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Siok Swan Tan
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Association between physical, psychological and social frailty and health-related quality of life among older people
2019
Abstract Background Studies on the association between frailty and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are scarce and show contradictory results. This study aimed to evaluate the association between physical, psychological and social frailty and HRQoL among community-dwelling older people. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed with baseline data collected in 2015 from the Urban Health Centers Europe (UHCE) project in five European countries, the United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, The Netherlands and Spain. A total of 2325 participants were included in the baseline measurements of the Urban Health Centers Europe project; 2167 participants (mean age = 79.7; SD=5.6) were included in t…
Implementation of a self-management programme: recruitment strategies in five European countries
2020
Abstract Introduction The Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme (CDSMP) has been successfully implemented in over 30 countries worldwide, demonstrating its effectiveness and cost savings to healthcare systems. The CDSMP aims at people with any chronic condition and caregivers, but it has not targeted specific vulnerable populations at different sites simultaneously. In this sense, this study presents the recruitment strategies to involve vulnerable populations in the CDSMP framed under the EU-funded project EFFICHRONIC (ref.: 738127). Methods The CDSMP was implemented in five countries (Spain, Italy, France, the Netherlands and the United Kinkdom) approaching several vulnerable target g…
The social engagement framework for addressing the chronic-disease-challenge
2020
Abstract Background The Social Engagement Framework for Addressing the Chronic-disease-challenge (SEFAC) intends to empower citizens to self-manage chronic conditions by combining mindfulness, social engagement and ICT support. This study evaluates effects in terms of perceived effectiveness, utility, efficiency, sustainability and satisfaction with SEFAC intervention. Methods A prospective cohort study with 6-month pre-post design was conducted in Croatia, Italy and the Netherlands. A total of 270 citizens ≥50 and at risk of or with a chronic condition were recruited. Self-reported effects of SEFAC intervention were assessed post-intervention using 5-point Likert scale [Strongly disagree -…
Socio-demographic characteristics associated with emotional and social loneliness among older adults.
2021
Abstract Background International studies provide an overview of socio-demographic characteristics associated with loneliness among older adults, but few studies distinguished between emotional and social loneliness. This study examined socio-demographic characteristics associated with emotional and social loneliness. Methods Data of 2251 community-dwelling older adults, included at the baseline measure of the Urban Health Centers Europe (UHCE) project, were analysed. Loneliness was measured with the 6-item De Jong-Gierveld Loneliness Scale. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to evaluate associations between age, sex, living situation, educational level, migration background…
Longitudinal association between physical activity and health-related quality of life among community-dwelling older adults: a longitudinal study of …
2021
Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) may play a key role in healthy aging and thus in promoting health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, longitudinal studies on the association between PA and HRQoL are still scarce and have shown inconsistent results. In this study, we aimed to examine the longitudinal association between frequency of moderate PA and physical and mental HRQoL. Secondly, to assess the association between a 12-month change in frequency of moderate PA and HRQoL. Methods A 12-month longitudinal study was conducted in Spain, Greece, Croatia, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom with 1614 participants (61.0% female; mean age = 79.8; SD = 5.2) included in the anal…
Reliability and Validity of the Tilburg Frailty Indicator in 5 European Countries
2020
OBJECTIVES: To assess the internal consistency, convergent and divergent validity, and concurrent validity of the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) within community-dwelling older people in Spain, Greece, Croatia, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.DESIGN: Cross-sectional study.SETTING: Primary care and community settings.PARTICIPANTS: In total, 2250 community-dwelling older people (60.3% women; mean age = 79.7 years; standard deviation = 5.7).METHODS: We assessed the reliability and validity of the full TFI as well as its physical, psychological, and social domains. Baseline data of the Urban Health Centers Europe project were used. The internal consistency was assessed with the Cronbac…
The Association between Loneliness and Health Related Quality of Life (HR-QoL) among Community-Dwelling Older Citizens
2020
Background: This study aimed to assess the association between loneliness and Health-Related Quality of Life (HR-QoL) among community-dwelling older citizens in five European countries. We characterize loneliness broadly from an emotional and social perspective. Methods: This cross-sectional study measured loneliness with the 6-item De Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale and HR-QoL with the 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey. The association between loneliness and HR-QoL was examined using multivariable linear regression models. Results: Data of 2169 citizens of at least 70 years of age and living independently (mean age = 79.6 ±
Longitudinal Association Between Physical Activity and Frailty Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
2020
Objectives: To examine the longitudinal association between frequency of moderate physical activity (PA) and overall, physical, psychological, and social frailty among community-dwelling older adults older than 70 years. Second, we assessed the association between a 12-month change in frequency of moderate PA and frailty. Design: Longitudinal cohort study. Setting: Community settings in Spain, Greece, Croatia, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Participants: A total of 1735 participants (61.1% female ; mean age = 79.6 years ; SD = 5.5 years). Measurements: The frequency of self-reported moderate PA was measured and classified into two categories: "regular frequency" and "low frequency…
Evaluation design of the Social Engagement Framework for Addressing the Chronic-disease-challenge (SEFAC): a mindfulness-based intervention to promot…
2019
Background The Social Engagement Framework for Addressing the Chronic-disease-challenge (SEFAC) project intends to empower citizens at risk of or with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and/or cardiovascular disease (CVD) to self-manage their chronic conditions through the SEFAC intervention. The intervention combines the concepts of mindfulness, social engagement and information and communication technology support, in order to reduce the burden of citizens with chronic conditions and to increase the sustainability of the health system in four European countries. Methods A prospective cohort study with a 6-month pre-post design will be conducted in four European countries: Croatia, Italy, the Netherla…
Additional file 1 of Socio-demographic characteristics associated with emotional and social loneliness among older adults
2021
Additional file1: Supplementary tables Socio-demographic factors associated with emotional and social loneliness among older adults.
Additional file 1 of Longitudinal association between physical activity and health-related quality of life among community-dwelling older adults: a l…
2021
Additional file 1.