Sensory and cognitive functions, gait ability and functionality of older adults

Durán-Badillo, Tirso; Salazar-González, Bertha Cecilia; Quevedo, Juana Edith Cruz; Sanchez-Alejo, Ernesto J.; Gutiérrez-Sánchez, Gustavo; Hernández-Cortés, Perla Lizeth

doi:10.1590/1518-8345.3499.3282

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“…Such changes can limit the functionality of the elderly and increase their degree of dependence for carrying out daily activities. It is because sensory function and other factors explain 25% of the dependence of the elderly on basic activities and 21% of the instrumental activities of daily life (29) . Thus, it is crucial to pay greater attention to the sensory abilities of the elderly, especially those of the male gender since they showed worse QoL in this facet and differed statistically from the female gender in the present study.…”

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Relationship between family functionality and the quality of life of the elderly

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Objective: To analyze the correlation between family functionality and the quality of life of the elderly. Method: Sectional and correlational study conducted with 692 Brazilian elderly between July and October 2020. The elderly filled three instruments: biosociodemographic, family APGAR and WHOQOL-Old. The tests Kruskal-Wallis, Pearson correlation, and linear regression analyzed the data. The study considered a 95% confidence interval (p < 0.05) for all analyses. Results: The elderly with mild and severe family dysfunction presented worse quality of life when compared to the elderly with a functional family. All facets of quality of life correlated positively with family functionality. Conclusion: Family functionality is positively correlated with the quality of life of the elderly, therefore requiring the inclusion of the family in health care plans to identify potential family stressors early and plan interventions to solve the problems raised.

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Relationship between family functionality and the quality of life of the elderly

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“…Furthermore, time greater than or equal to 20 seconds in the TUG was associated with greater dependence on IADL (p=0.048), highlighting that the more complex activities, vital to have an independent routine in the community, may require better performance of the main functional systems. A Mexican cross-sectional study with 146 older people who used the Lawton and Brody Scale to assess IADL and the GAITRite system, a software connected to a portable walkway to assess mobility, showed that walking speed, cadence, and step length are variables that impact IADL ( 44 ) .…”

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Global functionality and associated factors in the older adults followed by Home Care in Primary Health Care

Predebon¹,

Ramos

Pizzol

et al. 2021

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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Objective: to analyze the association of global functionality with the main functional systems and the sociodemographic variables of older adults followed by Home Care in Primary Health Care. Method: a cross-sectional study with 124 older people developed through home interviews. Functionality was assessed by Basic Activities of Daily Living (Barthel) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (Lawton and Brody); the main functional systems were assessed using the Mini-Mental State Exam, by the Timed Up and Go test, by the Geriatric Depression Scale (15 items), and questionnaire with sociodemographic variables. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were applied (Poisson Regression). Results: 46% of the older adults showed moderate/severe/total dependence for basic activities and instrumental activities had a median of 12. In the multivariate analysis, there was an association between moderate/severe/total dependence on basic activities with cognitive decline (p=0.021) and bedridden/wheelchair users (p=0.014). Regarding the dependence on instrumental activities, there was an association with age ≥80 years (p=0.006), single/divorced marital status (p=0.013), cognitive decline (p=0.001), bedridden/wheelchair (p=0.020), and Timed Up and Go ≥20 seconds (p=0.048). Conclusion: the decline in cognitive and mobility was associated with poor functionality in basic and instrumental activities. The findings highlight the need to monitor Home Care for these individuals and serve as guidelines for health actions.

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“…This facet, which assesses sensory functioning and the impact of sensory losses on QoL, had the highest mean score in the three groups at the two assessment points. The sensory organs allow older adults to perceive the different situations which surround them in the environment in which they live, contributing to their integration with the environment 29 . For the older women evaluated, these issues were not evaluated negatively, possibly because they were younger seniors, for whom such sensory losses may not be especially present in their daily lives.…”

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Efeito do Treinamento Resistido e do Pilates na Qualidade de vida de Idosas: um ensaio clínico randomizado

Pucci

Neves

Santana

et al. 2020

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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Resumo Objetivo comparar os efeitos do treinamento resistido (TR) e Pilates na qualidade de vida (QV) de idosas. Foi realizado um estudo de delineamento experimental com intervenção de 12 semanas. Métodos Foram avaliadas mulheres idosas (≥60 anos) que não praticavam nenhum tipo de exercício físico regularmente há pelo menos 3 meses. Participaram do estudo 41 idosas que foram aleatoriamente divididas em três grupos:1- grupo Pilates (GP), 2- grupo treinamento resistido (GTR) e 3- grupo controle (GC). Para avaliar a QV, foram utilizados os questionários WHOQOL-OLD, WHOQOL-BREF e SF-36. Foi utilizado o teste de Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney para analisar a evolução das variáveis intragrupo e o teste de Kruskal-Wallis com post hoc de Dunn para as análises intergrupos. Para a comparação das variáveis de caracterização da amostra entre os grupos foi utilizado o teste qui-quadrado. Resultados Observou-se melhora do domínio Participação Social para o GP (p=0,016). No GTR, foi encontrada diferença significativa para o domínio Saúde Mental (p=0,019). No GC, observou-se melhora do domínio Participação Social (p=0,044) e Escore Total do WHOQOL-OLD (p=0,044). Nas comparações intergrupos, observou-se diferença do Escore Total do WHOQOL-BREF do GP e GTR, com o GP apresentando uma melhor QV no início do estudo (p=0,039). A Vitalidade (p=0,010) e Saúde Mental (p=0,024) do GTR melhorou em relação ao GP. Conclusão Os grupos analisados melhoraram sua QV após o período de intervenção.

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Sensory and cognitive functions, gait ability and functionality of older adults

Cited by 21 publications

References 30 publications

Relationship between family functionality and the quality of life of the elderly

Relationship between family functionality and the quality of life of the elderly

Global functionality and associated factors in the older adults followed by Home Care in Primary Health Care

Efeito do Treinamento Resistido e do Pilates na Qualidade de vida de Idosas: um ensaio clínico randomizado

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