Changes in physical function in older adults in a low-cost nursing home during a 5-year period: comparison between individuals retaining independence and those certified for long-term care and/or support

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  • Watanabe Yuya
    Faculty of Health and Sports Science, Doshisha University Department of Nursing, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
  • Yoshida Tsukasa
    Section of Healthy Longevity Research, National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition
  • Yoshinaka Yasuko
    Center for Faculty Development, Kyoto University of Advanced Science
  • Yokoyama Keiichi
    Organization for Supporting Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science
  • Yamada Yosuke
    Department of Nursing, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Section of Healthy Longevity Research, National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition
  • Miyake Motoko
    Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Kyoto University of Advanced Science
  • Kimura Misaka
    Department of Nursing, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Organization for Supporting Active Health, Kyoto University of Advanced Science

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  • 軽費老人ホーム利用者における5年間の身体機能の変化
  • 軽費老人ホーム利用者における5年間の身体機能の変化 : 自立維持者と要支援・要介護認定者の比較
  • ケイヒ ロウジンホーム リヨウシャ ニ オケル 5ネンカン ノ シンタイ キノウ ノ ヘンカ : ジリツ イジシャ ト ヨウ シエン ・ ヨウカイゴニンテイシャ ノ ヒカク
  • ―自立維持者と要支援・要介護認定者の比較―

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<p>The purpose of this study was to follow-up physical functions in individuals in a low-cost nursing home and to compare changes in physical functions between individuals with and without certification for long-term care and/or support. We evaluated 28 older adults（aged 77.9 ± 7.3 years）who participated in physical function examinations at baseline and after 5 years. The subjects were divided into independent, newly certified, and long-term care groups based on certification during the follow-up period. Height, weight, and seven basic physical functions were measured by performing tests, such as the 30-s chair stand, 10-m walking time（normal speed）, and functional reach tests. All variables obtained were analyzed with a repeated two-way analysis of variance（group × time）. </p><p>Significant time effects were observed in 30-s chair stand and 10-m walking time tests（P<0.05）. A significant interaction was observed in functional reach（P=0.034）. Functional reach was significantly decreased in the long-term care group（P=0.022）. Additionally, a significant weight loss was observed in the long-term care group（P=0.022）. </p><p>To support older adults living in nursing home, development of a comprehensive program is required that includes nutritional management to prevent body weight loss and interventions for maintenance of basic physical fitness, which is the basis of their daily life.</p>

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  • Applied Gerontology

    Applied Gerontology 13 (1), 44-53, 2019

    Society for Applied Gerontology - Japan

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