Examining the effects of activities of daily living on informal caregiver strain

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edel Walsh ◽  
Aileen Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Caregiver Strain ◽  
Mental Condition ◽  
National Household Survey ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact

Objectives This study examines the factors associated with caregiver strain experienced by informal caregivers of older people, using data from Ireland. Methods The analysis is based on a sample of 1394 informal caregivers obtained from Ireland’s Quarterly National Household Survey (2009). The Caregiver Strain Index is used to measure caregiver strain on a scale from 0 to 13. The analysis focuses on estimating the association between caregiving activities (measured using Activities of Daily Living) and caregiver strain, using multivariate regression analysis. Results Overall, 60% of informal caregivers report feeling strained. The results suggest that different types of caregiving assistance are associated with increasing caregiver strain, in line with Pearlin’s conceptual model of Stress Process theory and Process Utility theory of informal care. Female caregivers have significantly higher levels of strain. Moreover, caregiver strain amongst co-residential caregivers is 0.8 points higher compared to those who are non-resident. Conversely, caregivers over 65 years are less prone to strain than younger caregivers. The condition of the dependent is also a statistically significant factor: caring for someone with a physical condition, a mental condition or both a physical and mental condition, increases caregiver strain. Conclusions As Ireland and Europe’s populations are ‘greying’, sustainable systems and supports need to be designed to meet demand for care that limit strain for caregivers. In doing so, policymakers and their advisors need to better understand the impact of informal caring on caregivers.

scholarly journals Using Technologies to Address Caregiving Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 831-831
Author(s):  
Chaiwoo Lee ◽  
John Rudnik ◽  
Joseph Coughlin
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Expert Panel ◽  
New Products ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Instrumental Activities

Abstract As the caregiver ratio declines, technology will play an increasingly important role in supporting formal and informal caregivers. This presentation will report on the particular effects that frontier technologies may have on various tasks associated with caregiving, including assisting with basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). The expert panel predicted that different technologies and new products will have varied effects on caregiving tasks, and that some tasks may be more impacted than others. Some of the key opportunities and barriers to integrating technologies into various tasks of caregiving will be discussed.

scholarly journals Impairment in activities of daily living and readmission in older patients with heart failure: a cohort study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. e044416
Author(s):  
Tan Van Nguyen ◽  
Huyen Thanh Dang ◽  
Mason Jenner Burns ◽  
Hiep HH Dao ◽  
Tu Ngoc Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Hospitalised Patients ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure ◽  
The Impact

ObjectivesThis study aims to investigate the prevalence of impairment of activities of daily living (ADLs) in older patients with heart failure (HF), and to examine the impact of ADL impairment on readmission after discharge.Design and settingsA prospective cohort study was conducted in patients aged ≥65 years with HF admitted to a tertiary hospital in Vietnam from August 2016 to June 2017. Difficulties with six ADLs were assessed by a questionnaire. Participants were classified into two categories (with and without ADL impairment). The associations of ADL impairment with 3-month readmission were examined using logistic regression models.ResultsThere were 180 participants (mean age 80.6±8.2, 50% female) and 26.1% were classified as having ADL impairment. The most common impaired activity was bathing (21.1%), followed by transferring (20.0%), toileting (12.2%), dressing (8.9%), eating (3.3%), and continence (2.8%). During 3-month follow-up, 32.8% of the participants were readmitted to hospitals (55.3% in participants with ADL impairment, 24.8% in those without ADL impairment, p<0.001). ADL impairment significantly increased the risk of 3-month readmission (adjusted OR 2.75, 95% CI 1.25 to 6.05, p=0.01).ConclusionsIn summary, ADL impairment was common in older hospitalised patients with HF and was associated with increased readmission. These findings suggest further studies on ADL assessment and intervention during transition care for older patients with HF after discharge to prevent readmission.

Cannabis Growers in the United States: Findings From a National Household Survey 2010−2014

2021 ◽  
pp. 002204262110004
Author(s):  
Alejandro Azofeifa ◽  
Rosalie L. Pacula ◽  
Margaret E. Mattson
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Prevention Education ◽  
The Past ◽  
National Household Survey ◽  
Using Data

Given the rapidly changing U.S. cannabis legislation landscape, the aim of this article is to describe individuals who self-reported growing cannabis in the past year by selected characteristics and geographical location. Using data from 2010 to 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, we conducted bivariate chi-square tests and ran a multivariable logistic regression model to examine the indicators associated with growing cannabis. Approximately, 484,000 individuals aged 12+ self-reported growing cannabis in the past year (1.6% of marijuana users). Predictors of growing cannabis included being male and self-reported reporting using cannabis for a greater number of days. Data showed differences in the proportion of cannabis growers by the state of residence. Obtaining a baseline estimate of cannabis growing practices prior to recreational cannabis markets emerging (2014) is important because such practices may undermine efforts to discourage diversion to youth. Tracking these acquisition patterns will better inform content for public health messaging and prevention education, particularly those targeting youth.

scholarly journals Anemia and functional capacity in elderly Brazilian hospitalized patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 1322-1332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel de Macedo Bosco ◽  
Elisa Priscila Souza Assis ◽  
Renata Rosseti Pinheiro ◽  
Luiza Cristina Viana de Queiroz ◽  
Leani S. M. Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Belo Horizonte ◽  
The Impact

This study evaluated the association between anemia and physical functional capacity in a cross-sectional population-based sample of 709 hospitalized elderly patients aged 60 years and over admitted to the Madre Teresa Hospital, Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Mann-Whitney or "t" test, and chi-square or Fisher exact test were used for quantitative and categorical variables, respectively, and hierarchical binary logistic regression was used to identify significant predictors. The presence of anemia was found in 30% of participants and was significantly associated with decreased functionality according to the two measures which were used - ADL (activities of daily living) and IADL (instrumental activities of daily living). Anemia was also independently associated with older age. The results of this study demonstrate a strong association between the presence of anemia and lower levels of functional capacity. Further investigations are needed to assess the impact of anemia treatment on the functionality and independence of older people.

scholarly journals The Impact of Venture Capital on the Growth of Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Agriculture

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Junjuan Du ◽  
Zheng-Qun Cai
Keyword(s):  
Venture Capital ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Venture Capitalists ◽  
Enterprise Growth ◽  
Market Opportunities ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities ◽  
The Impact

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered to have potential innovation capabilities and can create new market opportunities. Venture capital can financially support entrepreneurial activities for economic growth and governs and nurtures the growth of the SMEs. The aim of this study is to investigate the influence mechanism of venture capital on the development of SMEs in agri-food industry. Based on the enterprise growth theory, this study constructed an evaluation model, consisting of technological innovation, profitability, development capability, and solvency, to examine the effect of venture capital on the growth of agricultural SMEs. Using data of 40 agricultural SEMs from the SME and ChiNext boards in China, the empirical analysis has been conducted with the multivariate regression analysis method. The results show that the venture capital can significantly improve the technology innovation, profitability, and growth ability of SMEs. For the solvency of SMEs, the promoting role of venture capital is not obvious. Finally, the practical implications of this study for venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and regulators are discussed.

scholarly journals Level of asthma control and its impact on activities of daily living in asthma patients in Brazil

2013 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 532-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Rodrigues Gazzotti ◽  
Oliver Augusto Nascimento ◽  
Federico Montealegre ◽  
James Fish ◽  
Jose Roberto Jardim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Emergency Room ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Uncontrolled Asthma ◽  
School Work ◽  
The Impact

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of asthma on activities of daily living and on health status in patients with controlled, partially controlled, or uncontrolled asthma in Brazil. METHODS: We used data related to 400 patients in four Brazilian cities (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and Curitiba), obtained in a survey conducted throughout Latin America in 2011. All study subjects were > 12 years of age and completed a standardized questionnaire in face-to-face interviews. The questions addressed asthma control, hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and school/work absenteeism, as well as the impact of asthma on the quality of life, sleep, and leisure. The level of asthma control was determined in accordance with the Global Initiative for Asthma criteria. RESULTS: Among the 400 respondents, asthma was controlled in 37 (9.3%), partially controlled in 226 (56.5%), and uncontrolled in 137 (34.2%). The numbers of patients with uncontrolled or partially controlled asthma who visited the emergency room, who were hospitalized, and who missed school/work were higher than were those of patients with controlled asthma (p = 0.001, p = 0.05, and p = 0.01, respectively). Among those with uncontrolled asthma, the impact of the disease on activities of daily living, sleep, social activities, and normal physical exertion was greater than it was among those with controlled or partially controlled asthma (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: In Brazil, asthma treatment should be monitored more closely in order to increase treatment adherence and, consequently, the level of asthma control, which can improve patient quality of life and minimize the negative impact of the disease.

scholarly journals Influence of socioeconomic factors on daily life activities and quality of life of Thai elderly

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratana Somrongthong ◽  
Sunanta Wongchalee ◽  
Chandrika Ramakrishnan ◽  
Donnapa Hongthong ◽  
Korravarn Yodmai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Daily Life Activities

<em>Background</em>: The increasing number of older people is a significant issue in Thailand, resulted in growing demands of health and social welfare services. The study aim was to explore the influence of socioeconomic factors on activities of daily living and quality of life of Thai seniors. <br /><em>Design and methods:</em> Using randomised cluster sampling, one province was sampled from each of the Central, North, Northeast and South regions, then one subdistrict sampled in each province, and a household survey used to identify the sample of 1678 seniors aged 60 years and over. The Mann-Whitney U-test and binary logistic regression were used to compare and determine the association of socioeconomic variables on quality of life and activities of daily living. <br /><em>Results</em>: The findings showed that sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors were significantly related to functional capacity of daily living. Education levels were strongly associated with daily life activities, with 3.55 adjusted ORs for respondents with secondary school education. Gender was important, with females comprising 61% of dependent respondents but only 47% of independent respondents. Seniors with low incomes were more likely to be anxious in the past, present and future and less likely to accept death in the late stage, with 1.40 Adjusted ORs (95%CI: 1.02-1.92), and 0.72 (95%CI: 0.53-0.98), respectively. However, they were more likely to engage in social activities. <br /><em>Conclusions</em>: While socioeconomic factors strongly indicated the functional capacity to live independently, a good quality of life also required other factors leading to happiness and life satisfaction.

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