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Fundamento: el cáncer colorrectal es la neoplasia más frecuente del sistema digestivo en los adultos mayores. En Cuba es un problema de salud de primer orden por su elevada incidencia y mortalidad, constituye la tercera causa de muerte en la población general. Objetivo: caracterizar a los adultos mayores con cáncer colorrectal en el Policlínico Sur Rudesindo García del Rijo de la provincia Sancti Spíritus. Métodos: se realizó una investigación de tipo descriptiva en el Policlínico Sur Rudesindo García del Rijo del municipio y provincia Sancti Spíritus, de enero a marzo del 2019. Se trabajó con una muestra intencional de 127 adultos mayores, pertenecientes a consultorios urbanos. Las variables analizadas fueron: edad, sexo, nivel de escolaridad, estadio del cáncer colorrectal al diagnóstico, estado de salud, comorbilidades, capacidad y percepción del autocuidado y supervivencia. Para el estadio al diagnóstico se utilizó la clasificación anatomoclínica, la comorbilidad, se midió mediante el índice de Charlson y el Test de Capacidad y Percepción de Autocuidado del Adulto Mayor. La información se procesó mediante el análisis porcentual. Los resultados alcanzados se interpretaron los números con sus porcientos. Resultados: en la caracterización de la muestra predominaron las féminas, el grupo de edad entre 70 y 79 años y el nivel de escolaridad de secundaria básica. El estadio II con un mal estado de salud y la inadecuada percepción de autocuidado fue mayoritario. La comorbilidad fue moderada con una supervivencia entre 40 a 60 meses. Conclusiones: predominaron las mujeres entre los 70 y los 79 años y como nivel de escolaridad, la secundaria básica; además prevaleció el estadio II y la inadecuada percepción de autocuidado.

Foundation: colorectal cancer is the most common neoplasm of the digestive system in older adults. In Cuba it is a major health problem due to its high incidence and mortality; it is the third cause of death in the general population. Objective: to characterize older adults with colorectal cancer at the Rudesindo García del Rijo Sur Polyclinic in the Sancti Spíritus province. Methods a descriptive research was carried out at the Sur Rudesindo García del Rijo Polyclinic in the municipality and province of Sancti Spíritus, from January to March 2019. We worked with an intentional sample of 127 older adults, belonging to urban clinics. The variables analyzed were: age, sex, educational level, stage of colorectal cancer at diagnosis, health status, comorbidities, capacity and perception of self-care and survival. For the stage at diagnosis, the anatomoclinical classification was used, comorbidity was measured using the Charlson index and the Self-Care Capacity and Perception Test for the Elderly. The information was processed through percentage analysis. The results achieved were interpreted as numbers with their percentages. Results: in the characterization of the sample, females, the age group between 70 and 79 years and the level of lower secondary education predominated. Stage II with a poor state of health and inadequate perception of self-care was the majority. Comorbidity was moderate with survival between 40 to 60 months. Conclusions: women between 70 and 79 years of age and lower secondary education level predominated, stage II and inadequate perception of self-care also prevailed.

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La detección precoz de la fragilidad y el empleo oportuno de técnicas diagnósticas, terapéuticas y rehabilitadoras pueden modificar positivamente la expresión esperada de la discapacidad en el anciano. Las intervenciones tempranas, que incluyan ejercicio y movilización, ayudan a disminuir la gravedad de complicaciones asociadas y facilitan la recuperación funcional de este grupo etáreo. Los ejercicios de resistencia, flexibilidad, equilibrio y fuerza reducen la incidencia y el riesgo de caídas, la morbilidad y la mortalidad y previenen el deterioro funcional.

Early detection of frailty and the timely use of diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative techniques can positively modify the expected expression of disability in the elderly. Early interventions, which include exercise and mobilization, help reduce the severity of associated complications and facilitate the functional recovery of this age group. Resistance, flexibility, balance and strength exercises reduce the incidence and risk of falls, morbidity and mortality and prevent functional deterioration.

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Resumo Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo compreender as experiências e os sentidos atribuídos pelas mulheres para se tornarem cuidadoras de idosos dependentes, à luz da análise da socialização de gênero. Estudo qualitativo com 53 cuidadoras familiares, realizado de junho a setembro de 2019, nas cidades de Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Araranguá, Manaus, Fortaleza e Teresina. A análise das informações guiou-se pelo referencial teórico-metodológico da hermenêutica-dialética. Os achados foram organizados em quatro categorias: a função cuidadora como algo "natural" da mulher; homens ausentes no ato de cuidar e a manutenção da masculinidade; a responsabilidade marital de esposas e a identidade de gênero para o cuidar; a economia e o cisheteropatriarcado como norteadores para assumir o cuidado. As mulheres exercem o cuidado em decorrência da socialização de gênero. Esse fato é potencializado pelas circunstâncias de estarem solteiras, residirem com a pessoa idosa, ausência masculina na partilha do cuidado, responsabilidade marital e pressão para se retirarem do mercado de trabalho. Em conclusão, o modelo de cuidado centrado na família é sustentado pelas mulheres devido as dinâmicas sociais construídas em uma sociedade capitalista e centrada no cisheteropatriarcado. Isto sinaliza para a necessidade de a sociedade intervir, refletir e propor ações para um cuidado equilibrado entre homens e mulheres.

Abstract This research aimed to understand the experiences and meanings that women attributed to becoming caregivers of dependent older adults, considering the analysis of gender socialization. Qualitative study with 53 family caregivers, carried out from June to September 2019, in the cities of Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Araranguá, Manaus, Fortaleza, and Teresina. The analysis of the information was guided by the theoretical-methodological framework of hermeneutics-dialectics. The findings were organized into four categories: the caregiver role as something "natural" for women; men absent from the act of caring and maintenance of masculinity; the marital responsibility of wives and gender identity for care; and the economy and cisheteropatriarchy as determinants to undertake care. Women exercise care due to gender socialization. This fact is reinforced by the circumstances of being single, living with the older adults, male absence from sharing care, marital responsibility, and pressure to withdraw from the job market. In conclusion, the family-centered care model is sustained by women, due to the social dynamics built in a capitalist, cisheteropatriarchal-centered society. This indicates the need for society to intervene, reflect, and propose actions for balanced care between men and women.

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RESUMEN Fundamento: la salud psíquica y cognitiva de los adultos mayores puede presentar cambios relacionados con el envejecimiento. Con frecuencia la depresión conlleva deterioro cognitivo, condiciones que deben identificarse para la detección oportuna y prevención de daños. Objetivo: determinar la asociación entre el nivel de depresión y deterioro cognitivo en adultos mayores de un centro de atención integral de la ciudad de Lima, Perú. Métodos: se realizó un estudio transversal y analítico en adultos mayores de 60 años, asistentes a un centro de adultos mayores de Lima, entre enero y julio 2017. Se consideró como variable dependiente al deterioro cognitivo y las variables independientes fueron: la depresión y las características sociodemográficas. Se realizó estadística descriptiva basada en el cálculo de frecuencias, porcentajes, dispersión y medidas de tendencia central. Para encontrar la asociación entre las variables independientes y el deterioro cognitivo se utilizó la prueba de Chi cuadrado o la prueba exacta de Fisher. Los cálculos se realizaron con un nivel de confianza de 95 %. Resultados: el promedio de edad fue de 67,4± 7,4 años. El 20,7 % presentó depresión y el 31,0 % deterioro cognitivo. En el análisis bivariado se encontró que la edad de 70 años a más (p<0,001; OR=23,0 I.C. [6,68-79,15]), el nivel educativo no superior (p=0,015; OR=4,63 IC95 º% [1,25-17,16] y depresión (p=0,012; OR=3,82 I.C.95 % [1,3-11,24]) estuvieron asociados con el deterioro cogntivo. El análisis multivariado se encontró que solo la edad estuvo asociada a deterioro cognitivo (p<0,001; OR=24,93 IC95 % [6,04-97,74]). Conclusiones: una mayor edad, el bajo nivel educativo y la depresión estuvieron asociados al deterioro cognitivo, de estos factores, solo la edad de 70 años y más fue un factor independiente asociado al deterioro cognitivo.

ABSTRACT Background: the mental and cognitive health of older adults can present changes related to aging. Depression often leads to cognitive impairment, conditions that must be identified for timely detection and prevention of damage. Objective: to determine the association between the level of depression and cognitive impairment in older adults from a comprehensive care center in the city of Lima, Perú. Methods: a cross-sectional and analytical study was carried out in adults over 60 years of age, attending a center for the elderly in Lima, between January and July 2017. Cognitive deterioration was considered the dependent variable and the independent variables were depression and characteristics. sociodemographic. Descriptive statistics were performed based on the calculation of frequencies, percentages, dispersion and measures of central tendency. To find the association between the independent variables and cognitive impairment, the Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test was used. The calculations were made with a confidence level of 95 %. Results: the average age was 67.4±7.4 years. 20.7 % presented depression and 31.0 % cognitive impairment. In the bivariate analysis, it was found that the age of 70 years or more (p<0.001; OR=23.0 I.C. [6.68-79.15]), the educational level not superior (p=0.015; OR=4, 63 95% CI [1.25-17.16] and depression (p=0.012; OR=3.82 95% CI [1.3-11.24]) were associated with cognitive impairment. that only age was associated with cognitive impairment (p<0.001; OR=24.93 CI95 % [6.04-97.74]). Conclusions: older age, low educational level and depression were associated with cognitive impairment, of these factors, only age 70 years or older was an independent factor associated with cognitive impairment.

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RESUMEN Fundamento: el envejecimiento es un proceso caracterizado por la pérdida progresiva de capacidades físicas, cognitivas, biológicas y psicosociales. Los programas de ejercicios físicos específicos, en personas mayores estimulan el equilibrio, la fuerza, la marcha y protegen de las caídas y sus efectos. La actividad física favorece el mantenimiento de la independencia funcional de los adultos mayores. Objetivo: determinar el efecto de un programa de ejercicios físicos para aumentar la fuerza de extremidades inferiores en adultos mayores. Métodos: se realizó un estudio que se correspondió con un diseño pre-experimental, con pre y pos-test y un grupo de control. La muestra n=30, la edad =72,3 y desviación estándar S=7,0. Se aplicaron los test: Levántate y anda, Pasos sobre y por encima de un escalón de 15,2 cm. Estadísticamente, se realizó un análisis descriptivo de datos y comparación, según la distribución de frecuencias y porcentajes de indicadores de fuerza; se determinó correlación e independencia entre variables: fuerza, sexo, edad y padecimientos, mediante los estadísticos de correlación Chi-cuadrado de Pearson, R de Pearson y Correlación de Spearman. Se aplicó Chi-cuadrado de Pearson, Gamma y Tau-b de Kendall, con normalidad en la distribución de los datos y confianza p=0,05, por medio del programa estadístico IBM SPSS para Windows versión 21.0. Resultados: se demostraron cambios significativos en la fuerza de miembros inferiores de adultos mayores y ninguna dependencia entre las variables sociodemográficas relacionadas, p>0,05, excepto en la relación padecimientos y test: Levántate y anda p<0,05, que evidenció dependencia entre fuerza de extremidades inferiores y padecimientos cardiovasculares. Conclusiones: el programa aumenta la fuerza en miembros inferiores de adultos mayores, con relación de dependencia entre fuerza de extremidades inferiores y padecimientos cardiovasculares.

ABSTRACT Background: aging is a process characterized by the progressive loss of physical, cognitive, biological and psychosocial capacities. Specific physical exercise programs for older people stimulate balance, strength, and gait and protect against falls and their effects. Physical activity favors the maintenance of functional independence in older adults. Objective: to determine the effect of a physical exercise program to increase lower extremity strength in older adults. Methods: a study was carried out that corresponded to a pre-experimental design, with pre and post-test and a control group. The sample n=30, age=72.3 and standard deviation S=7.0. The tests were applied: Get up and walk, Steps on and over a 15.2 cm step. Statistically, a descriptive analysis of data and comparison was carried out, according to the distribution of frequencies and percentages of strength indicators; correlation and independence between variables were determined: strength, sex, age and illnesses, using Pearson's Chi-square correlation statistics, Pearson's R and Spearman's Correlation. Chi-square of Pearson, Gamma and Tau-b of Kendall were applied, with normality in the data distribution and confidence p=0.05, through the statistical program IBM SPSS for Windows version 21.0. Results: significant changes were shown in the strength of the lower limbs of older adults and no dependence between the related sociodemographic variables, p>0.05, except in the relationship between conditions and the Get up and walk test p<0.05, which showed dependence between lower extremity strength and cardiovascular disease. Conclusions: the program increases the strength in the lower limbs of older adults, with a dependency relationship between the strength of the lower limbs and cardiovascular diseases.

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RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi construir e validar um algoritmo e desenvolver um software do tipo aplicativo móvel para o diagnóstico multidimensional da vulnerabilidade clínico funcional e tratamento fisioterapêutico em idosos. Trata-se de um estudo analítico, observacional, aplicado na modalidade de produção tecnológica, baseado na engenharia de software e fundamentada no design centrado no usuário. O algoritmo foi elaborado a partir de estudos em bases de dados da área da saúde, validado por 13 fisioterapeutas e a construção do software deu-se através da linguagem JAVA, a partir da conversão do algoritmo. Para validação do conteúdo do algoritmo, foi utilizada a técnica Delphi e análise estatística do Índice de Validade de Conteúdo (IVC). O consenso foi atingido logo na primeira rodada de avaliação, a concordância entre juízes pelo IVC foi de 1,0. O aplicativo móvel Gerontofisio foi construído para uso em smartphones e tablets, registrado no Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial número: BR512020002269-3 e possui 34 telas que orientam fisioterapeutas gerontólogos nas tomadas de decisão, servindo como ferramenta de apoio nos campos de aplicação em saúde, administração sanitária, doença, assistência médica e terapia diagnóstica. Dessa forma, o algoritmo foi construído e validado, o software do tipo aplicativo móvel para o diagnóstico multidimensional da vulnerabilidade clínico funcional e tratamento fisioterapêutico em idosos foi desenvolvido, é válido na área de fisioterapia e deve contribuir para fisioterapeutas e pessoas idosas.

RESUMEN El objetivo de este estudio fue construir y validar un algoritmo y desarrollar un software de aplicación móvil para el diagnóstico multidimensional de la vulnerabilidad funcional clínica y el tratamiento de fisioterapia en ancianos. Es un estudio analítico, observacional, aplicado en la modalidad de producción tecnológica, basado en la ingeniería de software y basado en el Diseño Centrado en el Usuario. El algoritmo se desarrolló a partir de estudios en bases de datos del área de salud, validados por 13 fisioterapeutas y la construcción del software se realizó a través del lenguaje JAVA, a partir de la conversión del algoritmo. Para validar el contenido del algoritmo se utilizó la técnica Delphi y el análisis estadístico del Índice de Validez de Contenido (IVC). Se alcanzó consenso en la primera ronda de evaluación, el acuerdo entre jueces para el IVC fue 1.0. La aplicación móvil Gerontofisio fue construida para su uso en teléfonos inteligentes y tabletas, registrada en el Instituto Nacional de la Propiedad Industrial número: BR512020002269-3, cuenta con 34 pantallas que guían a los fisioterapeutas gerontólogos en la toma de decisiones, sirviendo como herramienta de apoyo en los campos de aplicación en Salud, Administración de la salud, Enfermedad, Atención médica y Terapia diagnóstica. Así, se construyó y validó el algoritmo, se desarrolló el software de aplicación móvil para el diagnóstico multidimensional de la vulnerabilidad funcional clínica y el tratamiento de fisioterapia en ancianos, que es válido en el campo de la fisioterapia y debe contribuir a fisioterapeutas y personas mayores.

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to build and validate an algorithm and develop a software for the multidimensional diagnosis of functional clinical vulnerability and physical therapy for older adults. This is an analytical and observational study applied in technological production, based on software engineering and user-centered design. The algorithm was developed based on studies in health databases, validated by 13 physical therapists and the software was built using the JAVA language from the algorithm's conversion. The Delphi technique and statistical analysis via the Content Validity Index (CVI) were used to validate the algorithm. The consensus was reached in the first evaluation round and the agreement between judges by the CVI was 1.0. The "Gerontofisio" mobile application was built for use on smartphones and tablets and registered at the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property number: BR512020002269-3; the application consists of 34 screens that guide gerontological physical therapists in decision making, serving as a support tool in the applied fields in health, health administration, illness, medical assistance and diagnostic therapy. The algorithm was built and validated, the mobile application software for the multidimensional diagnosis of clinical functional vulnerability and physical therapy treatment in older adults was developed and is valid in the field of physical therapy and should contribute to physical therapists and older adults.

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This study aimed to compare different methods to assess body fat (BF). We hypothesized that bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) or anthropometry may be used to estimate BF in prefrail older women, equivalently to dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). The cross-sectional study included 72 prefrail community-dwelling older women (71.13 ± 4.65 years old; body mass index [BMI] 28.89 ± 4.23 kg/m2). The BF percentage (%BF) was estimated using anthropometry with the Durnin & Womersley (D&W) and Petroski's predictive equations, BIA with 2 Baumgartner predictive equations (BIA 1 and BIA 2), and DXA. All methods differed significantly from DXA according to assessments using repeated measures ANOVA and pairwise comparisons. The mean %BF varied between 39.99 ± 3.42% (D&W) and 43.93 ±â€¯5.06% (DXA). Multiple regression analysis with age and BMI as covariates showed positive correlations (R2 = 0.91) in models with D&W equation and BMI, and with BIA 2 and BMI; however, BMI explained more of the model (71%) than the equations. Furthermore, Bland-Altman test revealed a proportional bias for D&W and for BIA 2, with underestimation of BF varying across different %BF values. Petroski's skinfold equation showed a positive correlation on linear regression (R2 = 0.74) and no proportional bias; however, Bland-Altman analysis revealed high limits of agreement (-13.6 to -0.05), thus compromising clinical application. To conclude, compared with DXA, all the equations tested showed a high disagreement and wide limits of agreement, restricting their use in clinical practice to estimate the BF in prefrail older women.

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Resumo O artigo visa compreender a vivência dos(as) cuidadores(as) familiares com a pessoa idosa dependente no Brasil, bem como entender as consequências dos cuidados de idosos dependentes na vida do cuidador familiar. Estudo multicêntrico, de caráter qualitativo, com referencial teórico hermenêutico-dialético. Foram realizadas entrevistas em profundidade com 84 cuidadores familiares nas cidades de Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Fortaleza, Teresina, Porto Alegre, Araranguá e Manaus. Da análise temática, emergiram três categorias: motivações para assumir o papel de cuidador; influências na vida do cuidador familiar; e modalidades de enfrentamento e de cuidado de si. O cuidado assumido é influenciado pelas relações afetivas com o idoso e pela responsabilidade ética e, também, moral. As influências dizem respeito a despreparo para o cuidado, dificuldades financeiras, cerceamento da liberdade e problemas de saúde física e mental. A religião, a espiritualidade, a alternância entre os cuidadores familiares no cuidado e o aprendizado sobre essas tarefas foram estratégias de enfrentamento. A mulher predomina no ato de cuidar por motivações culturais, éticas e morais. Mas frequentemente falta orientação aos cuidadores familiares, que precisam de uma rede de apoio e proteção.

Abstract This paper aims to understand the experiences of family caregivers with dependent older adults in Brazil and the consequences of caring for dependent older adults in the family caregiver's life. This is a qualitative multicenter study employing dialectical hermeneutics as a theoretical framework. In-depth interviews were conducted with 84 family caregivers in Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Fortaleza, Teresina, Porto Alegre, and Araranguá, and Manaus. The thematic analysis yielded three categories: motivations for taking on the caregiving role, influences on the family caregiver's life, coping, and self-care modalities. The care assumed is influenced by affective relationships with older adults and ethical and moral responsibilities. The influences are related to the lack of preparation for caregiving, financial hardship, restricted freedom, and physical and mental health problems. Coping strategies were religion, spirituality, turn-taking between family caregivers, and learning about the tasks. Women predominate in caregiving due to cultural, ethical, and moral reasons. However, family caregivers often lack guidance and require protection and a support network.

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Giant cell arteritis is a large-vessel vasculitis usually seen in older adults. The inflammatory process results in systemic, ophthalmic, and neurological lesions. It is difficult to diagnose in older adults and may present as a medical emergency. Here, we report the case of an 83-year-old woman who presented with bitemporal headache, jaw claudication, glossodynia, failure to thrive, and amaurosis fugax. The findings supported the hypothesis of giant cell arteritis. Despite receiving treatment, the patient died of an acute myocardial infarction. Headache in older adults raises the possibility of giant cell arteritis, especially when combined with an ophthalmic emergency. Many symptoms indicate the condition, but the diagnosis may be challenging, especially for the generalist physician.

A arterite de células gigantes é uma vasculite de grandes vasos geralmente observada em adultos mais velhos. O processo inflamatório resulta em lesões sistêmicas, oftalmológicas e neurológicas. É de difícil diagnose em adultos mais velhos e pode se apresentar como uma emergência médica. Apresentamos o caso de uma mulher de 83 anos que apresentou cefaleia bitemporal, claudicação da mandíbula, glossodinia, incapacidade de prosperar e amaurose fugaz. Os resultados apoiaram a hipótese de arterite de células gigantes. Apesar de receber tratamento, o paciente morreu por infarto agudo do miocárdio. Dor de cabeça em idosos aumenta a possibilidade de arterite de células gigantes, especialmente quando combinada com uma emergência oftalmológica. Muitos sintomas indicam a condição, mas o diagnóstico pode ser desafiador, especialmente para o médico generalista.

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OBJECTIVES: To investigate the association between Frailty syndrome, lipid profile, anthropometric variables, and the functional capacity of older adults; and to analyze an explanatory model of variables with higher predictive capacity for Frailty syndrome. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 36 and 86 older adults residing in long-term care facilities and in their households, respectively. Anamnesis was followed by evaluation of anthropometric data, risk of falls, functional tests, and biochemical tests. Frailty syndrome was determined according to the criteria suggested by Fried et al. RESULTS: Geriatric patients classified as frail were older; had higher medication consumption; and presented lower performance in handgrip strength, sit-to-stand, and gait speed tests as compared to pre- and non-frail older adults. CONCLUSION: Gait speed and sit-to-stand tests were significant predictors of Frailty syndrome. Specifically, a good performance in these tests represents a protection factor against Frailty syndrome. Furthermore, gait speed performance was explained by age, handgrip strength performance, and frailty status, while sit-to-stand performance was explained by risk of falls and muscular strength.

OBJETIVOS: Investigar a associação entre síndrome da fragilidade, perfil lipídico, variáveis antropométricas e capacidade funcional de idosos; e analisar um modelo explicativo de variáveis com maior capacidade preditiva para síndrome da fragilidade. MÉTODOS: Este estudo transversal incluiu 36 e 86 idosos residentes em instituições de longa permanência e em suas residências, respectivamente. A anamnese foi seguida pela avaliação dos dados antropométricos, risco de quedas, testes funcionais e testes bioquímicos. A síndrome da fragilidade foi determinada de acordo com os critérios sugeridos por Fried et al. RESULTADOS: Os idosos classificados como frágeis eram mais idosos; tiveram maior consumo de medicação; e apresentaram menor desempenho nos testes de força de preensão palmar, levantar e sentar e velocidade da marcha quando comparados aos idosos pré e não frágeis. CONCLUSÕES: Os testes velocidade da marcha e levantar e sentar foram preditores significativos de síndrome da fragilidade. Especificamente, um bom desempenho nesses testes representa um fator de proteção contra a síndrome da fragilidade. Além disso, o desempenho da velocidade da marcha foi explicado pela idade, desempenho da força de preensão palmar e estado de fragilidade, enquanto o desempenho do levantar e sentar foi explicado pelo risco de quedas e força muscular.

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OBJECTIVES: Develop and validate a modified frailty phenotype measure for older Mexican Americans participating in the Hispanic Established Populations for the Epidemiological Study of the Elderly (H-EPESE) and related studies. DESIGN: Expert-based panel evaluation of content validity, cross-sectional analysis of construct validity, and longitudinal analysis of criterion validity for a modified version of the frailty phenotype measure. SETTING: Five southwestern states. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 1833 community-dwelling Mexican Americans aged 67 years or older. MEASUREMENTS: Frailty was assessed using the frailty phenotype measure (weight loss, weakness, exhaustion, slowness, and low physical activity) and a modified frailty phenotype measure (replacing "low physical activity" with "limitations in walking half a mile"). Each individual was classified as non-frail, pre-frail, or frail based on both frailty measures (original vs modified). Expert panel consensus was used to examine content validity. Spearman correlation, κ, weighted κ, and bootstrapping κ examined construct validity (n = 1833). Generalized linear mixed models, odds ratios, Cox proportional regression models, hazard ratios, and C statistics were used to analyze criterion validity (n = 1446) across four outcomes: hospitalization, physician visits, disability, and mortality from wave 3 (1998-99) through wave 8 (2012-13). RESULTS: The original and modified frailty phenotype measures had a strong correlation (r = .89; P < .000) and agreement (κ = .84; 95% confidence interval [CI] = .81-.86; weighted κ = .86; 95% CI = .84-.88; bootstrap κ = .84; 95% CI = .81-.86; bootstrap-weighted κ = .86; 95% CI = .84-.88 with 1000 bootstrapping samples). Four outcome models showed similar risk predictions for both frailty measures, with the exception of physician visits for frail participants. CONCLUSION: "Limitations in walking half a mile" can be used as a substitute criterion for "low physical activity" in assessing frailty. The modified frailty phenotype measure was comparable with the original frailty phenotype measure in H-EPESE participants over time. Our results indicate the modified frailty phenotype is a useful longitudinally frailty measure for community-dwelling older Mexican Americans. J Am Geriatr Soc 67:2393-2397, 2019.

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To investigate the association between potentially inappropriate medication use and frailty phenotype among community-dwelling older adults and to identify factors associated with the use of these drugs according to frailty condition. BACKGROUND: There is insufficient evidence about the association between inappropriate medication use and the condition of frailty, particularly among community-dwelling older adults. Therefore, data obtained from population surveys should be made available in order to support the development of clinical guidelines about the prevention of frailty. DESIGN: This was a cross-sectional study conducted according to the STROBE Checklist. METHODS: This population-based study was conducted on 1,607 older adults. Potentially inappropriate medication use was assessed according to Beers criteria and frailty syndrome was determined according to the phenotype proposed by Fried and colleagues. Data were analysed statistically using multinomial or binary logistic regression models. RESULTS: About 13.6% of the subjects were frail, and 36.8% used at least one inappropriate medication. The adjusted model indicated that, the more potentially inappropriate medication use, the higher the prevalence of frailty, prefrailty and the walking slowness component. Female gender, one or more years of schooling, five or more reported morbidities, and instrumental dependence regarding daily life activities were factors associated with potentially inappropriate medication use in the nonfrail group. CONCLUSION: Inappropriate medication use was prevalent among community-living older adults, and its presence was associated with the occurrence of frailty. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Primary care nurses are the professionals with the greatest contact with the older adults in the community. Thus, the results support the inclusion of the assessment of potentially inappropriate medication use in the routine of nursing consultation. In case of a positive screening, the older person should be referred to geriatric evaluation in order to optimise drug treatment for the prevention of frailty.

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To relate the frailty and the life quality of older adults in a rural area. Cross-sectional and descriptive study using a quantitative method. 30 older adults participated in this investigation. As to the relationship of frailty with the life quality, it was obtained moderate correlation magnitude with statistical significance. The findings reinforce the premise that the level of frailty is influenced by multidimensional factors.

Relacione la fragilidad y la calidad de vida de los ancianos en la vida rural. Este es un estudio transversal, que utiliza un método de investigación cuantitativa. 30 personas mayores participaron en el estudio. En cuanto a la relación entre fragilidad y calidad de vida, se obtuvo una magnitud de correlación moderada con significación estadística. Los resultados refuerzan la premisa de que el nivel de fragilidad está influenciado por factores multidimensionales.

Relacionar a fragilidade e a qualidade de vida de idosos em área rural. Tratase de um estudo transversal e descritivo, utilizando método quantitativo de pesquisa. 30 idosos participaram do estudo. Quanto à relação da fragilidade com a qualidade de vida, obteve-se magnitude de correlação moderada com significância estatística. Os resultados reforçam a premissa de que o nível de fragilidade é influenciado por fatores multidimensionais.

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Resumo O presente estudo teve como objetivo analisar a magnitude do efeito estatístico das diferenças de média na avaliação do desempenho cognitivo em idosos-fragilizados. A pesquisa foi realizada nas bases de dados PubMed, B-on, Ebsco, Scielo, Eric, Lilacs e Sportdiscus. Foram incluídos estudos observacionais, coorte ou transversal, selecionados a partir do título, resumo e leitura do manuscrito. Os principais descritores utilizados foram: idoso, idoso-fragilizado, cognição, avaliação geriátrica e outros termos adicionais. De 1078 manuscritos identificados, 12 foram selecionados. Quando comparados os valores de média do desempenho cognitivo dos pré-fragilizados (n = 11265) e fragilizados (n = 2460) foram encontradas diferenças significantes (p < 0,001), com valores mais baixos emergindo no grupo dos idosos-fragilizados. Os resultados demostraram que o baixo desempenho cognitivo está relacionado à condição de idoso-fragilizado, sendo um desfecho clínico provável em idosos. Nestas circunstâncias, qualquer estratégia que vise atenuar ou reverter a incidência desta condição deve ter em consideração que durante o processo de envelhecimento, a fragilidade física e a cognitiva parecem ter trajetórias temporais similares.

Abstract The purpose of present study was to analyze the magnitude of the effect-size in the assessment of the cognitive status of populations over 60 years of age. The search strategy included PubMed, B-on, Ebsco, Ebsco Health, Scielo, Eric, Lilacs and Sportdiscus data bases. Only observational, cohort and cross-sectional studies were included in the meta-analysis. The central descriptors were elderly-frail, older adults, cognition and geriatric assessment and other additional terms. After applying the additional search criteria, 12 manuscripts were selected from an initial universe of 1,078 identified. When comparing the mean cognitive profile scores of the participants of the pre-frail (n =11,265) and frail (n = 2,460) groups, significant statistical differences were found (p<0,001), with lower mean scores emerging in frail-group. The results showed that cognitive decline is strongly associated with frailty, being a probable main clinical outcome. In this sense, any strategy aimed at mitigating or reversing the incidence of frailty with ageing should take into account that physical and cognitive frailty seem to have similar temporal trajectories.

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AIM: Telomere shortening has been associated with several age-related diseases, in addition to being considered a hallmark of aging. Frailty is a clinical syndrome characterized by an accentuated physiological and functional decline that might be a predictor of an adverse condition in older age. The present study evaluated the relationship between frailty and telomere shortening in older adults from Mexico City, Mexico. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study. Data were collected from 323 frail older adults, including physical and environmental factors, such as body mass index, comorbidities, physical activity and tobacco consumption. Telomere length was measured by real-time polymerase chain reaction. The frailty syndrome was diagnosed using the Fried criteria. RESULTS: An association between frailty and telomere shortening was found in both sexes. Telomere length decreased from 6.05 kb (5.54-6.48 kb) to 4.20 kb (3.80-4.54 kb; P < 0.001). It was also observed that tobacco consumption could be a significant modifying factor in the association between these two variables. Previous reports are contradictory, suggesting that there is no relationship between telomere length and frailty; however, it is possible that there are genetic and/or environmental variables to be elucidated, that might influence this association, particularly in the studied population. CONCLUSIONS: Telomere length is inversely related to frailty in Mexican frail older adults, and tobacco consumption is the main environmental modifying factor. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; 18: 1286-1292.

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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate socioeconomic inequalities in frailty among older adults in six low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and to examine to what extent chronic diseases account for these inequalities. STUDY DESIGN: Data were used from the Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) wave 1 (2007-2010). Nationally representative samples of adults aged 50+ years from China, Ghana, India, Mexico, the Russian Federation and South Africa were analyzed (n = 31,174). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Educational level and wealth were used as socioeconomic indicators. Frailty was assessed with modified criteria for the frailty phenotype. Self-reported disease diagnoses were used. A relative index of inequality (RII) was calculated to compare socioeconomic inequalities in frailty between countries. RESULTS: People in lower socioeconomic positions had higher prevalence rates of frailty. The largest inequalities in frailty were found in Mexico (RII 3.7, 95% CI 2.1-6.4), and the smallest inequalities in Ghana (RII 1.1, 95% CI 0.7-1.8). Mediation analyses revealed that the chronic diseases considered in this study do not explain the higher prevalence of frailty seen in lower socioeconomic groups. CONCLUSIONS: Substantial socioeconomic inequalities in frailty were observed in LMICs, but additional research is needed to find explanations for these. Given that the population of older adults in many LMICs is expanding at a greater rate than in many high-income countries, our results indicate an urgent public health need to address frailty in these countries.

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ABSTRACT Objective: to understand the perceptions of healthcare professionals of the Psychosocial Care Centers regarding the family of older adults with mental disorders. Method: study of a Qualitative Case conducted with 12 healthcare professionals from a Psychosocial Care Center, with a convenient and exhaustive sample. Conducting semi-structured interviews to collect data, which were analyzed with the Content Analysis technique. Results: the following categories stood out: "Family exhaustion and deterioration in the perception of the healthcare professional" and "The abandonment of older adults by family members and their distancing in the perception of the healthcare professional." Final considerations: culpability of older adults and penalization of the family were verified by healthcare professionals. To bring awareness about the difficulties faced in the attempt to bring the family closer to the healthcare service, it is necessary to analyze the care given to the older adult and to overcome challenges in the effective construction of the bond between family, healthcare user and mental health service.

RESUMEN Objetivo: conocer las percepciones de los profesionales del Centro de Atención Psicosocial sobre el sufrimiento psíquico en la familia del anciano. Método: estudio de caso cualitativo no aleatorizado con agotamiento de la muestra, del cual participaron doce profesionales del Centro de Atención Psicosocial. Para la recolección de datos se hizo entrevistas semiestructuradas, y después se los evaluaron desde el Análisis de Contenido. Resultados: las siguientes categorías fueron las más subrayadas: "El cansancio y el desgaste familiar desde la percepción del profesional" y "El abandono y el alejamiento del anciano por la familia desde la percepción del profesional". Consideraciones finales: se verificó la culpabilidad al anciano y la penalización de la familia desde la perspectiva de los profesionales. Con el propósito de concientizar las dificultades de acercarlo a la familia, es necesario crear espacios que discutan el cuidado a esta población, así como superar los retos para la efectiva construcción del vínculo entre familia, usuario y servicio de salud mental.

RESUMO Objetivo: compreender as percepções dos profissionais do Centro de Atenção Psicossocial acerca da família do idoso em sofrimento psíquico. Método: estudo de Caso Qualitativo conduzido com 12 profissionais de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial com amostra composta por intencionalidade e fechada por exaustão. Realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas para coleta de dados, analisados por meio da técnica de Análise de Conteúdo. Resultados: destacaram-se as categorias "O cansaço e o desgaste familiar na percepção do profissional" e "O abandono e o afastamento do idoso pela família na percepção do profissional". Considerações finais: verificou-se a culpabilização do idoso e a penalização da família pelos profissionais. Visando à conscientização das dificuldades em aproximar a família, é necessária a criação de espaços reflexivos sobre o cuidado a essa população, bem como a superação dos desafios na construção efetiva do vínculo entre família, usuário e serviço de saúde mental.

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BACKGROUND: The severe burden imposed by frailty and disability in old age is a major challenge for healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries alike. The current study aimed to provide estimates of the prevalence of frailty and disability in older adult populations and to examine their relationship with socioeconomic factors in six countries. METHODS: Focusing on adults aged 50+ years, a frailty index was constructed as the proportion of deficits in 40 variables, and disability was assessed using the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0), as part of the Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) Wave 1 in China, Ghana, India, Mexico, Russia and South Africa. RESULTS: This study included a total of 34,123 respondents. China had the lowest percentages of older adults with frailty (13.1%) and with disability (69.6%), whereas India had the highest percentages (55.5% and 93.3%, respectively). Both frailty and disability increased with age for all countries, and were more frequent in women, although the sex gap varied across countries. Lower levels of both frailty and disability were observed at higher levels of education and wealth. Both education and income were protective factors for frailty and disability in China, India and Russia, whereas only income was protective in Mexico, and only education in South Africa. CONCLUSIONS: Age-related frailty and disability are increasing concerns for older adult populations in low- and middle-income countries. The results indicate that lower levels of frailty and disability can be achieved for older people, and the study highlights the need for targeted preventive approaches and support programs.

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Objetivos: estimar a prevalência de fragilidade em mulheres idosas, residentes no município de João Pessoa (Paraíba), e averiguar a associação entre a fragilidade e as variáveis clínicas morbidade referida e capacidade funcional desse grupo. Método: a amostra foi constituída por 166 idosas, na faixa etária de 60 a 96 anos. Para a coleta dos dados, utilizou-se a técnica de entrevista. O material empírico foi coletado de abril a junho de 2011 e foi analisado quantitativamente por meio de estatística descritiva. Resultados: a maioria das idosas (60,8%) apresentou algum grau de fragilidade. Entre elas, 21,7% eram aparentemente vulneráveis, 23,5%, com fragilidade leve, 7,8%, moderada, e 7,8%, grave. Quanto aos fatores determinantes da fragilidade, verificou-se que esta relaciona-se com o desempenho em atividades de vida diária. Conclusão: é preciso promover uma assistência de saúde diferenciada para essas mulheres, com vistas a prevenir o evento.

Objectives: to estimate the prevalence of frailty in older women living in the city of João Pessoa (Paraíba) and find the association, in this group, between frailty and the clinical variables 'reported disease' and 'functional capacity'. Method: the sample consisted of 166 women aged 60-96 years. Data were collected using the interview technique. The empirical material was collected from April to June 2011 and was analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics. Results: most of the women (60.8%) had some degree of frailty, including 21.7% apparently suffering from vulnerability, and the remainder, from weakness: 23.5% mild, 7.8% moderate and 7.8% severe. Regarding the determinants of frailty, was found its association with performance in activities of daily living. Conclusion: differential healthcare is needed for elderly women, with a view to preventing this event.

Objetivos: estimar la prevalencia de fragilidad en mujeres mayores, residentes en el municipio de João Pessoa (Paraíba) y averiguar la asociación entre la fragilidad y las variables clínicas de morbosidad referida y capacidad funcional de ese grupo. Método: la muestra se compone de 166 mujeres mayores que están en el grupo de edad entre 60 y 96 años. Para la recolección de datos, se ha utilizado la técnica de entrevista. El material empírico fue recolectado de abril a junio de 2011 y analizado cuantitativamente por medio de estadística descriptiva. Resultados: la mayoría de esas mujeres mayores (60,8%) presentó algún grado de fragilidad. Entre ellas, un 21,7% era aparentemente vulnerable, un 23,5%, tenía fragilidad leve, un 7,8%, moderada y un 7,8% grave. En cuanto a los factores determinantes de la fragilidad, se ha verificado que está relacionada con el desempeño en actividades de la vida diaria. Conclusión: es necesario promover una asistencia de salud diferenciada para esas mujeres, con vistas a la prevención del evento.

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Frailty has been defined as a geriatric syndrome that results in high vulnerability to health adverse outcomes. This increased vulnerability state results from dysregulation of multiple physiological systems and its complex interactions. Thus, assessment of physiological systems integrity and of its dynamic interactions seems to be useful in the context of frailty management. Heart rate variability (HRV) analysis provides information about autonomic nervous system (ANS) function, which is responsible to control several physiologic functions. This study investigated the cardiac autonomic modulation by HRV analysis in community-dwelling elderly women classified as non-frail, pre-frail and frail. Twenty-three elderly women were assigned to the following groups: non-frail (n = 8), pre-frail (n = 8) and frail (n = 7). HRV assessment was performed through linear and non-linear analysis of cardiac interval variability. It was observed a higher sympathetic and lower parasympathetic modulation in frail when compared with non-frail and pre-frail groups (p < 0.05) as indicated by frequency domain indices. Additionally, frail group had a decreased 2LV % pattern (that reflects parasympathetic modulation) in the symbolic analysis in comparison with non-frail group. These findings suggest that frail elderly women present an autonomic imbalance characterized by a shift towards sympathetic predominance. Thus, monitoring ANS function in the context of frailty management may be an important strategy to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this syndrome and its consequences.

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