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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016519
title: Perception of functionality in mild and moderate stages of Alzheimer's disease: vision of the patient and their caregiver

description: OBJECTIVES: Evaluate and compare of the perception of functionality in elderly with Alzheimer´s disease (AD) with the functionality they present according with the perception of their caregivers, as well as evaluate this relationship according to the degree of cognitive problems in this population METHODS: Cross-sectional study in 20 older people with AD and their caregivers, applying the Functional Independence Measures (FIM) to evaluate the perception of functionality according to the report of the elderly with AD and their caregiver; it was used the Clinical Dementia Rating Scale (CDR) to evaluate the clinical staging of the dementia, considering elderly with mild AD (CDR 1) and moderate AD (CDR 2). RESULTS: When comparing the perception of the functionality of the total sample of older person with AD and their caregivers, the mean of FIM was 116.5 (sd=9.8) points, reported by patients with AD, and mean of 88.5 (sd=19.0) points according to their caregivers (p&lt;0.001). The same pattern was observed in the comparison between the elderly with mild AD and their caregivers, although self-care and mobility FIM's items have not been statistically significant. In the elderly with moderate AD, there were significant differences in all dimensions of the FIM, when compared to their caregivers. CONCLUSION: Older patients with AD underestimate their difficulties as compared to the perception of their caregivers and this perception of functionality is worse according with progression of AD.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016519.v1
title: Perception of functionality in mild and moderate stages of Alzheimer's disease: vision of the patient and their caregiver

description: OBJECTIVES: Evaluate and compare of the perception of functionality in elderly with Alzheimer´s disease (AD) with the functionality they present according with the perception of their caregivers, as well as evaluate this relationship according to the degree of cognitive problems in this population METHODS: Cross-sectional study in 20 older people with AD and their caregivers, applying the Functional Independence Measures (FIM) to evaluate the perception of functionality according to the report of the elderly with AD and their caregiver; it was used the Clinical Dementia Rating Scale (CDR) to evaluate the clinical staging of the dementia, considering elderly with mild AD (CDR 1) and moderate AD (CDR 2). RESULTS: When comparing the perception of the functionality of the total sample of older person with AD and their caregivers, the mean of FIM was 116.5 (sd=9.8) points, reported by patients with AD, and mean of 88.5 (sd=19.0) points according to their caregivers (p&lt;0.001). The same pattern was observed in the comparison between the elderly with mild AD and their caregivers, although self-care and mobility FIM's items have not been statistically significant. In the elderly with moderate AD, there were significant differences in all dimensions of the FIM, when compared to their caregivers. CONCLUSION: Older patients with AD underestimate their difficulties as compared to the perception of their caregivers and this perception of functionality is worse according with progression of AD.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016520
title: Comparison of profile of beneficiary and non-beneficiary elderly of the Bolsa Família Program

description: OBJECTIVES: To describe the elderly's profile in the Unified Register of Social Service (CADUNICO), of the Municipal Social Service in the city of Betim, Minas Gerais state, Brazil, and assess the differences in living conditions between beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of the Bolsa Familia Program (BFP). METHODS: Cross-sectional study based on secondary data obtained in the CADUNICO from January 2004 to January 2011. The elderly were divided into two groups: beneficiaries (those who received the benefit), and non-beneficiaries (those who, although registered, did not receive it). Sociodemographic and health variables analyzed to compare the groups were: gender, age, income, race / color, educational level, marital status, situation in the labor market, housing and disability. RESULTS: Of the 8,555 registered elderly, 14.1% were active in the BFP. The average age was 68 years (median 67 years), with higher proportion of women (58.0%). The median distribution of "income" among beneficiaries was R$60.00 (Q1 = R$40.00 and Q3 = R$100.00) and R$100.00 for non-beneficiaries (Q1 = R$60.00 and Q3 = R$170.00). As education increases, the less chance of the elderly to be active in the BFP. As for the single and divorced elderly, the chance to be active in the BFP was greater [OR 1.79 (CI 1.54-2.09); OR 1.46 (CI 1.20-1.78), respectively]. On the presence or absence of failures, there was no significant difference between the two groups. In general, older people living in their own houses, built with brick / masonry, with public water and sewage, with its own lighting and garbage collected. CONCLUSION: The BFP is a necessary warranty of minimum income for socially vulnerable elderly. On the other hand, the comparison of profiles of beneficiary and non-beneficiary seniors highlights the program's limitations, namely, to be directed only to the neediest, being unable to extend, as a right, to all whose situation so requires.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016520.v1
title: Comparison of profile of beneficiary and non-beneficiary elderly of the Bolsa Família Program

description: OBJECTIVES: To describe the elderly's profile in the Unified Register of Social Service (CADUNICO), of the Municipal Social Service in the city of Betim, Minas Gerais state, Brazil, and assess the differences in living conditions between beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of the Bolsa Familia Program (BFP). METHODS: Cross-sectional study based on secondary data obtained in the CADUNICO from January 2004 to January 2011. The elderly were divided into two groups: beneficiaries (those who received the benefit), and non-beneficiaries (those who, although registered, did not receive it). Sociodemographic and health variables analyzed to compare the groups were: gender, age, income, race / color, educational level, marital status, situation in the labor market, housing and disability. RESULTS: Of the 8,555 registered elderly, 14.1% were active in the BFP. The average age was 68 years (median 67 years), with higher proportion of women (58.0%). The median distribution of "income" among beneficiaries was R$60.00 (Q1 = R$40.00 and Q3 = R$100.00) and R$100.00 for non-beneficiaries (Q1 = R$60.00 and Q3 = R$170.00). As education increases, the less chance of the elderly to be active in the BFP. As for the single and divorced elderly, the chance to be active in the BFP was greater [OR 1.79 (CI 1.54-2.09); OR 1.46 (CI 1.20-1.78), respectively]. On the presence or absence of failures, there was no significant difference between the two groups. In general, older people living in their own houses, built with brick / masonry, with public water and sewage, with its own lighting and garbage collected. CONCLUSION: The BFP is a necessary warranty of minimum income for socially vulnerable elderly. On the other hand, the comparison of profiles of beneficiary and non-beneficiary seniors highlights the program's limitations, namely, to be directed only to the neediest, being unable to extend, as a right, to all whose situation so requires.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016522
title: Prevalence and characterization of anemia in elderly served by the Family Health Strategy

description: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of anemia among elderly people related to socioeconomic and health conditions in elderly attended by the Family Health Strategy (FHS) in the city of Porto Alegre-RS, Brazil. METHODS: Observational, cross-sectional and exploratory study in which epidemiological information, and blood sampling. The hematological parameters evaluated were hemoglobin concentration, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration and red cell distribution width. RESULTS: We assessed 556 senior citizens. The prevalence of anemia, assessed by hemoglobin measurement was 8.8%, representing 10.1% for men and 8.1 % for women. A normochromic normocytic anemia was the type of anemia most commonly found (34.0%), suggesting chronic disease. Furthermore, the prevalence of normocytic and hypochromic anemia was 32.0%, suggesting an evolution of anemia by chronic disease in early stages of iron deficiency. Analyzing health and socioeconomic conditions, significant differences were found among age range, color, educational level, presence or absence of primary caregiver, hospitalization, thyroid disease, report of weakness and use of anti-anemic medications. CONCLUSION: Low prevalence of anemia in the elderly in Porto Alegre-RS was observed. Numerous are the triggering factors of low hemoglobin levels. Factors such as age, color, family income, education, care, associated diseases are relevant to influence this event. Anemia should not be considered only associated with aging condition, but to many diseases that are common in this population and therefore deserves appropriate medical attention. Characterization of anemia should be carefully performed to aid its correct treatment.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016523
title: Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in non-institutionalized elderly

description: INTRODUCTION: As people live longer, prevalence of diseases in which age is risk factor increase, as cardiovascular disease OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in non-institutionalized elderly by different age and sex groups. METHOD: Cross-sectional study with a convenience sample of non-institutionalized elderly. The variables hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, overweight and abdominal adiposity were investigated. The chi-square test was used to analyze statistical differences. RESULTS: The prevalence of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, overweight and abdominal fat were, respectively, 82.30% for woman and 76.81 for men (p&gt;0.05), 43.64% for woman and 25.48% for men (p&lt;0.05), 47.40% for woman and 36.12% for men (p&lt;0.05) and 76.16% for woman and 41.06% for men (p&lt;0.05). Prevalence of overweight was lowest in the age group &gt;80 year. CONCLUSION: Older woman may be considered as the most vulnerable group for cardiovascular disease, with variables above recommended, and higher prevalence of arterial hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, overweight and abdominal adiposity. Regarding age group, we identified prevalence in overweight only, as age advances.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016523.v1
title: Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in non-institutionalized elderly

description: INTRODUCTION: As people live longer, prevalence of diseases in which age is risk factor increase, as cardiovascular disease OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in non-institutionalized elderly by different age and sex groups. METHOD: Cross-sectional study with a convenience sample of non-institutionalized elderly. The variables hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, overweight and abdominal adiposity were investigated. The chi-square test was used to analyze statistical differences. RESULTS: The prevalence of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, overweight and abdominal fat were, respectively, 82.30% for woman and 76.81 for men (p&gt;0.05), 43.64% for woman and 25.48% for men (p&lt;0.05), 47.40% for woman and 36.12% for men (p&lt;0.05) and 76.16% for woman and 41.06% for men (p&lt;0.05). Prevalence of overweight was lowest in the age group &gt;80 year. CONCLUSION: Older woman may be considered as the most vulnerable group for cardiovascular disease, with variables above recommended, and higher prevalence of arterial hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, overweight and abdominal adiposity. Regarding age group, we identified prevalence in overweight only, as age advances.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016532
title: Association between depression and sociodemographic characteristics, quality of sleep and living habits among the elderly of the north-east of Brazil: a cross-sectional population based study

description: Introduction: Depressive disorders can be defined as episodes of depressed mood or loss of interest and pleasure in nearly all activities. Depression is considered a major mental disorder in the elderly, and may be related to quality of sleep and living habits as well as being influenced by sociodemographic factors.Objective: To determine the prevalence of depression among the elderly in the north-east of Brazil, and the relationship between the condition and socio-demographic profile, quality of sleep and living habits. Method: An epidemiological cross-sectional study was performed of the elderly population of the urban area of Campina Grande, Paraiba. The dependent variable presence of depression and the independent variables sociodemographic aspects, sleep quality, and living habits were investigated. Estimates of the prevalence of the variables were obtained and association measured using Poisson Regression. A 5% significance level was adopted for the estimates.Results: The study included 168 elderly patients with a mean age of 72.3 (±7.8) years, most of whom, 122 (72.6%), were women. Depression was identified in 72 elderly persons (42.9%). Elderly women were twice as associated with depression (PR=2.26) as men. A subjective quality of sleep of very good (PR=0.34), medium/high risk of sleep disturbance (PR = 4.08), taking sleeping medications once or twice (PR=5.21) and three times or more (PR=8.69) a week, daytime dysfunction once or twice (PR=14.40) and three times or more (PR=27) a week and poor quality of sleep on the Pittsburgh index were associated with depression in bivariate analysis, although there was no relationship following multivariable adjustment.Conclusion:The prevalence of depression was high in the studied population, being noticeably more frequent among elderly woman. However, it was not possible to detect an association between depression and living habits and sleep quality.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016532.v1
title: Association between depression and sociodemographic characteristics, quality of sleep and living habits among the elderly of the north-east of Brazil: a cross-sectional population based study

description: Introduction: Depressive disorders can be defined as episodes of depressed mood or loss of interest and pleasure in nearly all activities. Depression is considered a major mental disorder in the elderly, and may be related to quality of sleep and living habits as well as being influenced by sociodemographic factors.Objective: To determine the prevalence of depression among the elderly in the north-east of Brazil, and the relationship between the condition and socio-demographic profile, quality of sleep and living habits. Method: An epidemiological cross-sectional study was performed of the elderly population of the urban area of Campina Grande, Paraiba. The dependent variable presence of depression and the independent variables sociodemographic aspects, sleep quality, and living habits were investigated. Estimates of the prevalence of the variables were obtained and association measured using Poisson Regression. A 5% significance level was adopted for the estimates.Results: The study included 168 elderly patients with a mean age of 72.3 (±7.8) years, most of whom, 122 (72.6%), were women. Depression was identified in 72 elderly persons (42.9%). Elderly women were twice as associated with depression (PR=2.26) as men. A subjective quality of sleep of very good (PR=0.34), medium/high risk of sleep disturbance (PR = 4.08), taking sleeping medications once or twice (PR=5.21) and three times or more (PR=8.69) a week, daytime dysfunction once or twice (PR=14.40) and three times or more (PR=27) a week and poor quality of sleep on the Pittsburgh index were associated with depression in bivariate analysis, although there was no relationship following multivariable adjustment.Conclusion:The prevalence of depression was high in the studied population, being noticeably more frequent among elderly woman. However, it was not possible to detect an association between depression and living habits and sleep quality.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016534
title: Assessment of balance and level of functional independence of elderly persons in the community

description: Objectives:To compare the balance and level of independence of elderly persons and to correlate these variables with age, cognitive status and number of medications taken.Methods: A total of 172 individuals, aged over 60 and without cognitive deficit were included in the study. The risk of falls was performed using the Berg Balance Scale and functional independence through the Barthel Index. Correlations were performed by Spearman's correlation index, and association was tested with the chi-square test, with p≤0.05 considered significant.Results:There was a moderate correlation between the risk of falls and functional independence (r=0.38; p&lt;0.0001). There was also a statistically significant correlation between age and risk of falls (r=-0.43; p&lt;0.0001). With regard to the association between the risk of falls and drugs, it was observed that elderly people who took three or more medications fell twice as often (p&lt;0.0001).Conclusion:The results found a correlation between the risk of falls and functional independence, and also that older elderly persons, and those who took a greater number of medications, were more at risk of falls.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016534.v1
title: Assessment of balance and level of functional independence of elderly persons in the community

description: Objectives:To compare the balance and level of independence of elderly persons and to correlate these variables with age, cognitive status and number of medications taken.Methods: A total of 172 individuals, aged over 60 and without cognitive deficit were included in the study. The risk of falls was performed using the Berg Balance Scale and functional independence through the Barthel Index. Correlations were performed by Spearman's correlation index, and association was tested with the chi-square test, with p≤0.05 considered significant.Results:There was a moderate correlation between the risk of falls and functional independence (r=0.38; p&lt;0.0001). There was also a statistically significant correlation between age and risk of falls (r=-0.43; p&lt;0.0001). With regard to the association between the risk of falls and drugs, it was observed that elderly people who took three or more medications fell twice as often (p&lt;0.0001).Conclusion:The results found a correlation between the risk of falls and functional independence, and also that older elderly persons, and those who took a greater number of medications, were more at risk of falls.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016537
title: Effects of eight weeks of neuromuscular electrical stimulation training on muscle activation / torque ratios in elderly women with osteoarthritis

description: Introduction: Aging affects the musculoskeletal system, which can lead to osteoarthritis, causing degeneration of the articular cartilage and consequently resulting in functional impairment among elderly patients. However, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) training can be used as a mode of muscle strengthening.Objective: To investigate the effects of eight weeks of NMES training of the knee extensors on the RMS/torque ratio of elderly persons with osteoarthritis.Methods: Twenty-four elderly women were assigned into two groups: a healthy group (HE; n=12) and an osteoarthritis group (OA; n=12). The OA group was submitted to eight weeks of NMES training.Results: In the OA group, the RMS values increased from the pre-training to the post-training periods (p&lt;0.05). The HE group did not differ from the OA group in the post-training period (p&gt;0.05). Quadriceps torque was higher in the OA group in the post-training period at 90º of knee flexion (p&lt;0.05) but the torque in the HE group remained higher than in the OA group for all the angles evaluated (p&lt;0.05). The RMS/torque ratios increased in the post-training period at 60º, 75º and 90º of knee flexion (p&lt;0.05), but did not differ between the HE and OA groups (p&gt;0.05).Conclusion: Eight weeks of NMES training resulted in a significant increase in the RMS and torque values of the quadriceps, but these neural adaptations were not sufficient to improve the osteoarthritis group to levels similar to the healthy group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016537.v1
title: Effects of eight weeks of neuromuscular electrical stimulation training on muscle activation / torque ratios in elderly women with osteoarthritis

description: Introduction: Aging affects the musculoskeletal system, which can lead to osteoarthritis, causing degeneration of the articular cartilage and consequently resulting in functional impairment among elderly patients. However, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) training can be used as a mode of muscle strengthening.Objective: To investigate the effects of eight weeks of NMES training of the knee extensors on the RMS/torque ratio of elderly persons with osteoarthritis.Methods: Twenty-four elderly women were assigned into two groups: a healthy group (HE; n=12) and an osteoarthritis group (OA; n=12). The OA group was submitted to eight weeks of NMES training.Results: In the OA group, the RMS values increased from the pre-training to the post-training periods (p&lt;0.05). The HE group did not differ from the OA group in the post-training period (p&gt;0.05). Quadriceps torque was higher in the OA group in the post-training period at 90º of knee flexion (p&lt;0.05) but the torque in the HE group remained higher than in the OA group for all the angles evaluated (p&lt;0.05). The RMS/torque ratios increased in the post-training period at 60º, 75º and 90º of knee flexion (p&lt;0.05), but did not differ between the HE and OA groups (p&gt;0.05).Conclusion: Eight weeks of NMES training resulted in a significant increase in the RMS and torque values of the quadriceps, but these neural adaptations were not sufficient to improve the osteoarthritis group to levels similar to the healthy group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015786
title: Manuscript "Engineering the Thin Film Characteristics for Optimal Performance of Superconducting Kinetic Inductance Amplifiers using a Rigorous Modelling Technique" - Dataset for Figure 2

description: Dataset for Figure 2 of manuscript "Engineering the Thin Film Characteristics for Optimal Performance of Superconducting Kinetic Inductance Amplifiers using a Rigorous Modelling Technique"
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20015786.v1
title: Manuscript "Engineering the Thin Film Characteristics for Optimal Performance of Superconducting Kinetic Inductance Amplifiers using a Rigorous Modelling Technique" - Dataset for Figure 2

description: Dataset for Figure 2 of manuscript "Engineering the Thin Film Characteristics for Optimal Performance of Superconducting Kinetic Inductance Amplifiers using a Rigorous Modelling Technique"