[Institutionalized elderly: functional capacity and physical fitness]. / O idoso institucionalizado: avaliação da capacidade funcional e aptidão física.
Cad Saude Publica
; 26(9): 1738-46, 2010 Sep.
Article
en Pt
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20877934
ABSTRACT
This study analyzed the relationship between physical fitness and functional capacity in 78 residents of long-stay institutions for low-income elderly located in five regions of Brazil. The majority of the sample consisted of women, and mean age was 77.4 years (SD = 7.9). Physical fitness was assessed with the AAHPERD test, adjusted for institutionalized elderly. The Katz scale was used for functional capacity. The five components of physical fitness rated fair for flexibility, coordination, agility, and aerobic endurance and good for strength. The mean general physical fitness (GPF) index was fair. According to the findings, the greater the degree of dependency in institutionalized elderly, the lesser their strength and GPF level; meanwhile, better coordination and agility are associated with greater independence for performing activities of daily living. The results can contribute to appropriate physical exercise programs for maintenance and/or recovery of functionality.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Actividades Cotidianas
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Evaluación Geriátrica
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Aptitud Física
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Hogares para Ancianos
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Institucionalización
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
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Revista:
Cad Saude Publica
Asunto de la revista:
SAUDE PUBLICA
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil