Unmet Healthcare Needs Among Elderly Malaysians [Corrigendum]

Shah, Shamsul Azhar; Safian, Nazarudin; Ahmad, Saharuddin; Nurumal, Siti Rohani; Mohammad, Zulkefley; Mansor, Juliana; Ibadullah, Wan Abdul Hannan Wan; Shobugawa, Yugo; Rosenberg, Megumi

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“…A cross-sectional study design was conducted in Selangor, Malaysia, from 1 December 2018 until 30 April 2020. The study’s design, sampling method and questionnaire used were identical to those described by Shah et al 19 Selangor is located on Peninsular Malaysia’s west coast and was chosen as the study location because it is Malaysia’s most populous state. Following that, two districts within Selangor, Hulu Langat and Kuala Selangor, were chosen to represent urban and rural areas, respectively.…”

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Factors Associated with Handgrip Strength Among Older Adults in Malaysia

Shah¹,

Safian²,

Mohammad³

et al. 2022

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Purpose Handgrip strength (HGS) is indicative of overall physical health among older adults. A decrease in HGS may be associated with an increased risk of disease. The aim of this study is to determine the factors associated with HGS among older adults in Malaysia. Patients and Methods One thousand two hundred four (1204) participants from urban and rural areas in Selangor state, Malaysia, were recruited. Sociodemographic and health-related conditions were gathered through a comprehensive face-to-face interview, followed by HGS assessments by a handgrip dynamometer. Subsequently, multiple linear regression was used to test the main association with the HGS. Results A total of 691 participants (57.4%) were male, and 513 (42.6%) were female. Males had a mean HGS of 30.0 (SD 7.53) kg, and females had a mean HGS of 19.4 (SD 5.28) kg. Males’ handgrip strength was significantly reduced with increasing age, physically inactive, and diabetes (all at the level p<0.001) after adjusting for social-demographic characteristics and health-related variables. Meanwhile, for females, the HGS was significantly decreased with age (p<0.001), physically inactive (p<0.001) and hypertension (p=0.03). However, female HGS was positively related to BMI (p<0.001). Conclusion The study contributed to a better understanding of factors associated with HGS, and thus, the HGS is recommended as a section in the health evaluation among high-risk older adults as the strategy of disease control and prevention.

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Factors Associated with Handgrip Strength Among Older Adults in Malaysia

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Mohammad³

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“…Social enterprise management, including eldercare workers' service retention, remains challenging, although the rising number of eldercare social enterprises has resulted in job creation and multiple work opportunities [11][12][13][14]. Based on global research, such employees' turnover rates (an average of 25% to 75%) could adversely impact the daily organizational operations and finances [12][13][14][15][16][17], given the high costs incurred in selecting and training new recruits.…”

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Eldercare’s Turnover Intention and Human Resource Approach: A Systematic Review

Jurij

Ismail

Alavi

et al. 2023

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Eldercare workers’ turnover intentions have caused serious concern given their high demand and pivotal role in ensuring elderly individuals’ well-being. This systematic review examined the main factors of eldercare employees’ turnover intentions with the purpose of identifying gaps and structure a novel human resource (HR) approach framework for eldercare social enterprises through a global literature review and realistic conclusions. A total of 29 publications appeared between 2015 and 2021 were digitally extracted from six databases and are extensively discussed in this review. Resultantly, eldercare workers’ turnover intentions were positively impacted by job burnout, low job motivation, and restricted job autonomy. The findings of this study correspond to those of past literature, which highlighted the necessity of thoroughly examining eldercare worker retention practices from an organisational (HR) perspective. Furthermore, the current study outlines the factors influencing eldercare workers’ turnover intentions as well as determine proper HR approaches to mitigate employee turnover issues among eldercare workers for organisational sustainability.

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What drives low‐income older adults' intention to use mobility applications?

Chan,

Chong,

Teh

et al. 2024

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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AimMobility applications have the potential to support low‐income older adults in facing mobility challenges. However, there is a generally lower uptake of technology in this segment. To understand factors affecting the intention to use a mobility app, we drew upon the Protection Motivation Theory, and tested a model of low‐income older adults' technology adoption.MethodsA cross‐sectional survey was conducted across seven states in Malaysia among community‐dwelling low‐income older adults aged ≥60 years old (n = 282). Measurement items were adapted from pre‐validated scales and 7‐point Likert Scales were used. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was utilized to assess the hypothesized model.ResultsMobility technology awareness was found to shape an individual's threat and coping appraisals associated with their intention to use a mobility app. The decision of a low‐income older adult to adopt a mobility app as a protective action is not a direct function of threat and coping appraisals but is indirect, and mediated by the underlying cost–benefit perceptions of non‐adoption and adoption of the mobility app. In terms of technology perceptions, perceived usefulness is a significant predictor, but not perceived ease of use.ConclusionsThis study entails a new model by uncovering the psychological factors encompassing mobility technology awareness, threat‐coping appraisals, and cost–benefit perceptions on Technology Acceptance Model studies. These insights have important implications for the development and implementation of a mobility app among low‐income older adults. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; ••: ••–••.

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Unmet Healthcare Needs Among Elderly Malaysians [Corrigendum]

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Factors Associated with Handgrip Strength Among Older Adults in Malaysia

Factors Associated with Handgrip Strength Among Older Adults in Malaysia

Eldercare’s Turnover Intention and Human Resource Approach: A Systematic Review

What drives low‐income older adults' intention to use mobility applications?

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