
Clinical Interventions in Aging, Год журнала: 2024, Номер Volume 19, С. 1675 - 1683
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024
Purpose: As the number of older adults in society increases, their social roles and networks, as well physical function, decrease. This study aimed to clarify association between networks function among people aged ≥ 60 years rural Thailand. Patients Methods: cross-sectional was conducted Photharam District, Ratchaburi Province, Participants were required be at least old able walk health center. Social surveyed using Thai version Lubben Network Scores-6. Four measures, namely hand grip strength, five-times-sit-to-stand test, timed up-and-go (TUG) one-leg standing, considered. Regression analysis with Scores-6 dependent variable four types independent variables. Results: A total 497 or more enrolled; 82 males, 412 females. The mean 14.9 ± 5.7. Only TUG test associated a single multiple regression assessments Conclusion: assessed smoothness normal standing walking, which are essential functions for maintaining network meeting people. suggests relationship network. Keywords: Scores-6, relationship, aging
Язык: Английский