cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016678.v1
title: Evaluation of risk factors that contribute to falls among the elderly

description: Abstract Objective: to determine the incidence of falls among the elderly population of the city of Barbacena in the state of Minas Gerais, together with causal factors, circumstances and major consequences. Methods: a cross-sectional study was performed through questionnaires applied to 206 patients over the age of 60, from November 2014 to February 2015 in the city of Barbacena, in the state of Minas Gerais. Risk factors related to falls were analyzed, as well as the incidence of falls and the consequences for the lives of elderly persons. The existence of a relationship between the reporting of falls and possible risk factors was determined by the Chi-squared and Fischer's exact tests as indicated. Results: an incidence of falls of 36.41% was observed among the elderly, 45.95% of which occurred outside the home. A total of 85.71% of respondents had previously suffered strokes and 39.78% were taking medication. Among elderly persons who have fallen and suffered fractures (18.67%), 50% had suffered strokes, 50% were suffering from chronic kidney disease, and 61.54% could not perform their activities of daily living after the fall. Conclusion: it was concluded that the incidence of falls among the elderly was 36.41%, while the most correlated factors were drug use, stroke victims and people with chronic kidney disease. Among those who suffered fractures, 61.54% failed to perform activities of daily living. Preventing falls is a public health concern, and simple changes can reduce its prevalence.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016678
title: Evaluation of risk factors that contribute to falls among the elderly

description: Abstract Objective: to determine the incidence of falls among the elderly population of the city of Barbacena in the state of Minas Gerais, together with causal factors, circumstances and major consequences. Methods: a cross-sectional study was performed through questionnaires applied to 206 patients over the age of 60, from November 2014 to February 2015 in the city of Barbacena, in the state of Minas Gerais. Risk factors related to falls were analyzed, as well as the incidence of falls and the consequences for the lives of elderly persons. The existence of a relationship between the reporting of falls and possible risk factors was determined by the Chi-squared and Fischer's exact tests as indicated. Results: an incidence of falls of 36.41% was observed among the elderly, 45.95% of which occurred outside the home. A total of 85.71% of respondents had previously suffered strokes and 39.78% were taking medication. Among elderly persons who have fallen and suffered fractures (18.67%), 50% had suffered strokes, 50% were suffering from chronic kidney disease, and 61.54% could not perform their activities of daily living after the fall. Conclusion: it was concluded that the incidence of falls among the elderly was 36.41%, while the most correlated factors were drug use, stroke victims and people with chronic kidney disease. Among those who suffered fractures, 61.54% failed to perform activities of daily living. Preventing falls is a public health concern, and simple changes can reduce its prevalence.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016679
title: Development of an application for mobile devices to identify the frailty phenotype among the elderly

description: Abstract Objective: to develop a mobile app to quickly and safely identify frailty syndrome features among the elderly. Method: a cross-sectional study was conducted. The application was developed for the Android platform in the Java programming language and XML markup. The study instrument was based on five frailty phenotype criteria. The tests were conducted with 20 elderly persons living in a long-term care facility. Results: the twenty elderly persons had a mean age of 76.55 (±9.5) years. Thirteen were identified as frail, five were pre-frail and two were non-frail. The comparison of the results of the instruments of analysis coincided in the general evaluation of frailty and in the individual identification of the five criteria. Conclusion: the data suggests that the use of the application for the evaluation of frailty among the elderly was performed safely, with the advantage of quick access to allow the monitoring of the clinical status and prognosis of the patient.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016679.v1
title: Development of an application for mobile devices to identify the frailty phenotype among the elderly

description: Abstract Objective: to develop a mobile app to quickly and safely identify frailty syndrome features among the elderly. Method: a cross-sectional study was conducted. The application was developed for the Android platform in the Java programming language and XML markup. The study instrument was based on five frailty phenotype criteria. The tests were conducted with 20 elderly persons living in a long-term care facility. Results: the twenty elderly persons had a mean age of 76.55 (±9.5) years. Thirteen were identified as frail, five were pre-frail and two were non-frail. The comparison of the results of the instruments of analysis coincided in the general evaluation of frailty and in the individual identification of the five criteria. Conclusion: the data suggests that the use of the application for the evaluation of frailty among the elderly was performed safely, with the advantage of quick access to allow the monitoring of the clinical status and prognosis of the patient.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016682
title: Quality of life of elderly people living in a municipality with rural characteristics in the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

description: Abstract Objective: to describe the quality of life of elderly residents of a rural municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Methods: a cross-sectional, descriptive study of a population of elderly persons was performed. Systematic probabilistic sampling was carried out. The sample was composed of 100 elderly persons, of whom 67 were female and 33 were male. Two questionnaires were used to collect the data, a sociodemographic and sample characterization survey, and the WHOQOL-BREF, in order to evaluate quality of life. The normality of the data was verified by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and analysis of mean and standard deviation was performed. Absolute and relative frequencies, Student T-test and Pearson correlation were also performed. Results: Quality of life in the physical domain was negatively impacted for both genders, whereas in the social relationships domain a good evaluation was identified, without significant difference between genders. The correlation of the WHOQOL-BREF domains with the age, weight and height of the women demonstrated, although weak, a positive and direct association in quality of life between environment and weight (r=0.277, p=0.024). When only men were evaluated, a strong inverse association with physical domain and age was found (r=0.725, p&lt;0.001) as well as an inverse association of psychological domain with age (r=0.371, p=0.033). The psychological domain presented a positive association with BMI (r=0.36, p=0.039). Conclusion: It was concluded that elderly persons living in a rural environment who participated in this study had a good quality of life.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016682.v1
title: Quality of life of elderly people living in a municipality with rural characteristics in the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

description: Abstract Objective: to describe the quality of life of elderly residents of a rural municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Methods: a cross-sectional, descriptive study of a population of elderly persons was performed. Systematic probabilistic sampling was carried out. The sample was composed of 100 elderly persons, of whom 67 were female and 33 were male. Two questionnaires were used to collect the data, a sociodemographic and sample characterization survey, and the WHOQOL-BREF, in order to evaluate quality of life. The normality of the data was verified by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and analysis of mean and standard deviation was performed. Absolute and relative frequencies, Student T-test and Pearson correlation were also performed. Results: Quality of life in the physical domain was negatively impacted for both genders, whereas in the social relationships domain a good evaluation was identified, without significant difference between genders. The correlation of the WHOQOL-BREF domains with the age, weight and height of the women demonstrated, although weak, a positive and direct association in quality of life between environment and weight (r=0.277, p=0.024). When only men were evaluated, a strong inverse association with physical domain and age was found (r=0.725, p&lt;0.001) as well as an inverse association of psychological domain with age (r=0.371, p=0.033). The psychological domain presented a positive association with BMI (r=0.36, p=0.039). Conclusion: It was concluded that elderly persons living in a rural environment who participated in this study had a good quality of life.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016684
title: Old age and physical beauty among elderly women: a conversation between women

description: Abstract The concern with body care, image, and aesthetics in the context of ideals of beauty is a subject of great interest to people. A descriptive exploratory study with a qualitative approach was carried out with a group of 60-year-old women, aiming to discover their perception of physical beauty and the meaning addressed to it in old age. The focus group method was used in data collection and analysis. The results indicated that 60-year-old women recognize beauty based on social standards, even if they are from different sociocultural realities. They establish a judgment of taste based on what they perceive as pleasant to see, feel, and observe. The aesthetic experience of an individual reveals a duality of images that are appreciated and depreciated, while beauty in old age means caring for oneself and one's relationships. The results offer evidence for health professionals in the structuring of therapeutic plans and educational actions focused on the aging process, especially in a female context.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016684.v1
title: Old age and physical beauty among elderly women: a conversation between women

description: Abstract The concern with body care, image, and aesthetics in the context of ideals of beauty is a subject of great interest to people. A descriptive exploratory study with a qualitative approach was carried out with a group of 60-year-old women, aiming to discover their perception of physical beauty and the meaning addressed to it in old age. The focus group method was used in data collection and analysis. The results indicated that 60-year-old women recognize beauty based on social standards, even if they are from different sociocultural realities. They establish a judgment of taste based on what they perceive as pleasant to see, feel, and observe. The aesthetic experience of an individual reveals a duality of images that are appreciated and depreciated, while beauty in old age means caring for oneself and one's relationships. The results offer evidence for health professionals in the structuring of therapeutic plans and educational actions focused on the aging process, especially in a female context.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016687
title: Anxiety disorder in elderly persons with chronic pain: frequency and associations

description: Abstract Objectives: to evaluate the frequency of anxiety disorders in older elderly persons with chronic pain and identify associated factors. Method: a descriptive, analytical and cross section study of the "Projeto Longevos" ("Long-Lived Elderly Persons Project") was carried out, featuring elderly persons living in the community who were aged 80 or over. Older elderly persons with chronic pain were selected, and data regarding their sociodemographic characteristics and factors related to pain was gathered, especially with regard to the multidimensional nature of pain, according to the "Geriatric Pain Measure-p" (GPM-p). Self-perception of health was also recorded and functionality assessments were carried out, along with the screenings for depression and anxiety disorders, according to the Geriatric Depression Scale and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, respectively. Associations were analyzed by Pearson correlation, the ANOVA Test and Tukey multiple comparisons. Results: the sample was composed of 41 elderly persons with a mean age of 85.7 years, most of whom were female, white, widowed and had a low education. A high prevalence of anxiety disorders was observed, being 53.6% and 68.3%, respectively, for trait and state anxiety. A significant, but not high, correlation was found between the anxiety trait and chronic pain according to the GPM-p (r=31.5%; p=0.048), and there was a significant and high correlation between the same type of anxiety and depression (r=61.3%; p&lt;0.001). Conclusion: anxiety disorders were very prevalent in older elderly persons with chronic pain, and these correlated significantly with pain and depression, which could justify the need for varied multidisciplinary therapeutic measures against the persistent pain conditions of the elderly.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016687.v1
title: Anxiety disorder in elderly persons with chronic pain: frequency and associations

description: Abstract Objectives: to evaluate the frequency of anxiety disorders in older elderly persons with chronic pain and identify associated factors. Method: a descriptive, analytical and cross section study of the "Projeto Longevos" ("Long-Lived Elderly Persons Project") was carried out, featuring elderly persons living in the community who were aged 80 or over. Older elderly persons with chronic pain were selected, and data regarding their sociodemographic characteristics and factors related to pain was gathered, especially with regard to the multidimensional nature of pain, according to the "Geriatric Pain Measure-p" (GPM-p). Self-perception of health was also recorded and functionality assessments were carried out, along with the screenings for depression and anxiety disorders, according to the Geriatric Depression Scale and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, respectively. Associations were analyzed by Pearson correlation, the ANOVA Test and Tukey multiple comparisons. Results: the sample was composed of 41 elderly persons with a mean age of 85.7 years, most of whom were female, white, widowed and had a low education. A high prevalence of anxiety disorders was observed, being 53.6% and 68.3%, respectively, for trait and state anxiety. A significant, but not high, correlation was found between the anxiety trait and chronic pain according to the GPM-p (r=31.5%; p=0.048), and there was a significant and high correlation between the same type of anxiety and depression (r=61.3%; p&lt;0.001). Conclusion: anxiety disorders were very prevalent in older elderly persons with chronic pain, and these correlated significantly with pain and depression, which could justify the need for varied multidisciplinary therapeutic measures against the persistent pain conditions of the elderly.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016688
title: The perspective of caregivers of people with Parkinson's: an integrative review

description: Abstract Objective: to analyze scientific production regarding the process of caring for persons with Parkinson's Disease (PD) from the perspective of the caregiver. Method: a descriptive integrative review type study was performed, guided by the question: How does the caregiver perceive the process of caring for a person with Parkinson's? A search was performed of the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences, Nursing Database and Online Search System and Medical Literature Analysis databases, applying the cut-off points 2005 and 2015. Result: following Content Analysis three categories emerged: a) the process of caring for a person with PD; b) the positive and negative aspects associated with the process of caring for a person with PD; c) support for caregivers of people with PD: what can be done for them? Conclusion: The challenge of caring for a person with PD needs to be recognized by caregivers, professionals and health managers as a tool for the (re)construction of care.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.6620538
title: Data to support the publication The use of Twitter for knowledge exchange on sustainable soil management

description: 5 farmer semi-structured interviews
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016688.v1
title: The perspective of caregivers of people with Parkinson's: an integrative review

description: Abstract Objective: to analyze scientific production regarding the process of caring for persons with Parkinson's Disease (PD) from the perspective of the caregiver. Method: a descriptive integrative review type study was performed, guided by the question: How does the caregiver perceive the process of caring for a person with Parkinson's? A search was performed of the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences, Nursing Database and Online Search System and Medical Literature Analysis databases, applying the cut-off points 2005 and 2015. Result: following Content Analysis three categories emerged: a) the process of caring for a person with PD; b) the positive and negative aspects associated with the process of caring for a person with PD; c) support for caregivers of people with PD: what can be done for them? Conclusion: The challenge of caring for a person with PD needs to be recognized by caregivers, professionals and health managers as a tool for the (re)construction of care.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016690
title: Factors associated with adherence to pharmacological treatment among elderly persons using antihypertensive drugs

description: Abstract Objective: analyze adherence to pharmacotherapy and associated factors among elderly patients using at least one antihypertensive medication. Methods: A cross-sectional, population-based study was performed of elderly patients resident in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Adherence to medication was assessed with the Morisky-Green Test. Socio-demographic variables and variables related to health status, the health service and drug therapy were collected. The Poisson regression model was used to assess crude and adjusted (95% confidence interval) prevalence ratios (PR). The level of significance was tested using the Wald test. Results: The prevalence of adherence to pharmacological therapy was 47% (95% CI: 41%-53%). The sample consisted of 279 elderly persons, the majority of whom were women (69%), described themselves as white (45.5%), and had up to four years of schooling (76.48%). Regarding pharmacological therapy, the subjects took 5.19 (±2.8) medications and 7.1 (±4.4) tablets per day. Conclusion: a significant association was observed between adherence to pharmacological therapy and the variables positive perception of vision, positive perception of hearing and absence of frailty.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.6620537
title: Data to support the publication The use of Twitter for knowledge exchange on sustainable soil management

description: 5 farmer semi-structured interviews
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016690.v1
title: Factors associated with adherence to pharmacological treatment among elderly persons using antihypertensive drugs

description: Abstract Objective: analyze adherence to pharmacotherapy and associated factors among elderly patients using at least one antihypertensive medication. Methods: A cross-sectional, population-based study was performed of elderly patients resident in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Adherence to medication was assessed with the Morisky-Green Test. Socio-demographic variables and variables related to health status, the health service and drug therapy were collected. The Poisson regression model was used to assess crude and adjusted (95% confidence interval) prevalence ratios (PR). The level of significance was tested using the Wald test. Results: The prevalence of adherence to pharmacological therapy was 47% (95% CI: 41%-53%). The sample consisted of 279 elderly persons, the majority of whom were women (69%), described themselves as white (45.5%), and had up to four years of schooling (76.48%). Regarding pharmacological therapy, the subjects took 5.19 (±2.8) medications and 7.1 (±4.4) tablets per day. Conclusion: a significant association was observed between adherence to pharmacological therapy and the variables positive perception of vision, positive perception of hearing and absence of frailty.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016691.v1
title: Applicability of Anticholinergic Risk Scale in hospitalized elderly persons

description: Abstract Objective: to define the applicability of the Anticholinergic Risk Scale (ARS) as a risk indicator of delirium in hospitalized elderly persons. Method: the medical records of elderly patients hospitalized in the medical wards of a teaching hospital were analyzed with the ARS, translated and adapted for medicines used in Brazil. The version of the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) for the clinical diagnosis of delirium translated and validated by Fabbri et al. was used. Individuals aged ≥60 years were included in the evaluation of drug use. The sample was divided by gender and age to analyze the effect of these variables on the use of anticholinergic drugs based on the ARS, and association with delirium. Results: 123 elderly persons, 47 men and 76 women, with a mean age of 72.7(±9.2) years were included. The average consumption of drugs not listed in the ARS (some with anticholinergic action as Ipratropium and Scopolamine) was 6.1(±3.0) and the average number of drugs used listed in the ARS (Metoclopramide, Ranitidine, Atropine, Haloperidol and Risperidone) was 0.9±0.6. Four elderly persons had a score ≥3 (3.3% of total cases). Delirium was observed in 27 patients (21.9% of the total), none of whom scored more than two ARS points. There was no statistical significance regarding gender, age and delirium. Conclusion: the average score of the ARS was low among this population, and did not correlate with delirium. The ARS does not cover all anticholinergics, meaning this study should be repeated in a geriatric ward for comparison.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016691
title: Applicability of Anticholinergic Risk Scale in hospitalized elderly persons

description: Abstract Objective: to define the applicability of the Anticholinergic Risk Scale (ARS) as a risk indicator of delirium in hospitalized elderly persons. Method: the medical records of elderly patients hospitalized in the medical wards of a teaching hospital were analyzed with the ARS, translated and adapted for medicines used in Brazil. The version of the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) for the clinical diagnosis of delirium translated and validated by Fabbri et al. was used. Individuals aged ≥60 years were included in the evaluation of drug use. The sample was divided by gender and age to analyze the effect of these variables on the use of anticholinergic drugs based on the ARS, and association with delirium. Results: 123 elderly persons, 47 men and 76 women, with a mean age of 72.7(±9.2) years were included. The average consumption of drugs not listed in the ARS (some with anticholinergic action as Ipratropium and Scopolamine) was 6.1(±3.0) and the average number of drugs used listed in the ARS (Metoclopramide, Ranitidine, Atropine, Haloperidol and Risperidone) was 0.9±0.6. Four elderly persons had a score ≥3 (3.3% of total cases). Delirium was observed in 27 patients (21.9% of the total), none of whom scored more than two ARS points. There was no statistical significance regarding gender, age and delirium. Conclusion: the average score of the ARS was low among this population, and did not correlate with delirium. The ARS does not cover all anticholinergics, meaning this study should be repeated in a geriatric ward for comparison.