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Health Literacy among Older Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic

Mungmunpuntipantip R, Wiwanitkit V

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Challenges and Opportunities for Academic Journals to Serve the Older Population in Western Pacific Region

Jung HW, Lim WS, Cesari M, Auyeung TW, Kojima T, Ga H, Cameron ID, Lim JY

Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research held its inaugural international editorial board virtual meeting on September 16, 2021, to brainstorm ideas for sustainable growth. This special article summarizes the key...
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Determination of an Optimal Frailty Cutoff Score of Tilburg Frailty Indicator and Frailty Associated Factors in Community-Dwelling Turkish Older Adults

Ozsoy G, Ates Bulut E, Gurpinar B, Ilcin N, Isik AT

Background: Frailty is a multidimensional and dynamic state that has adverse physical, psychological, and social outcomes. The Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) has the most robust evidence of reliability and validity...
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Effect of Communication and Education within the Rehabilitation Team: Therapists’ and Nurses’ Views

Jung JH, Kang JY, Ko CH, Ko JY, Lim JY

Background: To improve the rehabilitation team’s awareness of patient mobility and participation by enhancing communication between therapists and nurses and conducting patient education. Methods: This study used a non-equivalent control group...
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Health Literacy among Older Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in an Urban Community in Thailand

Pechrapa K, Yodmai K, Kittipichai W, Charupoonpol P, Suksatan W

Background: This study assessed health literacy (HL) and its associated factors among older adults during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study included older adults in urban communities...
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Association of Preoperative Risk Factors and Mortality in Older Patients following Emergency Abdominal Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Hacım NA, Akbaş A, Ulgen Y, Aktokmakyan TV, Meric S, Tokocin M, Karabay O, Ercan G, Altinel Y

Background: Older patients undergoing emergency laparotomy have high morbidity and mortality rates. Preoperative risk assessment with good predictors is an appropriate measure in this population. Frailty status is significantly associated...
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Association between Health Literacy, Self-care Behavior, and Blood Sugar Level among Older Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Rural Thai Communities

Suksatan W, Prabsangob K, Choompunuch B

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a major problem worldwide. Moreover, older patients with significantly limited health literacy (HL) tend to have worse self-care behaviors and health outcomes. This study aimed to...
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A Descriptive Study of Emergency Department Visits Within 30 Days of Discharge

Kim H, Han SJ, Lee JH, Lim J, Moon Sd, Moon H, Lee SY, Yoon SW, Jung HW

Background: Unnecessary emergency department (ED) visits are a crucial consideration in discharge planning for acutely admitted patients. This study aimed to identify the reasons for unnecessary visits to the ED...
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Development of Guidelines on the Primary Prevention of Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Ki S, Yun Jh, Lee Y, Won CW, Kim M, Kim CO, Son KY, Park H, Park S, Lee KE, Son SJ, Kim K, Kim MK, Kim J

Background: Despite the increasing number of older adults as the population ages, there is a lack of frailty prevention guidelines for community-dwelling older adults. The Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort...
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Older Adults Used Fewer Home Care Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from a Secondary Analysis of an Urgent Survey in Japan

Matsumoto H, Kawagoe M, Hotta S

Background: This study aimed to identify reduced home care use among older people and its impact on user numbers and service provider revenues during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods:...
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Utilization of Digoxin among Hospitalized Older Patients with Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation in Thailand: Prevalence, Associated Factors, and Clinical Outcomes

Singkham N, Wongsalap Y, Poolpun D, Phetnoo S, Somkhon C

Background Digoxin is used to control heart rate in patients with heart failure (HF) and atrial fibrillation (AF). However, its use is often limited in older patients, as they are prone...
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Non-achievement of the Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Goal in Older Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and a Very High Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Multicenter Study in Vietnam

Nguyen HT, Ha KPT, Nguyen AH, Nguyen TT, Lam HM

Background: Lowering the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) level is important for reducing cardiovascular (CV) events. However, little is known about the management of LDL-c in older patients with type 2...
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Statin Supply and Polydrug Use in Older Adults: A Focus on Drug Combinations that Reduce Bone Density

Ho J, Kim B, Kim KS, Jihn CH, Kim MY, Kang DR, Park YH, Ahn J

Background: We investigated the comorbidities of individuals who were prescribed statins to identify the use of bone mineral density (BMD)-reducing drugs, examine polydrug use trends involving these drugs, and explore...
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