Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh
Biographic Data
| ID | 5805205 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh |
| GIVEN NAMES | Devinder Kaur Ajit |
| FAMILY NAME | Singh |
| SIGNATURE | SINGH D K A |
| AFFILIATIONS | National University of Malaysia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6551-0437 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 21 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1995 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
A qualitative study on the impact and participation in the Ageless multidomain intervention: Insights from older adults with cognitive frailty and their caregivers
The AGELESS multidomain intervention was well received by older adults with CF and their caregivers who participated in this study. Moving forward, it is recommended that future initiatives focus on identifying opportunities to implement existing evidence-based programs on a larger scale for the prevention of dementia in older adults
A scoping review on the implementation dynamics of scaling up a community-based health promotion and exercise program for older adults: Opportunities and challenges
As the global population of older adults continues to rapidly increase, there is a pressing need to address diverse concerns related to their physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being. In this scoping review, we aimed to map the existing literature on opportunities and challenges inherent in the implementation dynamics of scaling up a community-based health promotion and exercise programs designed for older adults. The research question is…
Dynamic transitions in falls and physical activity among older adults in Malaysia: A longitudinal multi-state analysis
This study highlights the dynamic nature of falls and physical activity patterns among older adults, emphasizing the crucial role of modifiable factors including cognitive function, muscle mass, and physical fitness. Our findings suggest that comprehensive, targeted interventions addressing these key determinants could effectively improve mobility, reduce fall incidence, and enhance overall quality of life in ageing populations
Prospective sarcopenia outcomes associated with physical performance in individuals aged 55 years and over in Malaysia
Background: While the potential of physical performance tests as screening tools for sarcopenia is evident, limited information on relevant reference values for sarcopenia detection. In this study, we aimed to establish the prospective relationship between physical performance tests, including time up and go (TUG), functional reach (FR), gait speed (GS), and hand grip strength (HGS) with five-year sarcopenia risk and to determine suitable cut-off…
Associations between biopsychosocial factors and transportation patterns of older adults residing in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Introduction Aging is associated with physiological changes in multiple systems in the body and may impact the transportation choices of older adults. In this study, we examine the associations between biopsychosocial factors and the transportation choices of Malaysian older adults. Methods One hundred and nineteen (119) older adults, aged 60 and above, living in Klang Valley, Malaysia were recruited for this cross-sectional study. Participants w…
World guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: A global initiative
BACKGROUND: falls and fall-related injuries are common in older adults, have negative effects on functional independence and quality of life and are associated with increased morbidity, mortality and health related costs. Current guidelines are inconsistent, with no up-to-date, globally applicable ones present. OBJECTIVES: to create a set of evidence- and expert consensus-based falls prevention and management recommendations applicable to older a…
Higher Lead and Lower Calcium Levels Are Associated with Increased Risk of Mortality in Malaysian Older Population: Findings from the LRGS-TUA Longitudinal Study
The main objective of this study is to determine the association of various trace elements’ status with the 5-year mortality rate among community-dwelling older adults in Malaysia. This study was part of the Long-term Research Grant Scheme—Towards Useful Ageing (LRGS-TUA). The participants were followed up for five years, and their mortality status was identified through the Mortality Data Matching Service provided by the National Registration De…
Personal, Academic Stressors and Environmental Factors Contributing to Musculoskeletal Pain among Undergraduates Due to Online Learning: A Mixed Method Study with Data Integration
This study showed that exercise, academic stressors, and environmental factors were associated with musculoskeletal pain among undergraduates due to online teaching and learning sessions. There may be a need to integrate an online prevention of musculoskeletal pain education package based on a biopsychosocial model with online teaching and learning for undergraduates
Incidence and Predictors of Mortality among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Malaysia: A 5 Years Longitudinal Study
With older adults accounting for 10.7% of the Malaysian population, determining the predictors of mortality has now become crucial. Thus, this community-based longitudinal study aimed to investigate the predictors for mortality among community-dwelling older adults using a wide range of factors, including clinical or subclinical. A total of 2322 older adults were interviewed and assessed by trained fieldworkers using validated structured question…
Healthcare Utilization and Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms among Urban Older Malaysian
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent chronic disorder in the older population. While timely management is important to minimize the consequences of knee OA, information on the utilization of healthcare services among this population remains limited. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to determine the healthcare utilization and its associated factors in older persons with knee OA. Cross-sectional data from 1073 participants aged 60 ye…
A Multi-Domain Intervention Protocol for the Potential Reversal of Cognitive Frailty: “WE-Rise” Randomized Controlled Trial
Following the rapid increase of the aging population, health promotion and prevention of physical disability and dementia in older persons are essential for healthy aging. For example, there may be a potential to prevent or reverse cognitive frailty, the co-existence of both physical frailty and cognitive impairment in older persons. However, evidence-based interventions targeting the prevention or potential reversibility of cognitive frailty amo…
Incidence and Predictors of Cognitive Frailty Among Older Adults: A Community-based Longitudinal Study
(1) Background: Cognitive frailty (CF) is the simultaneous presence of physical frailty and cognitive impairment with an increased risk of dementia. Considering that the risk factors of CF are mostly elucidated from cross-sectional studies, we conducted a community-based longitudinal study to determine the incidence and the predictors of CF among Malaysian older adults.; (2) Methods: Out of 490 older adults participating in the Malaysian Towards …
Prevalence of Frailty and its Association with Cognitive Status and Functional Fitness among Ambulating Older Adults Residing in Institutions within West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia
Frailty is highly prevalent among Malaysian institutionalised older adults. Hypertension, cognitive impairment and lower dynamic balance and mobility were found to be risk factors of frailty. Screening of frailty and its associated factors should be prioritized among institutionalised older adults in view of early prevention and rehabilitation
Virtual Reality Games as an Adjunct in Improving Upper Limb Function and General Health among Stroke Survivors
Virtual reality (VR) games has the potential to improve patient outcomes in stroke rehabilitation. However, there is limited information on VR games as an adjunct to standard physiotherapy in improving upper limb function. This study involved 36 participants in both experimental (n = 18) and control (n = 18) groups with a mean age (SD) of 57 (8.20) and 63 (10.54) years, respectively. Outcome measures were the Fugl-Meyer assessment for upper extre…
Facilitating Exercise Engagement among Community Dwelling Stroke Survivors: Is a once Per Week Group Session Sufficient
Although exercise is proven as an effective strategy to combat post-stroke complications and the risk of stroke recurrence, many stroke survivors fail to engage in this activity following rehabilitation. In this study, we assessed the feasibility and usefulness of a low-frequency group exercise to determine its suitability as an approach to facilitate exercise engagement among stroke survivors. Forty-one stroke survivors, mean (SD) age 59.34 (10.…
Incidence and predictors of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) within a multi-ethnic Asian populace: A community-based longitudinal study
After the 11⁄2-year follow-up, the incidence rate for MCI was considerably high among the respondents. Being male and being less engaged in mental activities were predictors of the occurrence of MCI. Mental activities need to be promoted for the prevention of MCI incidence among older adults
Factors associated with poor socioeconomic status among Malaysian older adults: An analysis according to urban and rural settings
Lower SES ismore prevalent in rural areas. Poor dietary intake, lower fitness and disability were common factors associated with low in SES, regardless of settings. Factors associated with low SES identifiedin both the urban and rural areas in our study may be useful inplanning strategies to combat low SES and its related problems among older adults
Urinary incontinence among urban and rural community dwelling older women: Prevalence, risk factors and quality of life
UI is more prevalent and had a more profound impact on quality of health among older women in the rural setting. The risk factors of UI were ethnicity and chronic constipation among urban and rural older women respectively. It is important to provide holistic strategies in the prevention and management of UI among older women especially within the rural population
Can virtual reality balance games enhance activities of daily living among stroke survivors
Background Stroke survivors with residual physical disabilities are reported to have decreased muscle strength and balance. Balance ability is one of the prerequisite for performing activities of daily living independently. Virtual reality balance games performed in the community based rehabilitation settings may be beneficial for stroke survivors to improve their functional balance resulting in increased independence in activities of daily livin…
Church Attendance and New Episodes of Major Depression in a Community Study of Older Adults: The Cache County Study
We examined the relation between church attendance, membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), and major depressive episode, in a population-based study of aging and dementia in Cache County, Utah. Participants included 2,989 nondemented individuals aged between 65 and 100 years who were interviewed initially in 1995 to 1996 and again in 1998 to 1999. LDS church members reported twice the rate of major depression that no…
North-South Trade, Employment and Inequality: Changing Fortunes in a Skill- Driven World
Journal Article North-South Trade, Employment and Inequality: Changing Fortunes in a Skill- Driven World. Get access North-South Trade, Employment and Inequality: Changing Fortunes in a Skill-Driven World. By Wood (Adrian). (Oxford and New York: Clarendon Press, 1994. Pp. xxiii + 505. £45.00 hardback. ISBN 0 19 828352 0.) Ajit Singh Ajit Singh Queens’ College, Cambridge Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The …
Church Attendance and New Episodes of Major Depression in a Community Study of Older Adults: The Cache County Study
We examined the relation between church attendance, membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), and major depressive episode, in a population-based study of aging and dementia in Cache County, Utah. Participants included 2,989 nondemented individuals aged between 65 and 100 years who were interviewed initially in 1995 to 1996 and again in 1998 to 1999. LDS church members reported twice the rate of major depression that no…
North-South Trade, Employment and Inequality: Changing Fortunes in a Skill- Driven World
Journal Article North-South Trade, Employment and Inequality: Changing Fortunes in a Skill- Driven World. Get access North-South Trade, Employment and Inequality: Changing Fortunes in a Skill-Driven World. By Wood (Adrian). (Oxford and New York: Clarendon Press, 1994. Pp. xxiii + 505. £45.00 hardback. ISBN 0 19 828352 0.) Ajit Singh Ajit Singh Queens’ College, Cambridge Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The …
North-South Trade, Employment and Inequality: Changing Fortunes in a Skill- Driven World
Journal Article North-South Trade, Employment and Inequality: Changing Fortunes in a Skill- Driven World. Get access North-South Trade, Employment and Inequality: Changing Fortunes in a Skill-Driven World. By Wood (Adrian). (Oxford and New York: Clarendon Press, 1994. Pp. xxiii + 505. £45.00 hardback. ISBN 0 19 828352 0.) Ajit Singh Ajit Singh Queens’ College, Cambridge Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The …
Church Attendance and New Episodes of Major Depression in a Community Study of Older Adults: The Cache County Study
We examined the relation between church attendance, membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), and major depressive episode, in a population-based study of aging and dementia in Cache County, Utah. Participants included 2,989 nondemented individuals aged between 65 and 100 years who were interviewed initially in 1995 to 1996 and again in 1998 to 1999. LDS church members reported twice the rate of major depression that no…
Can virtual reality balance games enhance activities of daily living among stroke survivors
Background Stroke survivors with residual physical disabilities are reported to have decreased muscle strength and balance. Balance ability is one of the prerequisite for performing activities of daily living independently. Virtual reality balance games performed in the community based rehabilitation settings may be beneficial for stroke survivors to improve their functional balance resulting in increased independence in activities of daily livin…
Prevalence of Frailty and its Association with Cognitive Status and Functional Fitness among Ambulating Older Adults Residing in Institutions within West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia
Frailty is highly prevalent among Malaysian institutionalised older adults. Hypertension, cognitive impairment and lower dynamic balance and mobility were found to be risk factors of frailty. Screening of frailty and its associated factors should be prioritized among institutionalised older adults in view of early prevention and rehabilitation
Virtual Reality Games as an Adjunct in Improving Upper Limb Function and General Health among Stroke Survivors
Virtual reality (VR) games has the potential to improve patient outcomes in stroke rehabilitation. However, there is limited information on VR games as an adjunct to standard physiotherapy in improving upper limb function. This study involved 36 participants in both experimental (n = 18) and control (n = 18) groups with a mean age (SD) of 57 (8.20) and 63 (10.54) years, respectively. Outcome measures were the Fugl-Meyer assessment for upper extre…
Facilitating Exercise Engagement among Community Dwelling Stroke Survivors: Is a once Per Week Group Session Sufficient
Although exercise is proven as an effective strategy to combat post-stroke complications and the risk of stroke recurrence, many stroke survivors fail to engage in this activity following rehabilitation. In this study, we assessed the feasibility and usefulness of a low-frequency group exercise to determine its suitability as an approach to facilitate exercise engagement among stroke survivors. Forty-one stroke survivors, mean (SD) age 59.34 (10.…
Incidence and predictors of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) within a multi-ethnic Asian populace: A community-based longitudinal study
After the 11⁄2-year follow-up, the incidence rate for MCI was considerably high among the respondents. Being male and being less engaged in mental activities were predictors of the occurrence of MCI. Mental activities need to be promoted for the prevention of MCI incidence among older adults
Factors associated with poor socioeconomic status among Malaysian older adults: An analysis according to urban and rural settings
Lower SES ismore prevalent in rural areas. Poor dietary intake, lower fitness and disability were common factors associated with low in SES, regardless of settings. Factors associated with low SES identifiedin both the urban and rural areas in our study may be useful inplanning strategies to combat low SES and its related problems among older adults
Urinary incontinence among urban and rural community dwelling older women: Prevalence, risk factors and quality of life
UI is more prevalent and had a more profound impact on quality of health among older women in the rural setting. The risk factors of UI were ethnicity and chronic constipation among urban and rural older women respectively. It is important to provide holistic strategies in the prevention and management of UI among older women especially within the rural population
A Multi-Domain Intervention Protocol for the Potential Reversal of Cognitive Frailty: “WE-Rise” Randomized Controlled Trial
Following the rapid increase of the aging population, health promotion and prevention of physical disability and dementia in older persons are essential for healthy aging. For example, there may be a potential to prevent or reverse cognitive frailty, the co-existence of both physical frailty and cognitive impairment in older persons. However, evidence-based interventions targeting the prevention or potential reversibility of cognitive frailty amo…
Incidence and Predictors of Cognitive Frailty Among Older Adults: A Community-based Longitudinal Study
(1) Background: Cognitive frailty (CF) is the simultaneous presence of physical frailty and cognitive impairment with an increased risk of dementia. Considering that the risk factors of CF are mostly elucidated from cross-sectional studies, we conducted a community-based longitudinal study to determine the incidence and the predictors of CF among Malaysian older adults.; (2) Methods: Out of 490 older adults participating in the Malaysian Towards …
Healthcare Utilization and Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms among Urban Older Malaysian
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent chronic disorder in the older population. While timely management is important to minimize the consequences of knee OA, information on the utilization of healthcare services among this population remains limited. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to determine the healthcare utilization and its associated factors in older persons with knee OA. Cross-sectional data from 1073 participants aged 60 ye…
World guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: A global initiative
BACKGROUND: falls and fall-related injuries are common in older adults, have negative effects on functional independence and quality of life and are associated with increased morbidity, mortality and health related costs. Current guidelines are inconsistent, with no up-to-date, globally applicable ones present. OBJECTIVES: to create a set of evidence- and expert consensus-based falls prevention and management recommendations applicable to older a…
Higher Lead and Lower Calcium Levels Are Associated with Increased Risk of Mortality in Malaysian Older Population: Findings from the LRGS-TUA Longitudinal Study
The main objective of this study is to determine the association of various trace elements’ status with the 5-year mortality rate among community-dwelling older adults in Malaysia. This study was part of the Long-term Research Grant Scheme—Towards Useful Ageing (LRGS-TUA). The participants were followed up for five years, and their mortality status was identified through the Mortality Data Matching Service provided by the National Registration De…
Personal, Academic Stressors and Environmental Factors Contributing to Musculoskeletal Pain among Undergraduates Due to Online Learning: A Mixed Method Study with Data Integration
This study showed that exercise, academic stressors, and environmental factors were associated with musculoskeletal pain among undergraduates due to online teaching and learning sessions. There may be a need to integrate an online prevention of musculoskeletal pain education package based on a biopsychosocial model with online teaching and learning for undergraduates
Incidence and Predictors of Mortality among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Malaysia: A 5 Years Longitudinal Study
With older adults accounting for 10.7% of the Malaysian population, determining the predictors of mortality has now become crucial. Thus, this community-based longitudinal study aimed to investigate the predictors for mortality among community-dwelling older adults using a wide range of factors, including clinical or subclinical. A total of 2322 older adults were interviewed and assessed by trained fieldworkers using validated structured question…
Prospective sarcopenia outcomes associated with physical performance in individuals aged 55 years and over in Malaysia
Background: While the potential of physical performance tests as screening tools for sarcopenia is evident, limited information on relevant reference values for sarcopenia detection. In this study, we aimed to establish the prospective relationship between physical performance tests, including time up and go (TUG), functional reach (FR), gait speed (GS), and hand grip strength (HGS) with five-year sarcopenia risk and to determine suitable cut-off…
Associations between biopsychosocial factors and transportation patterns of older adults residing in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Introduction Aging is associated with physiological changes in multiple systems in the body and may impact the transportation choices of older adults. In this study, we examine the associations between biopsychosocial factors and the transportation choices of Malaysian older adults. Methods One hundred and nineteen (119) older adults, aged 60 and above, living in Klang Valley, Malaysia were recruited for this cross-sectional study. Participants w…
A qualitative study on the impact and participation in the Ageless multidomain intervention: Insights from older adults with cognitive frailty and their caregivers
The AGELESS multidomain intervention was well received by older adults with CF and their caregivers who participated in this study. Moving forward, it is recommended that future initiatives focus on identifying opportunities to implement existing evidence-based programs on a larger scale for the prevention of dementia in older adults
A scoping review on the implementation dynamics of scaling up a community-based health promotion and exercise program for older adults: Opportunities and challenges
As the global population of older adults continues to rapidly increase, there is a pressing need to address diverse concerns related to their physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being. In this scoping review, we aimed to map the existing literature on opportunities and challenges inherent in the implementation dynamics of scaling up a community-based health promotion and exercise programs designed for older adults. The research question is…
Dynamic transitions in falls and physical activity among older adults in Malaysia: A longitudinal multi-state analysis
This study highlights the dynamic nature of falls and physical activity patterns among older adults, emphasizing the crucial role of modifiable factors including cognitive function, muscle mass, and physical fitness. Our findings suggest that comprehensive, targeted interventions addressing these key determinants could effectively improve mobility, reduce fall incidence, and enhance overall quality of life in ageing populations
Medicine (18 works) · Gerontology (13 works) · Frailty in Older Adults (11 works) · Demography (8 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Internal Medicine (8 works) · Population (8 works) · Public health (8 works) · Demography (7 works) · Physical therapy (7 works)