Life and Living in Advanced Age: A Cohort Study in New Zealand -Te Puawaitanga o Nga Tapuwae Kia Ora Tonu, LiLACS NZ: Study protocol

被引：75

作者：

Hayman, Karen J. ^{[1
]}

Kerse, Ngaire ^{[1
]}

Dyall, Lorna ^{[2
]}

Kepa, Mere ^{[2
]}

Teh, Ruth ^{[1
]}

Wham, Carol ^{[3
]}

Wright-St Clair, Valerie ^{[4
]}

Wiles, Janine ^{[5
]}

Keeling, Sally ^{[6
]}

Connolly, Martin J. ^{[7
]}

Wilkinson, Tim J. ^{[6
]}

Moyes, Simon ^{[1
]}

Broad, Joanna B. ^{[7
]}

Jatrana, Santosh ^{[8
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Auckland, Dept Gen Practice & Primary Healthcare, Auckland 92109, New Zealand

[2] Univ Auckland, Dept Maori Studies, Auckland 92109, New Zealand

[3] Massey Univ, Inst Food Nutr & Human Hlth, Auckland, New Zealand

[4] Auckland Univ Technol, Sch Rehabil & Occupat Studies, Auckland, New Zealand

[5] Univ Auckland, Dept Community Hlth, Auckland 92109, New Zealand

[6] Univ Otago, Dept Med, Christchurch, New Zealand

[7] Univ Auckland, Freemasons Dept Geriatr Med, Auckland 92109, New Zealand

[8] Deakin Univ, Alfred Deakin Res Inst, Sydney, NSW, Australia

来源：

BMC GERIATRICS | 2012年 / 12卷

关键词：

Advanced age; Successful ageing; Longitudinal study; Cohort; Indigenous health; SOCIAL NETWORKS; ELDERLY POPULATION; HEALTH SURVEY; MORTALITY; PREDICTORS; VALIDITY; OLDEST; QUESTIONNAIRE; ASSOCIATION; RELIABILITY;

D O I：

10.1186/1471-2318-12-33

中图分类号：

R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];

学科分类号：

03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;

摘要：

Background: The number of people of advanced age (85 years and older) is increasing and health systems may be challenged by increasing health-related needs. Recent overseas evidence suggests relatively high levels of wellbeing in this group, however little is known about people of advanced age, particularly the indigenous Maori, in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This paper outlines the methods of the study Life and Living in Advanced Age: A Cohort Study in New Zealand. The study aimed to establish predictors of successful advanced ageing and understand the relative importance of health, frailty, cultural, social & economic factors to successful ageing for Maori and non-Maori in New Zealand. Methods/design: A total population cohort study of those of advanced age. Two cohorts of equal size, Maori aged 80-90 and non-Maori aged 85, oversampling to enable sufficient power, were enrolled. A defined geographic region, living in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes District Health Board areas of New Zealand, defined the sampling frame. Runanga (Maori tribal organisations) and Primary Health Organisations were subcontracted to recruit on behalf of the University. Measures - a comprehensive interview schedule was piloted and administered by a trained interviewer using standardised techniques. Socio-demographic and personal history included tribal affiliation for Maori and participation in cultural practices; physical and psychological health status used standardised validated research tools; health behaviours included smoking, alcohol use and nutrition risk; and environmental data included local amenities, type of housing and neighbourhood. Social network structures and social support exchanges are recorded. Measures of physical function; gait speed, leg strength and balance, were completed. Everyday interests and activities, views on ageing and financial interests complete the interview. A physical assessment by a trained nurse included electrocardiograph, blood pressure, hearing and vision, anthropometric measures, respiratory function testing and blood samples. Discussion: A longitudinal study of people of advanced age is underway in New Zealand. The health status of a population based sample of older people will be established and predictors of successful ageing determined.

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