Community Care

The increasing number of community-dwelling older adults has led to a growing demand for community support, services and facilities. New knowledge is needed to improve existing guidelines and provide new interventions for continuity of care.

In this theme, research drawing on trends and lived experiences of older adults will be conducted and evaluated to develop new insights towards maintaining optimal health and function of community-dwelling older adults to prevent or delay admissions to hospitals.

Core Member: Dr Vivien WU, Dr Betsy SEAH

Publications

  • Ong CH, Pham BL, Levasseur M, Tan GR, Seah B.. Sex and gender differences in social participation among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review. Front Public Health. 2024 Apr 12;12:1335692. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1335692. eCollection 2024.. 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1335692

  • Ng YX, Cheng LJ, Quek YY, Yu R, Wu XV.. The measurement properties and feasibility of FRAIL scale in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Res Rev. 2024 Mar;95:102243. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102243. Epub 2024 Feb 21.. 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102243

  • Yoong SQ, Wu VX, Chen C, Lee PY, Wee KSL, Teo J, Chua MCH, Jiang Y.. Dance Exergames for Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Narrative Synthesis. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2024 Apr 1;79(4):glae035. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glae035.. 10.1093/gerona/glae035

  • Yoong SQ, Wu VX, Jiang Y.. Experiences of older adults participating in dance exergames: A systematic review and meta-synthesis. Int J Nurs Stud. 2024 Apr;152:104696. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104696. Epub 2024 Jan 15.. 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104696

  • Chua CMS, Chua JYX, Shorey S.. Effectiveness of home-based interventions in improving loneliness and social connectedness among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Aging Ment Health. 2024 Jan-Feb;28(1):1-10. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2023.2237919. Epub 2023 Jul 19.. 10.1080/13607863.2023.2237919

  • Wu VX, Yap XY, Tam WSW, Goh J, Mok WYJ, Ramazanu S.. Qualitative inquiry of a community dance program for older adults in Singapore. Nurs Health Sci. 2023 Sep;25(3):341-353. doi: 10.1111/nhs.13032. Epub 2023 Jul 11.. 10.1111/nhs.13032

  • Sam RY, Lau YFP, Lau Y, Lau ST.. Types, functions and mechanisms of robot-assisted intervention for fall prevention: A systematic scoping review. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2023 Dec;115:105117. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.105117. Epub 2023 Jul 4.. 10.1016/j.archger.2023.105117

  • Rashid NLA, Leow Y, Klainin-Yobas P, Itoh S, Wu VX.. The effectiveness of a therapeutic robot, 'Paro', on behavioural and psychological symptoms, medication use, total sleep time and sociability in older adults with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud. 2023 Sep;145:104530. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104530. Epub 2023 May 19.. 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104530

  • Soh YY, Zhang H, Toh JJY, Li X, Wu XV.. The effectiveness of tele-transitions of care interventions in high-risk older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud. 2023 Mar;139:104428. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104428. Epub 2022 Dec 15.. 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104428

  • Teo RH, Cheng WH, Cheng LJ, Lau Y, Lau ST.. Global prevalence of social isolation among community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2023 Apr;107:104904. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2022.104904. Epub 2022 Dec 16.. 10.1016/j.archger.2022.104904

  • Yu M, Wang W, Gu L, Ramachandran HJ.. Perspectives and experiences of living with self-neglect among older adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis. J Nurs Scholarsh. 2023 Jul;55(4):771-781. doi: 10.1111/jnu.12854. Epub 2022 Dec 9.. 10.1111/jnu.12854

  • Toh JJY, Zhang H, Soh YY, Zhang Z, Wu XV.. Prevalence and health outcomes of polypharmacy and hyperpolypharmacy in older adults with frailty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Res Rev. 2023 Jan;83:101811. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2022.101811. Epub 2022 Nov 29.. 10.1016/j.arr.2022.101811

  • Li Y, Lyu L, Fan X, Xu L, Zhao R, Jiang Y, Seo J, Li C, Song R.. Translation and Linguistic Validation of the Assessment of Physical Activity in Frail Older People into Simplified Chinese Using Cognitive Interviewing Methodology. J Aging Phys Act. 2022 Oct 19;31(3):383-390. doi: 10.1123/japa.2022-0100. Print 2023 Jun 1.. 10.1123/japa.2022-0100

  • Chow EKM, Seah B, Chan JJY, Wang W.. Salutogenic-based interventions among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health Promot Int. 2023 Jun 1;38(3):daac007. doi: 10.1093/heapro/daac007.. 10.1093/heapro/daac007

  • Chow, E., Seah, B., Chan, J., & Wang, W. (2022). Salutogenic-based interventions among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health promotion international. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daac007

  • Wu, X.V., Dong, Y., Tan, P.C., Gan, P., Zhang, D., Chi, Y., Chao, F.F.T., Lu, J., Teo, B.H.D., Tan, Y.Q. (2022). Development of a Community-based e-Health Program for Older Adults With Chronic Diseases: Pilot Pre-Post Study Journal of Medical Internet Research Aging, 0(0):e0 doi: 10.2196/33118

  • Chan, J.K.Y., Klainin-Yobas, P., Chi, Y., Gan, J.K.E., Chow, G., Wu, X.V. (2021). The effectiveness of e-interventions on fall, neuromuscular functions and quality of life in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud. 113:103784. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103784.

  • Han, C. Q. Y., Klainin-Yobas, P., Rodrigues, N. G., Haugan, G., Wu, X. V. (2021). Prevalence, risk factors and impact of delirium on hospitalised older adults with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, S1525-8610(21)00823-9. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2021.09.008

  • Rodrigues, N. G., Han, C. Q. Y., Su, Y., Klainin-Yobas, P., Wu, X. V. (2021). Psychological Impacts and Online Interventions of Social Isolation amongst Older Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15063

  • Tan, J.Y., Tam, W.W.S., Goh, H.S., Ow, C.C., Wu, X.V. (2021). Impact of sense of coherence, resilience, and loneliness on quality of life among older adults in long-term care: A correlational study using the salutogenic model, Journal of Advanced Nursing. DOI: 10.1111/jan.14940

  • Wu, X.V., Dong, Y., Chi, Y., Yu, M., Wang, W. (2021). Traditional Chinese Medicine as a complementary therapy in combat with COVID-19 - a review of evidence-based research and clinical practice. Journal of Advanced Nursing. doi: 10.1111/jan.14673.

  • Yap, J.M., Tantono, N., Wu, X.V., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2021). Effectiveness of Technology-based Psychosocial Interventions on Diabetes Distress and Health-relevant outcomes of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. DOI: 10.1177/1357633X211058329

  • Yoong, S.Q., Lu, J., Xing, H., Gyanwali, B., Tan, Y.Q., Wu, X. V.(2021). The Prognostic Utility of CSF Neurogranin in Predicting Future Cognitive Decline in the Alzheimer's Disease Continuum: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Narrative Synthesis. Ageing Research Review, 21:101491. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2021.101491. PMID: 34688925.

  • Lee, J.K., Lin, C. S. L., Wu, X.V. (2020). Social capital and health communication in Singapore: An examination of the relationships between community participation, community cohesion and health communication behaviours. Journal of Health Communication. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10810730.2020.1761485

  • Muhsin, G. M. B., Goh, Y. S., Hassan, N., Chi, Y.C., Wu, X. V. (2020). Nurses’ Experiences on the Road towards Transition to Community Nursing: An Exploratory Descriptive Qualitative Study. Health and Social Care in the Community. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13038

  • Chua, H.M.C., Jiang, Y., Lim, D.S., Wu, X.V., & Wang, W. (2019). Effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy-based multicomponent interventions on fear of falling among community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing. DOI: 10.1111/jan.14150

  • Gouw, V. X. H., Jiang, Y., Seah, B., He, H., Hong, J., & Wang, W. (2019). Effectiveness of internal Qigong on quality of life, depressive symptoms and self-efficacy among community-dwelling older adults with chronic disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.06.009

  • Soh, Z.P.X., Wang, W., Hassan, N., Png, G.K., & Wu, X. V. (2019). Risk of Skin Tears and its Predictors among Hospitalised Older Adults in Singapore. International Journal of Nursing Practice. DOI:10.1111/ijn.12790

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Community Care
End-of-life Care
Healthy Aging
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Related Publications

Chow, E., Seah, B., Chan, J., & Wang, W. (2022). Salutogenic-based interventions among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health promotion international. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daac007

Wu, X.V., Dong, Y., Tan, P.C., Gan, P., Zhang, D., Chi, Y., Chao, F.F.T., Lu, J., Teo, B.H.D., Tan, Y.Q. (2022). Development of a Community-based e-Health Program for Older Adults With Chronic Diseases: Pilot Pre-Post Study Journal of Medical Internet Research Aging, 0(0):e0 doi: 10.2196/33118

Chan, J.K.Y., Klainin-Yobas, P., Chi, Y., Gan, J.K.E., Chow, G., Wu, X.V. (2021). The effectiveness of e-interventions on fall, neuromuscular functions and quality of life in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud. 113:103784. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103784.