Citation

Cândido LM, Niehues JR, Vieira LA, de Avelar NCP, Danielewicz AL. Geriatr. Nurs. 2023; 53: 240-246.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.07.020

PMID

37598427

Abstract

AIMS: It is important to identify the association between characteristics of the neighborhood environment, cognitive impairment and functional limitations to organize early and effective intervention strategies.

METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of 308 community-dwelling older adults was conducted. Logistic Regression analyses were performed to verify the associations between self-perceived characteristics of the neighborhood environment (Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale), cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination) and functional limitations (mobility, lower limb muscle strength and balance).

RESULTS: Significant negative associations were observed: (1) better infrastructure, traffic and safety and mobility limitation; (2) better infrastructure and muscle weakness; (3) better safety and balance limitation; and (4) better streets/sidewalks and cognitive impairment. On the other hand, positive associations were observed between poor safety with mobility limitation and muscle weakness.

CONCLUSIONS: Our findings contribute to greater knowledge about neighborhood characteristics regarding mental and physical health in community-dwelling older adults.

Language: en

Keywords

Built environment; Older adults; Physical functional performance; Cognitive dysfunction