Aleksandra Suwalska
Biographic Data
| ID | 5120193 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Aleksandra Suwalska |
| GIVEN NAMES | Aleksandra |
| FAMILY NAME | Suwalska |
| SIGNATURE | SUWALSKA A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Poznan University of Medical Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5759-5151 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 10 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Needs of older adults in Kazakhstan
Background Studies about the needs of older individuals in Central Asia are very sparse. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the needs of older adults in Kazakhstan with the EASYCare Standard 2010 (EC) questionnaire. Methods The study involved 524 participants aged 65 and older from various regions in Kazakhstan. Data were collected by trained research staff, and the participants’ needs were examined using median split with the three summarizing i…
Characteristics of the needs of older people in Kazakhstan
Objectives Shrinking caregiver workforces and rising demand among the oldest age groups necessitate urgent healthcare reforms. In Kazakhstan, high fertility sustains population growth, though care pressures are increasing as the share of older adults rises. Family, mostly women, provide care, and societal changes are reshaping traditional caregiving roles. The aim of the study was to assess the health and social needs of older adults in Kazakhsta…
Long-Term Survival of Older Patients Hospitalized for Covid-19. Do Clinical Characteristics upon Admission Matter
Older adults are particularly susceptible to COVID-19 in terms of both disease severity and risk of death. To compare clinical differences between older COVID-19 hospitalized survivors and non-survivors, we investigated variables influencing mortality in all older adults with COVID-19 hospitalized in Poznań, Poland, through the end of June 2020 ( n = 322). In-hospital, post-discharge, and overall 180-day mortality were analyzed. Functional capaci…
Unraq—A Questionnaire for the Use of a Social Robot in Care for Older Persons. A Multi-Stakeholder Study and Psychometric Properties
1) Background: while there exist validated measures to assess the needs of older people, there are comparatively few validated tools to assess needs and requirements for the use of robots. Henceforth, the aim of the study is to present and validate such a tool. (2) Methods: The study group included 720 subjects (mean age 52.0 ± 37.0, 541 females) who agreed to fill the Users' Needs, Requirements, and Abilities Questionnaire (UNRAQ). The validatio…
Clinical Characteristics and Survival Analysis in a Small Sample of Older Covid-19 Patients with Defined 60-Day Outcome
The older population is one of the most vulnerable to experience adverse outcomes of COVID-19. Exploring different clinical features that may act as detrimental to this population's survival is pivotal for recognizing the highest risk individuals for poor outcome. We thus aimed to characterize the clinical differences between 60-day survivors and non-survivors, as well as analyze variables influencing survival in the first older adults hospitaliz…
Impaired Glucose Metabolism in Bipolar Patients
Bipolar patients have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity, which are associated with cardiovascular diseases as the leading cause of death in this group. Additionally, there is growing evidence that impaired glucose metabolism in bipolar patients is associated with rapid cycling, poor response to mood stabilizers and chronic course of illness. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and other types of impaire…
Functional determinants of dietary intake in community-dwelling older adults
Objective The identification of determinants of dietary intake is an important prerequisite for the development of interventions to improve diet. The present systematic literature review aimed to compile the current knowledge on individual functional determinants of dietary intake in community-dwelling older adults. Design A systematic search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library. Titles, abstracts and full text…
Could Robots Help Older People with Age-Related Nutritional Problems? Opinions of Potential Users
Background: The rapid development of new technologies has recently raised interest in the use of assistive robots in the care of older people. The success or failure of robots' implementation is mediated by their acceptance by users. The aim of the study was to answer the question of how both older people and caregivers perceive the possibility of using an assistive robot for nutritional support. Methods: Opinions of 252 respondents (126 older-ag…
The Effect of a 12-Week Omega-3 Supplementation on Body Composition, Muscle Strength and Physical Performance in Elderly Individuals with Decreased Muscle Mass
The aim of the study was to assess the effect of a polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (PUFA) supplementation on the parameters of body composition, muscle strength and physical performance in elderly people with decreased muscle mass (DMM). Fifty three elderly people with an ALM index (the ratio of appendicular lean mass to squared height) either below (-2SD: low muscle mass-LMM) or between (-1SD and -2SD: the risk of LMM-rLMM) the ALM index for…
Could Robots Help Older People with Age-Related Nutritional Problems? Opinions of Potential Users
Background: The rapid development of new technologies has recently raised interest in the use of assistive robots in the care of older people. The success or failure of robots' implementation is mediated by their acceptance by users. The aim of the study was to answer the question of how both older people and caregivers perceive the possibility of using an assistive robot for nutritional support. Methods: Opinions of 252 respondents (126 older-ag…
Unraq—A Questionnaire for the Use of a Social Robot in Care for Older Persons. A Multi-Stakeholder Study and Psychometric Properties
1) Background: while there exist validated measures to assess the needs of older people, there are comparatively few validated tools to assess needs and requirements for the use of robots. Henceforth, the aim of the study is to present and validate such a tool. (2) Methods: The study group included 720 subjects (mean age 52.0 ± 37.0, 541 females) who agreed to fill the Users' Needs, Requirements, and Abilities Questionnaire (UNRAQ). The validatio…
The Effect of a 12-Week Omega-3 Supplementation on Body Composition, Muscle Strength and Physical Performance in Elderly Individuals with Decreased Muscle Mass
The aim of the study was to assess the effect of a polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (PUFA) supplementation on the parameters of body composition, muscle strength and physical performance in elderly people with decreased muscle mass (DMM). Fifty three elderly people with an ALM index (the ratio of appendicular lean mass to squared height) either below (-2SD: low muscle mass-LMM) or between (-1SD and -2SD: the risk of LMM-rLMM) the ALM index for…
Functional determinants of dietary intake in community-dwelling older adults
Objective The identification of determinants of dietary intake is an important prerequisite for the development of interventions to improve diet. The present systematic literature review aimed to compile the current knowledge on individual functional determinants of dietary intake in community-dwelling older adults. Design A systematic search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library. Titles, abstracts and full text…
Could Robots Help Older People with Age-Related Nutritional Problems? Opinions of Potential Users
Background: The rapid development of new technologies has recently raised interest in the use of assistive robots in the care of older people. The success or failure of robots' implementation is mediated by their acceptance by users. The aim of the study was to answer the question of how both older people and caregivers perceive the possibility of using an assistive robot for nutritional support. Methods: Opinions of 252 respondents (126 older-ag…
Impaired Glucose Metabolism in Bipolar Patients
Bipolar patients have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity, which are associated with cardiovascular diseases as the leading cause of death in this group. Additionally, there is growing evidence that impaired glucose metabolism in bipolar patients is associated with rapid cycling, poor response to mood stabilizers and chronic course of illness. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and other types of impaire…
Clinical Characteristics and Survival Analysis in a Small Sample of Older Covid-19 Patients with Defined 60-Day Outcome
The older population is one of the most vulnerable to experience adverse outcomes of COVID-19. Exploring different clinical features that may act as detrimental to this population's survival is pivotal for recognizing the highest risk individuals for poor outcome. We thus aimed to characterize the clinical differences between 60-day survivors and non-survivors, as well as analyze variables influencing survival in the first older adults hospitaliz…
Long-Term Survival of Older Patients Hospitalized for Covid-19. Do Clinical Characteristics upon Admission Matter
Older adults are particularly susceptible to COVID-19 in terms of both disease severity and risk of death. To compare clinical differences between older COVID-19 hospitalized survivors and non-survivors, we investigated variables influencing mortality in all older adults with COVID-19 hospitalized in Poznań, Poland, through the end of June 2020 ( n = 322). In-hospital, post-discharge, and overall 180-day mortality were analyzed. Functional capaci…
Unraq—A Questionnaire for the Use of a Social Robot in Care for Older Persons. A Multi-Stakeholder Study and Psychometric Properties
1) Background: while there exist validated measures to assess the needs of older people, there are comparatively few validated tools to assess needs and requirements for the use of robots. Henceforth, the aim of the study is to present and validate such a tool. (2) Methods: The study group included 720 subjects (mean age 52.0 ± 37.0, 541 females) who agreed to fill the Users' Needs, Requirements, and Abilities Questionnaire (UNRAQ). The validatio…
Needs of older adults in Kazakhstan
Background Studies about the needs of older individuals in Central Asia are very sparse. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the needs of older adults in Kazakhstan with the EASYCare Standard 2010 (EC) questionnaire. Methods The study involved 524 participants aged 65 and older from various regions in Kazakhstan. Data were collected by trained research staff, and the participants’ needs were examined using median split with the three summarizing i…
Characteristics of the needs of older people in Kazakhstan
Objectives Shrinking caregiver workforces and rising demand among the oldest age groups necessitate urgent healthcare reforms. In Kazakhstan, high fertility sustains population growth, though care pressures are increasing as the share of older adults rises. Family, mostly women, provide care, and societal changes are reshaping traditional caregiving roles. The aim of the study was to assess the health and social needs of older adults in Kazakhsta…
Medicine (7 works) · Internal Medicine (5 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Activities of daily living (3 works) · Physical therapy (3 works) · AI in Service Interactions (2 works) · Applied Psychology (2 works) · Artificial Intelligence (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (2 works)