Relationship between social capital and medication adherence among frail and pre-frail older people: a cross-sectional study from China
BMC Public Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2025
The
number
of
frail
older
people
is
increasing.
To
alleviate
poor
health
and
improve
quality
life,
pre-frail
need
to
adhere
their
medication.
Yet,
studies
examining
the
connection
between
social
capital
(including
six
dimensions)
medication
adherence
are
currently
scarce.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
examine
relationship
in
individuals
with
pre-frailty
frailty,
respectively.
Information
concerning
socio-demographics,
capital,
4218
participants
was
collected
through
a
structured
questionnaire
during
November
December
2020.
This
employed
descriptive
analysis
binary
logistic
regression
fit
relationship.
Among
respondents,
those
lower
participation
(AOR
0.55
[95%
CI
0.44–0.69])
had
less
risk
inadequate
adherence;
while
1.91
1.54–2.36]),
trust
2.80
2.25–3.47]),
cohesion
2.04
1.65–2.53]),
reciprocity
2.32
1.87–2.88])
were
all
related
higher
odds
adherence.
Also,
0.54
0.40–0.74])
linked
adherence,
1.89
1.41–2.54]),
1.68
1.24–2.26]),
1.52
1.14–2.04])
found
have
greater
respondents.
By
enhancing
challenging
community
offering
educational
programs
that
promote
from
perspective
our
findings
emphasize
relevance
improving
later
especially
for
adults.
Язык: Английский
Frailty and loneliness among community-dwelling older adults: examining reciprocal associations within a measurement burst design
BMC Geriatrics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(1)
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Abstract
Background
Previous
research
indicates
that
frailty
and
loneliness
are
interrelated.
The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
analyze
their
possible
reciprocal
relationship
while
disentangling
between-
within-person
effects.
separation
these
sources
variance
vital
for
a
better
understanding
potential
causal
mechanisms.
Methods
Within
the
FRequent
health
Assessment
In
Later
life
(FRAIL70+)
project,
participants
aged
70
over
completed
two
measurement
bursts
spread
one
year
apart
with
seven
biweekly
assessments
each.
final
sample
consisted
426
individuals
at
baseline
(
M
age
=77.0;
SD
=
5.4;
64.6%
female).
A
latent
curve
model
structured
residuals
was
used
examine
between
(37-item
deficit
accumulation
approach)
(3-item
UCLA
scale).
Results
No
relevant
cross-lagged
effects
repeated
2-week
periods
were
found
level,
but
increases
in
co-occurred
loneliness.
At
between-person
higher
levels
correlated
each
burst.
Conclusion
findings
do
not
support
assumption
share
weeks
months.
Nonetheless,
weakly
associated
within-
considerably
which
may
indicate
common
source
both
domains.
Язык: Английский
Broadening Perspectives on Socioeconomic Status, Frailty, and COPD
CHEST Journal,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
167(3), С. e97 - e98
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Functional limitations and mental well-being among frail older adults: the mediating effect of social relationships
Aging & Mental Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 8
Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2025
Physical
functional
limitations
come
with
aging
that
impact
social
relationships
and
participation
(SRP).
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
whether
SRP
mediates
the
association
between
MWB
in
frail
older
adults.
We
used
survey
data
collected
from
338
adults
Norway
2017
2019.
Older
adult's
limitation
was
measured
by
activities
of
daily
living
(ADL).
Linear
regressions
were
estimate
effect
ADL
on
MWB,
SRP.
A
structural
equation
model
(SEM)
decompose
total
into
direct
indirect
(via
SRP)
effects.
found
both
significantly
predicted
MWB.
The
also
statistically
significant
(β
=
0.265;
p
<
0.01).
higher
0.763;
0.01)
than
its
0.383;
proportion
is
mediated
about
34%.
Analyses
longitudinal
framework
showed
similar
results.
Healthy
can
improve
directly
or
indirectly
through
better
Our
findings
may
have
important
implications
for
design
health
policies
further
focusing
maintaining
investing
Язык: Английский
Community-based physical and social activity for older adults with mild frailty: a rapid qualitative study of a collaborative intervention pilot
BMC Geriatrics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 19, 2024
Abstract
Background
Intervening
to
modify
frailty
trajectories
may
be
critical
maintain
health
and
independence
in
later
life.
The
Active
Ageing
Programme
(AAP)
is
a
16-week
community-based
intervention
for
older
people
with
mild
that
combines
physical
activity
social
interaction.
programme
aims
positively
impact
resilience
wellbeing,
changing
the
physical,
mental
factors
on
trajectories.
We
conducted
rapid
qualitative
study
first
cohort
understand
acceptability
feasibility
of
AAP.
Methods
Purposive
sampling
was
used
identify
recruit
staff
participants
involved
AAP
semi-structured
interviews.
topic
guides
covered
experiences
perceptions
training
referral,
delivery
participation
activities,
benefits
challenges.
Data
from
20
interviews
were
analysed
using
reflexive
thematic
approach
inductive
coding.
Theoretical
Domains
Framework
prompted
consideration
potential
individual,
environmental
influencing
changes
behaviour
practice.
Results
Sixteen
(10)
(6)
completed
Two
themes
developed:
combining
motivating
components;
addressing
what
matters.
brought
together
number
components
supported
its
successful
implementation
by
sustaining
their
engagement.
These
included
convenient
familiar
location,
opportunity
improve
(participants)
gain
experience
an
intervention,
confidence
(staff),
variety
activities
offer.
perceived
have
increase
personal
resources
(e.g.
knowledge,
confidence,
motivation)
those
taking
part.
Areas
identified
as
important
AAP’s
future
sustainability
success
were:
tailoring
recruitment
practices;
enhancing
organisational
communication;
strengthening
support
achieve
long-term
increased
resilience.
Conclusions
Our
findings
suggest
interventions
targeting
acceptable,
feasible
useful.
Further
work
needed
investigate
such
programmes
service
utilisation.
Efforts
should
targeted
at
improving
impacts.
Язык: Английский