Understanding How Older Adults Adapt to Stress
Author Information
Author(s): Bandeen-Roche Karen, Zhu Jiafeng, Xue Qian-Li, Buta Brian, Laskow Thomas, Walston Jeremy, Varadhan Ravi
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Hypothesis
Physical aspects of resilience capacity arise from the fitness of one’s physiology governing stress response.
Conclusion
The study found that robust individuals have significantly higher resilience scores compared to those who are prefrail or frail after adjusting for stressor type.
Supporting Evidence
- The study utilized data from the SPRING pilot and Phase II studies.
- Physiological fitness was assessed using Holter monitor data and cortisol response tests.
- Robust individuals scored higher on resilience measures compared to prefrail or frail individuals.
Takeaway
This study looks at how well older people can handle stress and finds that those in better physical shape cope better.
Methodology
The study used stimulus-response experiments and various physiological assessments to measure resilience in older adults.
Participant Demographics
Older adults scheduled for major stressors such as knee replacement or hemodialysis.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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