@article{ref1,
title="Self-perception of the neighborhood environment, cognitive impairment and functional limitations in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study",
journal="Geriatric nursing",
year="2023",
author="Cândido, Letícia Martins and Niehues, Janaína Rocha and Vieira, Luiza Alves and de Avelar, Núbia Carelli Pereira and Danielewicz, Ana Lúcia",
volume="53",
number="",
pages="240-246",
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. <br><br>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). <br><br>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. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Our findings contribute to greater knowledge about neighborhood characteristics regarding mental and physical health in community-dwelling older adults.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0197-4572",
doi="10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.07.020",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.07.020"
}