scholarly journals The Relationship of the Anthropometric Variables to the Infusion Rate of Rocuronium in the Elderly

2005 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 643 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bon Nyeo Koo ◽  
Sun Jun Bai ◽  
Yang-Sik Shin ◽  
Woo Chang Lee
2017 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berta Ausín ◽  
Manuel Muñoz ◽  
Ana Belén Santos-Olmo ◽  
Eloísa Pérez-Santos ◽  
Miguel A. Castellanos

AbstractThe MentDis_ICF65+ Project is an epidemiological study of mental disorders in people 65 to 85 years old in several European cities, including Madrid. Its aim is to determine the lifetime, 12-month, and 1-month prevalence of the main mental disorders in the elderly. The relationship of age and sex with each mental disorder was examined. The sample was collected through random sampling of people over 65 in Madrid, and consisted of 555 persons between 65 and 85 years old. The CIDI65+ was administered. Estimates of prevalence and odds ratios (OR) were made using sample frequencies and according to sex and age. Excluding nicotine dependence, 40.12% of the sample was found to have suffered a mental disorder at some time in their lives, 29.89% in the past year, and 17.70% were currently suffering from a mental disorder. The disorders with the highest prevalence rates were anxiety disorders, alcohol-related disorders, and mood disorders. Elderly women had a higher risk of suffering an anxiety disorder (OR men/women 0.42; CI 0.25–0.68) with a significance level of p < .001, while elderly men were more affected by any substance-related disorder (OR men/women 3.96; CI 1.62–11.07) with a significance level of p < .001. Each disorder’s prevalence decreased with age (OR 65–74/75–85, 1.85; CI 1.25–2.75) with a significance level of p < .01. Results show higher prevalence rates than previous studies reported. The main implications of this study, and the need to adapt mental health services for people over 65, are highlighted.


1981 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eunice Boyer

In a sample of 414 residents of public housing for the elderly, health perception is significantly lower among Black residents than among Whites. The relationship of health perception to several measures of objective health status, to cultural background, to social participation, and to morale is analyzed separately for the two ethnic groups. The relationship of measures of health to health perception is more direct among Whites than among Blacks, except for an Index of Daily Well-Being, in which the relationship is similar for both groups. Social participation also influences health perception. With Blacks, participation in church-related activities is the most direct influence. While health perception is related to morale, life orientation (an index of morale) is higher for Blacks than for Whites. The implications for health education professionals seem to lie in the lack of direct links between objective measures of health and self-perception of health for Blacks. The need for health education, so that there may be a realistic appraisal of one's own health condition, is shown here. The relatively low educational level of many older citizens, especially elderly Blacks, suggests that newspaper releases are not an adequate tool for health education for the elderly.


2009 ◽  
Vol 137 (12) ◽  
pp. 1684-1686 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. TERROSI ◽  
G. Di GENOVA ◽  
B. MARTORELLI ◽  
M. VALENTINI ◽  
M. G. CUSI

SUMMARYRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been demonstrated to cause substantial disease in elderly and immunocompromised subjects. The relationship of serum antibody to RSV infection and the risk of infection in elderly subjects is controversial, thus we evaluated the presence of neutralizing antibodies to RSV in healthy people of different age groups and the correlation with viral protection. Baseline blood samples from 197 subjects aged 20–80 years were analysed for the presence of anti-RSV antibodies either by indirect immunofluorescence and microneutralization test. The percentage of people who had neutralizing antibodies to RSV was significantly higher (P=0·001) in the youngest group (92·51%) compared to the frail group (36·21%). The RSV antibody level tends to wane in some older people; this factor could determine proneness to RSV re-infections in the elderly who are at a greater risk of developing severe respiratory disease.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-37
Author(s):  
Indri Zaliavani ◽  
Mutiara Anissa ◽  
Fidiariani Sjaaf

In the elderly, environmental stress and decreased cognitive function often cause depression. Depression that is not treated properly can cause an increase in the use of health facilities, a negative influence on the quality of life elderly, and can even cause death. Purpose of this research to know the relationship of cognitive function disorders with depression in the elderly at Posyandu Lansia Ikur Koto working area of the Puskesmas Ikur Koto, Padang. This type of research is correlative analytic with cross-sectional approach. Research has been conducted at posyandu lansia Ikur Koto in February 2019. The samples in this research was elderly who were recorded at the posyandu lansia Ikur Koto there were 51 elderly. Data analysis univariate presented in the form of a frequency distribution table and bivariate analysis using the spearman test using the SPSS program. Result of the 51 respondents, the majority of age was 60-74 years old (70,6%), the highest sex were women (94,1%), the highest education was elementary school (56,9%) ), the most marital status was married (52,9%), the highest health status (58,8%) did not suffer chronic diseases and most medical history does not use drugs (98%),most (72,5%) did not experiencing depression, most (37,3%) had mild cognitive function disorders and there were relationship between cognitive function disorders and depression in the elderly with a value p=0,007<0,05 and r=-0,373. Conclusion is there were significant relationship between cognitive function disorders and depression in the elderly at Posyandu Lansia Ikur Koto working area of the Puskesmas Ikur Koto, Padang.


Author(s):  
Dmitriy V. Ganin

This article discusses the results of an empirical, comprehensive study of interpersonal relationships and self-relation of older people. Special attention is paid tointerpersonal needs. The author notes, in the age group of elderly people, the presence of all kinds of interpersonal needs, inclusion, control, affect. This is not observed in the middle and senile age groups. The age interrelation between interpersonal relations and self-attitude of elderly people is found out. The study found correlations characteristic of the age group of the elderly and other age groups, namely: the similarity of the correlations of the elderly and middle-aged and elderly and senile. The most important need characteristic of older persons as the need for "inclusion"was also identified.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-18
Author(s):  
Anitha Anitha

Hypertension is commonly occurred by a number of elderly and adversely affects vital organs such as the heart and kidneys so that it can cause death. Deaths by hypertension can be prevented and treated by treating hypertension. Handling of hypertension is pharmacology handling and non-pharmacology handling. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of knowledge level with the handling of hypertension in the elderly in RT 10 Kelurahan Rawa Buaya. The research design used was cross-sectional design and data were collected using a questionnaire. The sample amounted to 48 respondents and was taken by random sampling. Result of research based on chi-square statistical test, there is a significant correlation between knowledge level with hypertension handling in the elderly (p-value = 0,002). The conclusion of the research shows that there is a correlation between the level of knowledge with the handling of hypertension in the elderly in the RT 10 Kelurahan Rawa Buaya. Suggestions for researchers further expected this research can be a reference and the beginning for much more research about the factors that affect the handling of hypertension in elderlyKeywords: Knowledge, Seniors, Hypertension Handling


2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Buyung Keraman ◽  
Neni Triana ◽  
Ayu Amelia

Stress in the elderly can cause health problems, the higher the stress level of the elderly, the more often they experience recurrence of the disease. The purpose of this study was to determine the Relationship of Coping Mechanism with Incidence of Stress on Elderly in BPPLU Pagar Dewa Bengkulu City. This study used cross sectional design. Population in this study were all elderly who lived in BPPLU Pagar Dewa Bengkulu City who fulfilled characteristic who were obtained with the amount of 42 people. Sampling technique in this study used total sampling were 42 people. Collecting data in this study used primary data with observation technique and interview. Data analysis used univariate and bivariate. Statistic test used was Chi-Square. The result of this study showed: (1) from 42 elderly in BPPLU Pagar Dewa Bengkulu City 1 (2,4%) elderly experienced severe stress; there were 18 (42,9%) elderly experienced medium stress, and there were 23 or (54,8%) elderly experienced mild stress (2) there were 16 (38,1%) elderly with maladaptive Coping Mechanism and 26 (61,9%) elderly with adaptive Coping Mechanism; (3) from 16 elderly with maladaptive Coping Mechanism there were 1 (6,2%) elderly experienced severe stress, there were 10 (62,5%) elderly experienced medium stress and there were 5 (31,2%) elderly experienced mild stress, while from 26 elderly with adaptive Coping Mechanism there were and 0 (0,0%) elderly experienced severe stress, there were 8 (30,8%) elderly experienced medium stress and 18 (69,2%) elderly experienced mild stress; (4) there is significant relationship between Coping Mechanism with Incidence of Stress on Elderly in BPPLU Pagar Dewa Bengkulu City with moderate category relationship.It is expected that health workers can provide care that suits the needs of the elderly, as well as provide psychological motivation to the elderly Keywords: coping mechanism, incidence of stress, elderly


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