Perspectives on Aging and Quality of Life

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(15), С. 2131 - 2131

Опубликована: Июль 26, 2023

The aging of the world's population and health problems accompanying it are becoming increasingly severe. Healthcare policies in developed countries focus on how to prevent treat diseases associated with maintain quality life. Typical age-related include deafness, cataracts, osteoarthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, dementia. Although mechanisms by which these develop differ, they all caused accumulation molecular cellular damage over time. In addition, can cause a decline physical mental functions ability perform activities daily living, as well loss roles society sense fulfillment Therefore, there is need for treatment measures accurately grasp This review aims introduce areas representative papers expected be contributed special issue "Aging Quality Life".

Язык: Английский

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A meta-analysis of technology use and cognitive aging

Nature Human Behaviour, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Health-related quality of life in populations with diabetes, prediabetes, and normal glycemic levels in Guangzhou, China: a cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Endocrinology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16

Опубликована: Май 23, 2025

Background The association of prediabetes and diabetes on health-related quality life (HRQoL) remains inconclusive in current epidemiological research. In this investigation, we administered 5-level EuroQoL-5 dimension version (EQ-5D-5L) to systematically assess HRQoL across glycemic strata (diabetes, prediabetes, normal levels) Guangzhou, offer baseline data that can be easily compared other regions China or countries. Method This investigation utilized cross-sectional extracted from a three-year prospective cohort study conducted at the Health Management Center Guangzhou 11th People’s Hospital. Propensity score matching was implemented 1:1:4 ratio balance participants diabetes, group. outcomes, operationalized through EQ-Index EQ visual analog scale (EQ-VAS) measurements, were groups using one-way ANOVA Wilcoxon rank-sum tests. Multivariate linear regression constructed adjust for potential confounders, followed by subgroup analyses stratified sex, age categories, body mass index (BMI) classifications, hypertension comorbidity status. Results A total 18,605 included study. After propensity matching, 533 allocated group, 2064 Intergroup comparisons demonstrated significantly lower EQ-VAS scores group (79.11) both (80.67) (81.65). Similarly, exhibited lowest (0.968) relative (0.972) (0.972). adjusted with age, BMI, etc. revealed 2.139-point reduction versus (95% CI: -3.748, -0.530; P =0.009). Subgroup identified particularly compromised populations among female participants, individuals obesity, those aged ≥60 years. Discussion Prediabetes mellitus are associated diminished levels, more pronounced negative associations observed populations, older adults, obesity. These findings emphasize clinical necessity implementing targeted interventions optimize outcomes these high-risk subgroups, which aligns fundamental objectives contemporary management frameworks. Clinical trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05315895.

Язык: Английский

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Factors influencing online health information credibility: a meta-analysis

Aslib Journal of Information Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 13, 2024

Purpose This study aims to address the growing importance of online health information (OHI) and associated uncertainty. Although previous research has explored factors influencing credibility OHI, results have been inconsistent. Therefore, this identify essential that influence perceived OHI by conducting a meta-analysis articles published from 2010 2022. The also examine moderating effects demographic characteristics, design platforms where is located. Design/methodology/approach Based on Prominence-Interpretation Theory (PIT), 25 empirical studies was conducted explore 12 related content source, social interaction, individual media affordance. Moderators such as age, education level, gender participants, sample size, were examined. Findings Results suggest all factors, except support, significant OHI. Among them, argument quality had strongest correlation with found be relevant. Moderating indicate support significantly moderated age level. Different sizes may lead variations in role endorsement, while personal involvement platform design. Originality/value enriches application PIT domain provides guidance for scholars expand scope credibility.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of early-life food deprivation on health-related quality of life among older people in China: evidence from CHARLS

Quality of Life Research, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2025

Язык: Английский

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The Association between Internet Usage and Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Chain-Mediated Role of Social Isolation and Depression

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 5, 2025

Background: In recent years the widespread availability internet use has opened up convenient cognitive training pathways for older adults. In addition, social isolation and depression have been shown to be associated with certain impairment, but mechanisms linking between Internet impairment are unclear. The aim of research is explore if there intermediary impacts on impairment. Methods: Based China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2020 data, 6,155 subjects meeting criteria were included. Depression function assessed by using Flow Adjustment Central Scale (CES-D 10) Global Cognitive Score tool. Correlation, regression Bootstrap-analysis utilized test correlation key variables depression, multiple mediation effect models constructed effect. Results: showed a significant positive function, while negatively function. analysis effects that influenced in adults via single (Effect=0.1431,95%CI [0.1046,0.1840]; Effect=0.0700,95%CI [0.0400,0.1010]) chain (Effect=0.0269,95%CI [0.0192,0.0356]). Conclusions: The current study found can act as mediators relationship We delay or prevent occurrence elderly cultivating their skills, increasing participation, strengthening supervision improve

Язык: Английский

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The DIKWP (Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom, Purpose) Revolution: A New Horizon in Medical Dispute Resolution

Applied Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(10), С. 3994 - 3994

Опубликована: Май 8, 2024

The doctor–patient relationship has received widespread attention as a significant global issue affecting people’s livelihoods. In clinical practice within the medical field, applying existing artificial intelligence (AI) technology presents issues such uncontrollability, inconsistency, and lack of self-explanation capabilities, even raising concerns about ethics morality. To address problem interaction differences arising from diagnosis treatment, we collected textual content dialogues in outpatient clinics local first-class hospitals. We utilized case scenario analysis, starting two specific cases: multi-patient visits with same doctor multi-doctor patient. By capturing external interactions internal thought processes, unify expressions subjective cognition into between data, information, knowledge, wisdom, purpose (DIKWP) models. propose DIKWP semantic model for on both sides, including cognitive model, to achieve transparency throughout entire process. semantically–bidirectionally map diagnostic discrepancy space uncertainty utilize purpose-driven fusion transformation technique disambiguate problem. Finally, select four traditional methods qualitative quantitative comparison our proposed method. results show that method performs better handling. Overall, processing breaks through limitations natural language semantics terms interpretability, enhancing interpretability It will help bridge gap doctors patients, easing disputes.

Язык: Английский

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Effect of community-based public health service on health-related quality of life among middle-aged and older adults with chronic diseases in China

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Июль 30, 2024

Abstract Background The growing prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases poses a significant public health challenge globally, particularly impacting the well-being aging populations. This study aims to assess impact community-based service (PHS) on health-related quality life (HRQoL) among middle-aged and older adults with in China. Methods Utilizing data from China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study, we constructed novel scale based 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) measure HRQoL patients hypertension and/or type-2 diabetes. Multivariate linear regression models Instrument Variables Propensity Score Matching techniques were applied examine effect PHS identified disease patients. Results Among 8,403 hypertensive diabetic patients, only 10.98% had received PHS. After adjusting for covariates, exhibited association an elevated overall SF-36 score (β = 3.539, p < 0.001). Similar effects observed physical mental component summary scores, increases 1.982 ( 0.001) 5.095 0.001), respectively. Sensitive analysis affirmed robustness these findings. Heterogeneity revealed improvements males, females, those aged 70 older, comorbidities, urban residents, while was less pronounced middle-aged, without or rural dwellers. Conclusion Community-based has exerted positive both physiological psychological aspects varying individuals different characteristics. Our findings advocate enhancing delivery utilization government-funded PHS, increasing literacy, promoting early prevention strategies diseases. Furthermore, targeted management initiatives comorbidities enhancements community healthcare services, areas, are deemed necessary.

Язык: Английский

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Interrelationships Among Individual Factors, Family Factors, and Quality of Life in Older Chinese Adults: Cross-Sectional Study Using Structural Equation Modeling

JMIR Aging, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7, С. e59818 - e59818

Опубликована: Окт. 28, 2024

Background China's rapidly aging population necessitates effective strategies for ensuring older adults' quality of life (QOL). While individual factors (IF) and family (FF) are known to influence QOL, existing research often examines these in isolation or focuses on specific subpopulations, overlooking potential interactions mediating pathways. Objective This study aims examine both direct indirect pathways connecting IF FF adults’ focusing the roles health risks (HR) care service demand (HSD). Methods uses structural equation modeling (SEM) analyze cross-sectional data from 8600 participants 2015 China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), a nationally representative using multistage probability proportional size sampling method. Results Among participants, majority (5586/8502, 65.7%) were aged 60-70 years, with near-equal distribution males females at around 50%. The average PCS score was 76.77, while MCS averaged 59.70. Both (β=0.165, P<.001) (β=0.189, had positive effect QOL. Furthermore, effects (β=0.186, (β=0.211, through HR HSD also significant. In model, greater impact (β=0.841) than (β=0.639). However, after including 2 factors, HSD, (β=0.739) became consistent that (β=0.728). Subgroup analyses revealed QOL significant age group (β=0.151, but not those over 70 years old (β=0.122, P=.074). Comorbidity status significantly influenced pathway adults having more chronic diseases (β=0.363) showing compared fewer (β=0.358). Conclusions (education, per capita disposable income, endowment insurance) (satisfaction spouse children) directly people. Meanwhile, have equal role HSD. Recognizing interplay among is crucial targeted interventions enhance well-being China.

Язык: Английский

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Perspectives on Aging and Quality of Life

Опубликована: Апрель 29, 2023

As the world&#039;s population ages and resulting health problems become more serious, medical policies in developed countries are focused on how to prevent treat diseases of aging maintain their quality life. Typical age-related include deafness, cataracts, osteoarthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, dementia. Although mechanisms by which these develop differ, they all caused accumulation molecular cellular damage over time. In addition, can cause a decline physical mental functions ability perform activities daily living, as well loss roles society sense fulfillment Therefore, there is need for treatment measures accurately grasp

Язык: Английский

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