scholarly journals A cross-sectional study investigating the relationships between self-management abilities, productive patient-professional interactions, and well-being of community-dwelling frail older people

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lotte Vestjens ◽  
Jane Murray Cramm ◽  
Anna Petra Nieboer
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Frail Older People ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ageing Populations ◽  
Professional Interactions

Abstract Worldwide, the maintenance of well-being in ageing populations with associated frailty has become increasingly important. To maintain well-being during ageing, investment in frail older people’s self-management abilities and the fostering of productive interactions with healthcare professionals may lead to higher levels of well-being. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between community-dwelling frail older people’s self-management abilities, productive patient-professional interactions and well-being, while controlling for socio-demographic characteristics. This cross-sectional study included 588 community-dwelling frail older people (aged ≥ 75 years) from 15 general practitioner (GP) practices in the Netherlands. Well-being (Social Production Function Instrument for the Level of well-being short), productivity of interactions with GPs (relational coproduction instrument), and self-management abilities (Self-Management Ability Scale short) were measured during in-home face-to-face interviews by trained interviewers. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and linear mixed-effects models. Significant relationships were detected between self-management abilities and the overall, social, and physical well-being of older people, and between productive interactions with GPs and overall and social well-being, but not physical well-being. In a time of ageing populations with associated frailty, investment in frail older people’s self-management abilities and the productivity of patient-professional interactions may be beneficial for this population’s well-being.

Drug Burden Index associated with function in community-dwelling older people in Finland: A cross-sectional study

2011 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 458-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danijela Gnjidic ◽  
J. Simon Bell ◽  
Sarah N. Hilmer ◽  
Eija Lönnroos ◽  
Raimo Sulkava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Drug Burden Index ◽  
Community Dwelling Older People

scholarly journals Nutritional Status and Risk Factors for Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older People: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1041 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pilar Pérez-Ros ◽  
Rafael Vila-Candel ◽  
Lourdes López-Hernández ◽  
Francisco Miguel Martínez-Arnau
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Older People ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Community Dwelling Older People ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: This study aims to assess the relationship that frailty has with nutritional status and functional risk factors in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: Cross-sectional study in community-dwelling older people, independent for walking and without impaired cognition. Frailty was assessed by Fried criteria. Nutritional status was analyzed by the Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form (MNA-SF), biochemical markers (albumin, total proteins, cholesterol, lymphocytes, and hemoglobin); and anthropometric parameters (body mass index [BMI], body fat percentage, handgrip, and perimeters). A comprehensive geriatric assessment analyzed other risk factors: functionality, cognition, falls, comorbidity, polypharmacy, physical activity, and quality of life (QoL). Results: We included 564 elderly people with a mean age of 76.05 (standard deviation 3.97) years; 63.1% (n = 356) were women, and 83.9% (n = 473) were prefrail, and frail. The sample presented high functionality and a nutritional status with a predominance of overweight and obesity. Factors associated with frailty (R2 = 0.43) were age over 75 years (odds ratio [OR] 3.31, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.76, 6.21; p < 0.001), female gender (OR 2.37, 95% CI 1.24, 4.52; p = 0.009), anemia (OR 2.45, 95% CI 1.19, 5.02; p = 0.015), falls (OR 1.94, 95% CI 1.12, 3.25; p = 0.016) and the fear of falling (OR 4.01: 95% CI 1.76, 9.16; p = 0.001). Performing more than 3 weekly hours of physical activity was found to be a protective factor (OR 0.23, 95% CI 0.15, 0.35; p < 0.001). Conclusions: The relationship between frailty and malnutrition in functionally independent community-dwelling older people is unclear. More studies are needed to know what nutritional markers are related to frailty, cognition, and functionality in order to discriminate the risk factors for community-dwelling older people at risk of malnutrition and dependency.

scholarly journals Symptom burden in community-dwelling older people with multimorbidity: a cross-sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanette Eckerblad ◽  
Kersti Theander ◽  
Anne Ekdahl ◽  
Mitra Unosson ◽  
Ann-Britt Wirehn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Symptom Burden ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Community Dwelling Older People

scholarly journals The impact of socioeconomic conditions, social networks, and health on frail older people’s life satisfaction: a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Helene Berglund ◽  
Henna Hasson ◽  
Katarina Wilhelmson ◽  
Anna Dunér ◽  
Synneve Dahlin-Ivanoff
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Older People ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Frail Older People ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Financial Situation ◽  
Independent Variables

It has been shown that frailty is associated with low levels of wellbeing and life satisfaction. Further exploration is needed, however, to better understand which components constitute life satisfaction for frail older people and how satisfaction is related to other life circumstances. The aim of this study was to examine relationships between frail older people’s life satisfaction and their socioeconomic conditions, social networks, and health-related conditions. A cross-sectional study was conducted (n=179). A logistic regression analysis was performed, including life satisfaction as the dependent variable and 12 items as independent variables. Four of the independent variables made statistically significant contributions: financial situation (OR 3.53), social contacts (OR 2.44), risk of depression (OR 2.26), and selfrated health (OR 2.79). This study demonstrates that financial situation, self-rated health conditions and social networks are important components for frail older people’s life satisfaction. Health and social care professionals and policy makers should consider this knowledge in the care and service for frail older people; and actions that benefit life satisfaction − such as social support − should be promoted.

scholarly journals The low carriage prevalence of pneumococcus among community-dwelling older people: A cross-sectional study in Japan

Vaccine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (21) ◽  
pp. 3752-3758
Author(s):  
Ikkoh Yasuda ◽  
Motoi Suzuki ◽  
Bhim Gopal Dhoubhadel ◽  
Mayumi Terada ◽  
Akira Satoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Community Dwelling Older People ◽  
Carriage Prevalence
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