A5032816714- Diabetes Management and Education
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Physical Activity and Health
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
University of Pennsylvania
2024-2025
California University of Pennsylvania
2024
The University of Texas at Austin
2021-2024
Loneliness is a known risk factor for social strain which refers to the capability of certain relationships act as source stress. Social has been shown negatively affect mental health outcomes such depression in older adults. Older adults with diabetes are at greater loneliness. However, limited research examined there lack complex relationship among loneliness, strain, and this population. The purpose study was examine between loneliness explore mediating role association. This...
Background: Loneliness among older adults significantly affects their health, increasing the risk of mortality, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive decline. Approximately 43% American aged 60 report loneliness. Technology-based solutions such as passive sensors offer innovative ways to monitor alleviate In addition understanding adults’ overall attitudes toward sensing, it is important examine how they may perceive technologies specifically for assessment This study examines perceptions...
Even before increased social isolation associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, 43% of adults aged 60 and older reported experiencing loneliness. Depression loneliness often co-exist are significant issues faced by middle-aged as well because each condition is likely to worsen health outcomes. This study examined how depression affect diabetes (DM) control (A1C levels). a secondary analysis data from Midlife in United States Refresher (MIDUS-R) survey, national survey 25-74 years. Correlation...
Diabetes knowledge is associated with health, including lower A1C levels. The Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ-24), developed 30 years ago for Mexican Americans type 2 diabetes and since used diverse samples in many countries, contains outdated items that no longer accurately assess current needed self-management. We revised the DKQ-24 tested psychometric properties of DKQ-Revised (DKQ-R) a sample.We conducted five-phase instrumentation study as follows: 1) were to reflect care standards; 2)...
The purpose of this study was to examine the association physical activity with socioeconomic conditions, demographic factors, depression, and loneliness among older adults diabetes in United States. Using data from Wave 3 National Social Life, Health, Aging Project (NSHAP), we found that male respondents, those incomes greater than $100,000, less depression were more likely be physically active diabetes. Education level not significant factors influencing This suggests changing gender-based...
Loneliness has long affected the elderly community. This issue is significantly worsened by social isolation resulting from COVID-19 pandemic. To address this pressing issue, we employed a sensor-based methodology to predict loneliness and potentially inform interventions. We deployed sensors in residences of 22 participants US Japan, gathering daily activities data through sensor features. Given extensive feature set, identify most effective ensure unobtrusiveness while upholding privacy....
Objectives To examine the impact of social and emotional support on serious psychological distress (SPD) in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) functional disabilities after controlling for socio-demographic factors health status. Findings provide information healthcare providers to enhance patients’ well-being. Methods Data from 529 adults were obtained 2021 National Health Interview Survey, including those who had T2DM also reported significant difficulty or inability perform an...
The purpose of this article is to describe a model chronic disease self-management that incorporates the complexity social and environmental interactions experienced by people who self-manage conditions. This study combines quantitative data from large national research cohort qualitative interviews test refine model. within syndemic depicts contextual, psychological, factors predict behaviors clinical long-term outcomes.
Abstract Purpose: Older adults with chronic diseases are more at risk for loneliness, and loneliness has a negative impact on health behaviors, which key to managing diseases. However, little is known about the association between self-management behaviors in older As societies worldwide experience growth of aging populations who higher having as they age, clinicians researchers should assess address Methods: This systematic review synthesizes research found PubMed, MEDLINE, PsychINFO,...