Gerontology and Geriatrics in Rehabilitation Quiz
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What is the focus of the text?

  • Economic implications of population ageing
  • Cultural impact of population ageing
  • Population ageing and its consequences (correct)
  • Healthcare infrastructure in Hong Kong

Which concept is emphasized in the text?

  • Extrinsic capacity
  • Dynamic capacity
  • Intrinsic capacity (correct)
  • Static capacity

What is an important aspect of rehabilitation discussed in the text?

  • Goal setting using goal attainment scaling (correct)
  • Pharmacological interventions
  • Diagnostic imaging techniques
  • Surgical procedures

What is the projected proportion of population aged 65 and older in Hong Kong by 2066?

<p>33.5% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected life expectancy for men in Hong Kong by 2066?

<p>84.0 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept emphasized in the text regarding the ageing process?

<p>Intrinsic capacity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which syndrome is mentioned in the text as a focus of management in rehabilitation?

<p>Frailty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected proportion of population aged 65 and older in Hong Kong by 2031?

<p>29.2% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected life expectancy for men in Hong Kong by 2056?

<p>86.0 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the director mentioned in the text?

<p>Jean Woo (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Intrinsic Capacity

The ability of an individual to perform daily activities, influenced by factors like health, cognition, and social support.

Population Ageing

A significant increase in the proportion of older adults in a population over time, leading to various societal changes.

Goal Attainment Scaling

A tailored approach to rehabilitation that emphasizes setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals to guide the process.

Frailty

A state of increased vulnerability to stressors, characterized by declines in physical function, strength, and overall health.

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Life Expectancy

The average number of years a person is expected to live.

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Proportion of Older Adults

The proportion of people aged 65 years and older in a specific population.

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Projected Ageing in Hong Kong

A projected increase in the proportion of older adults in Hong Kong's population by 2066.

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Rehabilitation for Older Adults

A key focus of rehabilitation in managing frailty and promoting optimal function in older adults.

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Projected Male Life Expectancy in Hong Kong

The projected life expectancy for men in Hong Kong by 2066.

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Projected Male Life Expectancy in 2056

The projected life expectancy for men in Hong Kong by 2056.

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