Translation and Validation of the Malay Version of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Questionnaire for Older Adults in Malaysia

Harith, Sakinah; Tan, Sze Lin

doi:10.4235/agmr.20.0005

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“…For a total score ranging from 0 to 14 points, the questionnaire used three levels of scoring (0 = fully dependent; 1 = requiring some assistance; 2 = fully independent). Functional impairment was demonstrated by a score of less than ten points (Fillenbaum & Smyer, 1981 ; Harith & Tan, 2020 ).…”

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Impact of Religious Activities on Quality of Life and Cognitive Function Among Elderly

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Religiosity and spirituality have previously been found to have significant effects on mental and physical health. This study aimed to compare elderly people utilizing different types of religious activities in their daily routine and the effects upon their quality of life and cognitive function. A cross-sectional study was conducted among elderly people dwelling in suburban areas of Malaysia. The Malay version of Short Form (36) Health Survey (SF-36), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), Older Americans Resources and Services’s Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (OARS’s IADL), and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) questionnaires were used in this study. Independent t test was utilized to determine the difference in the quality of life and the cognitive function between groups of elderly people that were categorized based on their level of participation in different religious activities. The study involved 432 participants. The mean score for all domain of SF-36 was significantly higher among those who engaged in the religious activities as compared to those elderly who were either less engaged or did not practice religious activities. The mean score of GDS-15, OARS’s IADL, and MoCA was also significantly higher among those who participated in religious activities. There was a significant impact on the quality of life and cognitive function among elderly people practicing religious activities. This study proved the importance of practicing religious activities among the elderly in achieving healthy aging.

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Impact of Religious Activities on Quality of Life and Cognitive Function Among Elderly

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“…The care recipients were older people with functional deficits defined as being aged 60 years old or above during data collection. The Malay version of the Barthel Index ( 22 ) was used to screen for functional independence in older people. The score ranged between 0 and 20, where a low score indicated high dependence on others to complete their ADL and a high score indicated independence in performing ADL.…”

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The Caregiving Burden of Older People with Functional Deficits and Associated Factors on Malaysian Family Caregivers

Abdul Wahab,

Abdul Talib,

Nik Mohd Hatta

et al. 2024

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Background: Providing care to older people can be an extremely complex task, given their increased functional deficits, which may lead to family caregivers experiencing burnout and a deteriorated health status. This study investigated the caregiving burden of older people with functional deficits on family caregivers and associated factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on family caregivers of older people with functional deficits living in FELDA schemes in Pahang, Malaysia. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data, which included the sociodemographical profile, health status and caregiving demands factors. The caregiving burden was assessed using the Malay version of the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). Multiple linear regression was used to assess the factors associated with burden. Results: A total of 271 family caregivers completed the questionnaire. Their mean age was 45.8 (SD 0.9) years old. The mean score for caregiving burden was 18.5 (SD 13.6). Caregivers’ gender (3.5 [95% CI: 0.2, 6.8]; P = 0.037), older people with chronic disease (9.6 [95% CI: 2.4, 16.9]; P = 0.010) and the functional independence of older people (–1.1 [95% CI: –1.6, –0.6]; P < 0.001) were predictors of family caregiving burden. Conclusion: The caregiving burden among family caregivers was mild and influenced mainly by care recipients’ health status. A proper assessment should be conducted and relevant health education provided to prepare family caregivers to care for their family members before discharge from the hospital.

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“…Functional status was measured using the ADL, which had a reliability of 0.85. Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) had a reliability of 0.76 (Harith & Tan, 2020). The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was employed to measure the quality and patterns of sleep among the participants, and it had a reliability of 0.74 (Farah et al, 2019).…”

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Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms Among Community-Dwelling Older People in East-Coast Malaysia

Zakaria,

Jaafar,

Che Hasan

et al. 2023

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

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Older people are increasing in number globally, and they are likely to have mental health problems, including depression. In this population, the risk of having depressive symptoms is very high due to multidimensional factors, but these symptoms are often undertreated. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of depressive symptoms among community-dwelling older people living on the East Coast of Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was conducted in several areas of the state of Terengganu based on multilayered stratified sampling. A total of 240 participants were randomly selected. Several instruments were employed, such as the Geriatric Depression Scale, University of California Los Angeles Loneliness Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Elderly Cognitive Assessment Questionnaire, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Duke University Religion Index, Barthel Modified Index, and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 24.6%. The results of the multivariate logistic regression model also revealed that being a single elderly (adjusted odd ratio [aOR] = 4.42; Confidence Interval [CI] = 1.22; 15.96), poor social support (aOR = 3.06; CI = 1.18; 7.93), loneliness (aOR = 21.11; CI = 9.87; 45.18), impaired functional status (aOR = 3.39; CI = 1.22; 9.39), impaired instrumental function (aOR = 6.09; CI = 1.95; 19.0), and having asthma (aOR = 14.14; CI = 2.83; 70.5) were associated with depressive symptoms. Thus, screening older people during primary care is needed for early detection of depression and initiation of community-based interventions to address the psychological aspects of this disorder. Keywords: aging, community dwelling, depression, elderly, factor, mental health Abstrak Faktor-Faktor yang Berkaitan dengan Gejala Depresi pada Kalangan Lansia di Pantai Timur Malaysia. Jumlah penduduk lanjut usia di seluruh dunia semakin meningkat, dan mereka cenderung mempunyai masalah kesehatan mental, termasuk depresi. Pada populasi ini, risiko terjadinya gejala depresi sangat tinggi karena faktor multidimensi, namun gejala tersebut seringkali tidak tertangani. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui prevalensi dan faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan gejala depresi di kalangan lansia yang tinggal di Pantai Timur Malaysia. Sebuah studi cross-sectional dilakukan di beberapa wilayah negara bagian Terengganu berdasarkan multilayered stratified sampling. Sebanyak 240 peserta dipilih secara acak. Beberapa instrumen yang digunakan antara lain Geriatric Depression Scale, University of California Los Angeles Loneliness Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Elderly Cognitive Assessment Questionnaire, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Duke University Religion Index, Barthel Modified Index, dan Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale. Prevalensi gejala depresi adalah 24,6%. Hasil multivariate logistic regression model juga mengungkapkan bahwa menjadi lansia tunggal (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 4,42; Confidence Interval [CI] = 1,22; 15,96), dukungan sosial yang buruk (aOR = 3,06; CI = 1,18; 7,93), kesepian (aOR = 21,11; CI = 9,87; 45,18), gangguan status fungsional (aOR = 3,39; CI = 1,22; 9,39), gangguan fungsi instrumental (aOR = 6,09; CI = 1,95; 19,0), dan menderita asma (aOR = 14,14; CI = 2,83; 70,5) berhubungan dengan gejala depresi. Oleh karena itu, memeriksa lansia selama perawatan utama diperlukan untuk deteksi awal depresi dan inisiasi intervensi berbasis komunitas yang dapat mengatasi aspek psikologis dari gangguan ini. Kata Kunci: depresi, faktor, kesehatan mental, lansia, penuaan, tempat tinggal komunitas

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Translation and Validation of the Malay Version of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Questionnaire for Older Adults in Malaysia

Cited by 7 publications

References 12 publications

Impact of Religious Activities on Quality of Life and Cognitive Function Among Elderly

Impact of Religious Activities on Quality of Life and Cognitive Function Among Elderly

The Caregiving Burden of Older People with Functional Deficits and Associated Factors on Malaysian Family Caregivers

Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms Among Community-Dwelling Older People in East-Coast Malaysia

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