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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289901.v1
title: Prevalence and associated factors to the cognitive deficit in community-dwelling elderly

description: Abstract Objective To estimate the prevalence of cognitive deficit and verify associations with sociodemographic and individual health variables in senior patients from units in the primary health system. Method Prevalence and association study about the elderly population. The instruments used were the Mini-Mental State Examination (cognitive function), Shorten Geriatric Depression Scale (depression symptoms), Lawton Scale (functional capacity), Mini-Nutritional Assessment (nutritional state), and Timed Up and Go Test (fall risk). The association between cognitive deficit and independent variables was verified by the Chi-square test. Multivariate analysis was performed using a logistic regression model with the prevalence ratio (PR) and 95% confidence interval (95%CI). Results The data were collected from 818 old-aged patients. The cognitive deficit had a prevalence of 65.9% (95%CI= 62.50-69.10). In the multivariate analysis model, it was verified a larger occurrence of cognitive deficit individuals, with risks of malnutrition (PR=2.09; CI95%=1.47-2.96), illiteracy (PR=1.66; 95%CI=1.15-2.40), dependents (PR=3.27; 95%CI=2.01-5.10), and with more than 70 years old (PR=1.48; 95%CI=1.07-2.05). Conclusion The present study showed a high prevalence of cognitive deficit and was associated with age, education, functional capacity, and nutritional status. It is possible to question if it is caused by the big amount of people with mild cognitive impairment without dementia with posterior remission of the symptoms, or by the occurrence of early start dementia.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289905
title: Reasons for the adherence of older adults to Gyms for Seniors

description: Abstract Objective: to verify the reasons behind the adherence (entry and permanence) of older adults to Gyms for Seniors (GFSs) in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Method: a total of 396 men and women over the age of 60 were interviewed for this study. The subjects frequented 58 different GFSs from all the administrative regions of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The data was collected with a validated questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics. Results: the results indicated that the main reasons which explain the older population entering the GFSs are to do with health (Avoiding health problems: 26%; Doctor’s orders: 16%) while their permanence is more associated with social factors (I like the teacher and It makes me feel good, both with 100%) and their perception of the benefits of exercise (It is a healthy physical activity: 100%). Conclusion: although health reasons are important for the older adults who enter the program, they mostly remain due to how much they like the activities.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289908
title: Prevalence of diagnosis and types of cancer in the elderly: data from National Health Survey 2013

description: Abstract Objective: Estimate the prevalence of medical diagnosis of cancer in the elderly, describe the types of cancer, limitations in daily activities, health self-assessment, and the relationship between cancer and chronic diseases/conditions. Methods: Cross-sectional population-based study using data from the elderly (n=11,177) who participated in the National Health Survey (PNS/2013). Prevalence and 95% confidence intervals were estimated. Results: The mean age was 69.8 years (CI95%:69.5-70.1) and 56.4% (CI95%:54.8-58.0) were women. The diagnosis of cancer was mentioned by 5.6% (CI95%:5.0-6.4) of the elderly, is higher for men (7.1%) than in woman (4.7%; p&lt;0.001). The three main types of cancer were, in men: prostate (52.4%; CI95%:43.5-61.2), skin (13.9%; CI95%:9.1-20.6) and intestine (10.6%; CI95%:4.9-21.5); in women: breast (46.9%; CI95%:40.6-53.3), skin (17.3%; CI95%:14.2-20.8) and intestine (9.8%; CI95%:6.5-14.5). About 67% were diagnosed after age 60, 33.0% reported some limitations due to the disease and 16.8% (CI95%:12.4-22.4) rated their health as bad/very bad. The presence of limitation was about 31% higher in those with a more recent diagnosis and self-perceived health was worse in those with a diagnosis of fewer than 5 years. In the elderly with cancer, there was a higher prevalence of hypertension, heart disease, depression, and chronic respiratory diseases (p&lt;0.05). Conclusion: The findings show the prevalence of cancer in the Brazilian elderly, with differences between genders, and the distribution of the main types and the age of the first diagnosis. The importance of hypertension, heart disease, depression, and respiratory diseases is highlighted, as well as other living and health conditions of the elderly in oncogeriatric care.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289910
title: Expenditure on hospitalization of the elderly in intensive care units in private hospitals in a capital of the Brazilian northeast

description: Abstract Objective: Analyze the association between demographic variables, morbidity and relative to the conditions of hospitalization with the expenses resulting from the admission of elderly people in intensive care units (ICU) of private hospitals in a capital of northeastern Brazil. Method: This is an epidemiological, analytical and sectional study, with a quantitative approach, in which data were collected regarding 312 hospitalizations of elderly people in the ICU of all private hospitals in Natal (RN), Brazil. The dependent variable was the cost of hospitalization and the independent variables related to the characterization of individuals in terms of socio-demographic profile, morbid condition and characteristics of hospitalization. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, t test and multiple logistic regression with prevalence ratios (PR). Results: The average cost per hospitalization was R$ 4.266,05±3.322,50 for the low cost group and R$ 39.753,162±4.929,12 for the high cost group. It was found that hospitalization due to clinical (PR=1,81; 95%CI=1,06-3,09) and respiratory conditions (PR=2,48; 95CI%=1,48-5,24), the need for mechanical ventilation (PR=2,33; 95%CI=1,43-3,78) and complete or partial disorientation at the time of admission (PR=1,81; 95%CI=1,15-2,84) were associated with higher expenditure on hospitalizations in the multiple statistical model. Conclusion: The knowledge produced by the study may serve as a subsidy for the implementation of actions capable of promoting better health conditions for the elderly, reducing expenses related to their hospitalization in highly specialized sectors. In addition, the research raises evidence that the construction of protocols and lines of care guiding the work process in the intensive care sector, specifically created for the elderly, may be relevant in reducing the expenses resulting from hospitalization of the elderly.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289902.v1
title: Oral health and access to dental services in old quilombolas: a population-based study

description: Abstract Objective:: to investigate the oral health conditions, access to dental services and sociodemographic factors associated with this acessibility in rural quilombolas elderly in the north of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Method: this is an analytical and cross-sectional population-based study, in which cluster sampling was used with probability proportional to size (n=406). Data collection involved structured interviews and clinical dental examinations. Result: it was found that the majority of the elderly had low income and low level education. It was observed that a significant portion of individuals reported access to a dental surgeon (97.5%) and that they had had their last dental appointment three years or more ago (60.4%). It was also found that the majority of the elderly were edentulous (52.0%) and that the majority of respondents needen prostheses (88%). A high DMFT index was found in the individuals studied (mean value of 27.25). Advanced age, absence of partner e retirement were associated with irregular access to dental services. Conclusion: the local quilombolas elderly had poor oral health and restricted access to dental services. Age, marital status and employment status demonstrated association with low accessibility to oral health services in the elderly investigated.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289905.v1
title: Reasons for the adherence of older adults to Gyms for Seniors

description: Abstract Objective: to verify the reasons behind the adherence (entry and permanence) of older adults to Gyms for Seniors (GFSs) in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Method: a total of 396 men and women over the age of 60 were interviewed for this study. The subjects frequented 58 different GFSs from all the administrative regions of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The data was collected with a validated questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics. Results: the results indicated that the main reasons which explain the older population entering the GFSs are to do with health (Avoiding health problems: 26%; Doctor’s orders: 16%) while their permanence is more associated with social factors (I like the teacher and It makes me feel good, both with 100%) and their perception of the benefits of exercise (It is a healthy physical activity: 100%). Conclusion: although health reasons are important for the older adults who enter the program, they mostly remain due to how much they like the activities.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289908.v1
title: Prevalence of diagnosis and types of cancer in the elderly: data from National Health Survey 2013

description: Abstract Objective: Estimate the prevalence of medical diagnosis of cancer in the elderly, describe the types of cancer, limitations in daily activities, health self-assessment, and the relationship between cancer and chronic diseases/conditions. Methods: Cross-sectional population-based study using data from the elderly (n=11,177) who participated in the National Health Survey (PNS/2013). Prevalence and 95% confidence intervals were estimated. Results: The mean age was 69.8 years (CI95%:69.5-70.1) and 56.4% (CI95%:54.8-58.0) were women. The diagnosis of cancer was mentioned by 5.6% (CI95%:5.0-6.4) of the elderly, is higher for men (7.1%) than in woman (4.7%; p&lt;0.001). The three main types of cancer were, in men: prostate (52.4%; CI95%:43.5-61.2), skin (13.9%; CI95%:9.1-20.6) and intestine (10.6%; CI95%:4.9-21.5); in women: breast (46.9%; CI95%:40.6-53.3), skin (17.3%; CI95%:14.2-20.8) and intestine (9.8%; CI95%:6.5-14.5). About 67% were diagnosed after age 60, 33.0% reported some limitations due to the disease and 16.8% (CI95%:12.4-22.4) rated their health as bad/very bad. The presence of limitation was about 31% higher in those with a more recent diagnosis and self-perceived health was worse in those with a diagnosis of fewer than 5 years. In the elderly with cancer, there was a higher prevalence of hypertension, heart disease, depression, and chronic respiratory diseases (p&lt;0.05). Conclusion: The findings show the prevalence of cancer in the Brazilian elderly, with differences between genders, and the distribution of the main types and the age of the first diagnosis. The importance of hypertension, heart disease, depression, and respiratory diseases is highlighted, as well as other living and health conditions of the elderly in oncogeriatric care.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289910.v1
title: Expenditure on hospitalization of the elderly in intensive care units in private hospitals in a capital of the Brazilian northeast

description: Abstract Objective: Analyze the association between demographic variables, morbidity and relative to the conditions of hospitalization with the expenses resulting from the admission of elderly people in intensive care units (ICU) of private hospitals in a capital of northeastern Brazil. Method: This is an epidemiological, analytical and sectional study, with a quantitative approach, in which data were collected regarding 312 hospitalizations of elderly people in the ICU of all private hospitals in Natal (RN), Brazil. The dependent variable was the cost of hospitalization and the independent variables related to the characterization of individuals in terms of socio-demographic profile, morbid condition and characteristics of hospitalization. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, t test and multiple logistic regression with prevalence ratios (PR). Results: The average cost per hospitalization was R$ 4.266,05±3.322,50 for the low cost group and R$ 39.753,162±4.929,12 for the high cost group. It was found that hospitalization due to clinical (PR=1,81; 95%CI=1,06-3,09) and respiratory conditions (PR=2,48; 95CI%=1,48-5,24), the need for mechanical ventilation (PR=2,33; 95%CI=1,43-3,78) and complete or partial disorientation at the time of admission (PR=1,81; 95%CI=1,15-2,84) were associated with higher expenditure on hospitalizations in the multiple statistical model. Conclusion: The knowledge produced by the study may serve as a subsidy for the implementation of actions capable of promoting better health conditions for the elderly, reducing expenses related to their hospitalization in highly specialized sectors. In addition, the research raises evidence that the construction of protocols and lines of care guiding the work process in the intensive care sector, specifically created for the elderly, may be relevant in reducing the expenses resulting from hospitalization of the elderly.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289913
title: Fall risk prevalence and associated factors in community-dwelling old people

description: Abstract Objective: To estimate the fall risk prevalence and associated factors. Method: Cross-sectional study with 339 community-dwelling old people in Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil. The fall risk was assessed by the Timed Up and Go Test categorized as low (&lt;10 seconds), moderate (11-20 seconds), and high (&gt;20 seconds). The symptoms of anxiety and depression, fear of falling, functional capacity for instrumental activities of daily living and handgrip strength were assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire, Falls Efficacy Scale - International - Brazil, Lawton and Brody scale and JAMAR hand dynamometer, respectively. A theoretical model of determination with three hierarchical blocks was built. The variables with those with a p≤0.05 remaining in the final model. Results: The prevalence of low, moderate, and high fall risk was 36%, 43.7%, and 20.3%, respectively. The variables associated with a moderate fall risk were female gender, age between 71-80 years, and over 80 years. Over 80 years of age were associated with high risk, negative self-perception of general health, need for help to walk through an auxiliary device, and human assistance and fear of falling. Conclusion: The study showed a high prevalence of moderate and high fall risk. Except for advanced age, the factors associated with moderate and high risk were different. These results can be considered in the approach of the old people at risk to enable the choice of the most appropriate intervention and it calls us to think about strategies and public policies that guarantee the prevention of falls and healthy aging.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289913.v1
title: Fall risk prevalence and associated factors in community-dwelling old people

description: Abstract Objective: To estimate the fall risk prevalence and associated factors. Method: Cross-sectional study with 339 community-dwelling old people in Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil. The fall risk was assessed by the Timed Up and Go Test categorized as low (&lt;10 seconds), moderate (11-20 seconds), and high (&gt;20 seconds). The symptoms of anxiety and depression, fear of falling, functional capacity for instrumental activities of daily living and handgrip strength were assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire, Falls Efficacy Scale - International - Brazil, Lawton and Brody scale and JAMAR hand dynamometer, respectively. A theoretical model of determination with three hierarchical blocks was built. The variables with those with a p≤0.05 remaining in the final model. Results: The prevalence of low, moderate, and high fall risk was 36%, 43.7%, and 20.3%, respectively. The variables associated with a moderate fall risk were female gender, age between 71-80 years, and over 80 years. Over 80 years of age were associated with high risk, negative self-perception of general health, need for help to walk through an auxiliary device, and human assistance and fear of falling. Conclusion: The study showed a high prevalence of moderate and high fall risk. Except for advanced age, the factors associated with moderate and high risk were different. These results can be considered in the approach of the old people at risk to enable the choice of the most appropriate intervention and it calls us to think about strategies and public policies that guarantee the prevention of falls and healthy aging.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289916
title: Vitamin B12 deficiency and associated factors in institutionalized

description: Abstract Objective To assess the frequency of vitamin B12 deficiency and associated factors in institutionalized old people. Method We analyzed 65 old people, with an average age of 80±9 years (61-113), from a long-term philanthropic geriatric institution. The serum dosage of vitamin B12 was analyzed and classified as: normal (≥299 pg/mL), borderline (200-298 pg/mL) and deficiency (&lt;200 pg/mL). The association with length of stay in the institution, cognitive and functional decline, regular use of biguanides and proton pump inhibitors, considered risk factors for B12 hypovitaminosis, was analyzed using the bivariate analysis tests (parametric and non-parametric) and Poisson regression. Results Vitamin B12 deficiency was present in 21.5% and borderline values in 32.3% of the sample. Among the old people, 52.9% had dementia of different causes, 49.2% had arterial hypertension, 29.2% with anemia (21.5% normocytic, 4.6% microcytic and 3.1% macrocytic), 18.5 % diabetics; 27.7% used polypharmacy, with 12.3% using metformin and 16.9% using proton pump inhibitors. In the multivariate model, there was no association between vitamin B12 deficiency and the variables studied. Conclusion We observed an important frequency of borderline and low values of vitamin B12 in the patients of this geriatric institution of permanent care, but without association with the risk factors for their deficiency studied, which makes it important to include the serum dosage of this vitamin in the laboratory tests routine of that group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289916.v1
title: Vitamin B12 deficiency and associated factors in institutionalized

description: Abstract Objective To assess the frequency of vitamin B12 deficiency and associated factors in institutionalized old people. Method We analyzed 65 old people, with an average age of 80±9 years (61-113), from a long-term philanthropic geriatric institution. The serum dosage of vitamin B12 was analyzed and classified as: normal (≥299 pg/mL), borderline (200-298 pg/mL) and deficiency (&lt;200 pg/mL). The association with length of stay in the institution, cognitive and functional decline, regular use of biguanides and proton pump inhibitors, considered risk factors for B12 hypovitaminosis, was analyzed using the bivariate analysis tests (parametric and non-parametric) and Poisson regression. Results Vitamin B12 deficiency was present in 21.5% and borderline values in 32.3% of the sample. Among the old people, 52.9% had dementia of different causes, 49.2% had arterial hypertension, 29.2% with anemia (21.5% normocytic, 4.6% microcytic and 3.1% macrocytic), 18.5 % diabetics; 27.7% used polypharmacy, with 12.3% using metformin and 16.9% using proton pump inhibitors. In the multivariate model, there was no association between vitamin B12 deficiency and the variables studied. Conclusion We observed an important frequency of borderline and low values of vitamin B12 in the patients of this geriatric institution of permanent care, but without association with the risk factors for their deficiency studied, which makes it important to include the serum dosage of this vitamin in the laboratory tests routine of that group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289917
title: Factors associated to the condition of bedridden in Brazilian old people, results from the National Health Survey, 2013

description: Abstract Objective to identify the factors associated to bedridden condition among Brazilian old people, analyzing socioeconomic and health conditions and the use of health services. Method cross-sectional study, with secondary data from National Health Survey (2013). It counted on the population of individuals ≥60 aged (n=11.177). The bedridden condition was considered a dependent variable and the sociodemographic characteristics, health conditions and use of medical services as independent. Crude and adjusted logistic regression analyses were performed and reported crude and Adjusted Odds Ratio (ORadjusted), with 95% confidence interval (95%CI). Results It was found that 4.9% of the old people were bedridden. This condition was shown to be associated to male gender (ORadjusted=1.45; 95%CI= 1.13-1.84), illiteracy (ORadjusted=1.37 95%CI= 1.11-1.70) and number of chronic diseases, old people who had five chronic diseases were 4.96 (95%CI=2.78-8.85) times more likely than those without disease. The diseases associated to bedridden condition were stroke episode (ORadjusted=3.03; 95%CI=1.29-8.43), diagnosis of systemic arterial hypertension (ORadjusted=1.71; 95%CI=1.31-2.24), changes in cholesterol levels (ORadjusted=2.08; CI95%= 1.37-3.17) and depression (ORadjusted=5.64; 95%CI=2.42-13.14). Still, old people who needed care related to their own health (OR=16.94; 95%CI=7.15-40.16), hospitalization (ORadjusted=8.10; 95%CI=4.20-15.54) and emergency home care in the last 12 months (ORadjusted=1.78; 95%CI=1.25-2.55) and who considered the condition of poor general health (ORadjusted=2.68; 95%CI=2.05-3.51) were more likely to be bedridden. Conclusion This study allowed the identification of important factors associated with the bedridden condition of Brazilian old people, with emphasis on gender and education, the clinical variables of chronic diseases, and the more frequent use of health services.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289922
title: Influence of obesity on criteria for classification of sarcopenia in old people

description: Abstract Objective to identify the prevalence of sarcopenic obesity in old residents in the community and to analyze the relation between obesity and the sarcopenia classification criteria. Method This is an analytical cross-sectional study linked to the project “Comprehensive Health Care for the Old People”. The assessment of sarcopenia was carried out using the criteria of the European Sarcopenia Consensus. For the classification of the old people as sarcopenic obese, we considered as likely sarcopenic, sarcopenic, or severe sarcopenic associated with a fat percentage &gt;27% for men and &gt;38% for women. The data were analyzed using bivariate statistics and a linear regression model. Results from a sample of 209 community-dwelling old people, a prevalence of 23,9% of sarcopenia, 28,2% of obesity and 4,3% of sarcopenic obesity was found. Still, it can be observed that men had a higher prevalence of sarcopenia (p=0,006) and obesity (p=0,005) than women; the obese had a lower prevalence of muscle mass loss than the non-obese old people (p&lt;0,001); and the obese showed an increase in muscle strength (p=0,003) and muscle mass (p&lt;0,001) in relation to the non-obese, even when adjusted for gender, age group, multicomorbidities, and functional capacity. Conclusion taking into account the prevalence of sarcopenic obesity in the population studied and the positive influence of obesity in the prediction of strength and muscle mass, the importance of multidimensional assessment of the old people is highlighted, in order to ascertain the real need for interventions for weight loss, with the aim of preventing strength and muscle mass loss.