A5078078036- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology
2016-2025
Futaba (Japan)
2024
Dementia UK
2024
Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital
2017
Prefectural University of Hiroshima
2016
The University of Tokyo
2009-2016
Yokohama National University
2016
National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry
2013-2015
Sendai City Hospital
2006-2012
Tohoku University
1998-2009
目的：高齢者の社会的孤立をスクリーニングする尺度として国際的に広く使用されているLubben Social Network Scale短縮版（LSNS-6）の日本語版を作成し，信頼性および妥当性の検討を行った．方法：総合健診を受診した地域在住高齢者232名に面接式質問紙調査を行い，日本語版LSNS-6とともに，基本属性，主観的健康感，運動機能，既存のソーシャルサポート質問項目，日本語版Zung自己評価式抑うつ尺度（日本語版SDS），自殺念慮等に関するデータを得た．日本語版LSNS-6の内的一貫性についてはCronbach α係数，繰り返し再現性についてはSpearman相関係数，評価者間信頼性については級内相関係数を用いた．構成概念妥当性の検討には先行研究の結果との比較，併存妥当性の検討には日本語版SDSおよびソーシャルサポート質問項目との関連を検討した．結果：Cronbach...
Abstract The present study had two aims. first was to evaluate the reliability and validity of Japanese version World Health Organization (WHO)‐Five Well‐Being Index (WHO‐5‐J) as a brief well‐being scale. second examine discriminatory this test screening tool for current depressive episodes in diabetic patients. A sample 129 patients completed WHO‐5‐J. Of these, 65 were also interviewed by psychiatrists assess whether they any according DSM‐IV. internal consistency evaluated using Cronbach’s...
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the validity and utility Japanese version WHO-Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5-J) in context detecting suicidal ideation elderly community residents.Methods: A sample 696 subjects aged 70 years or over who completed a set questionnaires was examined.Results: Cronbach's α 0.87 Loevinger's coefficient 0.64. total score significantly correlated with number cohabitants, physical illnesses, functioning, instrumental activities daily living, depressive...
Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of a municipality‐led walking program under Japanese public Long‐Term Care Insurance Act to prevent mental decline. Design Randomized controlled trial. Setting The city T akasaki. Participants One hundred fifty community members aged 72.0 ± 4.0 were randomly divided into intervention (n = 75) and control groups. Intervention A was conducted once week for 90 minutes 3 months. encouraged participants walk on regular basis increase their steps per day...
Abstract The objective of the present study was to evaluate association between suicidal ideation and potentially related factors in an elderly urban Japanese population. This a community‐based, cross‐sectional study. Urban community residents aged 70 years or more were interviewed regarding sociodemographic health‐related variables. Subjects with depressive symptoms underwent further evaluation by psychiatrists using criteria Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders, 4th edition....
Aim To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of cognitive frailty frailty‐related falls in community‐dwelling older people. Methods A total 25 out 1192 people aged >70 years with participated present cross‐sectional study. Cognitive function was assessed using Mini‐Mental State Examination. Physical measures included calf circumference, Timed Up Go (TUG) usual walking speed. Interviews were carried to assess Council on Nutrition Appetite Questionnaire (CNAQ); chronic diseases...
Limited longitudinal studies exist to evaluate whether poor oral health and functions affect the incidence of deteriorating nutritional status. We investigated if there were associations between frailty, defined as accumulated deficits in health, status among community-dwelling older adults.The study population consisted 191 men 275 women (mean age, 76.4 years) from Takashimadaira Study. Multifaced assessment was performed at baseline, frailty having ≥3 following six components: fewer teeth,...
Purpose This cross-sectional study compared gait performance between community-dwelling older adults with and without accumulated deficits in oral health, defined as frailty.Methods A total of 1,082 individuals (439 men 643 women; mean age, 77.1 years) from the Takashimadaira were included current analysis. Based on a multifaceted health assessment, frailty was having three or more following six components: (i) fewer teeth, (ii) low masticatory performance, (iii) articulatory motor skills,...
Abstract We conducted a prospective cohort study on subjects aged ≥ 70 years in an urban community to determine whether there is any association between lack of social support and depression status. Of the 2730 eligible subjects, 1178 participated were interviewed Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) 2002. investigated five supports items using following questions: (i) do you have someone with whom can consult when are trouble?, (ii) your physical condition not good?, (iii) who help...
Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact memory complaints on quality life ( QOL ) in elderly community dwellers with or without mild cognitive impairment MCI ). Methods Participants included 120 normal controls NC and 37 aged 65 over. measured using Japanese version Satisfaction Daily Life, were a questionnaire consisting four items. relevance evaluated psychological factors personality traits, sense self‐efficacy, depressive mood, self‐evaluation daily functioning,...
Aim Polypharmacy is a serious medical problem among older adults. can cause adverse drug reactions and associated with frailty. Several drugs, particularly psychotropic medications, cognitive impairment. Recent research also suggests that polypharmacy We investigated the prevalence of polypharmacy, examined association between impairment in large sample community‐dwelling adults Japan. Methods A questionnaire covering sociodemographic variables was sent to all residents aged ≥65 years an...
Aim The present study aimed to: (i) examine the reliability and validity of Dementia Assessment Sheet for Community‐based Integrated Care System 21‐items classifying patients to appropriate categories glycemic targets in older patients; (ii) develop a short version tool its validity. Methods A total 410 individuals were recruited this multicenter cross‐sectional study. We classified them into three used determining target Japan based on cognitive functions activities daily living....
During the last three decades, Japan has become one of world's top countries for longevity, and increase in average life expectancy is accompanied by a sharp rise older population 65 years age above to ∼28%. This study aimed examine changes major health-related measures, including physical constitution, function, functional capacity community-dwelling Japanese people decade. From data 13 longitudinal cohort studies on aging conducted with total 13,441 subjects, this analyzed six indices that...
Smartwatches (SW) are wearable devices that support daily life and monitor an individual’s health activity status. This information is utilized to promote behavior modification, which could help prevent chronic diseases manage the of older adults. Despite being interested in SWs, adults tend decrease their SW usage as they age. Therefore, understanding acceptance SWs among individuals can facilitate individual management through digital technology. study investigated factors associated with...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Wearable devices, such as smartwatches (SW) appear to be useful tools for managing lifestyles and health among community-dwelling older adults. However, the detailed impact of daily SW use on wide-range outcomes in adults remains unclear. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This study aimed investigate one-year changes physical function, mental cognitive satisfaction with <title>METHODS</title> Participants aged ≥65 years from community-based cohort studies were...