| Perception of unmet basic needs as a predictor of physical functioning among community-dwelling older adults. | |
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PMID: 17099137 Owner: HSR Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: The present study examined the influence of participant's perception that their basic needs were not being met on their physical functioning problems. The association between lower social economic status (SES), typically indexed by income and education, and physical disability has been clearly established. Although income and education are not easily modifiable among older adults, perceptions of resource deficits may be more easily influenced through interventions. METHOD: Among community-dwelling older adults (N = 4,162), the authors examined the influence of participants' perception that their basic needs were not being met on physical functioning problems during a 10-year period using growth curve analyses. RESULTS: Baseline problems meeting basic needs influenced the growth in physical functioning problems, even after controlling for more objective indices of SES and for health problems and behaviors. DISCUSSION: Interventions focused on providing older adults with resources for meeting basic needs may substantially reduce the subsequent level of disability. |
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Authors:
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Natalie Sachs-Ericsson; Chris Schatschneider; Dan G Blazer |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of aging and health Volume: 18 ISSN: 0898-2643 ISO Abbreviation: J Aging Health Publication Date: 2006 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-11-13 Completed Date: 2006-11-29 Revised Date: 2007-12-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8912686 Medline TA: J Aging Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 852-68 Citation Subset: T |
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Florida State University, USA. |
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Activities of Daily Living* Aged Disabled Persons* Female Health Services Needs and Demand* Health Status* Humans Male Perception Socioeconomic Factors* United States |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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5R01-AG20614/AG/NIA NIH HHS |
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