Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Kaat De Raedemaeker, Ina Foulon, Roberta Vella Azzopardi, Elke Lichtert, Ronald Buyl, Vedat Topsakal, Ingo Beyer, Ivan Bautmans, Olaf Michel, Frans Gordts
Summary: This study examined hearing thresholds in senior adults aged 80 years and older and compared the results with the current ISO 7029 reference values. The findings revealed that both male and female participants in the study had worse hearing thresholds than expected based on the ISO reference values. Given the significant impact on individuals and society, this is a problem that requires attention.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Arkers Kwan Ching Wong, Frances Kam Yuet Wong, Martin Chi Sang Wong, Karen Kit Sum Chow, Dilys Kwai Sin Kwan, Dubby Yun Sang Lau
Summary: This pilot study examined the implementation and dissemination of a health-social approach intervention for community-dwelling older adults. The results showed that regular communication between the research and service teams, recruitment of participants through community centers, and seamless partnership among the health-social partnership team members facilitated the program implementation. The study suggests that the program has high potential sustainability in a real-life context.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yidan Guo, Ru Tian, Pengpeng Ye, Xin Li, Guogang Li, Fangping Lu, Yingchun Ma, Yi Sun, Yuzhu Wang, Yuefei Xiao, Qimeng Zhang, Xuefeng Zhao, Haidan Zhao, Yang Luo
Summary: A study found that cognitive impairment is associated with all-cause mortality in hemodialysis patients, especially in the executive and memory cognitive domains. These findings suggest that detecting impairments in these cognitive domains may help in the early identification of hemodialysis patients at risk of death.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Patrick J. Raue, Jo Anne Sirey, Amber Gum, Matt Hawrilenko, Dylan M. Fisher
Summary: Depression is common among community-dwelling older adults, but remains undertreated due to a lack of acceptable and available treatments. Lay health providers can offer psychosocial interventions for older adults, and we developed a streamlined Behavioural Activation intervention to be delivered by older adult volunteers and propose to compare its effectiveness to that of clinician-delivered behavioural activation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Molly L. Tolins, Jamal S. Rana, Suzanne Lippert, Christopher LeMaster, Yusuke F. Kimura, Dana R. Sax
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of a physician-focused peer support program and finds that it has a widespread positive effect on physician well-being and departmental culture. The findings can inform and guide other healthcare systems striving to establish peer support initiatives to improve physician well-being.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hui -Wen Yang, Yun-Hsuan Wu, Mei-Chen Lin, Shu-Fen Liao, Chun-Chieh Fan, Chi-Shin Wu, Shi-Heng Wang
Summary: This study examined the association between neighborhood physical activity facilities and cognitive health in older individuals using data from the Taiwan Biobank. The results showed that older adults living in neighborhoods with higher availability of physical activity facilities had better cognitive health. These findings have implications for promoting cognitive health in aging populations.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mingzhou Fu, Kelly M. Bakulski, Cesar Higgins, Erin B. Ware
Summary: Low blood HDL-C levels may be a potential causal risk factor for impaired cognition during aging in non-Hispanic whites of European ancestry. No significant associations were observed in the African ancestry sample.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Deeksha Joshi, Ishita Sharma, Saurabh Gupta, Thakur Gurjeet Singh, Sonia Dhiman, Abhimanyu Prashar, Monica Gulati, Bimlesh Kumar, Sukriti Vishwas, Dinesh Kumar Chellappan, Gaurav Gupta, Niraj Kumar Jha, Piyush Kumar Gupta, Poonam Negi, Kamal Dua, Sachin Kumar Singh
Summary: Materiovigilance is the study and monitoring of events arising from the use of medical devices, aiming to create harmonization among countries and ensure optimal patient safety.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Geography, Physical
Liu Sheng, Ge Jian, Ye Xinyue, Wu Chao, Bai Ming
Summary: This study aims to bridge the gap between urban vitality research and practical application by exploring the content and methods of vitality assessment. The research highlights the diversity of research subjects, the authenticity and comprehensiveness of vitality measurement, and the multidomain of impact factor analysis as the main gaps between current research and practice. The study proposes expandable aspects including multi-dimensional vitality evaluation, methods reflecting high-quality social interactions and perceptions of vulnerable groups, the impact of design and urban management on vitality, and the synergistic effects of multiple indicators on vitality.
JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Celia Sanchez Gomez, Eduardo Jose Fernandez Rodriguez
Summary: This study examined the impact of a Daily Cognition Training Programme on everyday cognition and global cognitive performance in older adults. The results showed statistically significant differences between the experimental group and the control group in both everyday cognition and cognitive function at the final evaluation and follow-up, indicating that the Daily Cognition Training Programme has greater benefits compared to Conventional Cognitive Training Programme.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jianbing Cheng, Chao Mao, Zhu Huang, Jingke Hong, Guiwen Liu
Summary: Excessive CO2 emissions are negatively impacting sustainable urban development. Low-carbon construction in neighborhoods is crucial for promoting sustainable cities. This study develops a carbon accounting methodology and an efficiency assessment model to measure carbon emission characteristics and reduction potential at the neighborhood level. Findings show significant heterogeneity in carbon emission efficiency among neighborhoods, with a majority being ineffective due to underutilized resource investments. Adopting adaptive renewal strategies can effectively promote the construction of low-carbon neighborhoods.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Cell Biology
Luojia Deng, Xuezhixing Zhang, Yanxiao Gao, DeAnne Turner, Frank Qian, Hui Lu, Sten H. Vermund, Yue Zhang, Han-Zhu Qian
Summary: Our meta-analysis provides empirical evidence that HIV infection is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment among older adults, especially in cognitive domains of executive function, processing speed, verbal, recall, and motor/psychomotor.
AGEING RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jocelyn Vaughn, Evgenia Karayeva, Natalia Lopez-Yanez, Ellen M. Stein, Ronald C. Hershow
Summary: The University of Illinois Chicago's COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Epidemiology Program played a critical role in the university's response to the COVID-19 pandemic during the 2020-2021 academic year. The program utilized a team of epidemiologists and student contact tracers to effectively trace and prevent the spread of COVID-19 on campus. This program provides valuable insights and strategies that can be adapted and implemented by other institutions.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Ahuva Even-Zohar
Summary: The At Home program, where students reside with older adults, aims to alleviate loneliness among the elderly and enhance students' understanding of the world of older adults, fostering intergenerational relationships.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Cheng-Fu Lin, Hsiu-Chen Liu, Shih-Yi Lin
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with cognitive and physical dysfunction in older diabetic people. The study found that both cognitive and physical function impairment were common in older diabetic patients, and their relevant factors included older age and lower estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). It was recommended to integrate additional assessment of cognitive and physical functions into routine clinical process for older individuals with diabetes.
DIABETES METABOLIC SYNDROME AND OBESITY-TARGETS AND THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Tze-Pin Ng, Shan Hai, Qi Gao, Xinyi Gwee, Denise Qian Ling Chua, Philip Yap, Keng Bee Yap, Shiou Liang Wee
Summary: In an external validation study of community-dwelling older adults, the ENIGMA construct showed replicated concurrent and predictive validity, outperforming other studied malnutrition risk indexes in predicting baseline functional dependency, follow-up functional dependency, and 10-year mortality risk.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Shuen Yee Lee, Ma Shwe Zin Nyunt, Qi Gao, Xinyi Gwee, Denise Qian Ling Chua, Keng Bee Yap, Shiou Liang Wee, Tze Pin Ng
Summary: Physical frailty is associated with disability and mortality in COPD. Combining physical frailty with FEV1 percent predicted and dyspnea increases the risk of disability and death. A summary score can effectively evaluate the risk of COPD.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Chin Yee Cheong, Philip Yap, Ma Shwe Zin Nyunt, Gao Qi, Xinyi Gwee, Shiou Liang Wee, Keng Bee Yap, Tze Pin Ng
Summary: Background ad hoc approaches are used to create composite indexes of intrinsic capacity (IC) based on five domains recommended by the World Health Organization for healthy ageing. We examined how combinations of domain-specific measures determine measurement performances of composite IC indexes. Results showed that among Singaporean older adults, cognition, sensory, and locomotion are predominant IC domains. A multi-domain IC index performs better with more domain measures, but a minimalist 3-domain index performs just as robustly as a 4- or 5-domain index.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Shuen Yee Lee, Ma Shwe Zin Nyunt, Qi Gao, Xinyi Gwee, Denise Qian Ling Chua, Keng Bee Yap, Shiou Liang Wee, Tze Pin Ng
Summary: Tai Chi exercise among community-dwelling older adults is associated with better physical, cognitive, and functional wellbeing.
Article
Neurosciences
Khalid Abdul Jabbar, Davynn Gim Hoon Tan, Wei-Ting Seah, Lay Khoon Lau, Benedict Wei-Jun Pang, Daniella Hui-Min Ng, Queenie Lin-Ling Tan, Kexun Kenneth Chen, Mallya Ullal Jagadish, Tze-Pin Ng, Shiou-Liang Wee
Summary: This study aims to explore the relationship between the enhanced gait variability index (EGVI) and cognitive decline, comparing it with gait speed. The results show that EGVI significantly contributes to the performance in the Visuospatial and Delayed Memory domains, while gait speed has a significant impact on the Attention domain. The study suggests that EGVI may serve as a solution for measuring or tracking the relationship between gait variability and cognitive changes.
Review
Nursing
Thuy-Anh Giang, Jonathan Ern Juan Koh, Ling-Jie Cheng, Qian-Ci Tang, Min-Jia Chua, Tau-Ming Liew, Shiou-Liang Wee, Philip Lin Kiat Yap
Summary: This study aimed to review the effects of Humanitude on people with dementia and their caregivers. The results suggest that Humanitude can reduce agitation and psychological symptoms in individuals with dementia, improve their well-being, and have positive effects on caregiver communication, empathy, job satisfaction, and burnout reduction.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Kexun Kenneth Chen, Shuen Yee Lee, Benedict Wei Jun Pang, Lay Khoon Lau, Khalid Abdul Jabbar, Wei Ting Seah, Nien Xiang Tou, Philip Lin Kiat Yap, Tze Pin Ng, Shiou-Liang Wee
Summary: The study found that low hand grip strength and asymmetry were associated with declining cognitive function and functional mobility in older adults. Low hand grip strength was independently associated with lower functional mobility and cognitive function, as well as immediate and delayed memory. The combination of low hand grip strength and asymmetry was associated with poorer language scores. However, the associations with cognitive and physical functions were primarily driven by grip strength rather than asymmetry.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lay Khoon Lau, Khalid Bin Abdul Jabbar, Wei Jun Benedict Pang, Kexun Kenneth Chen, Wei Ting Seah, Jagadish Ullal Mallya, Philip Lin Kiat Yap, Tze-Pin Ng, Shiou Liang Wee
Summary: Gait variability is associated with frailty, dementia, and falls. This study found differences in gait variability between middle-aged adults in terms of physiological and cognitive factors, and identified a correlation between stride width variability and handgrip strength.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
BaoLin Pauline Soh, Shuen Yee Lee, Wai Yin Wong, Benedict Wei Jun Pang, Lay Khoon Lau, Khalid Abdul Jabbar, Wei Ting Seah, Kexun Kenneth Chen, Sivasubramanian Srinivasan, Tze Pin Ng, Shiou-Liang Wee
Summary: This study aims to establish age- and sex-specific reference values for fat mass index (FMI), lean mass index (LMI), appendicular LMI (aLMI), and body fat distribution indices in multi-ethnic Singaporean adults. The study found significant correlations between these parameters and age, making the reference data valuable in clinics for geriatric, obesity, and oncology patients. This study also contributes to the limited reference database on Southeast Asian body composition.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiao Liu, Nien Xiang Tou, Qi Gao, Xinyi Gwee, Shiou Liang Wee, Tze Pin Ng
Summary: Frailty is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality, with traditional cardio-metabolic and vascular risk factors, depression, cognitive impairment, and chronic inflammation playing a role.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Shuen Yee Lee, Ma Shwe Zin Nyunt, Qi Gao, Xinyi Gwee, Denise Qian Ling Chua, Keng Bee Yap, Shiou Liang Wee, Tze Pin Ng
Summary: Regular participation in housework is associated with decreased odds of frailty and mortality outcomes in older adults, especially in those aged over 65.
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Jeremy Chee, Robert H. Eikelboom, Cas Smits, De Wet Swanepoel, Shiou Liang Wee, Tze Pin Ng, Rebecca L. Heywood
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of first preferred language on performance of an English Digits-in-noise (DIN) test in a multilingual population, controlling for various factors. The results showed that DIN performance was not affected by first preferred language but was significantly lower in individuals with poorer English fluency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AUDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Cai Feng Song, Peter Kay Chai Tay, Xinyi Gwee, Shiou Liang Wee, Tze Pin Ng
Summary: This study examines the protective effect of happiness on all-cause mortality risk and investigates the factors that contribute to this effect, as well as the potential gender differences. The results show that happiness is significantly associated with lower mortality, and this association remains even after considering other risk factors. Psychological health and functioning factors play a crucial role in the association between happiness and increased life expectancy.
Article
Gerontology
Shuen Yee Lee, Xue Jun Lim, Hannah Qing Hui Koh, Poh Ai Yeo, Eve Yuhua Zhong, Shiou-Liang Wee
Summary: With the globally aging population, neighborhood senior activity centers (SACs) are important for older adults to stay active and socially connected. This study examined the perceptions and participation of members from a SAC during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings indicate that the center plays a significant role in improving psychosocial well-being and providing social engagement for older adults in the community.
ACTIVITIES ADAPTATION & AGING
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Shuen Yee Lee, Ma Shwe Zin Nyunt, Qi Gao, Xinyi Gwee, Denise Qian Ling Chua, Keng Bee Yap, Shiou Liang Wee, Tze Pin Ng
Summary: Cognitive frailty is associated with increased risk of dementia and adverse health outcomes. This study aims to investigate the risk factors for incident cognitive frailty. The results of the analysis using LASSO multivariable logistic regression models showed that eye problems and low HDL-cholesterol were risk factors for cognitive frailty transition, while higher levels of education and participation in cognitive stimulating activities were protective factors.
