The best predictor of anxiety, stress, and depression among institutionalized elderly

Anxiety, stress, and depression are the three most common negative emotional constructs found in the elderly. Evidences available worldwide about how psychological problem could be resulted in mental disorder, and there is significant difference in the context of living in the nursing home and in community setting. This study aimed to determine the best predictor of anxiety, stress, and depression in elderly living in the nursing home, useful for future modification and intervention development. This cross-sectional study involved 145 elderly in a private nursing home in Surabaya, Indonesia. HARS, SPST-20, and GDS were used in data collection. Linear regression and one way ANOVA tests were used in data analysis (α<0.05). Results showed that mostly in old individuals, mild anxiety and stress, and undepressed state were found. Sensory problems and concentration difficulties were the best predictor of anxiety and stress respectively, which were accounted for 61.2% and 65.6% variances of anxiety and stress in nursing home residents respectively. Spirits, life energy, happiness, and feeling wonderful to be alive could not predict depression significantly. Feeling inferior to others is the best predictor of depression, which was accounted for 25.9% variance of depression in this population. Low self-esteem leads to depression in nursing home residents.

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Nasopharyngeal carriage of Streptococcus pneumoniae and serotypes indentified among nursing home residents in comparison to the elderly and patients younger than 65 years living in domestic environment

Slovenian Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1515/sjph-2017-0023 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 56 (3) ◽

pp. 172-178 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Maja Kolšek-šušteršič ◽

Andreja Beg Krasnič ◽

Verica Mioč ◽

Metka Paragi ◽

Janez Rifel

Keyword(s):

Nursing Home ◽

Pneumococcal Vaccination ◽

Nursing Home Residents ◽

The Elderly ◽

Nasopharyngeal Carriage ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Domestic Environment ◽

Vaccination Rates ◽

Chronic Carrier ◽

Elderly Living

Abstract Introduction In Slovenia, there is little data available on pneumococcal vaccination rates and no data on asymptomatic NPCR and serotypes in the population of nursing home residents in comparison to the elderly living in domestic environment, therefore the goal was to gain these data. Methods A cross sectional epidemiological study was performed. Nasopharyngeal swabs from 151 nursing home residents, 150 elderly living in domestic environment, and 38 adults less than 65 years old were collected twice (in two consecutive years). The swabs were analysed for pneumococcal identification and serotyping. Patient data were collected from medical files and medical history. Results No statistically significant differences in NPCR were seen between compared groups in two consecutive years. An average NPCR in two consecutive years in nursing home residents was 1.45%, in the elderly living in domestic environment 0.85%, and in adults less than 65 years old 7.05%. Serotypes identified among nursing home residents were 6B and 9N, among the group of elderly living in domestic environment, 6A and among adults less than 65 years old, 35F, 18C and 3. Pneumococcal vaccination rates were low (3.3% in nursing home residents, 6% in the elderly from domestic environment and 0% in the group of adults less than 65 years old). Conclusions Our data suggests that NPCR and the proportion of people vaccinated with pneumococcal vaccine among the elderly are low. We identified different serotypes in all groups, only one person was a chronic carrier (serotype 35F).

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Interleukin-6 concentrations in the urine and dipstick analyses were related to bacteriuria but not symptoms in the elderly: a cross sectional study of 421 nursing home residents

BMC Geriatrics ◽

10.1186/1471-2318-14-88 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Pär-Daniel Sundvall ◽

Marie Elm ◽

Peter Ulleryd ◽

Sigvard Mölstad ◽

Nils Rodhe ◽

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Keyword(s):

Nursing Home ◽

Interleukin 6 ◽

Nursing Home Residents ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Polypharmacy in Nursing Home Residents: A Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18042037 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 2037

Author(s):

Raquel Cadenas ◽

María José Diez ◽

Nélida Fernández ◽

Juan José García ◽

Ana M. Sahagún ◽

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Keyword(s):

Nursing Home ◽

Nursing Home Residents ◽

Clinical Information ◽

The Elderly ◽

Progressive Increase ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Aging Index ◽

High Level

In Spain, there has been a progressive increase in aging. Specifically, Leon has been one of the Spanish provinces with the highest aging index. Polypharmacy is highly prevalent among the elderly, with significant consequences for safety. The aim of this study was to assess the consumption of drugs in a nursing home in the province of Leon and establish the relationship between polypharmacy and the most common comorbid diseases. A descriptive, observational, and cross-sectional study design was used. Residents’ information and treatments were collected by reviewing on medical charts, completed with clinical information obtained from the physician of the nursing home. The mean age of residents was 86.8 years, and 63.8% were female. Mean medical consumption amounted to 7.02 prescriptions. Polypharmacy was observed in 54.9% of residents, and excessive polypharmacy in 22.1%. The most commonly used medications (ATC classification) were those acting on the cardiovascular system (84.4%) and the nervous system (82.8%). A high-level of drug consumption was observed in the nursing home. Interventions should focus on those residents hospitalized the last year and with recent contact with a general practitioner. There is a need to develop a comprehensive monitoring system to assess the quality of prescriptions for nursing home residents.

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Prevalence of oral mucosal status in resident and non-resident nursing home in Isfahan city, Iran: a comparative cross-sectional study

Brazilian Dental Science ◽

10.14295/bds.2019.v22i4.1750 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 475-482

Author(s):

Zahra Saberi ◽

Fahimeh Pakravan ◽

Leila Mohsenzadeh

Keyword(s):

Nursing Home ◽

Oral Lesion ◽

The Elderly ◽

Relevant Information ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Fisher Exact Test ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral mucosal status of residents nursing home and non-resident in Isfahan, Iran and compare them with each other. Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study comparing 281 elderly in two groups: 141 resident and 140 non-residents nursing homes in Isfahan, Iran. The selection of nursing home and all of elderly was randomly. The nonresidents elderly were randomly selected from the public places adjacent to the nursing home. Persons were examining and the relevant information recorded in a checklists. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 24 using t-test, chi square, Mann- Whitney, Fisher exact test. (α=0/05). Results: The sample of the case was 281 people, including 135 males (48%) and 146 females (52%). Of all the subjects 153 patients (54.4%) had at least one oral lesion, 78 (55.3%) in resident nursing home and 75 (53.6%) in non-resident. There was no significant difference between two groups based on Chi-Square test (P>0/05). In this study, 25 different types of lesions were recorded, the most common lesion in all participants was epulis fissuratum (12.1%). Conclusion: The results showed that the prevalence of mucosal lesions is high in the elderly living in the centers and in the non-resident. Therefore, maintaining dentures is necessary to prevent and control lesions. KeywordsLesion; Mouth mucosa; Elderly; Nursing home; Cross-sectional study.

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PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy ◽

10.34071/jmp.2019.2.10 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 55-62

Author(s):

Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽

Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽

Thi Van Ngo ◽

Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽

Thi Hong Phan Nguyen

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

The Elderly ◽

Total Sample ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Social Activities ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

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