scholarly journals Assessment of walking disorder in community-dwelling Japanese middle-aged and elderly women using an inertial sensor

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e11269
Author(s):  
Toshinori Miyashita ◽  
Shintarou Kudo ◽  
Yoshihiro Maekawa
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Walking Speed ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Inertial Sensor ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Triceps Surae ◽  
Middle Aged

Background Decreased walking speed has been revealed to be related to many negative events. Several researchers support the importance of triceps surae function as a cause of decreased walking speed. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between walking speed and plantar flexor power during the terminal stance of gait in community-dwelling middle-aged and elderly women using an inertial sensor. Methods One hundred thirty-six healthy female middle-aged to elderly community-dwelling women were included in this study. We measured two-step score, grip strength, walking speed and accelerometer data from which we estimated ankle power (estimated ankle power) during walking using an inertial sensor. All participants were classified into the four different age strata, fifties (50–59), sixties (60–69), seventies (70–79) and eighties (80–89). The differences in each parameter between the four age groups were compared using repeated analysis of variance and post-hoc Bonferroni corrections for multiple comparisons to establish significance. Multiple regression analysis was carried out using a stepwise method to determine the correlations with comfortable walking speed. Comfortable walking speed was considered a dependent variable. Results The normalized estimated ankle power of the eighties group was significantly decreased in comparison with seventies age groups and fifties age groups (P < 0.05), but there were no significant differences in normalized estimated ankle power between the sixties and eighties age-groups. The results of stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed that the normalized estimated ankle power, two-step value and body weight were highly-significant partial regression coefficients (adjusted R2 = 0.57).

scholarly journals Neuropathic Pain Prevalence of Older Adults in an Urban Area of Iran: A Population-Based Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Salman Roghani ◽  
Ahmad Delbari ◽  
Mohsen Asadi-Lari ◽  
Vahid Rashedi ◽  
Johan Lökk
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Neuropathic Pain ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Pain Prevalence

Background. Pain prevalence would increase as the population grows older, but the exact prevalence rate is not apparent in Iran. Objectives. This study, therefore, set out to reveal the prevalence of pain, especially neuropathic type and explore its associated comorbidities among Iranian older adults in a large urban population-based survey. Methods. 5326 older people, aged ≥ 60 years, were randomly chosen by a multistage, cluster sampling method. The selected people then were interviewed by using the following instruments: a standard questionnaire about pain, questions of interview part of Douleur Neuropathique 4 Questions (DN4) and its comorbidities, GHQ-28, and a sociodemographic checklist. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were conducted to analyze the gathered data. Results. The average of the participants’ age was 68.92 ± 7.02 years. Of 5326 participants, 2529 (47.5%) of participants were male. About one-third of this population had chronic pain. Chronic neuropathic pain prevalence was 13.7% and nociceptive in 30%. Knee pain (20.6%) and feet dysesthesia (7.8%) were the most common sites of nociceptive and neuropathic pain, respectively. Results of multiple regression analysis revealed that the major comorbidities of chronic pain were osteoporosis, disability, diabetes mellitus, and stroke. Neuropathic pain experiences were significantly associated with GHQ-28 scores (t=-11.42, P<0.001). Conclusions. In addition to neuropathic pain, other subtypes of pain prevalence and the comorbidities are determined in the community-dwelling elder adults. This study highlights the importance of neuropathic pain and its adverse consequences and can be used to manage this populations’ needs in Iran effectively.

Relationship between Sarcopenia and Swallowing Capacity in Community-Dwelling Older Women

Gerontology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (6) ◽  
pp. 549-552
Author(s):  
Mizue Suzuki ◽  
Yosuke Kimura ◽  
Yuhei Otobe ◽  
Tomoe Kikuchi ◽  
Hiroaki Masuda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Swallowing Disorders ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Swallowing Capacity ◽  
The Relationship

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Swallowing disorders are a serious health concern among older adults. Previous studies reported that sarcopenia may affect swallowing disorders; however, whether sarcopenia is related to the capacity to swallow (measured according to swallowing speed) in community-dwelling older adults is unclear. <b><i>Objectives:</i></b> The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between sarcopenia and swallowing capacity in community-dwelling older women. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This cross-sectional observational study was conducted among community-dwelling older women in Japan. The inclusion criteria were as follows: women aged ≥65 years, with the ability to walk independently, and without dysphagia. The exclusion criterion was a history of stroke or Parkinson’s disease that directly caused dysphagia. The participants were divided into a sarcopenia and a healthy group based on the criteria of the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019. We measured swallowing speed (mL/s) as the swallowing capacity by conducting a 100-mL water-swallowing test. To assess the relationship between sarcopenia and swallowing capacity, we performed a multiple regression analysis. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Two-hundred and sixty participants were enrolled in the study. Their mean age was 82.3 ± 6.9 years, and 61 (23.5%) of them displayed sarcopenia. The mean swallowing speed was 11.5 ± 4.9 mL/s, and 17 women (6.5%) exhibited choking or a wet-hoarse voice. Multiple regression analysis revealed that sarcopenia was related to the swallowing capacity after adjusting for age, the Mini-Mental State Examination, and the number of comorbidities (β = –0.20, 95% CI –3.78 to –0.86, <i>p</i> = 0.002). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> We found that sarcopenia was related to the swallowing capacity in older women in this study. Future research should clarify whether a similar relationship exists in older men as well as the effect of sarcopenia on the swallowing capacity in older adults over a period of time.

scholarly journals Factors related to instrumental activities of daily living in persons with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 147997312110466
Author(s):  
Tatsuya Iwasawa ◽  
Shogo Fukui ◽  
Michiyuki Kawakami ◽  
Takashi Kawakami ◽  
Masaharu Kataoka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Hypertension ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Walking Speed ◽  
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension ◽  
Instrumental Activities ◽  
Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension

Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) are significantly related to quality of life and mortality among individuals with heart disease. However, few reports have examined IADL in persons with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). The aim of this study was to clarify factors related to IADL in persons with CTEPH. This retrospective, observational study enrolled 163 persons with CTEPH (mean ± standard deviation age = 65 ± 13 years; 68% female) admitted to the Department of Cardiology at Keio University Hospital between January 2015 and July 2019. The Frenchay Activities Index (FAI) was used to assess IADL. Age, sex, body mass index, World Health Organization functional class (WHO-FC), cardiac function (mean pulmonary arterial pressure, mean right atrial pressure, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, and cardiac index), pulmonary function (percentage vital capacity, percentage forced expiratory volume in 1 s, diffusion capacity of carbon monoxide (DLCO)/alveolar volume (VA)), physical function (knee extension strength and walking speed), and 6-min walking distance (6MWD) were assessed. Multiple regression analysis was performed to identify factors significantly associated with FAI. Mean FAI was 25 ± 8. Univariate analysis showed that sex, WHO-FC, DLCO/VA, walking speed, and 6MWD were correlated with FAI. Multiple regression analysis showed that 6MWD (sβ = 0.338, 95% CI 0.014–0.034, p < .001), sex (sβ = 0.268, 95% CI 2.238–7.165, p < .001), and DLCO/VA (sβ = 0.257, 95% CI 1.011–3.528, p < .001) were significantly correlated with FAI ( R2 = 0.261). IADL were associated with exercise tolerance, sex, and DLCO/VA in persons with CTEPH. In the future, more details of IADL are expected to be clarified by analyzing individual components of IADL and investigating social background characteristics, including living environment.

Pengaruh Citra Merek, Kualitas Produk Dan Harga Terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen Pada Bisnis Franchise Minuman

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-153
Author(s):  
Yunita Fitri Wahyuningtyas
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sampling Process ◽  
And Function ◽  
Simultaneous Influence

This research is conducted upon the emergence of many companies producing the same product of the same kind and function. It leads to the urgency of proper and well planned marketing strategy. This research aims to investigate how far the influence of branding, product quality, and price toward consumer’s satisfaction in beverage franchise business. This research utilizes 5 likert scale questionnaire which is tested by using multiple regression analysis to reveal whether or not there is partial and simultaneous influence of branding, product quality, and price toward consumer’s satisfaction in beverage franchise business. Sampling method is accidental sampling technique, in which sample of particular population is taken based on the accessibility and availability of the sample during the sampling process. Sample used is 100 samples among consumers or customers of Mang Endy Milkshake. The result shows that branding, product quality, and price influence consumer’s satisfaction in beverage franchise business.

Significance of Experience, Farm Size, Quantity of Propagules and Location f or Seaweed Farmers in the Divided Island of Sebatik

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 825-832
Author(s):  
James M. Alin ◽  
◽  
Datu Razali Datu Eranza ◽  
Arsiah Bahron ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Production Function ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Explanatory Factors ◽  
Douglas Production Function

Seaweed-Kappaphycus-Euchema Cottonii and Denticulum species was first cultivated at Sabah side of Sebatik in 2009. By November 2014, sixty one Sabahan seaweed farmers cultivated 122 ha or 3,050 long lines. Thirty Sabahan seaweed farmers in Kampung Pendekar (3.2 m.t dried) and 31 in Burst Point (12.5 m.t dried) produced 16 metric tonnes of dried seaweed contributed 31% to Tawau’s total production (51 m.t). The remaining 69% were from farmers in Cowie Bay that separates Sebatik from municipality of Tawau. Indonesian in Desa Setabu, Sebatik started in 2008. However, the number of Indonesian seaweed farmers, their cultivated areas and production (as well as quality) in Sebatik increased many times higher and faster than the Sabah side of Sebatik. In 2009 more than 1,401 households in Kabupaten Nunukan (including Sebatik) cultivated over 700 ha and have produced 55,098.95 and 116, 73 m.t dried seaweed in 2010 and 2011 respectively. There is a divergence in productions from farming the sea off the same island under similar weather conditions. Which of the eight explanatory factors were affecting production of seaweeds in Sebatik? Using Cobb Douglas production function, Multiple Regression analysis was conducted on 100 samples (50 Sabahan and 50 Indonesian). Results; Variable significant at α = 0.05% are Experience in farming whereas Farm size; Quantity of propagules and Location — Dummy are the variables significant at α 0.01%. Not significant are variables Fuel; Age; Number of family members involved in farming and Education level.

Adiksi Internet pada Remaja

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-78
Author(s):  
Ismalia Prambayu ◽  
Mulia Sari Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Social Skill ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Loneliness Scale

AbstractInternet addiction has become a worrying phenomenon for Indonesian teenagers. This research was conducted to determine whether the psychological factors will influence internet addiction in adolescents. This research uses quantitative with multiple regression analysis method. The winning sample is 200 adolescents. The instrument collects data using a scale internet addiction scale that compiled by Griffiths (2005) and developed by Lemmens (2009), Parenting Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) developed by Buri (1991), Social Skill Inventory (SSI) developed by Riggio (1986), and A Rasch-Type Loneliness Scale compiled by De Jong Gierveld (2006).  The results showed that there were significant differences in the parenting style, social skills, and loneliness on the tendency of internet addiction in adolescents.AbstrakAdiksi Internet menjadi salah satu fenomena yang mengkhawatirkan untuk remaja Indonesia. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui faktor psikologis apakah yang memberikan pengaruh terhadap kecenderungan adiksi internet pada remaja. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 200 remaja dengan menggunakan metode analisis kuantitatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan alat ukur sebagai berikut, alat ukur adiksi internet yang dikembangkan oleh Lemmens (2009), Parenting Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) yang dikembangkan oleh Buri (1991), Social Skill Inventory (SSI) yang dikembangkan oleh Riggio (1986), dan A Rasch-Type Loneliness Scale yang disusun oleh De Jong Gierveld (2006). Berdasarkan hasil pengujian ditemukan pengaruh signifikan gaya pengasuhan, keterampilan sosial, dan kesepian terhadap kecenderungan adiksi internet pada remaja.

ANALISIS PENGARUH MOTIVASI KERJA DAN PELATIHAN TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI DINAS PENDIDIKAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN KABUPATEN PADANG PARIAMAN

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vebi Deswanto
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Performance Result ◽  
Training Variable ◽  
And Training

The purpose of this research is to analyza the influence of work motivation and training on the performance of the employees at the Education and Culture Office Of Padang Pariaman Regency. In this study using descriptive analisys. This analysis is to strengthen the argumentation and logic in answering and implementing allegations that will be described in quantitative analysis, for testing this research hypothesis, including multiple regression analysis. The result of this study illustrate that all variables affect the performance of employees. The result of this research where the variable of work motivation (X1) is known equal to 1,670 then training variable (X2) is obtained equal to 1,670, for employee performance result (Y) equal to 33,196. It can be concluded that the motivation of work ad training is influential in improving the performance of employees within the Department of Education and Culture of Padang Pariaman Regency.

Vietnamese consumers attitude on television advertisement of skin care

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ha Nam Khanh Giao
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Skin Care ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Television Advertisement ◽  
Tv Commercial

The research investigates how the factors affect Vietnamese consumers attitude on television advertisement of skin care, by intervewing 280 consumers. The method of Cronbach’s Alpha analysis, EFA analysis and multiple regression analysis were used with the SPSS program.The result shows that the affects of the factors on Vietnamese buyer’s behavior about TV commercial of skin care increasingly: Entertaiment, Informativeness, Celebrity, In-irritation, Credibility. The research also suggests some solutions to the television advertisers to enhance capability of serving consumers.attitude on television advertisement, Vietnamese consumers, skin care

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