Swiss Orthopaedics Minimal Dataset: First Pilot Report of Reliability and Validity by Thorsten Jentzsch, Claudio Dora, Urs Müller, Mazda Farshad

“…The test-retest study population (n = 60; lost to follow-up: n = 7 (12%)) was drawn from three retirement homes (in 2013), while the test study population (n = 14,180; excluded (e.g., duplicates): n = 1,990 (14%)) consisted of patients from a university hospital (in 2014–2017). …”
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اعادة الهندسة الاداریة کمدخل لتمیز مؤسسات المعرفة by د. أمنیة خیر توفیق

“…Different types of knowledgeinstitutions need to re-engineer management , whether they suffer or not fromproblems of re-engineering in knowledge institutions : Service of reengineering ,reengineering process , reengineering ofmanagement systems , reengineering requires management improvementand development especially in the areas of organizational work , process outputs, system , and resources .A set of reengineering approaches that can be reliably applied toknowledge institutions is available from the results of the application of thereengineering approach to knowledge institutions : the transformation ofbusiness units from functional departments to operations teams , transformingjobs from simple tasks to complex work , the focus shifts on performancestandards , rewards and activities to results , Examples of obstacles that arepreventing the re-engineering approach to knowledge. institutions : the existenceof a culture of resistance to change, the lack of clarity of the knowledge        institution's vision , its organizational culture in the process of re-engineering, theuse of non-cadres to lead the process of administrative re-engineering, assigningadministrative re-engineering to retiring individuals , non-discrimination betweenadministrative re-engineering and other change programs, An example of therequirements for : The adequate awareness of the wishes of the beneficiaries ,an analysis of the institution's position and the design of the objectives of change, the belief of the senior management in the importance of change andencouragement of employees and understanding of the process of reengineeringadministrative management .Recommendations of the study : The need to adopt conscious leaders indifferent types of knowledge institutions , providing the necessary budget forapplying administrative reengineering in knowledge institutions , establishing aspecialized unit for reengineering of knowledge institutions , setting a plan for aspecific period of time of different types , especially the leaders in which newskills and knowledge on the reengineering management , monitoring theexperiences and management practices distinct in the field of reengineeringmanagement services facilities to document and benefit from them , increasingdependence needed to support administrative processes of reengineeringmethod of information technology .…”
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Association between Chinese visceral adiposity index and risk of new-onset hypertension in middle-aged and older adults with prediabetes: evidence from a large national cohort stud... by Lanlan Li, Lanlan Li, Linqiang Xi, Qianhui Wang

“…This study aimed to assess the predictive utility of the CVAI for the new onset of hypertension in middle-aged and older adult Chinese individuals with prediabetes.MethodsA prospective cohort study was conducted involving participants aged 45 years and above with prediabetes from the 2011–2012 cohort of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Logistic regression models were utilized to investigate the association between CVAI levels and the risk of new-onset hypertension.ResultsThe study included 2,186 participants, among whom 444 (20.31%) developed hypertension. …”
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Atherogenic index of plasma and cardiovascular disease risk in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome stage 1 to 3: a longitudinal study by Yu Zhang, Yue Song, Yinfei Lu, Tao Liu, Ping Yin

“…This study aims to explore the association between cumulative AIP, AIP control levels, and the risk of CVD in individuals with CKM syndrome from stages 1 to 3.MethodsParticipants with CKM syndrome were drawn from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Cumulative AIP was calculated using triglycerides (TG) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), while AIP control levels were categorized into four groups via k-means clustering. …”
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Association between chronic respiratory diseases and frailty in Chinese elderly: a population-based longitudinal study by Ting Yang, Ping He, Dawei Zhu, Dan Guo, Ruoxi Ding, Ke Huang, Yanan Zhao, Xiaolong Guan

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the association between CRDs and frailty in the elderly using a nationally representative data from China.Methods Data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) were analysed, including 3309 frailty-free participants followed for three waves from 2011. …”
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Association of handgrip strength asymmetry and weakness with intrinsic capacity impairment among older adults in China by Decheng Li, Yunhe Wang, Shuai Guo, Ziyang Ren, Binbin Su, Lichuan Zhang, Zuliyaer Talifu, Xiaoying Zheng

“…Methods: We included participants aged ≥60 years from the 2015 wave of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). IC was evaluated across cognitive, locomotion, psychological, sensory, and vitality domains. …”
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Re-Engagement in Physical Activity Slows the Decline in Older Adults’ Well-Being – A Longitudinal Study by Hon Lon Tam PhD, Kai Chow Choi PhD, Ying Lau PhD, Leona Yuen Ling Leung DN, Alex Siu Wing Chan PhD, Lilin Zhou BSc, Eliza Mi Ling Wong PhD, Jonathan Ka Ming Ho DN

“…This population-based cohort study used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study between 2015 and 2020. …”
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How prepared is Nigeria digital payment for health workers? A landscape analysis by Folashayo Peter Adeniji, David Ayobami Adewole, Segun Bello, Elizabeth Ekirapa, Juliet Aweko, Vincent Michael Kiberu, Charles Opio, Peter Waiswa, Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole

“…Other incentives for digitization of payments were: availability of credible financial institutions, improved financial accountability and transparency, previous experience of under-payment or non-payment of end beneficiaries, to avoid delays in payment and ensure timely retirement of funds. Challenges of digital payments included: delayed resolution of problems associated with digital payment such as failed transactions, cyber security, double payments, and unfriendly bank policies. …”
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The combined effects of cardiometabolic index and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein on the risk of new onset stroke in a Chinese national prospective longitudinal cohort study by Fangfang Li, Yu He, Ali Yang, Mingrong Xia, Weizhou Zang, Jiewen Zhang

“…Methods This study included 8,973 participants aged 45 years or older from the China Longitudinal Study on Health and Retirement (CHARLS), who were stroke-free and underwent baseline evaluations between 2011 and 2012, with followed-up at 2013, 2015 and 2018. …”
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Relationship between socioeconomic status and social network with loneliness: a cross-sectional study of China older adults with activity of daily living disabilities by Xin Cao, Luyao Niu, Wenjie Qu, Xinyu Ying, Ruyu Li, Xiyue Wang, Ruizhi Gao, Yuhua Chen, Yue-Xia Gao

“…Participants who lived in rural areas (β=1.926, 95% CI: 0.658 to 3.193) and were unemployed before retirement (β=4.691, 95% CI: 1.485 to 7.898) experienced higher loneliness for older adults with ADL disability. …”
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Changes in sarcopenia and incident cardiovascular disease in prospective cohorts by Qingyue Zeng, Lijun Zhao, Qian Zhong, Zhenmei An, Shuangqing Li

“…Methods This study utilized prospective cohort data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Sarcopenia status was assessed using the 2019 Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) algorithm and categorized as non-sarcopenia, possible sarcopenia, or sarcopenia. …”
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Correlation between depressive symptoms and cognitive function in middle-aged and elderly population in China: an analysis of CHARLS baseline data by Yuchao SUN, Jing FENG, Zihui LEI, Ge QU, Xinyan LI, Yong GAN

“…MethodsData on 17 705, 2 834, and 574 individuals aged ≥ 45 years were extracted from the 2011, 2013, and 2015 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) enrollment surveys, which used the 10-item Center for the Epidemiological Studies of Depression Short Form (CES-D-10) to identify participants′ depression symptoms. …”
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Gender-specific dual effects of physical activity on depression and mortality: a nine-year cohort study in Chinese adults aged 45 and above by Dan Shan, Dan Shan, Meina Yang, Meina Yang, Kunyan Zhou, Kunyan Zhou

“…In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of PA on new-onset depression and ACM in Chinese adults aged 45 year and older, with particular emphasis on gender differences.MethodsThis was a longitudinal cohort study that took place over a nine-year period and featured 2,264 participants drawn from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). PA levels were categorized into quartiles using metabolic equivalents (MET; minutes/week), and depression was evaluated according to the 10-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD-10) scale. …”
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Research on Material Design of Medical Products for Elderly Families Based on Artificial Intelligence by Jinjin Rong, Xu Ji, Xin Fang, Moon-Hwan Jee

“…They will almost certainly encounter economic and political demands to modify state medical care management, retirement benefits, and social security in order to meet the needs of an aging population. …”
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Association between atherogenic index of plasma and future risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome stages 0–3: a nationwide pros... by Gaoshu Zheng, Jijie Jin, Fei Wang, Qianrong Zheng, Jiaxin Shao, Jiangnan Yao, Pan Huang, Hao Zhou, Jianghua Zhou

“…Method The CKM stages 0–3 population was obtained from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). The outcome CVD was defined as self-reported heart disease and/or stroke. …”
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Association of reported sleep disturbances with objectively assessed mild cognitive impairment among adults in the United States by Chan Shen, Hao Wang, Arthur Nguimatsa Djiotsop, R. Constance Wiener, Mona Pathak, Sophie Mitra, Patricia A Findley, Usha Sambamoorthi

“…Methods: Longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study were analyzed to explore the association between mild cognitive impairment and three types of sleep disturbances: trouble falling asleep, trouble waking up, and waking up too early. …”
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The association between frailty and falls among individuals aged 60 years and older residing in community settings and experiencing hip fractures in China: a cross-sectional study by Lan Jiang, Shulong Ding, Juxia Wang

“…This study aims to examine the relationship between frailty status and falls in China among community-dwelling and hospitalized individuals with hip fractures aged 60 and older.Methods Data from the Huangshan City People’s Hospital’s Department of Trauma and Orthopedics (a single center), and the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) were used in this investigation. …”
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Sex-specific associations between estimated glucose disposal rate and cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults in China: a longitudinal cohort study by Chun Luo, Shuang Han, Xiaoying Shen, Hao Wu, Jianqing Zhou, Bingyang Liu

“…Given the high prevalence of dementia and its substantial economic burden in China, large-scale longitudinal studies are essential to elucidate the complex relationship between IR and cognitive function.MethodsThis longitudinal cohort study included 8,734 middle-aged and older adults (median age: 58 years; 53.6% females) from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), followed from 2011 to 2018. …”
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Pioglitazone Metformin Complex Improves Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Comorbid Psychological Distress via Inhibiting NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation: A Prospective Clinical Study by Qing-jun Guo, Jing Shan, Yi-feng Xu, Yan-yan Hu, Cui-lan Huo, Jing-yun Song, Chao-qun Wang, Hui Zhou, Chao-qin Yu, Qin Huang

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Association of workforce participation with depression among US older adults: results from NHANES 2005–2018 by Zhenyu Sun, Yi Wang, Xi Chen, Dongfu Qian

“…Analyses of subgroup and sensitivity were conducted: using data from non-multiple imputation, participants aged over 65, and all non-excluded participants aged 60 or above to execute repeated analysis; recruiting propensity score matching (PSM) method that focused on selected SDoH, lifestyle, and health status-related factors to strengthen essential comaparability between workers and non-workers; employing two-stage least squares (2SLS) model and setting retirement age (over 65 years or not) as an instrumental variable (IV) to solve the potential reverse causation between work status and depression. …”
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