Longitudinal declines in life-space mobility in community-dwelling older Brazilian people: REMOBILIZE study

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 12, 2024

Objective: To investigate changes in life-space mobility and its relationship to health functioning determinants on older Brazilian adults. Methods: We conducted an online phone survey using adapted Life-Space Assessment version. Linear regression models were used patterns of LS during the pandemic decline according cultural (gender age groups), conditions (multimorbidity pain), functional capacity (activities daily living limitation), physical activity (walking) among community-dwelling Results: Regardless gender, functioning, clinical health, participants experienced significantly declines since COVID-19 pandemic. Life-space reduction was higher people who had lower levels walking, aged 80 more years, women, two or multimorbidities limited functioning. Conclusion: Social restriction measures decrease adults’ Brazil.

Language: Английский

Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Elderly Mobility and Emergency SOS Alarm Responses: A GPS-Based Study in the Czech Republic

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(23), P. 2442 - 2442

Published: Dec. 4, 2024

Understanding the impact of pandemic measures on elderly mobility is crucial for shaping public health responses. This retrospective study assesses changes in 216 individuals (average age 84 years) Czech Republic before and during COVID-19 restrictions, using two years GPS tracking data.

Language: Английский