The Effects of Neighborhood Physical and Social Environment on Physical Function among Japanese Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A One-Year Longitudinal Study

Andô, Masataka; Kamide, Naoto; Sakamoto, Miki; Shiba, Yoshitaka; Sato, Haruhiko; Kawamura, Akie; Watanabe, Shuichiro

doi:10.3390/ijerph19137999

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“…We found that the knowledge of SARS-CoV-2 infection countermeasures increases mental stress and that the effect is particularly large in community-dwelling older people who feel lonely or who have a decline in cognitive function 21 ) . In addition, although it was not included in the survey items of this study, we considered that the relationship between fear of falling and fatigue 22 ) and the effects of neighborhood physical and social environment 23 ) cannot be ignored.…”

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Factors associated with falls during voluntary self-isolation among community-dwelling older people: a longitudinal study

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[Purpose] We aimed to explore the factors that predict falls in community-dwelling older people over 6 months during their voluntary self-isolation for the coronavirus disease (SARS-CoV-2). [Participants and Methods] In this longitudinal study, we surveyed older people aged ≥65 years living in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, using a questionnaire. We investigated the relationship between the frailty screening index and fall rate. [Results] A total of 588 older adults (response rate, 35.7%) filled and returned the questionnaire during the study period. Of these, 391 participants who had not applied for long-term care insurance and had completed the data on the response items were included in the study. Based on their responses in the survey questionnaire, 35 (8.95%) participants were grouped into the fall group and 356 into the non-fall group. Subsequently, the “no” response to “Can you recall what happened 5 minutes ago?” and “yes” response to “Have you felt tired for no reason (in the past 2 weeks)?” were identified as the significant factors associated with falls. [Conclusion] It is important to pay attention to the subjective evaluation of patients’ cognitive decline and fatigue to prevent falls owing to the implementation of SARS-CoV-2 countermeasures.

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Factors associated with falls during voluntary self-isolation among community-dwelling older people: a longitudinal study

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An in-person survey of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical function, functional capacity, cognitive function, and mental health among community-dwelling older adults in Japan from 2016 to 2022

Fukase,

Kamide,

Sakamoto

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Background The COVID-19 outbreak might have had several effects on older adults; however, much of the previous research only included self-report, cross-sectional, and online-survey data in the early stage of the pandemic. We conducted a face-to-face survey before and after the COVID-19 pandemic and investigated the influence of the pandemic on several functions to distinguish between changes due to aging and changes due to the pandemic using a linear mixed model. Methods A total of 8 longitudinal surveys were conducted from 2016 to 2022. Physical function was assessed by weight, body mass index, body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass index, calf circumference, grip strength, knee extension strength, the 5-times chair stand test, the timed up & go test and 5-m walking test. Functional capacity was measured using the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology index of competence, cognitive function was measured using the Trail Making Test - A, and mental health was measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale. Results Of a total of 73 participants, 51 (69.9%) were female. The mean age at first participation was 71.82 years (SD = 4.64). The results of the linear mixed model showed that lower-limb muscle strength and body fat percentage and cognitive function changed significantly before and after the pandemic, while grip strength, functional capacity, and mental health did not. Conclusions The changes in these functions between before and after the pandemic might be attributed to the diminished opportunities for the independent older individuals to go out and engage in activities. Although functional capacity did not change, lower-limb muscle strength is important for functional independence. This decline might influence the functional capacity of these individuals in the future.

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An in-person survey of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical function, functional capacity, cognitive function, and mental health among community-dwelling elderly in Japan from 2016 to 2022

Fukase

Kamide

Sakamoto

et al. 2023

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Background The COVID-19 outbreak might have had several effects on the elderly; however, much of the previous research only included self-report, cross-sectional, and online-survey data in the early stage of the pandemic. We conducted a face-to-face survey before and after the COVID-19 pandemic and investigated the influence of the pandemic on several functions.Methods A total of 8 longitudinal surveys were conducted from 2016 to 2022. Physical function was assessed by weight, body mass index, body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass index, calf circumference, grip strength, knee extension strength, the 5-times chair stand test, and the timed up & go test. Functional capacity was measured using the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology index of competence, cognitive function was measured using the Trail Making Test - A, and mental health was measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale.Results Of a total of 73 participants, 52 (69.9%) were female. The mean age at first participation was 71.82 years (SD = 4.64). The results of the linear mixed model showed that lower-limb muscle strength and body fat percentage of physical function and cognitive function changed significantly before and after the pandemic. Grip strength, functional capacity, and mental health did not change due to the pandemic.Conclusions These functions, which changed before and after the pandemic, might be due to movement restrictions among independent elderly. Although functional capacity did not change, lower-limb muscle strength is important for functional independence. This decline might influence the functional capacity of these individuals in the future.

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The Effects of Neighborhood Physical and Social Environment on Physical Function among Japanese Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A One-Year Longitudinal Study

Cited by 3 publications

References 48 publications

Factors associated with falls during voluntary self-isolation among community-dwelling older people: a longitudinal study

Factors associated with falls during voluntary self-isolation among community-dwelling older people: a longitudinal study

An in-person survey of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical function, functional capacity, cognitive function, and mental health among community-dwelling older adults in Japan from 2016 to 2022

An in-person survey of the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical function, functional capacity, cognitive function, and mental health among community-dwelling elderly in Japan from 2016 to 2022

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