Meaningful Activities and Psychosomatic Functions in Japanese Older Adults after Driving Cessation

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Takuro Kubozono¹  Mitsuru Ohishi¹  Gwanghee Han²  Keiichiro Tokuda³  Michio Maruta⁴  Hironori Miyata⁵  Suguru Shimokihara⁵  Masaaki Miyata⁶  Yuriko Ikeda⁶  Hyuma Makizako⁶  Takayuki Tabira⁶  Atsushi Nakamura⁷ 

[1] Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Hypertension, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima 890-0075, Japan;Department of Neuropsychiatry, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kumamoto, 1-1-1 Honjo Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan;Department of Rehabilitation, Kirameki Terrace Healthcare Hospital, 43-30 Kouraicho, Kagoshima 890-0051, Japan;Department of Rehabilitation, Okatsu Hospital, 3-95, Masagohonmachi, Kagoshima 890-0067, Japan;Doctoral Program of Clinical Neuropsychiatry, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima 890-8544, Japan;Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kagoshima University, 8-35-1, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima 890-8544, Japan;National Institute for Minamata Disease, Ministry of the Environment, 4058-18 Hama, Minamata, Kumamoto 867-0008, Japan;

关键词: driving cessation;    meaningful activities;    community-dwelling older adults;    psychosomatic functions;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph182413270

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to analyse the differences in meaningful activities and psychosomatic function depending on the driving status of community-dwelling older adults. Data from 594 older adults were obtained, including activities meaningful to individuals and psychosomatic functions, such as grip strength, depression, cognitive function, and ability of activity. Participants were divided into active driving (n = 549) and after driving cessation (n = 45) groups. In addition, the active driving group was operationally divided into three groups: high-frequency group (n = 387), medium group (n = 119), and infrequent group (n = 42). In the after driving cessation group, grip strength, and Japan Science and Technology Agency Index of Competence scores were significantly lower. Furthermore, the proportion of apathy and physical and social frailty was significantly higher in the after driving cessation group. Regarding meaningful activity, domestic life scores in the after driving cessation group were significantly higher than those of the active driving group. Decreased driving frequency in the active driving group was associated with weak muscle strength, lack of interest, and low activity. This study demonstrated that meaningful activity differed based on the driving status. Hence, we should support the activities of older adults who are considering driving cessation.

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