Publications by authors named "Margarita Cancino"
Introduction: This systematic review aimed to analyze the available body of published peer-reviewed studies on the effects of combat sports compared with active/passive control on cognitive function and electrophysiological markers of brain activity in older people.
Evidence Acquisition: The studies were searched in Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO databases from deadline to June 2023. The PRISMA, TESTEX, RoB, and GRADE scales assessed the evidence's methodological quality and certainty of evidence.
Evaluating conceptual model measurement and psychometric properties of Oral health-related quality of life instruments available for older adults: a systematic review.
Health Qual Life Outcomes
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- Older adults often suffer from various oral health issues and face challenges accessing dental care, impacting their overall quality of life related to oral health (OHRQoL).
- This study systematically reviews available OHRQoL measurement instruments for older adults, evaluating aspects like psychometric properties and administration challenges to guide researchers and clinicians.
- Out of 14 identified instruments, only six scored above the acceptable threshold, with the EORTC QLQ OH-15 scoring the highest, while most instruments had poor responsiveness and interpretability.
Background: Several risk factors are associated with cognitive impairment in older people, but little attention has been paid to cardiometabolic variables, as well as how cognitive reserve can mediate this association.
Aim: To determine the association of cardiometabolic risk factors with cognitive functioning and whether the cognitive reserve mediates this association.
Material And Methods: A cross-sectional study with 300 participants with a median age of 56 years (53% male) was conducted.
Background: Cognitive reserve (CR) is a protective factor in aging. Depression and perceived social support are associated with cognitive performance in older adults. However, their role in the relationship between CR and cognitive functioning is less clear.
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