Physical performance among community-dwelling older people in Senawang
Introduction Older adults may remove themselves voluntarily from social activities due to health concerns and physical limitations that leads to loneliness. Additionally, loneliness is associated with poorer health among older adults. Therefore, this study aims to improve health status among commun...
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| author | Ibrahim, Amirah Fatin Teoh, Gaik Kin Chong, Mei Chan Tan, Maw Pin Muda, Siti Mariam Khoo, Phaik Lin |
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Older adults may remove themselves voluntarily from social activities due to health concerns and physical limitations that leads to loneliness. Additionally, loneliness is associated with poorer health among older adults. Therefore, this study aims to improve health status among community-dwelling older adults in the sub-urban area through this social participation project by creating awareness on empowering the older adults in managing their health and social life.
Methods
This is a community-based participatory research (CBPR) applying both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative data was obtained with a standardized data collection document and obtained during a series of health screening programs. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Key results
87 older adults participated in two health screening events. The mean age was 66 ± 6.5 (SD) years, median BMI was 26.5 (IQR=6.4), mean systolic blood pressure was 141 ± 14.6 (SD) mmHg, median diastolic blood pressure was 78 (IQR=10) mmHg, median timed up and go was 10 (IQR=3) seconds, median trail-making test A was 45.8 (IQR=24.4) seconds, median trail-making test B was 115.8 (IQR=99.3) seconds. The mean hand grip strength for male was 30.76 ± 5.1 (SD) kg for right hand and 31.87 ± 24.5 (SD) kg for left hand. The mean hand grip strength for female was 18.40 ± 5.1 (SD) kg for right hand and 17.14 ± 5.0 (SD) kg for left hand.
Discussion
The results may represent a portion of community-dwelling older adults who are actively engage in community activities such as religious classes, weddings or events. Therefore, the results showed normal values for all physical and mental tests. However, 61% of the participants were overweight or obese and had higher mean systolic blood pressure suggesting the need for more education and awareness on health management. |
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| spelling | iium-810512020-07-21T00:22:09Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/81051/ Physical performance among community-dwelling older people in Senawang Ibrahim, Amirah Fatin Teoh, Gaik Kin Chong, Mei Chan Tan, Maw Pin Muda, Siti Mariam Khoo, Phaik Lin RT Nursing Introduction Older adults may remove themselves voluntarily from social activities due to health concerns and physical limitations that leads to loneliness. Additionally, loneliness is associated with poorer health among older adults. Therefore, this study aims to improve health status among community-dwelling older adults in the sub-urban area through this social participation project by creating awareness on empowering the older adults in managing their health and social life. Methods This is a community-based participatory research (CBPR) applying both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative data was obtained with a standardized data collection document and obtained during a series of health screening programs. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Key results 87 older adults participated in two health screening events. The mean age was 66 ± 6.5 (SD) years, median BMI was 26.5 (IQR=6.4), mean systolic blood pressure was 141 ± 14.6 (SD) mmHg, median diastolic blood pressure was 78 (IQR=10) mmHg, median timed up and go was 10 (IQR=3) seconds, median trail-making test A was 45.8 (IQR=24.4) seconds, median trail-making test B was 115.8 (IQR=99.3) seconds. The mean hand grip strength for male was 30.76 ± 5.1 (SD) kg for right hand and 31.87 ± 24.5 (SD) kg for left hand. The mean hand grip strength for female was 18.40 ± 5.1 (SD) kg for right hand and 17.14 ± 5.0 (SD) kg for left hand. Discussion The results may represent a portion of community-dwelling older adults who are actively engage in community activities such as religious classes, weddings or events. Therefore, the results showed normal values for all physical and mental tests. However, 61% of the participants were overweight or obese and had higher mean systolic blood pressure suggesting the need for more education and awareness on health management. Oxford University Press 2019-12-04 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/81051/2/103%20Physical%20Performance%20among%20Community.pdf Ibrahim, Amirah Fatin and Teoh, Gaik Kin and Chong, Mei Chan and Tan, Maw Pin and Muda, Siti Mariam and Khoo, Phaik Lin (2019) Physical performance among community-dwelling older people in Senawang. Age and Ageing Journal, 48 (Supp 4). iv18-iv27. ISSN 0002-0729 E-ISSN 1468-2834 https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afz164.103 10.1093/ageing/afz164.103 |
| spellingShingle | RT Nursing Ibrahim, Amirah Fatin Teoh, Gaik Kin Chong, Mei Chan Tan, Maw Pin Muda, Siti Mariam Khoo, Phaik Lin Physical performance among community-dwelling older people in Senawang |
| title | Physical performance among community-dwelling older people in Senawang |
| title_full | Physical performance among community-dwelling older people in Senawang |
| title_fullStr | Physical performance among community-dwelling older people in Senawang |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physical performance among community-dwelling older people in Senawang |
| title_short | Physical performance among community-dwelling older people in Senawang |
| title_sort | physical performance among community-dwelling older people in senawang |
| topic | RT Nursing |
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