Publications by authors named "Ibtisam Arfah Mohamd Izhar"
Prevalence of Frailty and its Association with Cognitive Status and Functional Fitness among Ambulating Older Adults Residing in Institutions within West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Resshaya Roobini Murukesu Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh Ponnusamy Subramaniam Xee Vern Tan Ibtisam Arfah Mohamd Izhar
Int J Environ Res Public Health
November 2019
Article Synopsis
- * Out of 302 participants, 56.6% were found to be frail, with significant associations noted between frailty and factors like hypertension, lower cognitive function, and impaired mobility.
- * The findings suggest that frailty is common in this population, highlighting the need for screening and interventions to support healthier aging among institutionalized older adults.