Szu-Ying Lee1, Heng-Hsin Tung2, Li-Ning Peng3, Liang-Kung Chen4, Ching-I Hsu5, Yen-Ling Huang6. 1. Department of Nursing, Mackay Medical College, No.46, Sec. 3, Zhongzheng Rd., Sanzhi Dist., New Taipei City, 252, Taiwan, ROC. Electronic address: szuying15@mmc.edu.tw. 2. School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, No.155, Sec.2, Linong Street, Taipei, 112, Taiwan, ROC; Tungs' Taichung MetroHarbor Hospital, No.155, Sec.2, Linong Street, Taipei, 112, Taiwan, ROC. Electronic address: henghsin@ym.edu.tw. 3. Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shi-Pai Road, Taipei City, 11217, Taiwan, ROC. Electronic address: hfpeng@vghtpe.gov.tw. 4. Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shi-Pai Road, Taipei City, 11217, Taiwan, ROC. Electronic address: Lkchen2@vghtpe.gov.tw. 5. Nursing Department, Heart Center of Chen-Hsin Hospital, 45 Cheng-Hsin St, PeiTou, Taipei, 112, Taiwan, ROC. Electronic address: ch6722@chgh.org.tw. 6. Nursing Department, Heart Center of Chen-Hsin Hospital, 45 Cheng-Hsin St, PeiTou, Taipei, 112, Taiwan, ROC. Electronic address: chf107163@chgh.org.tw.
Abstract
AIM AND OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors associated with resilience among probable sarcopenia older adults with cardiovascular disease. INTRODUCTION: Resilience has been reported to be positively correlated with the mental health and physical functioning of older adults. Previous research has found that the development of resilience constitutes a form of compensation for loss of physical health. It is important for older adults, especially those with other underlying conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and sarcopenia, to have the ability to overcome adversity during the aging process. Thus, resilience becomes a critical characteristic in achieving a better life. METHODS: A cross-sectional study design was used. A demographic questionnaire and the Chinese version of the Resilience Scale (CRS) were used to collect data. Multiple logistic regression was used to evaluate the predictors of low resilience. RESULTS: A total of 267 participants were recruited, including 126 females and 141 males. Of the participants, 56% of their scores indicated low resilience. Income, education level, exercise time, primary caregiver, and having hypertension were the predictors of resilience. CONCLUSION: The population with sarcopenia is increasing worldwide. Understanding resilience levels among older adults with probable sarcopenia is essential for promoting their mental health. Clinicians can use the results of this study to identify populations at high risk for low resilience and design specific interventions to promote better health outcomes.
AIM AND OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors associated with resilience among probable sarcopenia older adults with cardiovascular disease. INTRODUCTION: Resilience has been reported to be positively correlated with the mental health and physical functioning of older adults. Previous research has found that the development of resilience constitutes a form of compensation for loss of physical health. It is important for older adults, especially those with other underlying conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and sarcopenia, to have the ability to overcome adversity during the aging process. Thus, resilience becomes a critical characteristic in achieving a better life. METHODS: A cross-sectional study design was used. A demographic questionnaire and the Chinese version of the Resilience Scale (CRS) were used to collect data. Multiple logistic regression was used to evaluate the predictors of low resilience. RESULTS: A total of 267 participants were recruited, including 126 females and 141 males. Of the participants, 56% of their scores indicated low resilience. Income, education level, exercise time, primary caregiver, and having hypertension were the predictors of resilience. CONCLUSION: The population with sarcopenia is increasing worldwide. Understanding resilience levels among older adults with probable sarcopenia is essential for promoting their mental health. Clinicians can use the results of this study to identify populations at high risk for low resilience and design specific interventions to promote better health outcomes.
Authors: Héctor Raúl Pérez-Gómez; Esteban González-Díaz; Marta Herrero; Fabiola de Santos-Ávila; José Luis Vázquez-Castellanos; Pedro Juárez-Rodríguez; Bernardo Moreno-Jiménez; Rosa Martha Meda-Lara Journal: Healthcare (Basel) Date: 2022-02-05
Authors: Elena Caroline Weitzel; Margrit Löbner; Susanne Röhr; Alexander Pabst; Ulrich Reininghaus; Steffi G Riedel-Heller Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-07-05 Impact factor: 3.390