Abstract Aim Social disengagement and cognitive decline commonly coexist among older adults, living alone may be a significant risk factor for decline. This study aimed to identify differences in variables between adults with others; it also evaluated the association social participation function alone. Methods A secondary analysis was performed using data collected June August 2017 of 10 299 nationally representative aged ≥65 years, obtained from Korean Institute Health Affairs Ministry...

This descriptive, cross-sectional study identified the association of eHealth use, literacy, informational support, and health-promoting behaviors among older adults, as mediated by health self-efficacy. Convenience sampling was conducted at senior welfare centers in Chuncheon, Republic Korea. Data analysis performed using Pearson’s correlation via path analyses. The findings showed that use had an indirect effect on behaviors, Informational support indirectly self-efficacy direct effects...

New functionality is added to the LAMMPS molecular simulation package, which increases versatility with can interface supporting software and manipulate information associated bonded force fields. We introduce "type label" framework that allows atom types their higher-order interactions (bonds, angles, dihedrals, impropers) be represented in terms of standard type strings a field. Type labels increase human readability input files, enable fields supported by OpenKIM repository, simplify...

Coupling gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) with high‐Ni cathodes (NCM) has emerged as a compelling approach for high‐energy lithium‐ion batteries, capable of circumventing NCM failure modes in liquid electrolytes. However, detailed origin capacity decay caused by residual monomers from an uncontrollable curing process been largely ignored. Here, we report in‐depth investigation into the side reactions unreacted within typical GPEs at cathode interfaces utilizing multiscale spectroscopy...

Coupling gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) with high‐Ni cathodes (NCM) has emerged as a compelling approach for high‐energy lithium‐ion batteries, capable of circumventing NCM failure modes in liquid electrolytes. However, detailed origin capacity decay caused by residual monomers from an uncontrollable curing process been largely ignored. Here, we report in‐depth investigation into the side reactions unreacted within typical GPEs at cathode interfaces utilizing multiscale spectroscopy...

Antidiabetic and beta cell-protection activities of purple corn anthocyanins (PCA) were examined in pancreatic cell culture db/db mice. Only PCA among several plant polyphenols showed insulin secretion activity HIT-T15 cells. had excellent antihyperglycemic (in terms blood glucose level OGTT) HbA1c-decreasing when compared with glimepiride, a sulfonylurea In addition, efficient protection from death The result that antidiabetic

Abstract Aims To explore the risk factors for subjective cognitive decline and function among older adults in South Korea. Design This study employed a descriptive cross‐sectional design. Methods A convenience sample of 182 patients was recruited from senior welfare center Seoul. The mean age participants 78.4 years (SD 5.91). Among them, 64.3% were women. data collected by trained research assistant using structured questionnaires September 2016–February 2017. Demographic characteristics,...

To identify factors influencing falls and the fear of falling among older adults with chronic diseases in Korea.The are significant health problems towards which healthcare providers should direct their attention. Further investigation is needed to improve nursing practice specifically decreasing risk Korea.Descriptive, cross-sectional survey.A convenience sample 108 patients was recruited at geriatric outpatient department a tertiary hospital Seoul, Korea. Demographic characteristics,...

The metabolic outcomes of metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) remain controversial. aim the present study was to determine effect physical activity on cardiovascular disease (CVD) MHO. included participants who were followed for 10 years and recruited from Korean Genome Epidemiology Study (KoGES), a population-based cohort study. Participants with previously recorded CVDs or cancer, had received steroids anticoagulants at baseline excluded. A total 8144 (3,942 men 4,202 women) fulfilled...

The purpose of this study was to measure the level expectations regarding aging (ERA) and identify relationship between ERA physical activity middle aged adults.Participants were adults who resided in community three cities Korea. Data collected using questionnaires that contained items on individual characteristic, International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ), behavior-specific cognitive factors including ERA-12. Hierarchical multiple regression conducted examine whether would...

Objective . To compare efficacy and safety of intravenous continuous infusion oxycodone with morphine in patients cancer pain. Methods A 5-day, randomized, open-label, exploratory study at 6 sites the Republic Korea. Sixty-six adults aged ≥19 years moderate-to-severe pain (Numeric Rating Scale [NRS] ≥ 4) were enrolled. The group received (IV) oxycodone, comparator IV which titrated depending on intensity. endpoint is change average NRS score from baseline to Day 5. Other assessments included...

Disability-adjusted life expectancy is focused on more than just extending span; thus, health-related quality of (HRQOL) has emerged as an important issue for elderly patients with chronic disease. The number Parkinson’s disease (PD) predicted to grow along the aging population, so it essential identify predictors HRQOL. This study utilized structural equation modeling (SEM) predict HRQOL PD. Participants ( N = 217) were diagnosed PD M age 66.01). Demographic and disease-related...

The purpose of this study was to test the effects group exercise and telephone counseling on physical psychosocial health in people with Parkinson's disease (PD).This a quasiexperimental nonequivalent control group.This took place Seoul, South Korea. Twenty-two 20 subjects participated intervention comparison groups, respectively. performed exercises twice week received motivational every 2 weeks for 12 weeks.Significant were found overall health-related quality life (HRQOL; p = .012)...

The aim of this study was to clarify the relationship between social support, decisional conflict, and attitude towards advance directives, determine whether conflict mediates relation support directives among older adults in South Korea.In total, 209 community-based (mean age, 74.82 years) participated cross-sectional study. Demographic characteristics, self-perceived health status, were investigated via a structured questionnaire. Data analysis carried out using Pearson's correlation path...

With the proliferation of internet and development internet-based healthcare interventions, eHealth is expected to be an effective complement traditional services. However, without understanding characteristics user population, itself can isolate older adults.This study aims identify use factors associated with among adults.A secondary data analysis was conducted from a cross-sectional descriptive study. A convenience sample 186 community dwelling adults recruited at two senior welfare...

Abstract Introduction Living alone is a critical health risk factor among older adults. Regular exercise and balanced diet are important for maintaining an independent healthy life. However, it can be more difficult adults living to maintain dietary habits due their lack of social support. This study aimed explore the life changes that accompany needs, focussing on diet. Methods was qualitative descriptive study. Purposeful sampling conducted recruit community‐dwelling alone. Thematic...

People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) reported to experience uncertainty because of gradually progressive characteristics no cure, and variably manifesting unpredictable symptoms. This study was designed identify illness-related variables influencing in PD patients analyze direct indirect paths between these variables. Data were collected from 206 participants using a structured questionnaire. Path analysis revealed the and/or effects economic status, severity, social support, resilience on...

Objectives : To estimate the awareness, treatment and control rate, as well to identify awareness-related factors for hypertension.Methods The study participants were 482 adults (men 206, women 276), aged 45 or over, diagnosed with hypertension living in Chuncheon.The awareness rate was defined proportion of persons among those who had previously been by a physician.The used anti-hypertensive medication, aware their hypertension.The kept blood pressure normal, treated...