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Geriatr Gerontol Aging ; 18: e0000155, Apr. 2024.
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1561460

ABSTRACT

O rápido envelhecimento populacional impulsiona iniciativas com o objetivo de otimizar a saúde da população idosa em todo o mundo. Recentemente, no Brasil, foi publicado pelo Conselho Nacional dos Secretários de Saúde (CONASS) o Manual de Avaliação Multidimensional da Pessoa Idosa, que propõe a adoção combinada e em larga escala da ferramenta de triagem do ICOPE da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) e do instrumento Índice de Vulnerabilidade Clínico-Funcional-20 (IVCF-20) para definir linhas de cuidado à pessoa idosa. Embora iniciativas dessa natureza sejam prementes, os instrumentos propostos ainda não têm validação adequada na população brasileira, e a sua utilização com o objetivo de balizar diretrizes em saúde em todo o território nacional parece precipitada e arriscada. Diante disso, propõe-se um debate amplo e urgente entre os especialistas da área, com o objetivo de planejar políticas de saúde pública eficazes e seguras para a população idosa brasileira. (AU)


Rapid population aging is driving initiatives aimed at optimizing the health of older populations worldwide. In Brazil, the National Council of State Secretaries of Health (CONASS) recently published the Handbook for Multidimensional Geriatric Assessment in Primary Care, which proposes the combined, large-scale adoption of the World Health Organization (WHO) ICOPE screening tool and the Clinical-Functional Vulnerability Index-20 (IVCF-20) instrument to define care pathways for older people. Although there is a pressing need for initiatives of this nature, the proposed instruments have not yet been adequately validated in the Brazilian population, and their use for the purpose of establishing countrywide health guidelines appears hasty and risky. Therefore, we propose a broad, urgent debate among experts in the field with the aim of planning effective and safe public health policies for the Brazilian older population. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Primary Health Care , Health Policy , Quality of Life , World Health Organization
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Geriatr Gerontol Aging ; 18: e0000118, Apr. 2024. tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1561375

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Objetivo: Objetiva-se avaliar a relação entre consumo de proteínas (CP), atividade física (AF) e massa muscular (MM) em indivíduos com 60 anos ou mais de idade. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo prospectivo a partir da linha de base e segunda onda do estudo ELSA-Brasil. O CP foi avaliado por meio de um questionário de frequência alimentar semiquantitativo (QFA). A AF foi mensurada pelo International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). A MM foi estimada por meio de equação de predição, e calculada a diferença de MM entre a 2a e a 1a onda. Análises bivariadas foram realizadas adotando o valor de p < 0,05. Para as análises multivariadas, utilizou-se a regressão de Poisson, com quatro modelos distintos, que incluíram as covariáveis com valor de p < 0,20. Utilizou-se o pacote estatístico SPSS versão 21. Resultados: A amostra foi constituída de 2216 idosos, sendo 55,10% de mulheres, com média de idade de 65,20 ± 4,15. Indivíduos com redução de MM entre as duas ondas estão situados no primeiro quartil de consumo de proteína. Além disso, a média de AF mostrou diferença significativa entre os grupos e a AF no lazer apenas para as mulheres (p < 0,05). Após ajuste por variáveis sociodemográficas, de saúde e hábitos de vida, indivíduos com menor consumo de proteínas apresentaram risco de 1,45 (1,29 ­ 1,63) de apresentar MM diminuída. Conclusões: O menor CP e AF forte estão associados à MM diminuída, e aqueles com menor CP no primeiro e segundo quartis apresentam maior risco de possuir MM diminuída. (AU)


Objective: The objective was to evaluate the relationship between protein consumption, physical activity, and muscle mass in individuals aged ≥ 60 years. Methods: This prospective study was based on the baseline and second wave of the ELSA Brazil study. Protein consumption was assessed using a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire. Physical activity was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Muscle mass was estimated using a prediction equation, and the difference in MM between the first and second waves was calculated. Bivariate analyses were performed, with p < 0.05 considered significant. Multivariate analysis consisted of 4 Poisson regression models including covariates with p < 0.20. The statistical analysis was performed in IBM SPSS Statistics 21. Results: The sample included 2216 older adults, 55.10% of whom were women, with a mean age of 65.20 (SD, 4.15). Participants whose muscle mass decreased between the waves were in the first quartile of protein consumption. Mean physical activity significantly differed between the groups, while leisure-time physical activity differed only for women (p < 0.05). After adjusting for sociodemographic, health, and lifestyle variables, participants with lower protein intake had a 1.45 (1.29­1.63) relative risk of muscle mass loss. Conclusions: Lower protein consumption and higher physical activity were associated with decreased muscle mass, and those with protein consumption in the first and second quartiles are at higher risk of muscle mass loss. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Body Composition , Protein-Energy Malnutrition , Muscle, Skeletal
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Geriatr Gerontol Aging ; 18: e0000166, Apr. 2024. tab, ilus
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1566628

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Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed to monitor intrinsic capacity (IC) in the older population as a public health strategy through the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) program. Although the program has been developed based on solid concepts, scientific evidence on its practical applicability is still scarce. Objectives: To evaluate IC in Brazilian older adults, its progress over time, and its association with sociodemographic and health factors and outcomes. To evaluate the psychometric properties of the WHO/ICOPE screening tool. Methods: This is a prospective multicenter cohort study with a 36-month follow-up. We will recruit 3838 people aged ≥60 years, registered in the health care units included in the study by the participating centers. We will collect sociodemographic and health data and will administer tools to assess IC domains, both those provided for in the ICOPE screening tool and the sequence of confirmatory assessments provided for in the program. Participants will be reassessed every 6 months for 36 months. Expected results: To establish the profile of IC in the study population and to understand its progress and the variables associated with the clinical outcomes of interest. To reveal the diagnostic and psychometric properties of the WHO/ICOPE screening tool. The project is funded by the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq). Relevance: Understanding the potential use of the ICOPE public health strategy proposed by the WHO within the scope of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) by integrating several research centers in the field of Geriatrics and Gerontology throughout Brazil. (AU)


Introdução: A Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) propõe o monitoramento da capacidade intrínseca (CI) da população idosa como estratégia de saúde pública por meio do Programa ICOPE (Integrated Care for Older People). Embora construído com base em conceitos sólidos, a evidência científica sobre a aplicabilidade prática da proposta ainda é escassa. Objetivo: Avaliar a capacidade intrínseca da população idosa brasileira, sua trajetória e sua associação com variáveis sociodemográficas, de saúde e desfechos. Avaliar as propriedades psicométricas da ferramenta de triagem da estratégia ICOPE da OMS. Metodologia: Coorte multicêntrica prospectiva com seguimento de 36 meses. Serão recrutadas 3.838 pessoas com 60 anos ou mais, cadastradas nas unidades de saúde incluídas no estudo pelos centros participantes. Serão coletados dados sociodemográficos e de saúde e aplicados instrumentos para avaliação dos domínios da CI, tanto aqueles previstos no instrumento de triagem do ICOPE quanto a sequência de avaliações confirmatórias previstas no programa. Os participantes serão acompanhados semestralmente ao longo de 36 meses. Resultados esperados: Estabelecer o perfil da CI na população estudada, entender a sua trajetória e as variáveis associadas aos desfechos clínicos avaliados. Revelar as propriedades diagnósticas e o perfil psicométrico da ferramenta de triagem do ICOPE da OMS. O projeto tem financiamento do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq). Relevância: Compreensão sobre o potencial de utilização da estratégia ICOPE de saúde pública proposta pela OMS no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) pela integração de diversos centros de pesquisa científica na área de Geriatria e Gerontologia de todo o Brasil. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Aged , Aged, 80 and over
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Geriatr., Gerontol. Aging (Online) ; 17: e0000070, 2023. ilus, tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1556438

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Justification and objective: The physiological changes that accompany human aging increase the risk of disease and care dependence. To meet the health needs of older adults, care must go beyond diagnosing specific diseases and assess the impact of these conditions on functional capacity. The concepts of intrinsic capacity and physical resilience aim to explain the trajectory of various health outcomes in older adults. The case presented below illustrates the positive impact of intrinsic capacity, together with external resources, on the prognosis of an older patient during a catastrophic health event. Case description: A 91-year-old widower was diagnosed with severe dehydration, delirium, pneumonia, and a grade IV pressure injury after lying in his home for 6 days. He remained hospitalized for 87 days and was discharged with almost complete recovery of his functional capacity. Discussion: The main point of this case is the positive health outcome experienced by a nonagenarian patient given the severity of the events. From the perspective of intrinsic capacity, he was functionally independent, had good sensory function, excellent cognition and vitality, and his psychological status was positive. He is currently progressing towards complete functional recovery. (AU)


Justificativa e objetivo: As alterações fisiológicas que acompanham o envelhecimento humano aumentam o risco do desenvolvimento de doenças e dependência de cuidados. Para avaliar as necessidades de saúde de um indivíduo idoso, mais do que diagnosticar doenças específicas, o mais importante é analisar o impacto dessas condições em sua capacidade funcional. Os conceitos de capacidade intrínseca (CI) e resiliência física têm a finalidade de explicar a trajetória de diversos desfechos de saúde em idosos. O caso apresentado a seguir visa ilustrar o impacto positivo da CI, em conjunto com os recursos externos, no prognóstico de um paciente idoso durante evento catastrófico de saúde. Descrição do caso: Masculino, 91 anos, viúvo, diagnosticado com desidratação grave, delirium, pneumonia e lesão por pressão grau IV ao fim de seis dias caído em sua casa. Permaneceu hospitalizado por 87 dias e obteve alta com recuperação quase completa de sua capacidade funcional. Discussão: O ponto central do caso é o desfecho positivo de saúde vivido por um paciente nonagenário diante da gravidade dos eventos. Do ponto de vista da CI, ele era independente funcional, tinha boa função sensorial, excelente cognição e vitalidade, e seu estado psicológico era positivo. Atualmente, evolui com completa recuperação funcional. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Aging , Hospitalization , Resilience, Psychological
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Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1444286

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative and progressive disease that predominantly affects women and has no cure. Obstacles to the dental care of people with AD differ in each phase, but the dental surgeon should remember to include the caregivers, formal or informal, in the treatment. Some skills need to be considered in the planning process, and dental health indices can be very helpful for the professional to assess the patient's ability to undergo treatment and how the older person can benefit from it. The dental surgeon should evaluate each person's specific needs so that personalized oral hygiene protocols can be established. The suggested adaptations must be by the reality of the older adult with AD, the family context, and daily routine, and they must contemplate the information provided by the caregiver. In this article, we invite the dental surgeon to understand the continuum of AD to properly plan treatment, considering the individual's limitations, future perspectives, and safety, always keeping the older adult free of oral infections and comfortable with his or her oral health condition


A doença de Alzheimer (DA) é neurodegenerativa, de caráter progressivo, afeta predominantemente mulheres e até o momento não possui cura. Os obstáculos para o atendimento odontológico de pessoas com DA são diferentes em cada fase, porém em nenhuma delas o cirurgião-dentista pode esquecer de incluir os cuidadores, formais ou não, no tratamento. Algumas habilidades precisam ser consideradas no processo de planejamento, e os índices odontológicos podem ser de grande utilidade para que o profissional pondere sobre a capacidade de o paciente receber o tratamento e quanto ele pode se beneficiar dele. A avaliação das necessidades específicas para cada indivíduo deve ser conduzida pelo cirurgião-dentista, de forma que seja possível estabelecer os protocolos personalizados de higiene oral. As adaptações sugeridas devem estar de acordo com a realidade da pessoa com DA, de seu contexto familiar, de sua rotina diária, e devem contemplar as informações fornecidas pelo cuidador. O cirurgião-dentista deve compreender o continuum da DA para planejar adequadamente, considerando as limitações, as perspectivas futuras e a segurança do indivíduo, mantendo-o sempre livre de infecções e confortável com sua condição de saúde bucal, em colaboração com seus cuidadores, formais ou informais


Subject(s)
Humans , Aged , Oral Health , Caregivers , Alzheimer Disease , Mouth Rehabilitation/methods
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Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1452101

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OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of fecal incontinence and its association with clinical, functional, and cognitive-behavioral variables, medication use, frailty, falls, and quality of life in community-dwelling older adults (aged 65 years or older). METHODS: Cross-sectional, multicenter study carried out across 16 Brazilian cities. The question "In the last 12 months, did you experience fecal incontinence or involuntary passage of stool?" was defined as the indicator variable for fecal incontinence. Bivariate analyses were carried out to assess the prevalence of fecal incontinence and sociodemographic characteristics, comorbidities, cognition, functional capacity, depression, frailty, quality of life, and falls. Logistic regression analysis was also performed, with fecal incontinence as the dependent variable. RESULTS: Overall, 6855 subjects were evaluated; 66.56% were female, 52.93% white, and the mean age was 73.51 years. The prevalence of fecal incontinence was 5.93%. It was associated with worse self-care (OR 1.78 [1.08­2.96]), dependence for basic activities of daily living (OR 1.29 [1.01­1.95]), and urinary incontinence (OR 4.22 [3.28­5.41]). Furthermore, the absence of polypharmacy was identified as a protective factor (OR 0.61 [0.44­0.85]). CONCLUSION: The overall prevalence of fecal incontinence was 5.93%. On logistic regression, one quality of life variable, dependence for basic activities of daily living, and polypharmacy were significantly associated with fecal incontinence


OBJETIVO: Avaliar a prevalência de incontinência fecal e sua associação com variáveis clínicas, funcionais, cognitivo-comportamentais, uso de fármacos, fragilidade, quedas e qualidade de vida em indivíduos com 65 anos ou mais que vivem na comunidade. METODOLOGIA: Estudo transversal e multicêntrico, realizado em 16 cidades brasileiras. A pergunta "Nos últimos 12 meses o(a) senhor(a) apresentou incontinência fecal ou perda de fezes de forma involuntária?'' foi a variável indicadora de incontinência fecal. Análises bivariadas avaliaram a prevalência de incontinência fecal e suas características sociodemográficas, comorbidades, cognição, funcionalidade, depressão, fragilidade, qualidade de vida e quedas. Também realizou-se análise de regressão logística tendo a incontinência fecal como variável dependente. RESULTADOS: No total, 6855 indivíduos foram avaliados; 66,56% eram do sexo feminino, 52,93% brancos e a média de idade de 73,51 anos. A prevalência de incontinência fecal foi de 5,93% e estava associada com pior cuidado com a própria saúde [OR 1,78 (1,08­2,96)], dependência para as atividades básicas de vida diária [OR 1,29 (1,01­1,95)] e incontinência urinária [OR 4,22 (3,28­5,41)]. Além disso, observou-se que a ausência de polifarmácia [OR 0,61 (0,44­0,85)] foi identificada como associação de proteção. CONCLUSÃO: A prevalência de incontinência fecal foi de 5,93%. Na regressão logística, uma variável de qualidade de vida, dependência para atividades básicas de vida diária e polifarmácia mostrou-se significativamente associada à incontinência fecal


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Urinary Incontinence/epidemiology , Activities of Daily Living , Fecal Incontinence/epidemiology , Quality of Life , Socioeconomic Factors , Comorbidity , Cross-Sectional Studies , Physical Functional Performance
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Rev. saúde pública (Online) ; 55: 1-11, 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1352162

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ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To investigate the risk of mortality associated with sarcopenic obesity (SO), obesity (OB), and sarcopenia in elderlies. METHODS We analyzed longitudinal data from 270 participants > 65 years of age of Phase III of the Study on Frailty in Brazilian Older People (FIBRA-RJ-2012). Socioeconomic, demographic, lifestyle, morbidity, and functional data were collected by home based interviews. DXA and body composition assessment was conducted in a laboratory. In women, OB was diagnosed when body fat percentage ≥ 38% and sarcopenia by an Appendicular Lean Mass Index (ALMI) < 6.00 kg/m2 and muscle strength < 16 Kgf. In men, OB was diagnosed when body fat percentage ≥ 27%, and sarcopenia was diagnosed with ALMI < 7.00 kg/m2 and muscle strength < 27 Kgf. SO was assessed by combining variables used to diagnose obesity and sarcopenia. The probabilistic linkage method was used to obtain deaths in the 2012-January 2017 period from the Brazilian Mortality Registry. Cox regression models were tested, and crude and adjusted hazard ratio calculations were conducted. RESULTS After adjusting for sex, age, race/skin color, walking as an exercise, and hypertension, individuals with sarcopenia were 5.7 times more likely to die (95%CI: 1.17-27.99) than others without sarcopenia and obesity. CONCLUSION A high risk of death was observed in individuals with sarcopenia. These results show the need for preventive strategies of early detection and treatment in order to increase survival employing multimodal interventions.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Sarcopenia/mortality , Frailty/epidemiology , Body Composition , Brazil/epidemiology , Obesity
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Psicol. clín ; 33(2): 379-396, maio-ago. 2021. tab
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS, INDEXPSI | ID: biblio-1340485

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The progressive aging of the population and the social transformations resulting from this phenomenon have fostered studies that include social support as a relevant variable for understanding the determinants of mental health in old age. This study evaluated the association between the expectancy of social support and clinically significant depressive symptoms (CSDS) in community-dwelling older adults, controlling the clinical and sociodemographic variables involved in this interaction. A cross-sectional study using the database of the FIBRA-RJ Study that includes elderly (over 65 years old) clients of a private health care plan who resided in northern districts of the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. Of the 776 participants, 66% were women; the mean age was 76.8 (σ=6.77) years, and the mean schooling was 10 (σ=5.077) years of studies. The prevalence of CSDS was 22%. People who expect assistance in the case of functional dependency showed lower rates of prevalence of CSDS than the group without such expectation (OR=1.976). The expectation of receiving support only from the formal caregiver was associated with CSDS (p<0.001). The findings reinforce the importance of psychosocial variables as a factor associated with mood disorders in the elderly.


O envelhecimento progressivo da população e as transformações sociais decorrentes desse fenômeno fomentam estudos que incluem o apoio social como uma variável relevante para a compreensão dos determinantes da saúde mental na velhice. Este estudo avaliou a associação entre a expectativa de apoio social e os sintomas depressivos clinicamente significativos (CSDS) em idosos da comunidade, controlando as variáveis clínicas e sociodemográficas envolvidas nessa interação. Estudo transversal, utilizando dados do Estudo FIBRA-RJ, que incluiu clientes idosos (maiores de 65 anos) de um plano privado de saúde que residiam nos bairros da zona norte do município do Rio de Janeiro. Dos 776 participantes, 66% eram mulheres; a média de idade foi de 76,8 (σ=6,77) anos e a escolaridade média foi de 10 (σ=5,077) anos de estudo. A prevalência de CSDS foi de 22%. As pessoas que acreditavam ter com quem contar no caso de dependência funcional apresentaram menores chances de CSDS em comparação ao grupo que não tinha esta expectativa (OR=1,976). A expectativa de receber apoio apenas do cuidador formal foi associada à CSDS (p<0,001). Os achados reforçam a importância das variáveis psicossociais como fator associado aos transtornos de humor em idosos.


El envejecimiento progresivo de la población y las transformaciones sociales resultantes de este fenómeno han fomentado estudios que incluyen el apoyo social como una variable relevante para comprender los determinantes de la salud mental en la vejez. Este estudio evaluó la asociación entre la expectativa de apoyo social y los síntomas depresivos clínicamente significativos (CSDS) en adultos mayores que viven en la comunidad, controlando las variables clínicas y sociodemográficas involucradas en esta interacción. Un estudio transversal, que utiliza la base de datos del Estudio FIBRA-RJ, que incluye clientes de edad avanzada (mayores de 65 años) de un plan privado de atención médica que residían en distritos del norte del municipio de Río de Janeiro. De los 776 participantes, el 66% eran mujeres; la edad promedio fue de 76,8 (σ=6,77) años y la escolaridad promedio fue de 10 (σ=5,077) años de estudios. La prevalencia de CSDS fue del 22%. Las personas que esperan asistencia en el caso de dependencia funcional tienen tasas más bajas de presentar CSDS en comparación con el grupo que no tiene esta expectativa (OR=1,976). La expectativa de recibir apoyo solo del cuidador formal se asoció con CSDS (p<0,001). Los hallazgos refuerzan la importancia de las variables psicosociales como un factor asociado con los trastornos del estado de ánimo en los ancianos.

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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 26(supl.3): 5089-5098, Oct. 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1345723

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Abstract This article aims to investigate whether difficulty in taking medication is associated with stroke among older adults with Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH) and to explore their association with living arrangements. Cross-sectional study was based on 3,502 older adults with SAH from the four universities pole of Frailty in Brazilian Older People (Fibra) Study, Brazil, including 14 municipalities of the five Brazilian regions. We used the medical diagnosis of stroke and difficulty in taking medications (self-reported difficulty and financial difficulty affording prescribed medications). Multivariate analysis was performed using logistic regression. Differently from women, older men with SAH, which report difficulty in taking medication (unintentional non-adherence), have higher odds of stroke. When stratified by living arrangements, those living with a partner have even higher odds of stroke compared to those without difficulty in taking medication and living alone. None association was found for difficulty affording prescribed medication for both men and women. Unintentional difficulty in taking medication plays a role in SAH treatment among men. Primary care strategies for controlling blood pressure should not be focus only on patients but targeting spouses as well.


Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é investigar se a dificuldade em tomar medicamentos está associada ao acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) entre idosos com hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) e explorar esta associação com arranjos familiares. Estudo seccional baseado em 3.502 idosos com HAS dos quatro polos do Estudo Fibra, Brasil, incluindo 14 cidades das cinco regiões brasileiras. Foi usado o diagnóstico médico de AVE e a dificuldade em tomar medicamentos (dificuldade autorrelatada e dificuldade financeira). Utilizou-se a regressão logística na análise multivariada. Diferentemente das mulheres, homens com HAS que relataram dificuldade em tomar medicamentos (não adesão não intencional) apresentam maior chance de ter AVE. Quando estratificado por arranjos familiares, homens que moravam com o cônjuge apresentaram chance ainda maior de ter AVE, quando comparados com aqueles sem dificuldade em tomar medicamentos e que vivem sozinhos. Nenhuma associação foi encontrada para dificuldade financeira, tanto para mulheres quanto para homens. Dificuldades não intencionais em tomar medicamentos têm um papel importante no controle da HAS entre homens. Estratégias de controle da pressão arterial realizadas na atenção primária não devem focar apenas nos pacientes, mas nos cônjuges destes pacientes.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Stroke/epidemiology , Frailty , Hypertension/epidemiology , Blood Pressure , Cross-Sectional Studies , Medication Adherence
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Clinics ; 75: e1814, 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1142777

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OBJECTIVES: To assess the prevalence of sarcopenic obesity and its association with functionality, lifestyle, biomarkers, and morbidities in older adults. METHODS: The study analyzed cross-sectional data from 270 older adults who participated in phase III of the Frailty in Brazilian Older People Study (Fragilidade em Idosos Brasileiros—Rio de Janeiro, FIBRA-RJ study-2013). They took part in a home interview surveying socioeconomic, demographic, lifestyle, morbidities, and functional data. Blood was collected for biochemical marker analysis and participants' body composition was determined by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. For women, the diagnosis of sarcopenic obesity was defined at a body fat percentage ≥38% and appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMMI) <5.45 kg/m2. For men, a fat percentage ≥27% and ASMMI <7.26 kg/m2 was defined as sarcopenic obesity. Multivariate analysis was performed using a multinomial regression model (95% confidence intervals), with sarcopenic obesity as the outcome. RESULTS: The prevalence of sarcopenic obesity was 29.3%. In the final fitted model, the variables that displayed statistically significant association with sarcopenic obesity were lower gait speed, self-reported medical diagnosis of arthrosis or arthritis, and high levels of glycemia. CONCLUSION: The study showed a high prevalence of sarcopenic obesity in non-institutionalized older adults in Brazil. The finding that this condition was associated with modifiable risk factors may provide insights into measures directed at prevention and reduction of the risk of sarcopenic obesity in this population subgroup.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Sarcopenia/epidemiology , Frailty/epidemiology , Body Composition , Brazil/epidemiology , Biomarkers , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Morbidity , Life Style , Obesity/complications , Obesity/epidemiology
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Rev. saúde pública (Online) ; 54: 56, 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1101868

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ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate the incidence and persistence of fear of falling in older adults and the clinical/functional, psychosocial and lifestyle-related risk factors. METHODS A longitudinal study with 393 community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and over (110 men/ 283 women) resident in the North Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The fear of falling was assessed by the Falls Efficacy Scale-I-BR. The explanatory variables assessed were: number of comorbidities and medicines, history of falls, fracture from falling, use of walking aids, functional dependence in basic and instrumental activities of daily living, hearing and visual impairment, hand grip strength, walking speed, self-rated health, body mass index, depressive symptoms, cognitive impairment, living alone and activity level. Incidence, persistence and risk factors were estimated. Multivariate analysis was performed using Poisson Regression, obtaining relative risks (RR) and corresponding to 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS Among the 393 participants, fear of falling occurred in 33.5% and was persistent in 71.3%. Incidence was found to associate with using seven or more medicines and reporting worse activity level than the prior year. Risk factors for persistent fear were: using seven or more medicines, a history of one or two falls, reduced walking speed, hearing impairment, cognitive impairment, depressive symptoms and poor or very poor self-rated health. CONCLUSION Fear of falling is a frequent and persistent condition. Many factors related to persistent fear showed no association with the incidence of fear, emphasizing the need for focused strategies to reduce risk factors that may be associated with the chronification of fear of falling.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Accidental Falls/statistics & numerical data , Geriatric Assessment/statistics & numerical data , Socioeconomic Factors , Time Factors , Brazil/epidemiology , Activities of Daily Living , Poisson Distribution , Incidence , Risk Factors , Longitudinal Studies , Frail Elderly/statistics & numerical data , Risk Assessment , Fear , Life Style
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 25(5): 1947-1954, 2020. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1101000

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Abstract This article aims to categorize elderly non-frail (NF), pre-frail (PF) and frail (FF) as to fast and slow gait speed. Compare NF, PF and FF, and analyze associations between fast or slow gait speed with clinical, functional and mental factors. 5,501 elderly (65 years or over; to the Frailty in Brazilian Older People Study), classified as NF, PF and FF (Fried´s frailty phenotype) and, in relation to fast gait speed (≥ 0.8m/s) and slow (< 0.8m/s). Age, sex, body mass index, muscular strength, advanced, instrumental and basic activities of daily living, falls, fear of falling and depressive symptoms were evaluated. Logistic regression analysis investigated associations between variables. The proportion of the slow elderly increased with fragility (NF = 12.39%, PF = 37.56%, FF = 88.83%, p < 0.01). Be woman, performance in activities of daily living, muscle strength and fall were associated with fragility syndrome. The association between frailty and adverse health outcomes reinforces its primacy as an indicator of the functional health of the elderly. Functional capacity, muscular strength, and falls should be evaluated considering their potential for reversibility.


Resumo O artigo tem por objetivos categorizar idosos não frágeis (NF), pré-frágeis (PF) e frágeis (FF) quanto à velocidade rápida e lenta de marcha. Compara NF, PF e FF, e analisa associações entre velocidade de marcha rápida e lenta com fatores clínicos, funcionais e mentais. 5.501 idosos (65 anos ou mais; Estudo de Fragilidade em Idosos Brasileiros - Rede Fibra), classificados em NF, PF e FF (fenótipo de fragilidade de Fried) e, quanto a velocidade de marcha rápida (≥ 0.8m/s) e lenta (< 0.8m/s). Avaliou-se idade, sexo, índice de massa corpórea, força muscular, atividades instrumentais, básicas e avançadas de vida diária, quedas, medo de quedas e sintomas depressivos. Análise de regressão logística para verificar associação entre variáveis. A proporção de idosos lentos aumentou com a fragilidade (NF = 12,39%, PF = 37,56%, FF = 88,83%, p < 0,01). Ser mulher, desempenho nas atividades de vida diária, força muscular e relato de quedas associou-se com a fragilidade. A associação entre fragilidade e eventos adversos de saúde reforçou sua importância em ser um indicador da saúde funcional dos idosos. Capacidade funcional, força muscular e ocorrência de quedas devem ser avaliados, considerando seu potencial de reversibilidade.


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Humans , Female , Aged , Geriatric Assessment , Accidental Falls , Brazil/epidemiology , Activities of Daily Living , Cross-Sectional Studies , Frail Elderly , Fear , Frailty/epidemiology
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Geriatr Gerontol Aging ; 18: e0000004, Apr. 2024.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1555992
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Clinics ; 74: e477, 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1001821

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OBJECTIVES: Sarcopenia is a common treatable geriatric condition. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of sarcopenia and its associated factors in community-dwelling elderly living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and to discuss the impact of different muscle mass, handgrip strength and gait speed cut-off values on the reported frequency of sarcopenia. METHODS: The health habits, functional capacity, and anthropometric measurements of 745 individuals aged ≥65 years from the Frailty in Brazilian Older People study were analyzed. The participants were classified into the following four groups: no sarcopenia, pre-sarcopenia, sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were performed. Muscle mass, handgrip strength and gait speed cut-off thresholds tailored to the sample and those proposed by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People were used to compare the prevalence rates of sarcopenia. RESULTS: Seventy-three percent of the participants were female, 61.9% were Caucasian, and the mean age was 76.6 years. The prevalence rates of sarcopenia were 10.8% and 18% using the sample-tailored and European consensus cut-off values, respectively. Sarcopenia was associated with advanced age (OR: 37.2; CI95%12.35-112.48), Caucasian race (OR: 1.89; CI 95% 1.02-3.52), single marital status (OR:6; CI95% 2.2-16.39), low income (OR:3.64; CI 95% 1.58-8.39), and the presence of comorbidities (OR:3.26; CI 95%1.28-8.3). CONCLUSION: In this study, the estimated prevalence of sarcopenia was similar to that reported in most studies after the tailored handgrip strength and gait speed cut-off values were adopted. A higher prevalence was observed when the cut-off values suggested by the European consensus were used. This indicates that the prevalence of sarcopenia must be estimated using population-specific reference values.


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Geriatric Assessment/statistics & numerical data , Hand Strength , Muscle Strength , Sarcopenia/epidemiology , Walking Speed , Reference Values , Socioeconomic Factors , Brazil/epidemiology , Activities of Daily Living , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Sarcopenia/diagnosis , Independent Living/statistics & numerical data
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Referência ; serIV(21): 25-33, jun. 2019. tab
Article in Portuguese | BDENF | ID: biblio-1098594

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Enquadramento: Instrumentos de aferição da capacidade funcional do idoso, como o Functional Activities Questionnaire, podem ser utilizados para a deteção e predição de demência. Objetivo: Avaliar a acurácia da versão brasileira do Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ-BR) no rastreio de demência. Metodologia: Estudo transversal realizado com 265 idosos e seus respetivos informantes. O desempenho do FAQ-BR foi comparado ao diagnóstico clínico de demência e a sua pontuação comparada à de instrumentos de rastreio de declínio cognitivo/demência. A curva receiver operating curve (ROC) foi utilizada para determinar a sensibilidade e a especificidade do melhor ponto de corte. Resultados: A área sob a curva ROC indicou acurácia de 79,7% com ponto de corte = 14, que mostrou as máximas sensibilidade (80,0%) e especificidade (72,0%). A pontuação do FAQ-BR apresentou correlações altas com as pontuações dos instrumentos de rastreio de declínio cognitivo/demência. Conclusão: A área sob a curva ROC, a sensibilidade e a especificidade do FAQ-BR mostraram-se inapropriadas, não permitindo recomendar o seu uso no rastreio de demência.


Background: Instruments for measuring functional disability of the elderly, such as the Functional Activities Questionnaire, can be used for the detection and prediction of dementia. Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of the Brazilian version of the Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ-BR) in dementia screening. Methodology: Cross-sectional study with 265 elderly and their respective informants. The performance of the FAQ-BR was compared to the clinical diagnosis of dementia and their score compared to screening instruments for cognitive decline/dementia. The receiver operating curve (ROC curve) was used to determine the sensitivity and specificity of the best cutoff. Results: The area under the ROC curve indicated an accuracy of 79.7% with cutoff point = 14, which showed the highest sensitivity (80.0%) and specificity (72.0%). The FAQ-BR score showed high correlations with the scores of the cognitive decline/dementia screening instruments. Conclusion: The area under the ROC curve, sensitivity and specificity of the FAQ-BR were found to be inappropriate, and it was not possible to recommend its use in dementia screening.


Marco contextual: Los instrumentos para evaluar la capacidad funcional de los ancianos, como el Functional Activities Questionnaire, pueden utilizarse para detener y predecir la demencia. Objetivo: Evaluar la precisión de la versión brasileña del Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ-BR) en el seguimiento de la demencia. Metodología: Estudio transversal realizado con 265 ancianos y sus respectivos informantes. El rendimiento del FAQ-BR se comparó con el diagnóstico clínico de demencia y su puntuación con la de los instrumentos de seguimiento del deterioro cognitivo/demencia. La curva de característica operativa del receptor (ROC, en inglés) se utilizó para determinar la sensibilidad y especificidad del mejor punto de corte. Resultados: El área bajo la curva ROC indicó una precisión del 79,7% con punto de corte = 14, que mostró sensibilidad máxima (80,0%) y especificidad (72,0%). La puntuación del FAQ-BR mostró altas correlaciones con las puntuaciones de los instrumentos de seguimiento del deterioro cognitivo/demencia. Conclusión: En el área bajo la curva ROC, la sensibilidad y la especificidad del FAQ-BR resultaron ser inapropiadas, por lo que no se pudo recomendar su uso en el seguimiento de la demencia.


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Activities of Daily Living , Health of the Elderly , Validation Study , Dementia , Evaluation of Research Programs and Tools
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Geriatr., Gerontol. Aging (Online) ; 13(3): 149-156, jul-set.2019. tab.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1097047

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OBJECTIVE: The prevalence of falls and associated factors were determined in a large cohort of community-dwelling older adults. METHODS: The sample included adults at least 65 years old who resided in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A total of 742 individuals were investigated by inverse random sampling and were stratified by gender and age. The prevalence of falls was calculated by the history of falls in the last year. Data on clinical, psychosocial, sociodemographic and functional characteristics were also gathered. After bivariate analysis, statistically relevant variables were included in groups in 4 models for multivariate analyses. RESULTS: The prevalence of falls was 29%. The mean age was 76.7; 70.2% were female; 43.4% were married; 80.3% had ≥ 5 years of education; 48.3% had an income, of which ≥ 5.1 were minimum wage. All of the variables were associated with falls, except fair self-rated health. In contrast, when all these variables were adjusted (model 2), almost all lost the statistical significance, except for functional dependency-IADL (OR = 1.51; 95%CI 1.02­2.21) and poor/very poor self-rated health (OR = 2.36; 95%CI 1.06­5.25). For psychosocial variables in model 1, only fear of falling and activity level were significantly associated with falls. However, when these variables were adjusted (model 3), only fear of falling remained significant. In the final model, functional dependency (OR = 1.48; 95%CI 1.01­2.17), poor/very poor self-rated health (OR = 2.33; 95%CI 1.05­5.21) and fear of falling (OR = 2.14; 95%CI = 1.47­3.12) were associated with falls. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of falls is high among community-dwelling older adults. Associations with socio-demographic and biological factors have been identified and confirmed in the literature. Social activities were considered a protective factor.


OBJETIVO: Analisar a prevalência de quedas e fatores associados em uma ampla coorte de idosos na comunidade. MÉTODO: Indivíduos com 65 anos de idade ou mais, residentes na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Um total de 742 indivíduos foram investigados e estratificados por sexo e idade em uma amostra aleatória inversa. A prevalência de quedas foi calculada pelo histórico de quedas no último ano. Também foram coletadas outras variáveis como: características clínicas, psicossociais, sociodemográficas e funcionais. Após análise bivariada, aqueles estatisticamente relevantes foram incluídos nos grupos em 4 modelos para análises multivariadas. RESULTADOS: A prevalência de quedas foi de 29%. A idade média foi de 76,7; 70,2% do sexo feminino; 43,4% eram casados; 80,3% tinham ≥ 5 anos de estudo; 48,3% tinham renda ≥ 5,1 salários mínimos. Todas as variáveis foram associadas a quedas, com exceção da categoria de autoavaliação de saúde. Por outro lado, quando todas essas variáveis foram ajustadas (modelo 2), quase todas perderam a significância estatística, exceto a AIVD (OR = 1,51; IC95% 1,02­2,21) e a avaliação de saúde ruim/muito ruim (OR = 2,36; IC95% 1,06­5,25). Para as variáveis psicossociais, no modelo 1, apenas o medo de cair e o nível de atividade foram associados significativamente. Porém, quando essas variáveis foram ajustadas (modelo 3), o medo de cair persistiu de forma significativa. No modelo final, a dependência em AIVD (OR = 1,48; IC95% 1,01­2,17), a autoavaliação de saúde ruim/muito ruim (OR = 2,33; IC95% 1,05­5,21) e o medo de cair (OR = 2,14; IC95% 1,47­3,12) foram associados a quedas. CONCLUSÃO: A prevalência de queda é alta nos idosos que vivem em comunidade. A associação com fatores sociodemográficos e biológicos foi identificada e confirmada pela literatura. As atividades sociais foram consideradas um fator de proteção.


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Accidental Falls/prevention & control , Accidental Falls/statistics & numerical data , Prevalence , Risk Factors , Frailty/epidemiology , Self-Assessment , Brazil , Epidemiologic Factors
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Fisioter. Pesqui. (Online) ; 26(3): 304-310, jul.-set. 2019. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1039885

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RESUMO A velocidade da marcha (VM) tem sido considerada um marcador de saúde em idosos capaz de predizer desfechos adversos de saúde, mas a compreensão de fatores associados a ela ainda é limitada e controversa. O objetivo deste trabalho é identificar desfechos adversos de saúde relacionados ao declínio da velocidade de marcha em idosos comunitários. Trata-se de estudo transversal e multicêntrico, que avaliou o autorrelato de doenças crônicas e de hospitalização no último ano, polifarmácia e velocidade de marcha. Utilizou-se análise de regressão logística para estimar os efeitos de cada variável independente na chance de os idosos apresentarem declínio na velocidade de marcha inferior (VM<0,8m/s) (α=0,05). Participaram da pesquisa 5.501 idosos. A menor velocidade da marcha mostrou-se associada a portadores de doenças cardíacas (OR=2,06; IC: 1,67-2,54), respiratórias (OR=3,25; IC: 2,02-5,29), reumáticas (OR=2,16; IC: 1,79-2,52) e/ou depressão (OR=2,51; IC: 2,10-3,14), hospitalizados no último ano (OR=1,51; IC: 1,21-1,85) e polifarmácia (OR=2,14; IC: 1,80-2,54). Assim, os resultados indicaram que idosos com velocidade de marcha menor que 0,8m/s apresentam maior risco de eventos adversos de saúde. Dessa forma, sugere-se que a velocidade de marcha não seja negligenciada na avaliação de idosos comunitários, inclusive na atenção básica.


RESUMEN La velocidad de la marcha (VM) se ha considerado un marcador de salud en los ancianos capaz de predecir resultados adversos en la salud, pero la comprensión de sus factores asociados todavía es limitada y controvertida. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo identificar los resultados adversos para la salud relacionados con la disminución de la velocidad de la marcha en los ancianos comunitarios. Se trata de un estudio transversal y multicéntrico, el que evaluó el autoinforme de enfermedades crónicas y de la hospitalización en el último año, la polifarmacia y la velocidad de la marcha. Se utilizó el análisis de regresión logística para estimar los efectos de cada variable independiente sobre la posibilidad de que los ancianos presenten una disminución más baja en la velocidad de la marcha (VM<0,8 m/s) (α=0,05). Participaron en el estudio 5.501 ancianos. La velocidad de marcha más baja estuvo asociada a portadores de enfermedades cardíacas (OR=2,06; IC: 1,67-2,54), respiratorias (OR=3,25; IC: 2,02-5,29), reumáticas (OR=2,16; IC: 1,79-2,52) y/o depresión (OR=2,51; IC: 2,10-3,14), hospitalizados en el último año (OR=1,51; IC: 1,21-1,85) y polifarmacia (OR=2,14; IC: 1,80-2,54). De esta manera, los resultados indicaron que los ancianos con velocidades de marcha por debajo de 0,8m/s presentan un mayor riesgo de eventos adversos para la salud. Por lo tanto, se sugiere que la velocidad de la marcha no debe ser descuidada en la evaluación de ancianos comunitarios, incluso en la atención primaria.


Abstract Gait speed (GS) can predict adverse health outcomes. However, an understanding of its associated factors is still limited and with some controversy. The objective of this study was to identify adverse health outcomes related to the decline in gait speed in community-dwelling older adults. This is a cross-sectional study that evaluated records of chronic diseases and hospitalization in the last year, polypharmacy, and gait speed. Logistic regression analysis was used to estimate the effects of each independent variable on the chance of older adults presenting a decline in gait speed (GS<0.8 m/s) (α=5%). In total, 5,501 older adults participated. Brazilian older adults with heart diseases (OR=2.06; 1.67-2.54 CI), respiratory diseases (OR=3.25; 2.02-5.29 CI), rheumatic (OR=2.16; 1.79-2.52 CI) and/ or depression diseases (OR=2.51; 2.10-3.14 CI); hospitalized in the last year (OR=1.51; 1.21-1.85 CI) and under polypharmacy (OR=2.14; 1.80-2.54 CI) were associated with lower gait speed. Thus, the results showed that those with gait speed lower than 0.8 m/s are at higher risk of some adverse health events. Therefore, it is suggested that gait speed should not be neglected in the evaluation in community-dwelling older adults, including basic health care.


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Health of the Elderly , Walking Speed/physiology , Gait Analysis , Brazil , Aging/physiology , Chronic Disease , Cross-Sectional Studies , Risk Factors
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Geriatr., Gerontol. Aging (Online) ; 13(4): 230-233, out-.dez.2019. ilus
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1097142

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As demências rapidamente progressivas são condições que impactam a vida do paciente, entretanto nem sempre são consideradas durante a investigação da síndrome demencial. Este relato descreve uma paciente portadora de artrite reumatoide em uso crônico de corticoterapia que evoluiu com um quadro de demência rapidamente progressiva no período de cinco meses. Durante a investigação, evidenciou-se o linfoma primário de sistema nervoso central como causa de sua síndrome demencial. Faz-se importante destacar que o uso prolongado de corticoide pode estar associado a um estado de imunossupressão, o que é fator de risco para o surgimento do linfoma de sistema nervoso central.


Rapidly progressive dementias are conditions that worsening the patient's life; however they are not always considered during the investigation of dementia syndrome. This report describes the case of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic use of corticosteroid therapy, who developed rapidly progressive dementia within 5 months. During the investigation, the primary lymphoma of the central nervous system was evidenced as the cause of its dementia syndrome. Importantly, prolonged use of corticosteroids may be associated with a state of immunosuppression, which is a risk factor for the onset of central nervous system lymphoma.


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Humans , Female , Aged, 80 and over , Lymphoma, B-Cell/complications , Dementia/complications , Dementia/diagnosis , Lymphoma/diagnostic imaging , Arthritis, Rheumatoid/drug therapy , Central Nervous System Neoplasms , Adrenal Cortex Hormones/therapeutic use , Mental Status and Dementia Tests
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 24(1): 35-44, ene. 2019. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-974792

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Resumo Fragilidade é um estado de vulnerabilidade fisiológica multissistêmica relacionada à idade e a um risco aumentado de desfechos adversos. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a prevalência e os fatores associados à fragilidade no estudo FIBRA em Minas Gerais, Brasil. Selecionou-se uma amostra aleatória, estratificada por unidade territorial, sexo e idade, de 461 indivíduos, com 65 anos ou mais. A fragilidade foi estabelecida pela presença de três ou mais de cinco itens: sensação de exaustão, baixa força de preensão manual, velocidade da marcha lenta, perda de peso e baixo gasto calórico. A média de idade foi de 74,4 anos (DP± 6,8), 69,6% eram mulheres e 71,9% brancos. A prevalência de fragilidade foi de 5,2%; 49,9% foram de indivíduos pré-frágeis. Idade avançada (OR: 6,4; IC 1,76-23,8), comprometimento das atividades básicas de vida diária (OR: 5,2; IC 1,1-23,1) e auto percepção de saúde ruim (OR: 0,13; IC 0,03-0,4), foram associados à fragilidade. No presente estudo, um número substancial de indivíduos apresentou-se frágil, enquanto que metade da amostra estava sob risco de progressão para esta condição, sugerindo que é urgente a adoção de medidas de saúde pública com objetivo de prevenção e redução de complicações.


Abstract Frailty is a state of multisystem physiological vulnerability related to aging and an increased risk of adverse outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and associated factors of frailty in the Fibra-JF Study, Minas Gerais, Brazil. We selected a random sample of 461 individuals aged 65 years or more stratified by territorial unit, gender and age. The frailty syndrome was established by the presence of three or more of five items: a feeling of exhaustion, low handgrip strength, slow gait speed, weight loss, and low caloric expenditure. The mean age was 74.4 (SD ± 6.8) years, 69.6% were women and 71.9% white. The prevalence of frailty was 5.2%; 49.9% was from pre-frail subjects. Advanced age (OR: 6.4; CI 1.76-23.8), impairment of the basic activities of daily living (OR: 5.2, CI 1.1-23.1) and self-perception of poor health (OR: 0.13, CI 0.03-0.4) were associated with frailty. In this study, a substantial number of individuals was classified as frail, while half of the sample was at risk of progression towards this condition, suggesting that it is urgent to adopt public health measures focused on frailty prevention and reduction of associated adverse health outcomes.


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Health Status , Frail Elderly/statistics & numerical data , Hand Strength/physiology , Frailty/epidemiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Activities of Daily Living , Weight Loss/physiology , Public Health , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Risk Factors , Cohort Studies , Age Factors , Independent Living/statistics & numerical data
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