scholarly journals Factors associated with handgrip strength in older adults residents in Florianópolis, Brazil: EpiFloripa Aging Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 385-395
Author(s):  
Susana Cararo CONFORTIN ◽  
Lariane Mortean ONO ◽  
Vandrize MENEGHINI ◽  
Anapaula PASTORIO ◽  
Aline Rodrigues BARBOSA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Living Arrangement ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Instrumental Activities

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the association between sociodemographic factors, lifestyle, health conditions and low Handgrip Strength in older adults. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 598 older adults. The Handgrip Strength (first quartile) was verified using a dynamometer. Independent variables included age group, schooling, living arrangement, paid work, alcohol consumption, smoking, leisure-time physical activity and transportation, disability in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, history of falls and probable cognitive impairment. Logistic regression analyses were performed (crude and adjusted). Results Age group, disability in instrumental activities of daily living and physical inactivity were associated with low Handgrip Strength for women. For men, there was no association. Conclusion Low Handgrip Strength was positively associated with age, disability in instrumental activities of daily living, and negatively associated with the practice of physical activity in women.

scholarly journals A Description of Handgrip Strength in the Very Older Adult People Living in Rural Vietnam and Its Association with Daily Functions

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Nga Thi Thuy Nguyen ◽  
Thanh Xuan Nguyen ◽  
Anh Trung Nguyen ◽  
Thu Thi Hoai Nguyen ◽  
Tam Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Education ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Objective. To describe handgrip strength (HGS) and identify associated factors in community-dwelling older adults in rural Vietnam. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in community-dwelling older adults 80 years and over in five rural communities in Hanoi, Vietnam. Age-gender-BMI stratified HGS values were reported as means and standard deviations. Demographic characteristics, malnutrition, risk of fall, basic activities of daily living (ADL), and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) were investigated. Multivariate linear regression explored the association between HGS and these factors. Results. In 308 participants, mean age was 85.4 ± 4.2 years. Mean HGS was 21.6 ± 6.1  kg for males and 15.3 ± 4.3  kg for females. HGS in our sample was generally lower than that in other European countries and Asian threshold. Low HGS was correlated with older age ( β = − 0.196 , p < 0.001 ), female ( β = − 0.443 , p < 0.001 ), low education ( β = − 0.130 , p < 0.05 ), risk of falls ( β = − 0.114 , p < 0.05 ), and lower IADL ( β = 0.153 , p = 0.001 ). Conclusions. The age-gender-BMI stratified HGS values of 80 years and over community-dwellers in rural Vietnam were described. HGS decreased with advanced age, female, low education, high risk of falls, and impaired IADLs. The results could provide useful reference data for further investigations and measures in clinical practice.

scholarly journals Physical activity, sedentary behavior and functionality in older adults: A cross-sectional path analysis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. e0246275
Author(s):  
Cíntia Aparecida Garcia Meneguci ◽  
Joilson Meneguci ◽  
Jeffer Eidi Sasaki ◽  
Sheilla Tribess ◽  
Jair Sindra Virtuoso Júnior
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Iadl Disability ◽  
Health Model

Disability is negatively associated with the health of older adults, and it can be mediated by healthy lifestyles and behaviors throughout one’s life. In this context, understanding the interrelationships between sedentary behavior, physical activity and functionality may assist in the implementation of effective public health actions. Thus, the aim of the present study was to investigate the relationships between both physical activity and sedentary behavior and functionality in older adults and the possible mediators. The variables analyzed were selected according to the content analysis of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health model, and included activity, participation, health conditions, body functions and structures, environmental factors and personal factors. 419 individuals participated in the study. Physical activity was directly associated with disability in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), and the association was mediated by self-esteem, aerobic endurance, and agility/balance. Sedentary behavior was indirectly associated with IADL disability, and the association was mediated by aerobic resistance, nutritional status, and agility/balance. Regarding the basic activities of daily living (BADL), physical activity showed an indirect association mediated by aerobic resistance and IADL. The association of sedentary behavior with BADL was mediated by aerobic resistance and lower limb flexibility. These results reinforce the idea that functionality is multidimensional, and the mediating factors must be considered when strategies for promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior are designed.

scholarly journals Self-perceived health in a group of older adults covered by a health insurance plan

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-97
Author(s):  
Maria Elisa Gonzalez Manso ◽  
Leticia Silva de Jesus ◽  
Diego Reses de Gino
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Insurance Plan ◽  
Health Insurance Plan ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Instrumental Activities

INTRODUCTION: Self-perceived health reported by older adults is a tool of great importance for the health care system as it provides an indicator representing physical, cognitive, and emotional aspects of health. OBJECTIVE: To report how a group of older adults covered by a health insurance plan evaluate their self-perceived health and which variables influence their perception. METHOD: This quantitative cross-sectional study included 148 older adults living in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, in 2017. The study variables were sex, age, marital status, performance in basic activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, sleep quality, leisure activity, number of diseases, and use of continuous medication. Statistical analysis was performed using Student’s t-test, χ2 test, or Fisher’s exact test, and logistic regression was used. RESULTS: Significant relationships were observed between poor self-perceived health and the following variables: being female, polypharmacy, number of diseases, sleep quality, and performance in instrumental activities of daily living. Dependence on the instrumental activities of daily living made these older adults 5.33 times more likely to have poor self-perceived health. Each comorbidity added to the health status of this group increased the chance of poor self-perceived health by 1.39 times. CONCLUSION: Self-perceived health in this group of older adults is influenced by several variables; however, degree of dependence and number of diseases were those with the greatest impact.

scholarly journals Visual Acuity’s Association With Levels of Leisure-Time Physical Activity in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark W. Swanson ◽  
Eric Bodner ◽  
Patricia Sawyer ◽  
Richard M. Allman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
University Of Alabama ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The University

Little is known about the effect of reduced vision on physical activity in older adults. This study evaluates the association of visual acuity level, self-reported vision, and ocular disease conditions with leisure-time physical activity and calculated caloric expenditure. A cross-sectional study of 911 subjects 65 yr and older from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Study of Aging (SOA) cohort was conducted evaluating the association of vision-related variables to weekly kilocalorie expenditure calculated from the 17-item Leisure Time Physical Activity Questionnaire. Ordinal logistic regression was used to evaluate possible associations while controlling for potential confounders. In multivariate analyses, each lower step in visual acuity below 20/50 was significantly associated with reduced odds of having a higher level of physical activity, OR 0.81, 95% CI 0.67, 0.97. Reduced visual acuity appears to be independently associated with lower levels of physical activity among community-dwelling adults.

scholarly journals Vision and Hearing Impairments Affecting Activities of Daily Living among Malaysian Older Adults by Gender

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6271
Author(s):  
Yee Mang Chan ◽  
Norhafizah Sahril ◽  
Ying Ying Chan ◽  
Nor’ Ain Ab Wahab ◽  
Norliza Shamsuddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Hearing Impairments ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Adl Disability

Vision and hearing impairments are common among older adults and can cause undesirable health effects. There are limited studies from low- and middle-income countries exploring gender differences between vision and hearing impairment with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) disability. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate gender differences between vision and hearing impairments with ADL disability among older adults in Malaysia. Cross-sectional data from 3977 respondents aged 60 and above from the Malaysian National Health and Morbidity Survey 2018 were used. We used logistic regression analysis to measure associations between vision and hearing impairments with ADL disability, adjusted for covariates. The prevalence of ADL disability was higher among females than males (p < 0.001). The adjusted associations between vision impairment and ADL disability were significant among males (aOR 3.79; 95%CI 2.26, 6.38) and females (aOR 2.66; 95%CI 1.36, 5.21). Similarly, significant adjusted associations were found between hearing impairment and ADL disability among males (aOR 5.76; 95%CI 3.52, 9.40) and females (aOR 3.30; 95%CI 1.17, 9.33). Vision and hearing impairments were significantly associated with ADL disability, with no gender differences identified. Early detection and effective management of vision and hearing impairments are important to prevent ADL disability and improve older adults’ level of independence.

scholarly journals Fatigue as a long-term risk factor for limitations in instrumental activities of daily living and/or mobility performance in older adults after 10 years

2016 ◽  
Vol Volume 11 ◽  
pp. 1579-1587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sigrid Mueller-Schotte ◽  
Nienke Bleijenberg ◽  
Yvonne T. van der Schouw ◽  
Marieke J. Schuurmans
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Mobility Performance ◽  
Instrumental Activities

scholarly journals Longitudinal Declines in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Stable and Progressive Mild Cognitive Impairment

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 12-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia J. Hsiao ◽  
Po H. Lu ◽  
Joshua D. Grill ◽  
Edmond Teng
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Functional Deficits ◽  
Functional Activities ◽  
Instrumental Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies

Background: Previous cross-sectional studies suggest that assessments of instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) may be useful for operationalizing the differences in functional deficits seen in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. However, their utility for longitudinal changes in IADLs in the transition between MCI and dementia remains unclear. Methods: We analyzed longitudinal IADL data with the Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ) in stable (MCI-S; n = 1,318) or progressive (MCI-P; n = 1,108) MCI patients. Results: Larger increases in FAQ scores were seen in the MCI-P group across a 14.5-month interval, but overlapping distributions in the two groups yielded poorer discriminatory power than prior cross-sectional reports. Conclusion: Our findings emphasize the difficulties in operationalizing the criterion of ‘essentially intact' IADLs in MCI, which may complicate the interpretation of disease progression in MCI treatment trials. © 2014 S. Karger AG, Basel

scholarly journals Trajectories of Limitations in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Frail Older Adults With Vision, Hearing, or Dual Sensory Loss

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (6) ◽  
pp. 936-942 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sigrid Mueller-Schotte ◽  
Nicolaas P A Zuithoff ◽  
Yvonne T van der Schouw ◽  
Marieke J Schuurmans ◽  
Nienke Bleijenberg
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Sensory Loss ◽  
Frail Older Adults ◽  
Instrumental Activities ◽  
Dual Sensory Loss
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