Publications by authors named "Chinenye Okpara"
Objective: We explored the magnitude of attrition, its pattern and risk factors for different forms of attrition in the cohort from the Global Longitudinal Study of Osteoporosis in Women.
Design: Prospective cohort study.
Setting: Participants were recruited from physician practices in Hamilton, Ontario.
Background: The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has exacerbated the risk for poor physical and mental health outcomes among vulnerable older adults. Multicomponent interventions could potentially prevent or reduce the risk of becoming frail; however, there is limited evidence about utilizing alternative modes of delivery where access to in-person care may be challenging. This randomized feasibility trial aimed to understand how a multicomponent rehabilitation program can be delivered remotely to vulnerable older adults with frailty during the pandemic.
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- Missing data are a significant issue in longitudinal studies involving older adults, leading to concerns about the completeness and reliability of research findings.
- A review of 165 studies revealed that over 62% either didn't address missing data or did so poorly, with an average missing data percentage of 14%.
- The most common approach to handle missing data was complete case analysis, with few studies using better techniques like multiple imputation, highlighting a need for improved reporting standards and transparency in research data.