To Be Frail or Not to Be Frail: This Is the Question—A Critical Narrative Review of Frailty

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 13(3), С. 721 - 721

Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2024

Many factors have contributed to rendering frailty an emerging, relevant, and very popular concept. First, many pandemics that affected humanity in history, including COVID-19, most recently, had more severe effects on frail people compared non-frail ones. Second, the increase human life expectancy observed developed countries, Italy has led a rise percentage of older population is likely be frail, which why much common concern among geriatricians other various health-care professionals. Third, stratification according occurrence degree allows healthcare decision makers adequately plan for allocation available professional economic resources. Since considered fully preventable, there are relevant consequences terms potential benefits both clinical outcome costs. Frailty becoming popular, pervasive, almost omnipresent concept different contexts, medicine, physical health, lifestyle behavior, mental health policy, socio-economic planning sciences. The emergence new “science frailty” been recently acknowledged. However, still debate exact definition frailty, pathogenic mechanisms involved, appropriate method assess consequently, who should frail. This narrative review aims analyze from aspects points view, with special focus proposed mechanisms, assessment emerging role biomarkers early recognition particularly mitochondria. According extensive literature this topic, it clear complex syndrome, involving domains affecting multiple physiological systems. Therefore, its management directed towards comprehensive multifaceted holistic approach personalized intervention strategy slow down progression or even completely reverse course condition.

Язык: Английский

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The use of internet-based smartphone apps consistently improved consumers' healthy eating behaviors: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Frontiers in Digital Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6

Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2024

Digital tools, such as mobile apps and the Internet, are being increasingly used to promote healthy eating habits. However, there has been inconsistent reporting on effectiveness of smartphones web-based in influencing dietary behaviors. Moreover, previous reviews have limited scope, either by focusing a specific population group or outdated. Therefore, purpose this review is investigate impacts smartphone- interventions promoting behaviors worldwide.

Язык: Английский

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Does digital technology make people healthier: the impact of digital use on the lifestyle of Chinese older adults

BMC Geriatrics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2024

Abstract Background With the arrival of era large-scale production, sharing and application data, digital use has gradually changed people’s daily entertainment, consumption, social interaction, learning other behaviors in its efficient form. This paper mainly discusses whether this fast convenient behavior leads Chinese older adults to adopt healthier lifestyles. Methods Using most recent information from Family Panel Studies (CFPS) 2020, conducted a descriptive statistical analysis on basic situation lifestyles among used structural equation model analyse influence frequency types variety different aspects real life adults. Results Research revealed that quality improved significantly as result their technology. The (FDU) adults’ diet, sleep, exercise, smoking drinking, relieved depression. (TDU) had significant positive correlation with lifestyle adults, especially entertainment (DE), consumption (DC) interaction (DI) Conclusions Digital can improve health by promoting healthy through various means. findings study have substantial impact bridging divide face, well fostering integration into

Язык: Английский

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Effective but sustainable? A case of a digital literacy program for older adults

Education and Information Technologies, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Developing a Digital Literacy Framework for Rural Farmers in China

Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 22

Опубликована: Фев. 2, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Analysis of the impact of digital literacy on life satisfaction (2019–2022) for older adults in South Korea: a national community-based panel study

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(1)

Опубликована: Сен. 2, 2024

This study analyzed the effects of digital literacy on life satisfaction in older adults aged 65 years and above modern day Korea. It utilized raw data from 2019–2022 Report Digital Divide, an annual survey conducted by Korean Ministry Science Information Communications Technology. A total 4,216 participants were assessed 2019–2022. Correlation between was using Pearson correlation analysis polynomial linear regression analysis. Life significantly positively correlated with access, competency, utilization all years. In 2019, participants' score rose 0.15 every one-point increase competency. further 0.035 2020, 0.030 2021, 0.116 2022. consistently each year Of three main elements, competency had strongest impact information, income, education level also impacted satisfaction. While improved steadily 2019 to 2022, it remains below 50% for Korea's adult population. Further efforts are required improve subsequent among

Язык: Английский

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Impact of a culturally adapted digital literacy intervention on older people and its relationship with health literacy, quality of life, and well-being

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2024

Introduction Older people are the group with greatest digital gap, so their literacy is important to improve conditions in which they age. Methods A study was conducted pre- and post-evaluation of a (DL) intervention aged 60 years over. total 56 participants (experimental N = 32 control 24) were recruited for convenience community centers. The adapted needs participants, there five face-to-face sessions remote reinforcement three months, carried out by trained university students months. Sociodemographic variables such as self-perception socioeconomic level education, among others, evaluated. impact assessed using scale (MDPQ16), indicators frequency types internet mobile phone use, health (SAHLSA NSV), quality life (SF-12), hedonic well-being (Diener’s SWLS Cummins’ PWI) perceived social support Zimet scale. Results had significant an effect size r 0.27 on literacy, separate t-test comparisons revealed markedly change experimental group, before after pre-post t -test (31) 3.56, p 0.001, but not (23) 0.082, 0.93. No direct health-related life, identified. We examined indirect found that it correlated improvements support, well life. Individuals changes detected compared those who did change. Discussion Evaluation contributes identifying elements improvement future interventions discusses importance culturally adapting continuing education older people.

Язык: Английский

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SOCIAL MEDIA AND GERIATRIC HEALTH: PROMISES AND PITFALLS

Anti-Aging Eastern Europe, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 4(1), С. 64 - 66

Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2025

SOCIAL MEDIA AND GERIATRIC HEALTH: PROMISES PITFALLS

Язык: Английский

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Influence mechanism of Internet use on the physical and mental health of the Chinese elderly—Based on Chinese General Social Survey

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 20(1), С. e0312664 - e0312664

Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2025

Based on Chinese General Social Survey data (CGSS 2021), binary logistic regression and stepwise were used to explore how Internet use improves the physical mental health of elderly people its influence mechanisms. The research found that has a positive significant impact elderly, results are robust with variable replacement model tests. In mechanism, it promotes through exercise, social interaction, learning frequency, which have partial mediating effect. effectiveness in promoting frequency is higher than exercise highlighting importance continuous for digital age. At same time, an unequal greater socio-economic status. Therefore, proposes following three suggestions. First, improve popularity among elderly. Second, accelerate development application products suitable Third, provide education different regions groups, implement targeted assistance poor

Язык: Английский

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AI and digital technology paradigm for seniors: a Singapore lens to healthy longevity

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 12

Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025

The shifting sands of healthLiving longer and free morbidity should not be an esoteric ideology, thanks to advances in public health medical science. However, societies, as a whole, remain dismally unprepared for this demographic transition. Global Roadmap Healthy Longevity calls multidisciplinary push shift the gravity from merely coping with ageing populations towards enabling successful sustainable all [1], [2]. Artificial intelligence other digital technologies (AIDT) stand out pivotal forces potential drive paradigm healthcare by improving care, addressing social isolation, enhancing mental wellness seniors reducing financial gap systems. toll cannot dismissed. There pervasive concerns constituting loneliness exclusion experienced that precipitate myriad impairments [3], [4], [5]. Ultimately, neglecting non-medical determinants directly exacerbates age-related illnesses, robbing healthy, fulfilling years life [4]. In era, where interactions are increasingly space, elders often find themselves excluded, albeit unintentionally, due lack tech-savviness access technology [6]. inevitable divide means narrow it Seniors stereotyped needing more receptive new technologies. being born into analogue world starting point is stark contrast landscape younger generations grew up in. rise digitalisation has evoked emotional on seniors, leading feelings inadequacy, isolation diminished self-efficacy. Limited literacy, physical challenges unfamiliarity impede their ability effectively utilise wave applications such telemedicine, monitoring wearables online payment claimant systems, restricting autonomy managing [7]. As governments realise indisputable economic burden attributed group, non-health initiatives aimed at digitally aiding elder have been implemented. Singapore stands regard, particularly its use AI. Silver Infocomm Initiative exemplifies hosting Intergenerational IT bootcamps, pairing tech-savvy young adults elders, providing comfortable environment acquire skills, engage applications, gain self-efficacy climate [8]. Such also widely implemented neighbourhood Active Ageing Centres CareCorners, both serving one-stop-shops receive paraclinical empowerment [9]. Linking facilities easily reachable proximity residential estates promotes accessibility senior-friendly literacy activities. Furthermore, foster intergenerational connectivity ageist perspectives facilitating mutual exchange knowledge, expertise, values, skills. Another facet campaign culture volunteerism through training Wellness Ambassadors (SIWAs) [10], [11]. SIWAs inspire encourage peers embrace networking, blogging, discovering communities shared interests using platforms critical tasks e-banking telemedicine. create empathetic especially reserved empowering them stay connected informed today's age. It important recapitulate substitute another human being, but can greatly assist establishing maintaining relationship. bonding, spending time one's grandchildren video gaming together, drastically enhances biopsychosocial well-being creating experiences, developing compassion empathy, keeping cognitively stimulated socially [12]. good example Kinsome, AI application facilitates between grandparents offering customised icebreakers, activities, in-app designed bonding strengthen relationships [13]. A separate application, MaestroAI, utilises PoseNet machine learning model digitalise gamify tai chi, bringing together people different ages tackle depression interaction [14]. Delving innovations, Lions Befrienders', service agency, Opsis Emotion analyse facial expressions during calls, detecting non-verbal cues stress, anxiety provide targeted services [15], [16]. During COVID-19 pandemic, Befrienders distributed devices communication prevent medication reminders tele-consultations [17]. This enhanced increased familiarity empowers older Singaporeans take charge avenues achieve needs. Nonetheless, despite initiatives, broader remain. survey Eye Research Institute (SERI) found while telemedicine could reduce unnecessary clinic visits, 55% above 60 were unlikely adopt services, primarily technological difficulties trust [18]. Overcoming requires multi-faceted approach, including live demonstrations, caregiver support user-friendly interfaces make inclusion standard equitable access.AIDT policies must tokenisticDespite benefits AIDTs bring, system cognizant unintended consequences. Firstly, there some level irony marvel IT; reality, they shown result isolation. From early models like ELIZA PARRY 1960s 1970s not-so-modern advancements EBER Charlie, vast improvements chatbots companionship cognitive [19]. glitters gold - allure alternatives poses significant risks. Some powerful enough mimic voices, faces your closest family play devil who only hoped company. AI's capacity perpetuate fraudulent activities underscores sinister aspects integration. Singapore, videos prominent figures former Prime Minister Lee manipulated gain, illustrating how misinformation private information compromised clickbait [20]. proliferation highly sophisticated deepfake threat, vulnerable groups distinguish mainstream fake outlets. challenge compounded decline accompanying ageing, resulting higher effort demand discern judge validity incoming [21]. Moreover, susceptibility falling prey schemes, causing immense losses, psychological trauma poignant breakdown These factors likely contribute stress AIDT uptake.It crucial alert pitfalls or AI-generated content, may portend dehumanisation care. authors acknowledge, gatekeepers, replacement touch. saying goes, kind gesture (human spirit) reach wound heal. AIDT-driven solutions served vital role promoting continuous management, demonstrated programs among [22]. incorporating human-in-the-loop clinical decision-making vital, biases neglect elements. Ethics Guidelines Inventory discussed fair representation leads avoidable disparities. occurs homogeneous grouping reinforcement negative stereotypes about [23]. become pertinent when appropriating improve quality tools virtual games programs. Whilst these cognition, extensively relying diminish meaningful interactions. supplemented existing networks opportunities enhance augmenting authenticity connections. Turkle warns electronic companions instead increase [24]. Thus, substantial offer, practitioners ensure complement rather than replace compassionate touch essential holistic Despite numerous programmes, persists misconception technophobic disinterested adopting technologies, whereas eagerness strong desire age critically examine whether current accommodate diverse cognitive, sensory needs perpetuating ageism flawed design implementation processes. Unfortunately, created generative models, large language comprehensive, representative data seniors. stems ineffective incomplete handling assumptions oversimplify uniform group without considering diversity nuanced lived experiences Additionally, sampling bias fraught media under-representation polarised age-coding favouring younger-associated adjectives semantic influenced marketing political sectors, skewing usability effectiveness Shifting universal approach participatory design, empowered advocate active contribution product development, endeavour higher-quality products readily accepted, increasing interoperability lowering barriers adoption.

Язык: Английский

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