SynthesisBMC geriatrics2022
International depiction of the cost of functional independence limitations among older adults living in the community: a systematic review and cost-of-impairment study.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 37 citations in OpenAlex.
- The prevalence of disability in older adults with multimorbidity: a meta-analysis.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2024Pooled it
- Psychological characteristics and functional abilities in older adults with subjective cognitive complaints: A potential new target for early intervention.International psychogeriatrics · 2026Trial
- Health economic evaluation of an interdisciplinary care pathway for older patients with vertigo, dizziness and balance disorders in primary care (MobilE-PHY2) - a cluster-randomised trial.Cost effectiveness and resource allocation : C/E · 2026Article
- The association between hyperkyphosis and physical function in geriatric outpatients with frailty.Archives of osteoporosis · 2026Article
- Association Between Function-focused Training and Physical Function Among Community-dwelling Oldest-old Individuals: A Retrospective Study.Juntendo medical journal · 2026Article
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- Effects of Functional Impairments and Frailty on the Association of Cognitive Impairment with Total Healthcare Costs: A Prospective Multi-cohort Study.Journal of general internal medicine · 2025Article
- Regionally specific picture naming benefits of focal tDCS are dependent on baseline performance in older adults.GeroScience · 2025Article
- Depressive Symptoms and Physical Activity Mediate the Adverse Effect of Pain on Functional Dependence in Patients With Arthritis: Evidence From the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.Physical therapy · 2025Article
- The economic burden of subjective cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's dementia: excess costs and associated clinical and risk factors.Alzheimer's research & therapy · 2025Article
- Latent cognitive profiles and their associations with instrumental activities of daily living among older adults without dementia: A United States national cross-sectional study.The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease · 2025Article
- Functional status of Iranian older adults: a community-based assessment using EASY-care 2010.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- Trends in functional limitations among middle-aged and older adults in the Asia-Pacific: survey evidence from 778,507 observations across six countries.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2025Article
- Does vibrotactile biofeedback for postural control interfere with cognitive processes?Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Association between frailty and activities of daily living disability in older adults residing in a high-altitude Peruvian Andean community: the Aunqui-Andes study.BMC geriatrics · 2024Article
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- Limited Physical Functioning in United States Adults with Arthritis: Findings from the 2021 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Effect of Exercise Programs on Physical Performance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with and without Frailty: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Socioeconomic inequalities associated with Geriatric syndrome in Thailand: The results of Fifth National Health Examination Survey.PloS one · 2024Article
- Influence of Knee Osteoarthritis Severity, Knee Pain, and Depression on Physical Function: A Cross-Sectional Study.Clinical interventions in aging · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundFunctional independence limitations restrict older adult self-sufficiency and can reduce quality of life. This systematic review and cost of impairment study examined the costs of functional independence limitations among community dwelling older adults to society, the health care system, and the person.
methodsFollowing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines this systematic review included community dwelling older adults aged 60 years and older with functional independence limitations. Databases (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, EconLit, NHS EED, Embase, CINAHL, AgeLine, and MEDLINE) were searched between 1990 and June 2020. Two reviewers extracted information on study characteristics and cost outcomes including mean annual costs of functional independence limitations per person for each cost perspective (2020 US prices). Quality was assessed using the Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards (CHEERS) checklist.
results85 studies were included. The mean annual total costs per person (2020 US prices) were: $27,380.74 (95% CI: [$4075.53, $50,685.96]) for societal, $24,195.52 (95% CI: [$9679.77, $38,711.27]) for health care system, and $7455.49 (95% CI: [$2271.45, $12,639.53]) for personal. Individuals with cognitive markers of functional independence limitations accounts for the largest mean costs per person across all perspectives. Variations across studies included: cost perspective, measures quantifying functional independence limitations, cost items reported, and time horizon.
conclusionsThis study sheds light on the importance of targeting cognitive markers of functional independence limitations as they accounted for the greatest costs across all economic perspectives.
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