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Unmet needs among disabled elderly Malaysians.

Yadollah Abolfathi Momtaz1, Tengku Aizan Hamid, Rahimah Ibrahim

  • 1Institute of Gerontology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, UPM, Malaysia. yabolfathi@gmail.com

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|May 29, 2012
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Summary

Unmet need affects 18% of disabled older Malaysians, particularly men and those with chronic conditions. This unmet need increases the risk of falls, impacting quality of life.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Unmet need is a critical factor impacting the quality of life for older adults.
  • Gerontological research increasingly focuses on understanding and addressing unmet needs in aging populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of unmet need among older Malaysians.
  • To identify factors predicting unmet need in this demographic.
  • To investigate the negative consequences associated with unmet need, such as falls.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 400 functionally disabled Malaysian elderly individuals (aged 60+) was analyzed.
  • Unmet need was defined using Manton's (1989) criteria.
  • Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify predicting factors and consequences.

Main Results:

  • 18.0% of functionally disabled older Malaysians reported unmet need.
  • Male gender and the presence of chronic health conditions were significant predictors of unmet need.
  • Unmet need was found to significantly increase the odds of experiencing falls.

Conclusions:

  • Targeted interventions are needed for vulnerable groups, including disabled elderly men and those with chronic illnesses.
  • Addressing unmet need is crucial for improving the quality of life and reducing adverse outcomes like falls in older adults.
  • Policy makers should prioritize support for this demographic to enhance well-being in later life.