Publications by Hsin Ning Lee

Publications by authors named "Hsin Ning Lee"

J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol

July 2022

The study aimed to explore the cognitive functions of Alzheimer patients classified as robust, frail, or pre-frail, with a focus on the relationship between frailty and cognitive decline, particularly in frontal cortex-related functions.
The research involved 160 outpatients aged 65 and older, assessing cognitive function alongside factors like mood, daily activities, and physical strength.
Findings indicated that frail and pre-frail patients showed poorer cognitive performance, more depressive symptoms, and slower physical responses, highlighting the need for comprehensive intervention strategies for frail Alzheimer patients.

Psychogeriatrics

November 2020

* Involving 125 outpatients aged 65 to 89, the research found that 29.6% of participants had sarcopenia, which was more common in older males with lower BMI and Vitamin D levels; female patients often had lower hemoglobin levels.
* The findings suggest that low BMI may be a risk factor for sarcopenia in dementia, indicating the need for gender-specific nutritional support to address muscle weakness in this population.

Arch Gerontol Geriatr

November 2020

- The study examined factors related to frailty in 157 outpatients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease, assessing various physical and cognitive health indicators.
- Frailty was found in 15.9% of participants, who were older and exhibited poorer cognitive function, daily living skills, and physical performance than those classified as pre-frail or robust.
- Key findings highlighted that depressive symptoms, hemoglobin levels, and usual gait speed were linked to frailty, emphasizing the importance of addressing both physical and psychological health in patients with Alzheimer's.

Prim Care Companion CNS Disord

December 2019