Comunicación asertiva, estado nutricional y desarrollo físico en adultos mayores / Assertive Communication; Nutritional Status and Physical Development in Aged Adults

Introducción: La asertividad es una herramienta comunicacional que puede contribuir de manera positiva en que los adultos mayores interpreten correctamente la necesidad e importancia de realizar acciones que permitan mantener un adecuado desarrollo físico y estado nutricional durante la tercera edad. Objetivo: Describir cómo la implementación de la comunicación asertiva puede ayudar a la incorporación de los adultos mayores al programa de actividades físicas del adulto mayor. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación básica, no experimental y descriptiva en una población de 157 adultos mayores, de los cuales 113 formaron parte de la muestra de investigación. Se aplicó la comunicación asertiva para lograr la incorporación de estos al programa de actividades físicas del adulto mayor. Resultados: El miedo al contagio con COVID-19 fue la principal causa referida para no participar en las actividades (17,70 por ciento). Predominaron los adultos mayores con nivel de conocimiento bajo sobre la importancia de las actividades físicas en los adultos mayores. Después de aplicar la comunicación asertiva se logró que el 64,60 por ciento de los ancianos se incorporaran al programa. Conclusiones: La asertividad, con sus técnicas y acciones, facilitó la incorporación de adultos mayores al programa de actividades físicas. Su aplicación se basó en la preparación y la capacidad de negociación con las personas de la tercera edad para poder lograr su incorporación a las actividades físicas del programa del adulto mayor(AU)

Introduction: Assertiveness is a communicational tool that can contribute positively to aged adults' correct interpretation of the need and importance of performing actions that allow them to maintain adequate physical development and nutritional status during older age. Objective: To describe how the implementation of assertive communication can help the incorporation of aged adults to the physical activity program for the elderly. Methods: A basic, nonexperimental and descriptive research was conducted with a population of 157 aged adults, of which 113 were part of the research sample. Assertive communication was applied to achieve their incorporation into the physical activity program for the elderly. Results: Fear of infection with COVID-19 was the main reported cause for not participating in the activities (17.70 percent). Aged adults with a low level of knowledge about the importance of physical activities for the elderly predominated. After applying assertive communication, 64.60 percent of the older adults could become part of the program. Conclusions: Assertiveness, with its techniques and actions, facilitated the incorporation of aged adults to the physical activities program. Its application was based on the preparation and the ability to negotiate with older adults in order to achieve their incorporation to the physical activities of the program for the elderly(AU)

Abordaje nutricional para la prevención y control del sobrepeso y la obesidad tipo I de la persona joven, adulta y adulta mayor / Nutritional approach for the prevention and control of overweight and type I obesity in young people, adults and older adults

La presente publicación describe los criterios técnicos normativos en el abordaje nutricional para contribuir en la disminución de la prevalencia del sobrepeso y obesidad tipo I en personas jóvenes, adultas y adultas mayores, en el marco de las acciones de atención integral de salud

Documento técnico: Consulta nutricional para la prevención y control de la enfermedad hipertensiva en la persona joven adulta y adulto mayor / Technical document: Nutritional Consultation for the prevention and control of hypertensive disease in young adults and older adults

El presente documento técnico estandariza el desempeño del/de la profesional nutricionista que desarrolla consulta nutricional para la prevención y control de la enfermedad hipertensiva como parte importante de la atención integral de la persona joven, adulta y adulta mayor

Food insecurity and malnutrition in older adults from the Family Health Strategy in the Northeast of Brazil / Inseguridad alimentaria y desnutrición en adultos mayores de la Estrategia Salud de la Familia del nordeste brasileño

Introduction: Food insecurity (FI) is a state characterized by instability and irregularity of access to food. This condition has negative impacts on dietary intake, affecting nutritional status and health condition. Objective: To evaluate the association between malnutrition and FI among communitydwelling older adults attended to under the Family Health Strategy (FHS). Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted using communitydwelling older adults attended to under the FHS in the municipality of Barreiras, in Bahia, Brazil. Between 2017 e 2018, we collected demographic, social, economic, health condition, lifestyle, anthropometric, and food consumption data. We evaluated nutritional status using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and we assessed FI with the Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale (EBIA). Besides the chi-squared test, we carried out a binary logistic regression to verify the association between malnutrition and FI, adjusted for possible confounding factors. The significance level was p<0.05. Results: We evaluated 307 older adults with a mean age of 70.4 (±7.5 years). The prevalence of malnutrition/risk of malnutrition was 35.2% and that of FI was 63.5%. Households with older adults in moderate/severe FI presented almost three times more chance (OR 2.97; CI95% 1.37-6.44) of having malnutrition compared with those in food security. Conclusions: The study indicates that there is an association between household FI and malnutrition/risk of malnutrition among older adults from the FHS, especially among those in severe FI. This result attributes to FI the status of determinant of malnutrition in older adults within the context investigated(AU)

Introducción: La inseguridad alimentaria (IA) es un estado caracterizado por la inestabilidad e irregularidad en el acceso a los alimentos. Esta condición tiene impactos negativos en la ingesta de alimentos, afectando el estado nutricional y la condición de salud. Objetivo: Evaluar la asociación entre desnutrición e IA en adultos mayores comunitarios atendidos en la Estrategia Salud de la Familia (ESF). Materiales y métodos: Estudio transversal realizado con ancianos de comunidad atendidos en la ESF del municipio Barreiras, Bahía, Brasil. Entre 2017 y 2018, se recolectaron datos demográficos, sociales, económicos, condición de salud, estilo de vida, antropométricos y de consumo de alimentos. El estado nutricional se evaluó por la Mini Evaluación Nutricional (MEN) y la IA con la Escala Brasilera de Inseguridad Alimentaria (EBIA). Además de la prueba de chi-cuadrado, se realizó una regresión logística binaria para verificar la asociación entre desnutrición e IA, ajustada para posibles factores de confusión. El nivel de significancia fue p<0,05. Resultados: Fueron evaluados 307 ancianos, con una edad media de 70,4 (±7,5 años). La prevalencia de desnutrición/riesgo de desnutrición fue de 35,2% y la de IA de 63,5%. Los hogares con adultos mayores en IA moderada/grave presentaron casi tres veces más chance (OR 2,97; IC95% 1,37-6,44) de tener desnutrición en comparación con aquellos en Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional. Conclusiones: El estudio apunta que existe asociación entre la IA domiciliaria y desnutrición/ riesgo de desnutrición entre los ancianos de la ESF, especialmente entre aquellos con IA severa. Este resultado atribuye a la IA un estatus de determinante de la desnutrición en ancianos en el contexto investigado(AU)

Evaluación nutricional en mayores / Nutritional evaluation in the elderly

Una buena alimentación/nutrición es necesaria para mantener el buen funcionamiento del cuerpo, prevenir las enfermedades y cuando estas aparecen poder superarlas y recuperarse. Esta afirmación es una realidad en cualquier etapa de la vida, pero mucho más cuando el individuo empieza a ser vulnerable, como sucede en el envejecimiento.Realizar un cribado nutricional va a permitir detectar a las personas que presenten riesgo de malnutrición y mediante la valoración nutricional completa, identificar las alteraciones de su estado nutricional. (AU)

A good diet/nutrition is necessary to maintain the proper functioning of the body, prevent diseases and when they appear to be able to overcome them and recover. This statement is true at any stage of life, but much more so when the individual begins to be vulnerable, as occurs with aging.Carrying out a nutritional screening will allow people who are at risk of malnutrition to be detected, and a complete assessment to identify alterations in their nutritional status. (AU)

Accesibilidad en la alimentación en personas mayores / Accessibility in food for older people / Acessibilidade alimentar em idosos

La alimentación adecuada es un derecho humano que contribuye a una buena calidad de vida de las personas y uno de sus componentes básicos es la accesibilidad. En el Plan de cuidados de Enfermería, se valora el proceso de envejecimiento y las modificaciones que éste genera pudiendo contribuir a situaciones de vulnerabilidad desde el punto de vista nutricional. La accesibilidad a la alimentación se puede ver afectada por diferentes factores, como es el acceso físico, alimentos suficientes y adecuados, y las dificultades económicas. El objetivo fue conocer la accesibilidad en la alimentación de personas mayores (65 años y más) que residen en complejos habitacionales para jubilados y pensionistas. Se realizó un estudio de tipo cuantitativo de corte transversal. La recolección de los datos se llevó a cabo en tres complejos habitacionales para jubilados y pensionistas, seleccionados dos de ellos en la ciudad de Montevideo y uno en la ciudad de Rivera. La muestra estuvo conformada por 68 personas (69% de los residentes) que residen en los complejos.Los resultados demuestran que un 18% de esta población tiene dificultades en la accesibilidad en la alimentación, las causas fueron la falta de dinero en un 70% y un 30% por problema en la movilidad. Es reconocido en Uruguay el derecho a la alimentación y en generar políticas públicas y programas que contribuyan a satisfacer esta necesidad vital y garantizar el acceso a la misma, en grupos de población vulnerables como puede ser en las personas mayores.

Adequate food is a human right that contributes to a good quality of life for people and one of its basic components is accessibility. In the Nursing Care Plan, the aging process and the changes it generates are valued and may contribute to situations of vulnerability from the nutritional point of view. Accessibility to food can be affected by different factors, such as physical access, sufficient and adequate food, and economic difficulties. The objective was to know the accessibility in food of older people (65 years and over) who reside in housing complexes for retirees and pensioners. A quantitative cross-sectional study was carried out. Data collection was carried out in three housing complexes for retirees and pensioners, two of them selected in the city of Montevideo and one in the city of Rivera. The sample consisted of 68 people (69% of the residents) who reside in the complexes. The results show that 18% of this population has difficulties in food accessibility, the causes were lack of money in 70% and 30% due to mobility problems. The right to food is recognized in Uruguay and to generate public policies and programs that contribute to satisfying this vital need and guaranteeing access to it, in vulnerable population groups such as the elderly.

A alimentação adequada é um direito humano que contribui para uma boa qualidade de vida das pessoas e um de seus componentes básicos é a acessibilidade. No Plano de Assistência de Enfermagem, o processo de envelhecimento e as mudanças que ele gera são valorizados e podem contribuir para situações de vulnerabilidade do ponto de vista nutricional. A acessibilidade aos alimentos pode ser afetada por diversos fatores, como acesso físico, alimentação suficiente e adequada e dificuldades econômicas. O objetivo foi conhecer a acessibilidade na alimentação de pessoas idosas (65 anos ou mais) que residem em conjuntos habitacionais para aposentados e pensionistas. Foi realizado um estudo quantitativo transversal. A coleta de dados foi realizada em três conjuntos habitacionais para aposentados e pensionistas, dois deles selecionados na cidade de Montevidéu e um nacidade de Rivera. A amostra foi composta por 68 pessoas (69% dos moradores) que residem nos complexos. Os resultados mostram que 18% dessa população tem dificuldades na acessibilidade alimentar, as causas foram falta de dinheiro em 70% e 30% por problemas de locomoção. O direito à alimentação é reconhecido no Uruguai e para gerar políticas e programas públicos que contribuam para satisfazer esta necessidade vital e garantir o acesso a ela, em grupos populacionais vulneráveis como os idosos.

Functional performance, nutritional status and level of physical activity of elderly

The elderly is a risk group for changes in health conditions and as well as in functional performance related to the decline in grip strength and reduced walking speed, which can compromise the performance of activities of daily living. Based on this, the objective was to analyze the factors associated with functional performance in the elderly. For that, a cross-sectional study was developed involving a group of 179 elderly people who received medical care at an outpatient clinic of the public health network. Muscle strength and gait speed were measured. Nutritional status was determined by Body Mass Index (BMI), calf circumference (CC), waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). Level of physical activity was measured by the adapted version of the Minnesota Leisure Activities Questionnaire. Low muscle strength was found in 20.7% of the elderly and slow gait in 20.1%. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease was found in 40.8% considering WC, and 35.2% by WHR. Most of the elderly had low weight and no loss of muscle mass. Loss of muscle strength was associated with sex and CC and gait speed were associated with sex, age, and presence of a partner (p < 0.05). The chance of loss of muscle strength and lower gait speed was higher in elderly women. Loss of muscle mass due to CC was associated with the chance of loss of strength, and the chance of reduced walking speed was greater among the elderly individuals aged 75 years and over.

Panorama of teaching on older adults or aging in undergraduate nutrition programs at Brazilian Higher Education Institutions / Panorama do ensino sobre idosos ou envelhecimento nos cursos de graduação em nutrição das Instituições Brasileiras de Ensino Superior

Objective: This study aimed to present an overview of teaching about older adults or aging in undergraduate nutrition programs of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Brazil. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with data obtained from HEI websites in 2018. Results: Most of the 527 analyzed HEIs were private institutions (88.05%). Courses related to older adults/aging were offered by 63.98% of the HEIs; 58.04% included shared content (not only involving older adults), 76.15% were offered from the fifth to the eighth semester, 53.19% were theoretical, 61.51% had a workload ≥ 60 hours/semester, and 92.16% were mandatory pedagogical activities. Internships involving older adults (one or more) were observed only in 4.65% of the programs. Conclusions: Approximately one-third of Brazilian HEIs do not offer courses on older adults or aging in their undergraduate nutrition programs. However, population aging, with its inherent demands, is a reality in Brazil and in the world. Further studies are suggested to expand the reflection and contribute to a more qualified training of nutritionists for the care of older adults

Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi apresentar um panorama do ensino sobre idosos ou envelhecimento nos cursos de graduação em Nutrição das Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) brasileiras. Metodologia: Foi realizado um estudo transversal, cujos dados foram obtidos nos endereços eletrônicos das IES em 2018. Resultados: Das 527 IES analisadas, a maioria era de ensino privado (88,05%). As disciplinas relacionadas aos idosos/envelhecimento eram oferecidas por 63,98% das IES, sendo 58,04% oferecidas de forma compartilhada (envolvendo não apenas idosos), 76,15% do 5o ao 8o semestre, 53,19% do tipo teórico, 61,51% possuíam carga horária ≥ 60 horas/semestre e 92,16% atividades pedagógicas obrigatórias. Estágio com o envolvimento de idosos (um ou mais) foi observado em apenas 4,65% dos cursos. Conclusão: Aproximadamente 1/3 das IES brasileiras não oferece disciplinas sobre idosos ou envelhecimento em seus cursos de graduação em Nutrição. Contudo, o envelhecimento populacional, com suas demandas inerentes, é uma realidade no Brasil e no mundo. Sugere-se que sejam conduzidos novos estudos para ampliar a reflexão e contribuir para uma formação de nutricionistas mais qualificada para o atendimento do idoso.

Validación de instrumentos para diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en adultos mayores / Instrument validation for older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Una de las principales dificultades en la atención al adulto mayor diabético continúa siendo la falta de educación hacia un estilo de vida y una actitud favorable hacia la enfermedad, lo cual solo puede lograrse mediante estrategias educativas. Objetivo: Validar los instrumentos AM1 ­ MO de la investigación factores modificables y su influencia en la presencia de complicaciones en adultos mayores con Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 en el club de adultos mayores Lupita Nolivos en la Carrera de Enfermería de la Universidad de Guayaquil, en los periodos de septiembre a diciembre 2019. Materiales y Métodos: El Instrumento AM1 ­MO se realizó un estudio descriptivo, exploratorio y transversal, este instrumento cuantitativo se aplicó al universo de 50 adultos mayores entre 55 y 65 años y más, utilizando el SOFTWARE IBM SPSS Statistics Base 22.0. Resultados: Del total de pacientes con DMT2, el sexo femenino estuvo representado con 60,0 % y el masculino aportó 40,0 %. El grupo de edad de 70-79 fue el de mayor predominio de dicha afección con 62,0 %, de ellos 18 eran mujeres y 13 hombres. En cuanto a los hábitos alimentarios resulto se obtuvo los siguientes resultados que hay un alto consumo de gaseosas y dulces 24%. Conclusiones: En este trabajo se identificó que las personas que tienen mayor riesgo de desarrollar DMT2 son aquellas que tienen una edad superior a 55 años, presentan antecedentes familiares para esta enfermedad, son del sexo femenino, presentan exceso de peso, son físicamente inactivas y padecen HTA. En conclusión, el instrumento construido constituye una aproximación para determinar los factores modificables y su influencia en la presencia de complicaciones en adultos mayores con diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Los resultados obtenidos por las diferentes vías para evaluar los instrumentos utilizados fueron adecuados. Está disponible un instrumento válido y confiable que justifica su uso y aplicación en el ámbito investigativo(AU)

One of the main difficulties in caring for the elderly with diabetes continues to be the lack of education towards a lifestyle and a favorable attitude towards the disease, which can only be achieved through educational strategies. Objective: to validate the AM1 ­ MO instrument of the research, modifiable factors and their influence on the presence of complications in older adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Lupita Nolivos club for older adults in the Nursing Career of the University of Guayaquil, in the periods from September to December 2019. Materials and Methods: The AM1-MO Instrument was carried out a descriptive, exploratory and cross-sectional study, this quantitative instrument was applied to the universe of 50 older adults between 55 and 65 years old and over, using the IBM SPSS SOFTWARE Statistics Base 22.0. Results: Of the total number of patients with T2DM, the female sex was represented with 60.0% and the male contributed 40.0%. The age group 70-79 was the one with the highest prevalence of this condition with 62.0%, of which 18 were women and 13 were men. Regarding eating habits, the following results were obtained that there is a high consumption of soda and sweets 24%. Conclusions: In this work it was identified that the people who have a higher risk of developing T2DM are those who are older than 55 years, have a family history for this disease, are female, are overweight, are physically inactive and suffer from HTA. In conclusion, the instrument constructed constitutes an approximation to determine the modifiable factors and their influence on the presence of complications in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The results obtained by the different ways to evaluate the instruments used were adequate. A valid and reliable instrument is available that justifies its use and application in the research field(AU)

Perfil nutricional de adultos mayores que asisten a un club de abuelos / Nutritional profile of older adults attending a grandparents club

En este estudio se determinó el perfil nutricional de un grupo de adultos mayores. Métodos: investigación de campo, tipo prospectiva, de corte transversal con enfoque descriptivo. Se evaluó la población de cuarenta (40) adultos mayores que asisten regularmente a las actividades del Club de Abuelos "Juventud Acumulada", Charallave, Estado Miranda, aplicándose un cuestionario estructurado en preguntas abiertas y cerradas para recolectar la información y se tomaron mediciones antropométricas (peso y estatura, áreas grasa y magra). Resultados: edad promedio 68,5±7,6 años, mayor en mujeres; peso y talla 58,7±9,8 kg y 1,63±0,1c m, mayor en hombres; IMC promedio 22,2±3,7 kg/m2, similar en los dos sexos; 20,0% con Déficit, 55,0% Normopeso, 25,05 % Sobrepeso; 42,5% tienen HTA; 10,0%, Diabetes Mellitus 2 o Dislipidemia. Desayuno: 75,0% arepa; 60,0% pan; 50,0% embutidos; 40,0% café con leche; Almuerzo: 72,5% arroz; 55,0% leguminosas; 47,5% pasta; 47,5% tubérculos; 35,0% pescado; Cena: 82,5% arepa; 62,5% pan; 52,5% pasta; 50,0% huevos y tortillas. Adecuación 79,2% en hombres y 98,5% en mujeres; 7,5% fuma y 50,0% consume bebidas alcohólicas; 35,0% practica alguna actividad física Conclusiones: relación talla-peso dentro del rango sugerido en ambos sexos; promedio de área grasa y área muscular adecuado; 20,0% de hombres y 31,2% de mujeres con sobrepeso; las mujeres con mayor riesgo debido a enfermedades crónicas e ingesta calórica por debajo del requerimiento; patrón de consumo evidencia bajo consumo de leche, vegetales y frutas. Se hace necesario la implementación de un programa de intervención nutricional(AU)

In this study the nutritional profile of a group of older adults was determined. Methods: field research, prospective type, cross-sectional with a descriptive approach.The population of forty (40) older adults who regularly attend the activities of the Club de Abuelos "Juventud Acumulada", Charallave, Miranda State, was evaluated, applying a structured questionnaire in open and closed questions to collect the information and anthropometric measurements were taken ( weight and height, fat and lean areas). Results: mean age 68,5 ± 7,6 years, older in women; weight and height 58,7 ± 9,8 kg and 1,63 ± 0,1 cm, higher in men; Average BMI 22,2 ± 3,7 kg / m2, similar in both sexes; 20% with Deficit, 55% Normal weight, 25% Overweight; 42,5% have HT; 10, Diabetes Mellitus 2 or Dyslipidemia. Breakfast: 75% arepa; 60% bread; 50% sausages; 40% coffee with milk; Lunch: 72,5% rice; 55% legumes; 47,5% pasta; 47,5% tubers; 35% fish; Dinner: 82,5% arepa; 62,5% bread; 52,5% pasta; 50% eggs and omelettes. Adequacy 79,2% in men and 98,5% in women; 7,5% smoke and 50% consume alcoholic beverages; 35% practice some physical activity Conclusions: height-weight relationship within the suggested range in both sexes; average fat area and adequate muscle area; 20% of men and 31,2% of women are overweight; women with higher risk due to chronic diseases and caloric intake below the requirement; consumption pattern shows low consumption of milk, vegetables and fruits. the implementation of a nutritional intervention program is necessary(AU)

Qualidade da alimentação de idosos longevos e doenças crônicas não transmissíveis / Food quality of long elderly and non-communicable chronic diseases

Avaliou-se a qualidade da alimentação de idosos longevos e sua relação com doenças crônicas não transmissíveis. Foi um estudo transversal, de base populacional, realizado em Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brasil, o qual integra um projeto maior intitulado "Condições de saúde, nutrição e uso de medicamentos por idosos do município de Viçosa (MG): um inquérito de base populacional". As entrevistas com os idosos foram realizadas por meio de questionário semiestruturado, com a maioria das questões fechadas e pré-codificadas. Os dados do consumo alimentar foram obtidos por recordatório de ingestão habitual e a qualidade da dieta avaliada por meio do Índice de Alimentação Saudável Revisado (IAS-R), validado para a população brasileira. A amostra foi composta por 94 idosos longevos, a maioria do sexo feminino. Os mesmos apresentaram alta ingestão de sódio, baixa ingestão de cereais integrais e IAS-R = 62,22. Idosos diabéticos apresentaram maior ingestão de frutas totais, baixa ingestão de Gord_AA (açúcares, gorduras sólidas e álcool) e IAS-R total maior em comparação aos não diabéticos. As presenças de dislipidemia e hipertensão não alteraram o consumo de nenhum dos componentes. Os resultados indicaram a necessidade de adequação na ingestão alimentar. Assim, intervenções e orientações nutricionais específicas destinadas à promoção da saúde devem ser incentivadas.

The quality of the food of long-lived elderly and its relationship with non-communicable chronic diseases was evaluated. This a cross-sectional study with a population basis that was conducted in Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil, which is part of a larger project entitled "Health, nutrition and drug use by older people in Viçosa (MG): a population-based survey". The interviews with the elderly was conducted through a semi-structured questionnaire, with most questions closed and pre-coded. Food intake data were obtained from the usual intake recall and the quality of the diet was assessed using the Revised Healthy Eating Index (HEI-R), validated for the Brazilian population. The sample consisted of 94 long-lived elderly, most of them female. They presented high sodium intake, low whole grains intake and HEI-R = 62.22. Diabetic older adults had higher total fruit intake, lower intake of Gord_AA (sugars, solid fats, and alcohol) and higher total HEI-R compared to non-diabetics. The presences of dyslipidemia and hypertension did not alter the consumption of any of the components. The results indicated the need for adequacy in food intake. Thus, specific nutritional interventions and guidelines for health promotion should be encouraged.

Importancia de estilos de vida en adultos mayores hipertensos: centro de adulto mayor "Renata Luque" 2019 / Importance of lifestyles in hypertensive older adults. Senior Center"Renta Luque". 2019

La Hipertensión Arterial es una enfermedad de etiología múltiple, caracterizada por la elevación persistente de la tensión arterial sistólica, diastólica o ambas cifras. Objetivo: Determinar los estilos de vida de los adultos mayores hipertensos del Centro del Adulto Mayor "Renta Luque" 2019. Siendo las variables del estudio estilos de vida el cual consta de tres dimensiones, nutrición, actividad física y hábitos nocivos. Materiales y métodos: La investigación se llevó a cabo mediante el método descriptivo de tipo cuantitativo. La muestra de este estudio se constituyó por 100 adultos mayores de ambos sexos con edades comprendidas entre los 60 y 80 años, con patología de base hipertensión arterial. Para conocer los estilos de vida se aplicó el cuestionario validado por expertos en metodología de investigación y especialistas médicos que consiste en 21 ítems de distintos criterios relacionados con el estilo de vida. Resultados: Con la información de los cuestionario se realizó un análisis, presentándose una síntesis gráfica de los resultados más relevantes de esta información. Los resultados de este estudio servirán como base para fomentar, con fundamentos reales, la práctica de actividad física, nutrición y los hábitos nocivos en la adquisición de hábitos saludables de la población nacional, generando el aporte para estudios posteriores sobre la relación de estas mismas variables en diversas poblaciones. Conclusión: Mantener un estilo de vida saludables es vital para garantizar la calidad de vida de este grupo etario. Es importante que cuenten con apoyo psicológico permanente, además de un estricto control nutricional, realización de ejercicios pasivos como yoga para evitar el alto nivel de stress que suelen presentar los adultos mayores en especial con comorbilidades como la hipertensión arterial(AU)

Arterial Hypertension is a disease of multiple etiology, characterized by persistent elevation of systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure or both figures. Objective: To determine the lifestyles of hypertensive older adults at the "Renta Luque" Senior Center 2019. Being the variables of the study lifestyles that consists of three dimensions, nutrition, physical activity and harmful habits. Materials and methods: The research was carried out using the quantitative descriptive method. The sample of this study consisted of 100 older adults of both sexes aged between 60 and 80 years, with arterial hypertension. The questionnaire validated by experts in research methodology and medical specialists, consisting of 21 items of different criteria related to lifestyle, was applied to learn about lifestyles. Results: With the information from the results of the questionnaire, an analysis was made, presenting a graphic synthesis of the most relevant results of this information. The results of this study will serve as a basis to promote, with real foundations, the practice of physical activity, nutrition and harmful habits in the acquisition of healthy habits in the national population, generating the contribution for subsequent studies on the relationship of these same variables in different populations. Conclusion: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is vital to ensure the quality of life of this age group. It is important that they have permanent psychological support, in addition to strict nutritional control and passive exercises such as yoga to avoid the high level of stress that older adults usually present, especially with comorbidities such as arterial hypertension(AU)

Influence of Alzheimer's disease on the relationship between nutritional status and risk of fall

Although malnutrition and risk of falls in the elderly have increased in recent years, uncertainties exist as to whether these conditions are associated after controlling for sociodemographic variables, body composition, metabolic condition, and Alzheimer's disease (AD). This study aimed to analyze the association between nutritional status and risk of fall in the elderly population. Participants were matched by gender and age, after they had been grouped on the basis of diagnosis of AD. The risk of falls, nutritional status, and mental status were assessed using the Downton Fall Risk Score (FRS), Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), and Mini Mental State Evaluation (MMSE), respectively. Logistic regression modelsadjusted for the main confounders were used in the analyses. Among the 68 elderly individuals studied, participants who were malnourished or at risk of malnutrition were more likely to fall (odds ratio = 8.29; 95% confidence interval = 1.49-46.04) than those with normal nutritional status, regardless of gender, age, education, body composition, and metabolic condition. This association did not remain significant after adjustment for AD, a potential confounder in this association. Malnutrition or its risk was independently associated with high risk of fall; thus, malnutrition should be considered in the prevention of falls among the elderly population.

Qualidade da dieta de idosas não institucionalizadas de uma capital do sul do Brasil: baixo consumo de gorduras saturadas, sódio, cereais integrais e de gorduras cardioprotetoras / Diet quality ofnon-institutionalized elderly women from a Brazilian southern capital city: low consumption of saturated fats, sodium, whole grains, and cardioprotective fats

Introdução:A população idosa é suscetível às alterações no estado nutricional devido aos fatores relacionados às modificações socioeconômicas e fisiológicas; porém, estudos que avaliaram a situação alimentar atual de idosos no Brasil ainda são escassos. Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade da dieta de idosas não institucionalizadas de uma capital do sul do Brasil. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo de caráter transversal, com 174 idosas selecionadas por conveniência. A avaliação do consumo alimentar foi realizada por meio de registro alimentar de três dias. Avaliou-se a qualidade da dieta por meio do Índice de Qualidade da Dieta ­ Revisado (IQD-R) adaptado para a população brasileira.Resultados: Verificou-seque56,9% (n=99), 40,8% (n=71) e 2,3% (n=4) das participantes apresentaram dieta que "necessita de modificação", dieta "saudável", e dieta "inadequada", respectivamente. A pontuação média obtida por meio do IQD-R foi de 62,5 (± 9,6), com mínimo de 30,2 pontos e máximo de 84,9 pontos.Na análise do consumo dos grupos alimentares, constatou-se baixa pontuação de gordura saturada (9,96±0,50), mono e poli-insaturada (1,08±2,21), cereais integrais (1,7±1,54), sódio (7,31±2,27), e maior pontuação para o grupo de cereais totais (4,61±0,54).Conclusão: A maioria das idosas avaliadas necessitam de melhoria na qualidade da dieta, com ênfase no consumo de cereais integrais e gorduras mono e poli-insaturadas, porém com ingestão adequada de gordura saturada e sódio.

Introduction: The elderly population is susceptible to changes in nutritional status due to factors related to socioeconomic and physiological changes; however, studies that evaluated the current dietary status of the elderly in Brazil are still scarce. Objective: To evaluate the quality of the diet of non-institutionalized elderly women from a capital city in southern Brazil. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, with 174 convenience sampled elderly women. Food intake was assessed by means of a three-day dietary record. Diet quality was assessed through the Diet Quality Index - Revised (IQD-R) adapted for the Brazilian population. Results: This work showed that 56.9% (n=99), 40.8% (n=71), and 2.3% (n=4) of the diets of the participants were classified as "needs modification", "healthy", and "inadequate", respectively. The mean score obtained through the IQD-R was 62.5 (± 9.6), with a minimum of 30.2 points and a maximum of 84.9 points. In the analysis of food group consumption, there was a low score for saturated fat (9.96±0.50), mono and polyunsaturated fats (1.08±2.21), whole grains (1.7±1.54), sodium (7.31±2.27), and a higher score for the total grains group (4.61±0.54). Conclusion: Most of the elderly women assessed needed improvement in the quality of their diets, with emphasis on the consumption of whole grains and mono and polyunsaturated fats, but with adequate intake of saturated fat and sodium.

Envejecer en el complejo entorno venezolano / Growing old in the complex Venezuelan environment

El envejecimiento transforma sustancial y progresivamente la situación de la salud individual, también influye sobre la estructura y la dinámica de la familia y la sociedad. Los niños, mujeres embarazadas y adultos mayores representan los grupos más vulnerables de la población, y ante situaciones de crisis humanitaria su rezago frente a las oportunidades ambientales se profundiza. Aun siendo el foco de atención, los abuelos siempre son los más postergados. Objetivo. Revisar el complejo entorno venezolano, las dimensiones que lo configuran, su impacto en el curso de vida y cómo afecta las condiciones de vida del adulto mayor. Materiales y métodos. Se analizaron los indicadores demográficos; socioeconómicos, como niveles de ingreso, pobreza e hiperinflación, calidad de los servicios públicos; de salud y de seguridad alimentaria y nutricional, inactividad laboral y protección social y cómo afectan las condiciones de vida del adulto mayor. Resultados. Se observaron dimensiones que muestran el impacto negativo en la calidad de vida del adulto mayor, que ahora también debe sortear a la COVID 19, además de enfrentar la orfandad de la acelerada migración de su descendencia, que ha causado la pérdida del bono demográfico y una disminución en la esperanza de vida. Conclusiones. La sistematización del conocimiento de las condiciones de vida de este importante grupo de la población es indispensable para orientar el diseño de políticas públicas dirigidas a su protección que incluya pensiones dignas, atención en salud y cuidados, para que esta población pueda contar con autonomía, independencia y participación en el desarrollo de la nación(AU)

Aging substantially and progressively transforms the individual health situation, it also influences the structure and dynamics of the family and society. Children, pregnant women and older adults represent the most vulnerable groups of the population, and in situations of humanitarian crisis their lag behind environmental opportunities deepens. Even though they are the focus of attention, grandparents are always the most neglected. Objective. Review the complex Venezuelan environment, the dimensions that make it up, its impact on the course of life and how it affects the living conditions of the elderly. Materials and methods. Demographic indicators was analyzed; socioeconomic, such as income levels, poverty and hyperinflation, quality of public services; health and food and nutritional security, labor inactivity and social protection and how they affect the living conditions of the elderly. Results. Dimensions was observed that show the negative impact on the quality of life of the elderly, who must now also overcome COVID 19, in addition to facing the orphanhood of the accelerated migration of their offspring, which has caused the loss of the demographic bonus and a decrease in life expectancy. Conclusions. The systematization of knowledge of the living conditions of this important group of the population is essential to guide the design of public policies aimed at their protection that includes decent pensions, health care and care, so that this population can count on autonomy, independence, and participation in the development of the nation(AU)

Factors associated with nutritional risk and appetite loss in long-aged older people / Fatores associados ao risco nutricional e à perda de apetite em idosos longevos

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the factors that are associated with the nutritional risk and appetite loss of long-aged older people with two assessment instruments. Methods A cross-sectional and quantitative study was developed in Três Lagoas, a city in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. The household data collection was conducted with 87 long-aged older adults (≥90 years) living in the community. The risk of malnutrition, malnutrition, and the risk of weight loss were the dependent variables, assessed by the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire and by the Mini-Nutritional Assessment - Short Form. The association with independent sociodemographic, general health, psychological, cognitive, and physical variables was analyzed using logistic regressions. Results Most of the older adults were female (55.2%), with an average age of 93.3 years, and 1.4 years of schooling. According to the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire, 34.5% of the older individuals were at risk of losing weight. As for the results of the Mini-Nutritional Assessment, 19.5% were classified as malnourished, and 39.1% at risk of malnutrition. A greater nutritional risk in both instruments was associated with the individual's poorer self-perceived health, lower calf circumference, and presence of depressive symptoms. The greater the number of medications used, the lower the chance of weight loss. The agreement between the two instruments was low. Conclusion There was an association connecting malnutrition and appetite/weight loss with lower calf circumference, worse self-perceived health status, and presence of depressive symptoms. These results can assist in interventions planning to reduce the nutritional risk and improve the life quality of older adults.

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar os fatores associados ao risco nutricional e à perda de apetite de idosos em extrema longevidade, utilizando dois instrumentos de avaliação. Métodos Estudo transversal e quantitativo, desenvolvido em Três Lagoas-MS, por meio de coleta domiciliar de dados com 87 idosos em extrema longevidade (≥90 anos), residentes da comunidade. O risco de desnutrição, a desnutrição e o risco de perda de peso foram as variáveis dependentes obtidas pelo Questionário Nutricional Simplificado de Apetite e pela Mini Avaliação Nutricional - Forma Curta. A associação com variáveis independentes sociodemográficas, de saúde geral, física, psicológica e cognitiva foi analisada por meio de regressões logísticas. Resultados A maioria dos idosos era do sexo feminino (55,2%), com média de 93,3 anos de idade e 1,4 anos de escolaridade. No Questionário Nutricional Simplificado de Apetite, 34,5% dos idosos apresentaram risco de perda de peso. Na Mini Avaliação Nutricional, 19,5% foram classificados com desnutrição e 39,1% com risco de desnutrição. Maior risco nutricional em ambos os instrumentos foi associado a uma pior saúde auto percebida, à menor circunferência da panturrilha e à presença de sintomas depressivos. O maior número de medicamentos utilizados por dia foi associado a menor chance de perda de peso. A concordância entre os dois instrumentos foi baixa. Conclusão Identificou-se associação entre desnutrição e perda de peso/apetite e menor circunferência da panturrilha, pior saúde auto percebida e presença de sintomas depressivos. Os resultados podem auxiliar no planejamento de intervenções para redução do risco nutricional, visando à melhoria da qualidade de vida de idosos em extrema longevidade.

Diagnósticos de enfermería relacionados con la nutrición de adultos mayores hospitalizados mediante la CIPE®: estudio transversal / Diagnósticos de enfermagem relacionados à nutrição de idosos hospitalizados utilizando a CIPE®: um estudo transversal / Nursing diagnoses related to the nutrition of hospitalized older adults using the ICNP®: a cross-sectional study

OBJETIVO: Identificar diagnósticos de enfermería para adultos mayores hospitalizados relacionados con la necesidad humana básica de nutrición, utilizando la Clasificación Internacional para la Práctica de Enfermería (CIPE®). MÉTODO: Investigación transversal con una muestra de 100 adultos mayores de un hospital. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó un instrumento semiestructurado que contiene datos sociodemográficos, anamnesis y examen físico. Las declaraciones de diagnóstico se construyeron a partir de la CIPE®. El análisis de los datos se realizó mediante estadística descriptiva para obtener la frecuencia absoluta y relativa. RESULTADOS: Se construyeron los siguientes títulos diagnósticos: Dentadura deteriorada; Condición nutricional, deteriorada; Condición nutricional, positiva; Habilidad para comer, deteriorada; Demacrado (delgado); Obesidad; Caquexia; Deglución deteriorada y paladar, deteriorado. CONCLUSIÓN: Se enfatiza la importancia de aplicar las etapas del Proceso de Enfermería, realizando una atención sistemática del adulto mayor. Los diagnósticos de enfermería enfocados en la nutrición del adulto mayor favorecen la formulación de intervenciones dirigidas a mejorar la calidad de vida y el funcionamiento del sistema gastrointestinal.

OBJETIVO: Identificar diagnósticos de enfermagem para idosos hospitalizados acerca da necessidade humana básica de nutrição, utilizando a Classificação Internacional para a Prática de Enfermagem (CIPE®). MÉTODO: Pesquisa transversal com amostra de 100 idosos de um hospital. Para coleta dos dados, utilizou-se um instrumento semiestruturado constando dados sociodemográficos, anamnese e exame físico. As afirmativas diagnósticas foram construídas a partir da CIPE®. A análise de dados foi realizada através da estatística descritiva para obtenção de frequência absoluta e relativa. RESULTADOS: Foram construídos os seguintes títulos diagnósticos: Dentição, prejudicada; Condição nutricional, prejudicada; Condição nutricional, positiva; Capacidade para alimentar-se, prejudicada; Emaciado (Emagrecido); Obesidade; Caquexia; Deglutição, prejudicada e Paladar, prejudicado. CONCLUSÃO: Enfatiza-se a importância da aplicação das etapas do Processo de Enfermagem, concretizando uma assistência sistematizada ao idoso. Os diagnósticos de enfermagem voltados à nutrição do idoso favorecem a formulação de intervenções com vistas a melhorar qualidade de vida e funcionamento do sistema gastrointestinal.

OBJECTIVE: To identify Nursing diagnoses for hospitalized older adults about basic human nutrition needs, using the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP®). METHOD: A cross-sectional survey with a sample of 100 older adults from a hospital. For data collection, a semi-structured instrument was used, containing sociodemographic data, anamnesis and physical examination. The diagnostic statements were built from the ICNP®. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics to obtain absolute and relative frequency. RESULTS: The following diagnostic titles were constructed: Dentition, impaired; Nutritional condition, impaired; Nutritional condition, positive; Ability to eat, impaired; Emaciated (Thin); Obesity; Cachexia; Deglutition, impaired; and Taste, impaired. CONCLUSION: The importance of applying the stages of the Nursing Process is emphasized, providing systematic assistance to the older adult. Nursing diagnoses focused on nutrition for the older adult favor the formulation of interventions aimed at improving quality of life and functioning of the gastrointestinal system.