Factors Associated with Reduced Muscle Strength and Function in Continuing Care Retirement Community Residents
Mentor 1
Murad Taani
Location
Union Wisconsin Room
Start Date
5-4-2019 1:30 PM
End Date
5-4-2019 3:30 PM
Description
Poor muscle strength and function is a major source of disability among older adults and leads to negative health outcomes including falls and fractures. Limited data are available regarding characteristics of muscle strength and function among older adults living in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). It is crucial to determine the specific factors that may affect muscle strength and function among CCRC residents. The objective of this study is to explore the characteristics of muscle strength and function and the relationship between self-efficacy for exercise and goal congruence for protein and Vitamin D intake and muscle strength and function in CCRC residents. At the beginning of the study, each participant completed the Physical Activity Assessment Inventory and Goal Congruence questionnaires. Each participant performed Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and Timed Up and Go (TUG) tests. Data collection is ongoing. To date, the study has enrolled 39 participants. The participants were predominately female (85%) with a mean age of 84 (SD=7.7). All of the men and 42% of the women had low grip strength. Sixty-two percent of the participants performed poorly on the SPPB and 26% performed poorly on the TUG. Self-efficacy was correlated with SPPB while goal congruence for protein and Vitamin D intake was correlated with grip strength. The results demonstrate that CCRC residents have poor muscle strength and function. The findings also support the necessity for goal congruence and self-efficacy enhancing strategies to be built into self-management support interventions. Such interventions may help older adults maintain or improve their muscle strength and function and delay the transfer to more restrictive living environments such as nursing homes.
Factors Associated with Reduced Muscle Strength and Function in Continuing Care Retirement Community Residents
Union Wisconsin Room
Poor muscle strength and function is a major source of disability among older adults and leads to negative health outcomes including falls and fractures. Limited data are available regarding characteristics of muscle strength and function among older adults living in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). It is crucial to determine the specific factors that may affect muscle strength and function among CCRC residents. The objective of this study is to explore the characteristics of muscle strength and function and the relationship between self-efficacy for exercise and goal congruence for protein and Vitamin D intake and muscle strength and function in CCRC residents. At the beginning of the study, each participant completed the Physical Activity Assessment Inventory and Goal Congruence questionnaires. Each participant performed Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and Timed Up and Go (TUG) tests. Data collection is ongoing. To date, the study has enrolled 39 participants. The participants were predominately female (85%) with a mean age of 84 (SD=7.7). All of the men and 42% of the women had low grip strength. Sixty-two percent of the participants performed poorly on the SPPB and 26% performed poorly on the TUG. Self-efficacy was correlated with SPPB while goal congruence for protein and Vitamin D intake was correlated with grip strength. The results demonstrate that CCRC residents have poor muscle strength and function. The findings also support the necessity for goal congruence and self-efficacy enhancing strategies to be built into self-management support interventions. Such interventions may help older adults maintain or improve their muscle strength and function and delay the transfer to more restrictive living environments such as nursing homes.
