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Published in 2021 at "International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences"
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijans.2021.100296
Abstract: Abstract Old age presents myriads of challenges particularly in the dimension of dependence in the performance of activities of daily living and those contributing to maintenance of health. This study therefore, assessed factors contributing to… read more here.
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Published in 2019 at "Journal of the American Medical Directors Association"
DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2019.02.024
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To examine the associations of multimorbidity patterns with health-related quality of life (HRQL) in rural-dwelling older adults in China, and to explore to what extent their associations were mediated by functional dependence and depressive… read more here.
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Published in 2020 at "Revista espanola de geriatria y gerontologia"
DOI: 10.1016/j.regg.2020.07.002
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic conditions high mortality rates in hospitalized elderly. Currently, a few studies include octogenarian patients and none of them analyze the impact of functional status on this health outcome. Our objective is… read more here.
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Published in 2024 at "BMC Geriatrics"
DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04567-w
Abstract: Robots have the potential to assist older adults in their home-based daily living tasks. Previous studies indicated that older adults generally accept robot assistance. However, the preferences of older adults with different functional dependence levels… read more here.
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Published in 2024 at "Clinical Interventions in Aging"
DOI: 10.2147/cia.s462347
Abstract: Purpose Geriatric syndromes (GS) are prevalent in the older population, with an impact on morbidity and disability. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of functional dependence and ten GS in community older adults and… read more here.
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Published in 2022 at "Journal of Parkinson's Disease"
DOI: 10.3233/jpd-223501
Abstract: Background: Early identification of Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients at risk for becoming functionally dependent is important for patient counseling. Several models describing the relationship between predictors and outcome have been reported, however, most of these… read more here.
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Published in 2025 at "Healthcare"
DOI: 10.3390/healthcare13151878
Abstract: Background/Objectives: Accurately assessing the independence level of older adults using useful assessment tools is an important step toward providing them with the necessary care while preserving their dignity. These tools allow older adults to receive… read more here.
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Published in 2020 at "International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health"
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17228362
Abstract: The older population is one of the most vulnerable to experience adverse outcomes of COVID-19. Exploring different clinical features that may act as detrimental to this population’s survival is pivotal for recognizing the highest risk… read more here.