Cost-Effectiveness of Treatments for Musculoskeletal Conditions Offered by Physiotherapists: A Systematic Review of Trial-Based Evaluations.

Background: Musculoskeletal conditions are a leading contributor to disability worldwide. The treatment of these conditions accounts for 7% of health care costs in Germany and is often provided by physiotherapists. Yet, an overview of the cost-effectiveness of treatments for musculoskeletal conditions offered by physiotherapists is missing.

Determinants of psychosocial factors amongst the oldest old: Longitudinal evidence based on the representative "survey on quality of life and subjective well-being of the very old in North Rhine-Westphalia".

Objectives: There are few studies investigating the determinants of psychosocial outcomes using data exclusively from the oldest old; and even fewer that use longitudinal data. Thus, our aim was to explore the determinants of psychosocial factors (in terms of life satisfaction, loneliness, and depressive symptoms) amongst the oldest old (also stratified by sex) based on representative, longitudinal data from Germany.

Methods/design: Data from "Survey on quality of life and subjective well-being of the very old in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW80+)" were used.

Fear of war in Germany: An observational study.

Background: Given the very limited knowledge, the purpose of this study was to identify the current prevalence and correlates of fear of conventional and of nuclear war in the general adult population (Germany).

Methods: Data were taken from a representative survey (n = 3091 participants; mid-March 2022). Established items were used to quantify fear of conventional war and fear of nuclear war.

Vision and hearing problems and psychosocial outcomes: longitudinal evidence from the German Ageing Survey.

Purpose: To examine whether changes in vision and hearing problems are associated with changes in psychosocial outcomes (in terms of depressive symptoms, loneliness, and perceived social isolation).

Methods: We used longitudinal data from the nationally representative German Ageing Survey, which covers individuals aged 43 years and over (wave 6 and wave 7, with 7108 observations and mean age of 67.5 years, SD 10.

Religious affiliation and oral health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional study based on a nationally representative survey in Germany.

Background: Studies have shown an association between a person's religiosity, and physical as well as psychological, health status. However, results differ between certain religious affiliations. While good oral health is important for our overall health and wellbeing, research on religious affiliation and oral health status, specifically oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), is lacking.

Parkinson's Disease and Subjective Prospects for the Future in Different Life Domains. Findings of a Nationally Representative Sample.

Purpose: To analyze the link between Parkinson's disease and perceived prospects for the future.

Patients And Methods: Data were taken from the German Ageing Survey (year 2021; n=4296 individuals, thereof 33 individuals with Parkinson's disease) were used. This is a nationally representative sample of community-dwelling individuals ≥ 40 years in Germany.

[Reasons of Individuals 60 Years and Older in Germany for not Getting Vaccinated against Covid-19].

Purpose: To identify the reasons of individuals aged 60 years and older in Germany for not getting vaccinated against Covid-19.

Methods: Data for this study were collected in July/August 2021 from "Kommunikation der Corona-Schutzimpfung in Deutschland" (CoSiD)", a representative survey of the general adult population in Germany. The focus was on individuals aged 60 years and older in our current study (n=1,281 individuals).

Prevalence and determinants of loneliness among the oldest old living in institutionalized settings : Study findings from a representative survey.

Background: There is very limited knowledge regarding the prevalence and determinants of loneliness in oldest old residents of nursing or old age homes.

Objective: To examine the prevalence and determinants of loneliness among the oldest old living in institutionalized settings in Germany.

Material And Methods: Data were taken from the representative survey on quality of life and subjective well-being of the very old in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW80+) including individuals ≥ 80 years living in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Long-term care need, loneliness, and perceived social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from the German Ageing Survey.

Background: There is a complete lack of studies focusing on the association between care degree (reflecting the long-term care need) and loneliness or social isolation in Germany.

Aims: To investigate the association between care degree and loneliness as well as perceived social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: We used data from the nationally representative German Ageing Survey, which covers community-dwelling middle-aged and older individuals aged 40 years or over.

Oral health, anxiety symptoms and depressive symptoms: findings from the survey of health, ageing and retirement in Europe.

Background: There is limited knowledge regarding the association between oral health and mental health in terms of depressive symptoms and particularly anxiety symptoms. Therefore, our aim was to close this gap in knowledge.

Methods: Cross-sectional data were used from wave 5 of the pan-European Survey of Health Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) (n = 62 358 observations).

Neighbourhood cohesion, loneliness and perceived social isolation prior and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Longitudinal evidence from the German Ageing Survey.

Purpose: To investigate the longitudinal association between neighbourhood cohesion and loneliness as well as perceived social isolation prior and during the COVID-19 pandemic (stratified by sex).

Methods: Longitudinal data were taken from a nationally representative sample (German Ageing Survey) of inhabitants aged 40 years and over in Germany prior (wave 6: year 2017) and during the COVID-19 pandemic (wave 8: November 2020 until February 2021; n = 6688 observations, mean age was 67.4 years).

Community centers for older adults and psychosocial factors: Evidence from the German Ageing Survey.

Introduction: There is a dearth of studies examining the association between the use of community centers for older adults and psychosocial factors. Thus, our aim was to examine the association between the use of community centers for older adults and psychosocial factors (in terms of loneliness, perceived social isolation, and life satisfaction; also stratified by sex)-which is important for successful aging.

Methods/design: Data were taken from a nationally representative sample-the German Ageing Survey-including older community-dwelling individuals.

Utilization of internet for religious purposes and psychosocial outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, research findings pointed towards an alleviating effect of religion on depressive symptoms and loneliness. However, it is not clear whether such a relationship persisted when worships were mostly held as online events. Consequently, this study investigates the link between religion-related internet utilization, particularly for online worships, depressive symptoms, and loneliness during the lockdown period.

[Use of and Attitudes toward Tests for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 and Corresponding Antibodies: Results of a Nationally Representative Survey in Late Summer 2021].

Objective: There is a lack of knowledge regarding utilization of and attitudes towards tests for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Germany. Our work aimed to reduce this gap.

Methods: Data were taken from a nationally representative online survey (August 24th to 3rd September 2021, n=3,075; mean age: 44.

Frequency and correlates of mild cognitive impairment and dementia among the oldest old - Evidence from the representative "Survey on quality of life and subjective well-being of the very old in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW80+)".

Objectives: Since there is limited knowledge with regard to the frequency and correlates of mild cognitive impairment and dementia among the oldest old based on large representative data (including institutionalized individuals), our objective was to fill this research gap.

Methods: For our study, data came from the representative "Survey on quality of life and subjective well-being of the very old in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW80+)". This study included community-dwelling and institutionalized individuals aged 80 years and over (n = 1,173, mean age: 86 years) residing in the most populous state of Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia).

Does Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Differ by Income Group? Findings from a Nationally Representative Survey.

Objectives: Clarify the association between income group and oral health-related quality of life.

Methods: Data were used from a nationally representative online survey with = 3075 individuals. It was conducted in late Summer 2021.

Association between migration and oral health-related quality of life: results from a nationally representative online survey.

Purpose: To analyze the link between individuals with and without migration background and oral health-related quality of life (also stratified by sex).

Methods: Data in this cross-sectional study were taken from a nationally representative survey (n = 3075, August/September 2021). The Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-G5) was used to measure oral health-related quality of life.

Pet ownership, loneliness, and social isolation: a systematic review.

Purpose: Several publications explored a relationship between pet ownership and lower levels of loneliness and social isolation. However, to the best of our knowledge, no systematic review has yet synthesized the evidence on these associations. Thus, this systematic review aims to evaluate the findings regarding the relations between pet ownership, loneliness, and social isolation.

Prevalence of Prefrailty and Frailty Among Older Adults in Germany: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression.

Background: Various studies have identified the prevalence of prefrailty and frailty among older adults in Germany. Nevertheless, there is no review systematically synthesizing these studies. Thus, our aim was to close this gap in knowledge.

Prevalence and correlates of obesity among the oldest old. A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression.

Thus far, the prevalence and correlates of obesity among the oldest have been identified in several studies. Nevertheless, there is a lack of a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression synthesizing the existing observational studies. Consequently, our aim was to fill this knowledge gap.

Economic evaluations of musculoskeletal physiotherapy: protocol of a systematic review.

Introduction: Several economic evaluations of musculoskeletal physiotherapy have been published in the literature. We aim to provide an overview of these existing economic evaluations. This overview will be useful for healthcare funders in identifying studies matching their context.

Religious Denomination, Religiosity, Religious Attendance, and Cancer Prevention. A Systematic Review.

Recent research highlighted the influence of religion among health outcomes. To the best of our knowledge, there is no systematic review that summarizes the evidence on the relationship between religious factors and the utilization of cancer screenings. Therefore, this article aims to list the findings about the influence of religious denominations, the importance of religion in one's life, and religious practices, such as church attendance on the utilization of cancer screenings.

Use of and Satisfaction with Telemedicine Services during the Pandemic: Findings from the COVID-19 Snapshot Monitoring in Germany (COSMO).

Our aim was to investigate to what extent physician visits were replaced by telemedicine services because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the satisfaction with such telemedicine services. Cross-sectional data from the "COVID-19 Snapshot Monitoring in Germany" (COSMO, wave 49 from 11 to 12 August 2021 with = 967). The average age was 44.