STOP-Bang questionnaire should be used in all adults with Down Syndrome to screen for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.

STUDY OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with Down syndrome (DS), to investigate factors related to OSA severity and to identify which sleep questionnaire is the most appropriate for the screening of OSA in this population. METHODS: Cross-sectional study that consecutively included 60 adults with DS. All patients underwent type III polysomnography and clinical and laboratory data were collected; sleep assessment questionnaires were applied. Multiple linear regression models evaluated the associations between OSA severity (measured by the respiratory event index-REI) and clinical and laboratory data and sleep questionnaires (Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, BERLIN and STOP-Bang questionnaires). RESULTS: Results show that 60 (100%) adults with DS had OSA, with moderate-severe OSA identified in 49 (81.6%). At the multivariate linear regression, REI significantly correlated with hematocrit levels, BMI and STOP-Bang questionnaire (SBQ) results (P <0.001). The positive STOP-Bang ≥3 points) showed 100% of sensitivity (95%CI: 92.75-100%), 45.45% of specificity (95%CI: 16.75-76.62), positive predictive value of 89.09% (95%CI: 82.64-93.34%), negative predictive value of 100%, accuracy of 90% (95%CI: 79.49-96.24%) and OR of 24.29. CONCLUSIONS: Adults with DS have a very high prevalence of OSA. Hematocrit levels, BMI and SBQ showed a strong correlation with OSA severity. The SBQ performed well in identifying moderate to severe OSA in this population. Considered together, these results point to the need to perform OSA screening in all adults with DS, and STOP-Bang may play a role in this screening.

[Campaign against smoking in a home for the elderly: the report of an experiment]. / Controle do tabagismo em instituição de longa permanência para idosos: relato de experiência.

Studies on institutionalized elderly smokers are important for developing appropriate preventive measures. This was a cross-sectional population-based study of individuals over 60 admitted to a Home for the Elderly in the Federal District. The following aspects were investigated: smoking prevalence, socio-demographic and clinical profile, gender, education, probable depression, degree of motivation to stop smoking, prior use of medication to stop smoking and perception of the harm of smoking to health. Spirometry, the measurement of exhaled carbon monoxide and classification according to severity of nicotine dependence were conducted. The program followed guidelines for stopping smoking, and was evaluated one year later. Results revealed that 25.7% were smokers, 22.8% men and 2.9% women, mean age 68.3 ± 8.5 years. A significant decrease in smoking among the more elderly was detected. Significant associations emerged between the degree of nicotine dependence and education, probable depression, degree of motivation for stopping smoking and perception of the harm of smoking to health. Higher indices of carbon monoxide were identified in individuals with severe obstruction. Initially, 37.9% of smokers agreed to participate in the campaign, and after a year 9% of them succeeded in stopping smoking.

Controle do tabagismo em instituição de longa permanência para idosos: relato de experiência / Campaign against smoking in a home for the elderly: the report of an experiment

Estudos sobre tabagismo em idosos institucionalizados são importantes, para que se desenvolvam intervenções apropriadas. Estudo transversal, base populacional, em indivíduos com 60 anos ou mais, internados em ILPI do DF. Verificou-se prevalência de tabagismo, perfil sociodemográfico e clínico: gênero, escolaridade, provável depressão, grau de motivação para cessação tabágica, uso anterior de auxílio medicamentoso para abolição do tabagismo e percepção de prejuízo do fumo para a saúde. Realizadas espirometria, medição do monóxido de carbono exalado e classificação segundo gravidade da dependência nicotínica. O Programa seguiu diretrizes para cessação do tabagismo, sendo avaliado após um ano do início. Do total, 25,7% eram fumantes, sendo 22,8% homens e 2,9% mulheres, com idade média 68,3 ± 8,5 anos. Surgiu significativa redução da prevalência de tabagismo nos mais idosos e associações significativas entre grau de dependência nicotínica e escolaridade, provável depressão, grau de motivação para cessação de tabagismo e percepção de prejuízo do fumo para saúde. Identificaram-se maiores valores de monóxido de carbono naqueles com obstrução grave. Inicialmente, 37,9% dos tabagistas concordaram em participar da Campanha, obtendo-se êxito, após um ano, em 9% deles.

Studies on institutionalized elderly smokers are important for developing appropriate preventive measures. This was a cross-sectional population-based study of individuals over 60 admitted to a Home for the Elderly in the Federal District. The following aspects were investigated: smoking prevalence, socio-demographic and clinical profile, gender, education, probable depression, degree of motivation to stop smoking, prior use of medication to stop smoking and perception of the harm of smoking to health. Spirometry, the measurement of exhaled carbon monoxide and classification according to severity of nicotine dependence were conducted. The program followed guidelines for stopping smoking, and was evaluated one year later. Results revealed that 25.7% were smokers, 22.8% men and 2.9% women, mean age 68.3 ± 8.5 years. A significant decrease in smoking among the more elderly was detected. Significant associations emerged between the degree of nicotine dependence and education, probable depression, degree of motivation for stopping smoking and perception of the harm of smoking to health. Higher indices of carbon monoxide were identified in individuals with severe obstruction. Initially, 37.9% of smokers agreed to participate in the campaign, and after a year 9% of them succeeded in stopping smoking.

Smoking in elderly patients admitted to long-term care facilities.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of smoking among elderly patients admitted to long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and to determine whether the degree of nicotine dependence is associated with sociodemographic variables, affective ties, motivation for smoking cessation and depression. METHODS: Cross-sectional, population-based study involving 573 individuals over the age of 60, admitted to 13 LTCFs in the Federal District of Brasília, Brazil. We analyzed the following variables: type of LTCF, gender, age, level of education, monthly income, marital status, retirement status, affective ties, probable depression, motivation for smoking cessation and degree of nicotine dependence. In order to collect these data, the following instruments were used: a sociodemographic questionnaire; the Flanagan Quality of Life Scale; the Mini-Mental State Examination; the Geriatric Depression Scale; the Richmond test; and the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence. RESULTS: The prevalence of smokers in the study sample (573 individuals) was 23.0%. Of the 132 smokers, there were 90 males (25.8%) and 42 females (18.7%). Of these, 116 smokers were included in the study, 70 of whom (60.3%) presented with probable depression. The degree of nicotine dependence was found to be significantly associated with level of education, monthly income, affective ties, motivation for smoking cessation and probable depression, although not with the type of LTCF, gender, age, retirement status or marital status. CONCLUSIONS: Among elderly patients admitted to LTCFs in the Federal District of Brasília, the prevalence of smoking is high and the motivation for smoking cessation is low.

Tabagismo em idosos internados em instituições de longa permanência / Smoking in elderly patients admitted to long-term care facilities

OBJETIVO: Determinar a prevalência de tabagismo entre idosos internados em instituições de longa permanência para idosos (ILPIs) e verificar a associação do grau de dependência nicotínica com variáveis sociodemográficas, vínculo afetivo, motivação para cessação e depressão. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal de base populacional, incluindo 573 idosos com idade > 60 anos, internados em 13 ILPIs no Distrito Federal. Foram analisadas as seguintes variáveis: tipo de ILPI, gênero, idade, escolaridade, renda mensal, estado civil, condição previdenciária, vínculo afetivo, motivação para a cessação, depressão provável e o grau de dependência nicotínica. Para a obtenção dos dados, foram utilizados os seguintes instrumentos: questionário sociodemográfico, Escala de Qualidade de Vida de Flanagan, Miniexame do Estado Mental, Escala de Depressão Geriátrica, teste de Richmond e Teste de Fagerstrõm para Dependência de Nicotina. RESULTADOS: A prevalência geral de fumantes na amostra (573 indivíduos) foi de 23,0 por cento. Dos 132 fumantes, havia 81 homens (24,9 por cento) e 35 mulheres (20,1 por cento). Foram incluídos no estudo 116 fumantes, dos quais 70 (60,3 por cento) apresentavam depressão provável. Houve significativas associações entre o grau de dependência nicotínica e as seguintes variáveis: escolaridade, renda mensal, vínculo afetivo, motivação para a cessação e depressão provável. Não houve associações significativas entre a dependência de nicotina e as seguintes variáveis: tipo de ILPI, gênero, idade, condição previdenciária e estado civil. CONCLUSÕES: Nos idosos institucionalizados em ILPIs no Distrito Federal, constatamos uma elevada prevalência de tabagismo, havendo entre eles baixa motivação para a cessação tabágica.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of smoking among elderly patients admitted to long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and to determine whether the degree of nicotine dependence is associated with sociodemographic variables, affective ties, motivation for smoking cessation and depression. METHODS: Cross-sectional, population-based study involving 573 individuals over the age of 60, admitted to 13 LTCFs in the Federal District of Brasília, Brazil. We analyzed the following variables: type of LTCF, gender, age, level of education, monthly income, marital status, retirement status, affective ties, probable depression, motivation for smoking cessation and degree of nicotine dependence. In order to collect these data, the following instruments were used: a sociodemographic questionnaire; the Flanagan Quality of Life Scale; the Mini-Mental State Examination; the Geriatric Depression Scale; the Richmond test; and the Fagerstrõm Test for Nicotine Dependence. RESULTS: The prevalence of smokers in the study sample (573 individuals) was 23.0 percent. Of the 132 smokers, there were 90 males (25.8 percent) and 42 females (18.7 percent). Of these, 116 smokers were included in the study, 70 of whom (60.3 percent) presented with probable depression. The degree of nicotine dependence was found to be significantly associated with level of education, monthly income, affective ties, motivation for smoking cessation and probable depression, although not with the type of LTCF, gender, age, retirement status or marital status. CONCLUSIONS: Among elderly patients admitted to LTCFs in the Federal District of Brasília, the prevalence of smoking is high and the motivation for smoking cessation is low.