Global Sensory Impairment Predicts Morbidity and Mortality in Older U.S. Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate global sensory impairment (GSI, an integrated measure of sensory dysfunction) as a predictor of physical function, cognition, overall health, and mortality.

Design

Prospective study.

Setting

The National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project.

Participants

A national probability sample of 3,005 home-dwelling older U.S. adults assessed at baseline (2005-06) and 5-year follow-up (2010-11).

Measurements

Gait speed, activity, disability, cognition, overall health, 5-year mortality.

Results

At baseline, older adults with worse GSI were slower (Timed Up and Go times: odds ratio (OR) = 1.32, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.17-1.50) and had more activity of daily living deficits (≥2: OR = 1.26, 95% CI = 1.10-1.46). Five years later

SUBMITTER: Pinto JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6317884 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature