Emily Lim

‘Bern, get ready’, BEready, a household-based cohort study for pandemic preparedness research in Switzerland: pilot study

Eva Maria Hodel, Selina Wegmüller, Franziska Iff, Emily Lim et autres

OBJECTIVES: Research for pandemic response needs to be timely to inform evidence-based decision making. The lack of epidemiological data at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic led experts to call for cohorts that could rapidly supply data about newly emerging infectious diseases. …

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Exploring Chinese Family Caregivers’ Experience as They Support Loved Ones With Dementia Transitioning Into Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Study

Yiyang Yuan, Catherine E Dube, Emily Lim, Shu Xu et autres

For Asian American family caregivers, transitioning loved ones with dementia into a U.S. nursing home can be particularly challenging due to cultural expectations and the scarcity of linguistically and culturally appropriate care. This qualitative study, focusing on the largest Asian American community, …

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Gendered Impact of Layoffs on Body Weight Trajectories in Transitional China: A Life Course Perspective 1993–2015

Qian Song, Emily Lim, Miao Li

Layoffs can have lasting effects on the bodyweight trajectories of both genders. However, prior studies usually overlook the nuanced gender differences in health impacts. This study investigates the differential impact of layoffs from State-Owned Enterprises in China on body mass index (BMI) …

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Skin Ulcer Development and Deterioration of Social Engagement among Nursing Home Residents

Anyah Prasad, Anthony P. Nunes, Bill M. Jesdale, Natalia Nielsen et autres

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The impact of layoffs on dietary and drinking behaviors across the life course: Evidence from China (1989 – 2011)

Qian Song, Emily Lim, Ning Jackie Zhang, Esther M. Friedman

Existing research on the health impact of job loss has predominantly focused on developed economies, often overlooking how these effects manifest in developing countries, particularly over the long term. To address this gap, our study explores the impact of layoffs on dietary …

CHINESE FAMILY CAREGIVERS’ EXPERIENCE SUPPORTING FAMILY MEMBERS WITH DEMENTIA TRANSITIONING INTO US NURSING HOMES

Yiyang Yuan, Catherine E Dube, Emily Lim, Shu Xu et autres

Abstract Asian American family caregivers of individuals with dementia experience a greater burden compared to other racial/ethnic groups, underscoring the need for formal long-term care options including nursing homes. Transitioning a family member with dementia into a nursing home can be stressful …

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Impact of layoffs on mortality and physical health in transitional China 1989–2015

Qian Song, Emily Lim, Esther M. Friedman, James Patrick Smith

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Exploring the social and cultural aspects of Chinese family caregivers’ experience as they support loved ones with dementia transitioning into nursing homes: a qualitative study protocol

Yiyang Yuan, Catherine E Dube, Shu Xu, Emily Lim et autres

INTRODUCTION: Asian American caregivers supporting loved ones with dementia experience greater burden and more stress than other racial/ethnic groups, warranting the need for more culturally and linguistically appropriate formal support, such as in nursing homes. Transitioning loved ones into nursing homes with …

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High Technical Success Rate of Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation Reduces Surgical Requirement for Patients With Stricturing Crohn’s Disease

Emily Lim, Maxter Thai, Yoon‐Kyo An, Peter J Hendy et autres

Background: Endoscopic balloon dilatation (EBD) is an alternative therapy to avoid or delay surgery in stricturing Crohn’s disease (CD); however, certain factors determining outcomes remain poorly defined, and conflicting evidence exists in current studies. In one of the largest cohorts to date, …

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THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN NUMBER OF FRIENDS AND LONELINESS FOR OLDER MEN AND WOMEN USING THE HEALTH AND RETIREMENT STUDY

Emily Lim, Jeffrey A. Burr

Abstract Loneliness is a significant health risk. Older adults are susceptible to loneliness and friendship is a source of support, potentially alleviating loneliness in later life. Few studies examined the association between friendship and loneliness among older adults and whether gender moderates …

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FRIENDSHIP MATTERS: UNDERSTANDING THE LINK BETWEEN FRIENDSHIP AND HEALTH IN LATER LIFE

Emily Lim, Katherine L. Fiori

Abstract Friendship matters in later life, as friends provide social support to older adults. Yet, current social relationships and health literature focuses primarily on family relationships. This symposium aims to highlight studies that explore the associations among friendship, health, and health behaviors, …

Health effects of social connectedness in older adults living in congregate long‐term care settings: A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence

Emily Lim, Natalia Nielsen, Lucienne Lapane, Adrita Barooah et autres

BACKGROUND: The overall impact of social connectedness on health outcomes in older adults living in nursing homes and assisted living settings is unknown. Given the unclear health impact of social connectedness for older adults in congregate long-term care settings worldwide, a comprehensive …

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