Development and validation of Physical Disability Index and Mental Disability Index and their associations with falls among older adults

The Journals of Gerontology Series A, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 79(9)

Published: Aug. 13, 2024

Abstract Background To enhance the precision of measuring, analyzing, and forecasting care needs for older adults with physical and/or mental disabilities, we developed Physical Disability Index (PDI) Mental (MDI). Furthermore, evaluated reliability validity PDI MDI. Additionally, investigate their associations falls to further indicate predictive validity. Methods A total 11 621 (53.1% women; mean age = 83.2; SD 10.8) from 23 provinces in China were investigated 2017–2018 assess MDI among aged 65 105. Among which, 6 071 both baseline (2017–2018) follow-up (2021) data included analyses evaluate between health status determined by number severity at follow-up. Cronbach’s alpha was used determine internal consistency. The convergent divergent validity, known-group concurrent assessed. Multinomial logistic regression models utilized associations. Results We found satisfactory consistency (Cronbach’s ≥ 0.70) sample sex-specific subgroups. Our results support also disability comorbid are associated a higher risk falls. Conclusions reliable valid instruments adults, respectively.

Language: Английский

Age and sex‐specific risk in fractures with Down syndrome in a retrospective case–control study from Germany

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 68(12), P. 1374 - 1385

Published: Aug. 25, 2024

The increasing life expectancy of individuals with Down syndrome has led to a growing awareness mid- and late-life conditions.

Language: Английский