A5090993968- Health disparities and outcomes
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Global Health Care Issues
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Physical Activity and Health
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Socioeconomic Development in Asia
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Health and Wellbeing Research
Duke-NUS Medical School
2014-2025
National Bureau of Economic Research
2023
National University of Singapore
2023
Abstract Introduction Implementing falls prevention programmes in the community presents numerous challenges. We sought to understand dynamics between determinants influencing implementation develop a common conceptual model describing complexities of implementing Singapore. Methods A full-day group building workshop with series structured activities was organised 31 multidisciplinary stakeholders. Stakeholders who attended include healthcare professionals different specialities (i.e....
Abstract Objectives Loneliness at older ages is a significant public health concern, and promoting participation in neighborhood events activities may be possible avenue for alleviating loneliness among adults. However, there remains scarcity of empirical research this field. Addressing knowledge gap, our study examined the association between frequency by adults their subsequent feelings two years later, nationally representative longitudinal cohort community-dwelling Singapore citizens...
ObjectivesLittle empirical research exists on how key stakeholders involved in the provision of care for chronic conditions and policy planning perceive indirect or "spillover" effects COVID-19 non-COVID patients. This study aims to explore stakeholder experiences perspectives impact conditions, evolving modalities care, suggestions improving health system resilience prepare future pandemics.DesignQualitative design.Setting ParticipantsThis was conducted during after lockdown period...
Existing research indicates that the use of digital technology among older adults varies across subgroups defined by demographic and health characteristics. We study prevalence correlates in general for purposes Singapore, a rapidly aging country, where everyday lives is actively promoted. used data on (use device either every day or most days week) health-related internet and/or any app past month seeking information one's help with management condition), pertaining to 2887 respondents aged...
Little is known about the caregiving time of different types caregivers in Singapore or its monetary value. We quantified primary informal, secondary and migrant domestic worker (MDW) older adults estimated value informal caregivers. 278 reported provided by themselves, MDW a typical week helping their care-recipients, aged ≥75 years, with activities daily living (ADLs), instrumental ADLs, healthcare social care use, other needs, supervision using proxy good method. On average, 33.0 (annual...
Child marriage, defined as marriage under the age of 18 years, remains pervasive in India. Global evidence documents a negative association between child and women's reproductive sexual health outcomes; however, its relationship with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) underexplored.We utilize biomarkers self-reported data from nationally representative National Family Health Survey 4 (2015-2016) to examine associations hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, asthma thyroid disorder among...
Objective This study examines distinct types of caregiving experience, each formed by varied combinations burden and benefits, their association with caregiver depressive symptoms quality life. Methods: We apply latent profile analysis multivariable regression to data on 278 caregivers participating in the Caregiving Transitions among Family Caregivers Elderly Singaporeans (TraCE) 2019–2020. Results: identify four experience types: (1) balanced (low moderate 40% caregivers), (2) satisfied...
Medication adherence is relatively poor among older adults. Although there exist medication reminder apps, data on the prevalence and correlates of their 'use use intention' by adults are limited.To examine prevalence, socio-demographic health app intention in Singapore.Data from a nationally representative survey 2228 aged 62 years above, who were taking at least one prescription medication, analysed. (in past month) next self-reported. Bivariate multivariable logistic regression models...
Purpose The purpose of the study was to explore how caring for older adults with both diabetes and functional limitations impacts caregiver depressive symptoms whether this impact is moderated by caregivers’ expressive social support psychological resilience. Method Cross-sectional data 278 dyads, each comprising an adult his/her primary family were analyzed. Older status (yes/no) based on ever-diagnosis diabetes. Caregiver symptoms, support, resilience measured using standard scales....
Vision impairment (VI) and hearing (HI), alone or in combination (dual sensory [DSI]), are common older adults. We determined (i) the association of vision hearing, VI only, HI only DSI, with three psychosocial variables (social network, loneliness, depressive symptoms) quality life (QoL), (ii) whether considered mediate DSI QoL among adults.Cross-sectional survey data for 4077 adults (≥60 years) from Singapore were analyzed. Those self-reported fair poor to have an that sense. Standard...
Abstract Prior research has established a positive association between social support and psychological resilience. In this study, we seek to examine whether what extent aspects of individuals’ network – specifically size (how many relatives friends one has) strength often did communicate with close members at the time important decisions) are related greater We use data pertaining 1,609 respondents from Panel on Ageing Transitions in Health Survey (PATHS), 2016–2017, national study 1,654...
We determined the prevalence and correlates of insufficient physical activity high sedentary behavior among a nationally representative sample 2,240 older adults (≥60 years) in Singapore. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire, administered through face-to-face interviews, assessed behavior. Logistic regression identified (<600 metabolic equivalent task minutes/week) (>7 hr/day). was 33.7% 17.3%, respectively. Those older, females, Malays, residing smaller housing, living with...
Abstract Objective To compare countries' health care needs by segmenting populations into a set of needs‐based states. Data sources We used seven waves the Survey Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) panel survey data. Study design developed Cross‐Country Simple Segmentation Tool (CCSST), validated clinician‐administered instrument for categorizing older individuals distinct, homogeneous related social service needs. Using clinical indicators, self‐reported physician diagnosis...
Abstract Caregiving-relevant information and services are increasingly available online. Greater understanding of the extent purpose their use by family caregivers older adults specific caregiver sub-groups that more or less likely to them can inform both policies related content such solutions. We investigated which persons in Singapore digital technology solutions as internet apps, purposes for they them. Information on device was collected from 278 caregivers. Of them, 139 gave detailed...
Objectives This study aims to examine the impact of COVID-19 measures on wellbeing and self-management in medically vulnerable non-COVID patients their views novel modalities care Singapore. Methods Patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), respiratory disease, chronic kidney diabetes cancer were recruited from SingHealth cluster national cohort older adults. Data demographics, conditions perceived collected using questionnaire. We performed multivariable regression factors associated...
Falls and fall-related injuries among older adults in Singapore are a serious health problem that require early intervention. In previous research, exercise interventions have been effective improving functional outcomes reducing falls for broad group of adults. However, results from multi-domain, multi-component prevention programs high fall risk the community remain equivocal. One reason these is there significant heterogeneity factors amongst which makes tailoring multicomponent complex....
Abstract With sustained low fertility rate and continued population ageing, the prospect of a shrinking labor force is key challenge facing Japan. It interest to compare two possible scenarios which may result in an increase expected years life spent working (working expectancy, “WLE”) at older ages: natural impact further reductions mortality, or extending mandatory retirement age from 65 70 years, as currently being considered by government. We first estimated WLE among adults aged using...
Abstract With a growing focus on productive ageing, including engagement in work, it is important to assess its extent across key demographic sub-groups within country, and if feasible, countries. This will help identify disadvantaged the context of ageing. Working life expectancy (WLE; years remaining one can expect work at given age), population-level indicator allows capture variation duration working due societal, legislative, economic considerations. The four presentations this...