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Review of methodologies of cohort studies of older people
- Authors:
- KINGSTON Andrew, JAGGER Carol
- Journal article citation:
- Age and Ageing, 47(2), 2018, pp.215-219.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This paper describes a cohort study in terms of its design, the research questions answered by cohort studies, common analytic techniques and the strengths and limitations of this type of study. The authors also describe the main cohort studies of older populations, many of which are available for secondary data analysis. (Publisher abstract)
Evaluation of the extra care housing initiative: PSSRU technical report
- Authors:
- DARTON Robin, et al
- Publisher:
- Housing Learning and Improvement Network; Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 71p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Extra Care Housing Fund was established in 2003 by the Department of Health to develop innovative housing with care options to meet the housing, care and support needs of older people, while helping them to maintain independence in their own accommodation. The objective of this study was to evaluate new build schemes for older people which received capital funding from the Extra Care Housing Fund from 2004 to 2006. 19 schemes which opened between April 2006 and November 2008 in England were included. The evaluation examined the development of the schemes from their implementation and followed residents' experiences and health over time, also collecting evidence about the process and impact of new approaches to providing accommodation and care for older people. Information was gathered from residents and staff at each scheme, with follow-up surveys of all residents, and from the local authorities concerned and the housing associations managing the schemes. This technical report describes the data collection, including fieldwork procedures and data collection issues, and also covers data preparation and response.
Measuring material deprivation among older people: methodological study to revise the family resources survey questions
- Author:
- McKAY Stephen
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 60p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The objective of this project was to better understand how to measure material deprivation amongst older people in surveys. The report details findings from new quantitative work using omnibus questions on what are regarded as necessary items for older people, as well as new cognitive testing work, conducted by the National Centre for Social Research, to better understand how to ask older people about material deprivation. The report makes recommendations on the implementation of the new question block on the Family Resources Survey (FRS). Readers are recommended to also consult DWP Working paper 55, Cognitive testing: older people and the FRS material deprivation questions (released at the same time), undertaken by the National Centre for Social Research, which provides greater detail on the cognitive testing study
Predicting the onset of major depressive disorder and dysthymia in older adults with subthreshold depression: a community based study
- Authors:
- CUIJPERS Pim, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 21(9), September 2006, pp.811-818.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
It is well-established that the incidence of major depressive disorder is increased in subjects with subthreshold depression. A new research area focuses on the possibilities of preventing the onset of major depressive disorders in subjects with subthreshold depression. An important research question for this research area is which subjects with subthreshold depression will develop a full-blown depressive disorder and which will not. We selected 154 older subjects with subthreshold depression (CES-D > 16) but no DSM mood disorder from a longitudinal study among a large population based cohort aged between 55 and 85 years in The Netherlands. Of these subjects, 31 (20.1%) developed a mood disorder (major depression and/or dysthymia) at three-year or six-year follow-up. We examined risk factors and individual symptoms of mood disorder as predictors of onset of mood disorder. Two variables were found to be significant predictors in both bivariate and multivariate analyses: eating problems and sleep problems. The incidence of mood disorders differed strongly for different subpopulations, varying from 9% (for those not having any of the two risk factors) to 57% (for those having both risk factors). It appears to be possible to predict to a certain degree whether a subject with subthreshold depression will develop a mood disorder during the following years.
Older people and ageing research and development network: scoping study: final report
- Authors:
- PHILLIPS Judith, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Wales Swansea
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 88p.
- Place of publication:
- Swansea
This Scoping Study, undertaken by an inter-disciplinary team from 3 Welsh Universities found widespread interest in, and enthusiasm for, a research-based network focussed upon Older People and Ageing in Wales. To demonstrate progress toward achieving this aim, the Report covers two main areas. Part A is an overview of Research and Development Activity in Wales. Part B plans to develop an Older People and Ageing R&D Network in Wales.
Research and development network scoping study report for the Welsh Assembly Government: alzheimer's disease
- Author:
- WOODS Bob
- Publisher:
- University of Wales Bangor. Dementia Services Development Centre
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 51p.
- Place of publication:
- Bangor
The conditions dementias and neurodegenerative disorders (including Alzheimer’s)’affect at least 47,000 people in Wales, a significant number of whom are of working age. Meeting their needs effectively continues to be one of the major challenges for health and social care services. This study has indicated that there is a strong basis for research in this area to continue to develop in Wales. Currently funded projects bring in external funds of over five million pounds, and over 200 publications with input from researchers in Wales have appeared in the scientific literature over the last five years. Current research covers the whole range from basic biochemical and genetic research to research on service delivery and policy. There is a wide geographical spread of the current research.
A concise alternative for researching health-related quality of life in older people
- Authors:
- WINDLE Gillian, EDWARDS Rhiannon, BURHOLT Vanessa
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 5(3), November 2004, pp.13-24.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Examines a potentially shorter alternative to the sometimes lengthy and time-consuming health assessment tools used by researchers, the EQ-5D instrument. Data was obtained using trained interviewers from a randomly sampled cross-sectional survey of 423 community-dwelling older people aged 70-99. Information was obtained relating to activities of daily living, the EQ-5D, the EQ-VAS, the SF-36, use of health and social care services and the presence or absence of limiting illness, disability or infirmity. In terms of construct validity the EQ-5D was able to distinguish between hypothesised differences in the sample that could be expected to reflect differences in health-related quality of life. The EQ-5D items correlated well with conceptually similar items. Completion rates for the EQ-5D items were good, ranging from 98.3-98.8%. Completion rates for the EQ-VAS were 98.1%. Results suggest that the EQ-5D may provide a valid measure of health-related quality of life in a cross-sectional population sample of older adults, although the emphasis of the scale is very much on physical health and functioning. Results for the depression/anxiety item suggest that additional information may be needed if mental health is of concern.
Can research evidence be timely, intelligible and available on demand?
- Author:
- CROSBY Gillian
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 12(5), October 2004, pp.10-12.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
It is suggested that social care professionals are not making best use of the wealth of available online research. In the author's field there is great under-use of research evidence and staggering ignorance about the value and very existence of available resources. We are in danger of paying lip service to its importance. Outlines the future challenge and what the Centre for Policy on Ageing is doing.
Growing research with older people
- Author:
- MOUNTAIN Gail
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 4(4), December 2003, pp.6-10.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Discusses the involvement of older people in research into health and social care services. Draws upon the policy and evidence base and considers the different forms that this can take and how best practice regarding the involvement of older people can be promoted.
Health visiting older people: just a luxury?
- Authors:
- DAVIDSON Alison, MACHIN Tony
- Journal article citation:
- Community Practitioner, 76(6), June 2003, pp.221-225.
- Publisher:
- Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association
Older people's health is a high priority in public health policy, yet evidence suggests that health visitors skills are often directed to younger client groups. Reports on an exploratory, qualitative, grounded theory study which aims to generate further understanding of health visitors' perceptions of the potential scope of their role with older people. Six in-depth individual interviews were conducted with practicing health visitors who were holding generic case-loads. The results are analysed in terms of health visitor exposure; the nature of health visiting practice; perceived effectiveness and individual role perception. Looks at the implications of the findings for individual practitioners, organisational policy and for the educational preparation of health visitors for work with older people.