supply may have a double-edged effect on grandparents' health and quality of life, as different aspects of it may exceed or subceed the capacity of the older persons, in various ways. This study aimed to assess the effect of grandparenting on physical activity, nutrition, and quality of life of older people. Methods: The study involved 152 grandparents ≥65 years old (69.2 ± 4.5 years). Data were collected by a self-reported questionnaire consisting of four sections: (a) sociodemographic profile, (b) physical activity assessment (IPAQ), (c) compliance with the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet score), and (d) quality of life assessment (WHOQOL-BREF). Results: Significant correlations were found concerning the care of grandchildren with physical activity, eating habits, and quality of life of older adults. The most notable results of regression analysis, regarding grandparenting effect, were the number of grandchildren being taken care of, which had a statistically significant negative effect on dietary habits, physical activity and quality of life, and being the only caregivers, which was positively associated with dietary habits, but negatively with the two other outcomes (all p < .01). Conclusion: The results showed that different aspects of informal childcare had statistically significant effects on dietary habits, physical activity, and overall quality of life in older people.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150241297577"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142677082","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}

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