Disparities in the Prevalence and Correlates of Disability in Older Immigrants in the USA: a Systematic Review of the Literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s40615-018-00554-9
Abstract: BackgroundDisability in older adults leads to poor quality of life, is costly for the health system, and is a risk for mortality. Little is known about disability in older immigrants to the USA.ObjectiveTo synthesize the… read more here.
Keywords: disability; immigrants usa; older immigrants; prevalence ... See more keywords
Preoperative predictors of instrumental activities of daily living disability in older adults six months after knee arthroplasty
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DOI: 10.1101/2022.07.09.22277442
Abstract: Abstract Objective: To investigate preoperative predictors of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) disability in older adults six months after knee arthroplasty (KA). Design: Prospective study. Setting: General hospital with an orthopedic surgery department. Participants:… read more here.
Keywords: older adults; knee arthroplasty; disability; six months ... See more keywords
Comparison of physical and social risk-reducing factors for the development of disability in older adults: a population-based cohort study
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DOI: 10.1136/jech-2019-212372
Abstract: Background Considerations of modifiable risk factors for the development of disability in older age have traditionally focused on physical activity. However, there is increasing evidence that psychological, social, and cognitive factors also help to maintain… read more here.
Keywords: development disability; disability; factors development; disability older ... See more keywords
Psychological factors associated with instrumental activities of daily living disability in older adults with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis.
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DOI: 10.3233/bmr-220197
Abstract: BACKGROUND The population of older adults with knee osteoarthritis (OA)-related disabilities is increasing globally. However, studies regarding instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) in older adults with knee OA are limited. OBJECTIVE This study investigated… read more here.
Keywords: psychological factors; older adults; disability; adults moderate ... See more keywords