Jo-Ana D Chase1,2, Karen B Hirschman3, Alexandra L Hanlon1, Liming Huang1, Kathryn H Bowles4, Mary D Naylor5. 1. School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. 2. University of Missouri, Columbia. 3. NewCourtland Term Chair in Health Transitions Research, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. 4. Center for Home Care Policy and Research, Visiting Nurse Service of New York, Nursing Excellence, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. 5. NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Abstract
Background and Objectives: To identify determinants of self-reported physical functioning (PF) among older adults new to long-term services and supports (LTSS). Research Design and Method: Using the International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health (ICF) framework, we conducted a secondary analysis of self-reported data on symptoms, basic/instrumental activities of daily living, quality of life, assistive devices, physical therapy needs, prior healthcare utilization, health status, and demographics from 470 older adults new to LTSS (Home/Community-Based n = 156; Assisted Living n = 156; Nursing Home n = 158). Multiple linear regression was used to identify associations between ICF constructs and self-reported PF (SF-12 Physical Composite Summary score [SF12PCS], lower scores indicate worse PF). Results: LTSS recipients were mostly female (71%) and over age 80 (Mean: 80.9 years, SD: 8.7). LTSS recipients' mean SF12PCS score was 37.3 (SD 11.0), indicating overall low self-reported PF. LTSS recipients living in their homes (b = -3.35, p = .003) or assisted living facilities (b = -2.93, p = .012) had significantly lower mean scores compared to recipients in nursing homes. Higher SF12PCS scores were associated with fewer activities of daily living deficits (p < .001), and better quality of life (p < .001). Lower scores were associated with more symptoms (p < .001), poorer nutrition (p = .013), ambulation aid use (p < .001), and physical therapy (p < .026). Discussion and Implications: Diverse health, activity, and environmental factors may facilitate early identification of new LTSS recipients most in need of interventions to optimize self-reported PF. Several health conditions may be targets for such interventions. Additional research is needed to evaluate and compare PF trajectories among older adults receiving LTSS in diverse settings.
Background and Objectives: To identify determinants of self-reported physical functioning (PF) among older adults new to long-term services and supports (LTSS). Research Design and Method: Using the International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health (ICF) framework, we conducted a secondary analysis of self-reported data on symptoms, basic/instrumental activities of daily living, quality of life, assistive devices, physical therapy needs, prior healthcare utilization, health status, and demographics from 470 older adults new to LTSS (Home/Community-Based n = 156; Assisted Living n = 156; Nursing Home n = 158). Multiple linear regression was used to identify associations between ICF constructs and self-reported PF (SF-12 Physical Composite Summary score [SF12PCS], lower scores indicate worse PF). Results: LTSS recipients were mostly female (71%) and over age 80 (Mean: 80.9 years, SD: 8.7). LTSS recipients' mean SF12PCS score was 37.3 (SD 11.0), indicating overall low self-reported PF. LTSS recipients living in their homes (b = -3.35, p = .003) or assisted living facilities (b = -2.93, p = .012) had significantly lower mean scores compared to recipients in nursing homes. Higher SF12PCS scores were associated with fewer activities of daily living deficits (p < .001), and better quality of life (p < .001). Lower scores were associated with more symptoms (p < .001), poorer nutrition (p = .013), ambulation aid use (p < .001), and physical therapy (p < .026). Discussion and Implications: Diverse health, activity, and environmental factors may facilitate early identification of new LTSS recipients most in need of interventions to optimize self-reported PF. Several health conditions may be targets for such interventions. Additional research is needed to evaluate and compare PF trajectories among older adults receiving LTSS in diverse settings.
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