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The Association between Pulmonary Function and Metabolic Syndrome in Koreans: A Cross-Sectional Study 韩国人肺功能与代谢综合征之间的关系:一项横断面研究

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International Journal of Gerontology Pub Date : 2021-07-01 DOI: 10.6890/IJGE.202107_15(3).0008

Do-Youn Lee, Seong-Gil Kim

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Fournier's Gangrene in an Older Patient 老年病人的富尼耶坏疽

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International Journal of Gerontology Pub Date : 2021-07-01 DOI: 10.6890/IJGE.202107_15(3).0020

M. Wong, Min-Po Ho

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Improving cognitive function in older adults through Mental Abacus Training: A Single-Arm Pilot Study 通过心算训练改善老年人认知功能:一项单组先导研究

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International Journal of Gerontology Pub Date : 2021-07-01 DOI: 10.6890/IJGE.202107_15(3).0011

Li Kai Huang, Shu-Ping Chao, Mei Ju Chuang, Yao-Tung Lee, Chia-Pei Lin, Y. Kuan, Y. Hsieh, Chaur-Jong Hu, Yao Mao Chang

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Investigation of an Elder Abuse Case in a Convalescent Rehabilitation Ward 一起康复病房虐老个案调查

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International Journal of Gerontology Pub Date : 2021-07-01 DOI: 10.6890/IJGE.202107_15(3).0017

Hiromasa Inoue, Nobuko Kawabe, Yoshiro Tsuji, S. Ishino, Yasukazu Katsumi

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Relationships of Thyroid Hormones in the Normal Range to Coronary Artery Disease in Different Age Groups 不同年龄组正常范围甲状腺激素与冠状动脉疾病的关系

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International Journal of Gerontology Pub Date : 2021-07-01 DOI: 10.6890/IJGE.202107_15(3).0016

YuJiao Sun, Jinyang Li, Ling Chen, Shijie Zhao, Liye Shi, Haiyan Zhang, W. Tian, G. Qi

{"title":"Relationships of Thyroid Hormones in the Normal Range to Coronary Artery Disease in Different Age Groups","authors":"YuJiao Sun, Jinyang Li, Ling Chen, Shijie Zhao, Liye Shi, Haiyan Zhang, W. Tian, G. Qi","doi":"10.6890/IJGE.202107_15(3).0016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6890/IJGE.202107_15(3).0016","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The change of thyroid hormones with age may partially explain the effect of age on coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the effects of thyroid hormones within the normal range on CAD in different age were unkown. Aims: To evaluate the relationships between thyroid hormones within the normal range and CAD in different age groups. Methods: 769 individuals were enrolled. Individuals were divided into two groups according to their age: ＜ 60 years and ≥ 60 years. Free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)were compared between CAD and non-CAD group. The associations of FT3, FT4 and TSH with CAD in different age groups were evaluated by logistic regression analyses. Results: The levels of FT4 were significantly higher in CAD than non-CAD group of total (13.75 ± 2.46 vs. 12.90 ± 1.58 pmol/l, p = 0.003) and ≥ 60Y (13.83 ± 2.73 vs. 12.69 ± 1.47 pmol/l, p = 0.041). The incidences of CAD were significantly higher in the fourth quartile than the first quartile of FT4 in total (7.2% vs. 2.1%, p = 0.017) and ≥ 60Y (14.5% vs. 4.3%, p = 0.041). FT4was the independent risk factor for CAD in ≥ 60Y and total people by univariate and multivariate analyses (all p ＜ 0.05). No associations were found between FT3, TSH and CAD in different age groups. Conclusions: FT4 within the normal range was associated with CAD in ≥ 60Y and total people, but not FT3 and TSH. The relationship between FT4 within the normal range and CAD may be affected by age.","PeriodicalId":50321,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Gerontology","volume":"29 1","pages":"272-277"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79084101","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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The impact and outcome of elderly drivers involved in road traffic accidents: Experience in Hsinchu Regional hospital 老年驾驶人道路交通意外之影响与结果:新竹地区医院之经验

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International Journal of Gerontology Pub Date : 2021-07-01 DOI: 10.6890/IJGE.202107_15(3).0006

C. Tseng, Chin-Yi Hsieh, Wai-Mau Choi, Lily Ko

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Mental Health Promotion of the Elderly in Nursing Homes: A Social-Cognitive Intervention 养老院老年人心理健康促进:一种社会认知干预

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International Journal of Gerontology Pub Date : 2021-07-01 DOI: 10.6890/IJGE.202107_15(3).0007

Aida Abusalehi, Mohammad Vahedian-Shahroodi, H. Esmaily, A. Jafari, Hadi Tehrani

{"title":"Mental Health Promotion of the Elderly in Nursing Homes: A Social-Cognitive Intervention","authors":"Aida Abusalehi, Mohammad Vahedian-Shahroodi, H. Esmaily, A. Jafari, Hadi Tehrani","doi":"10.6890/IJGE.202107_15(3).0007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6890/IJGE.202107_15(3).0007","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In Iranian culture, transferring old parents to a nursing home is considered unacceptable and a sign of cruelty and heartless of children. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of the educational intervention based on Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) on mental health of the elderly in nursing homes. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was implemented to determine the effect of the educational intervention using social-cognitive theory. The mental health promotion educational program was designed in 8 sessions of 45 min. Data were collected by demographic information questionnaire, mental health questionnaire based on SCT and general health questionnaire (GHQ-28). Data were analyzed by SPSS19, descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, t-test, Mann-Whitney, duplicate data variance, Friedman and general linear model. Results: The result showed that educational intervention in the experiment group led to lower GHQ scores and therefore enhanced mental health (p ＜ 0001). The variance analysis of duplicate data showed a significant difference between mean scores of mental health during the study (p ＜ 0.03) and the effect of educational groups was also significant (p ＜ 0001). Conclusion: As a general conclusion, designing and implementing educational interventions by employing SCT based on individual, environmental and behavioral factors can significantly improve mental health of the elderly.","PeriodicalId":50321,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Gerontology","volume":"15 1","pages":"221-227"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83699757","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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Effectiveness of Geriatric Assessment in Predicting Postoperative Morbidity after Laparoscopic Surgery in Older Patients: A Systematic Review 老年评估在预测老年患者腹腔镜术后发病率方面的有效性:一项系统综述

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International Journal of Gerontology Pub Date : 2021-07-01 DOI: 10.6890/IJGE.202107_15(3).0001

Kinga Szabat, Przemysław Hałubiec, Małgorzata Wasko, J. Kenig

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Effect of Multicomponent Dual-Task Exercise Program to Gait Performance, Memory and Information Processing Speed in Older Community-Dwellers 多组分双任务运动对老年社区居民步态、记忆和信息处理速度的影响

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International Journal of Gerontology Pub Date : 2021-04-01 DOI: 10.6890/IJGE.202104_15(2).0020

Yu Kume, H. Ota

{"title":"Effect of Multicomponent Dual-Task Exercise Program to Gait Performance, Memory and Information Processing Speed in Older Community-Dwellers","authors":"Yu Kume, H. Ota","doi":"10.6890/IJGE.202104_15(2).0020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6890/IJGE.202104_15(2).0020","url":null,"abstract":"The present study aimed to clarify whether a multicomponent exercise program could effectively enhance physical and cognitive performances among community-dwellers in a rural area of northern Japan. Community-dwellers aged 60 years or more participated in an exercise program for 90 min/day, once every 2 weeks for 6 months, according to instructions supervised by a trained occupational therapist and a medical doctor specializing in geriatrics. The exercise program consisted of multitask conditions for cognition and physical performance. Physical and cognitive assessments were completed at baseline and after the 6-month intervention. The physical measurements consisted of body mass index, grip strength and usual walking speed, while the cognitive items included memory, attention, executive function and information processing speed. Fifty-eight participants (mean age, 76.2 years; % female, 82.8%) completed the 6-month follow-up period. Statistically, significant improvements in the usual walking speed (p = 0.0001),word recognition as memory score (p ＜ 0.0001), and information processing speed (p = 0.02) were observed after the intervention. Our study suggests that a multicomponent, dual-task exercise program combining physical exercise and cognitive training could be an effective strategy for enhancing physical and cognitive function among older individuals living in rural areas of Japan.","PeriodicalId":50321,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Gerontology","volume":"58 1","pages":"183-184"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2021-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90351086","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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Cognition-Specific Computerized Cognitive Training in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 认知特异性计算机化认知训练在轻度认知障碍老年人中的应用:一项系统综述和荟萃分析

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International Journal of Gerontology Pub Date : 2021-04-01 DOI: 10.6890/IJGE.202104_15(2).0001

S. Heo, Jin-Hyuck Park

{"title":"Cognition-Specific Computerized Cognitive Training in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis","authors":"S. Heo, Jin-Hyuck Park","doi":"10.6890/IJGE.202104_15(2).0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6890/IJGE.202104_15(2).0001","url":null,"abstract":"To date, previous meta-analyses reported that computerized cognitive training (CCT) was a clinically beneficial intervention for cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, little is known about the efficacy of narrowly defined cognition-specific CCT excluding commercial video games on cognitive function in patients with MCI. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of CCT in older adults with MCI were searched through CINAHL, Embase, Medline, PubMed, and PsychINFO. The overall cognitive domains, global cognitive function, attention, memory, working memory, and executive function were pooled separately for MCI. The overall effect on cognitive function in MCI across 8 trials was moderate (Hedges' g = 0.48, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.003-0.974). There was no significant publication bias. Moderate to large effects were found for global cognitive function, memory, and working memory, with the exception of attention, and executive function. Cognition-specific CCT was beneficial in improving global cognitive function, memory, and working memory in older adults with MCI. Therefore, this intervention warrants long-term trials with a larger number of subjects to investigate the effect on conversion from MCI to dementia.","PeriodicalId":50321,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Gerontology","volume":"5 1","pages":"90-96"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2021-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90070363","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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