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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016567
title: Household arrangements of elderly persons in Brazil: analyses based on the national household survey sample (2009)

description: Introduction Increased longevity and, consequently, a rise in the number of elderly persons in Brazil, has an effect on different sectors, especially family living arrangements. Objective To analyze the socioeconomic profile of the family living arrangements of the elderly using PNAD micro-data (2009). Method A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study using PNAD micro-data (2009) was performed. The elderly family living arrangements that constituted households in Brazil were analyzed. Results: The results indicated that the most representative arrangement was a couple who lived with their children and other relatives, followed by single parent units and couples with children. The head of household in most of the arrangements featuring a couple with children and other relatives was a man, while in one-person, single parent and mixed arrangements the head of household was more likely to be a woman. Conclusion Decisions regarding the type of family arrangement are attributed not only to the elderly individual and his or her family, but are the result of historical, sociocultural, political, economic and demographic factors, which may positive or negatively interfere with the quality of life of elderly persons.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016571
title: Gait performance of the elderly under dual-task conditions: Review of instruments employed and kinematic parameters

description: Introduction The physiological deterioration associated with ageing exposes elderly persons to greater risks of falls, especially during the performance of simultaneous tasks during gait. Objectives To evaluate the effects of dual tasks (DT) on spatiotemporal gait parameters and to identify the tools and tasks most commonly used to assess the performance of DT among the elderly. Method Searches of the MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and SciELO databases were conducted. Observational studies, which evaluated gait changes during the performance of DT, published up to April 2014, were selected. Results A total of 385 articles were found, of which 28 were selected. Decreases in speed and increases in stride variability, stride time, step width, and double support time were observed under DT conditions. Motion analysis systems, such as the GAITRite walkway(r) system were the mostly commonly used instruments for the analyses of kinematic parameters (16 studies). DT was most commonly assessed by arithmetic calculations in 20 studies, followed by verbal fluency, in nine studies. The gait parameters most commonly assessed were speed (19 studies), followed by stride variability (14 studies). Conclusion The elderly showed changes in spatiotemporal gait parameters under DT conditions. Gait speed and stride variability were often assessed and, together, were considered good indicators of risks of falls.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016571.v1
title: Gait performance of the elderly under dual-task conditions: Review of instruments employed and kinematic parameters

description: Introduction The physiological deterioration associated with ageing exposes elderly persons to greater risks of falls, especially during the performance of simultaneous tasks during gait. Objectives To evaluate the effects of dual tasks (DT) on spatiotemporal gait parameters and to identify the tools and tasks most commonly used to assess the performance of DT among the elderly. Method Searches of the MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and SciELO databases were conducted. Observational studies, which evaluated gait changes during the performance of DT, published up to April 2014, were selected. Results A total of 385 articles were found, of which 28 were selected. Decreases in speed and increases in stride variability, stride time, step width, and double support time were observed under DT conditions. Motion analysis systems, such as the GAITRite walkway(r) system were the mostly commonly used instruments for the analyses of kinematic parameters (16 studies). DT was most commonly assessed by arithmetic calculations in 20 studies, followed by verbal fluency, in nine studies. The gait parameters most commonly assessed were speed (19 studies), followed by stride variability (14 studies). Conclusion The elderly showed changes in spatiotemporal gait parameters under DT conditions. Gait speed and stride variability were often assessed and, together, were considered good indicators of risks of falls.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.6620528
title: ER values of the targeted by-products as a function of their metallogenic family. The bold text highlights the most relevant metal association regarding the selected metallogenic families.

description: This dataset is table 3 from the article "Predictive assessment of metallogenic signatures using the DataBase Querying (DBQ) method: A European application by Blandine Gourcerol *, Guillaume Bertrand, Laurent Bailly, Pauline Moreau, Isabelle Duhamel-Achin, Maxime Picault, Philippe Négrel DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gexplo.2022.106966
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.6620527
title: ER values of the targeted by-products as a function of their metallogenic family. The bold text highlights the most relevant metal association regarding the selected metallogenic families.

description: This dataset is table 3 from the article "Predictive assessment of metallogenic signatures using the DataBase Querying (DBQ) method: A European application by Blandine Gourcerol *, Guillaume Bertrand, Laurent Bailly, Pauline Moreau, Isabelle Duhamel-Achin, Maxime Picault, Philippe Négrel DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gexplo.2022.106966
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016573.v1
title: Associations between meanings of old age and subjective well-being indicated by satisfaction among the elderly

description: Abstract Objectives: To investigate the meanings attributed by the elderly to healthy aging and to being happy in old age, and the associations between these meanings and the evaluations of the elderly individuals of their overall and domain-referenced satisfaction. Method: A cross-sectional and multicenter study was performed. The verbal utterances of representative samples of community-dwelling elderly persons (N=1,242, aged 65 years and older) registered in the databases of two Brazilian cities, were submitted to content analysis and compared with satisfaction indicators, considering gender, age and family income. Results: Four themes and 14 categories explained the two concepts: physical health and functioning (42.1% of utterances), psychological well-being (25.4%), interpersonal relationships (23.5%) and material resources and access to health services (9.0%). No significant differences were observed for the prevalence ratios between the categories of meaning and great satisfaction with life, with the exception of satisfaction and pleasure. Conclusion: The two concepts raised common meanings associated with positive aspects of old age and had an impact on satisfaction ratings, showing that healthy and happy aging is more than just being healthy, but also involves psychological well-being and interpersonal relationships.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016573
title: Associations between meanings of old age and subjective well-being indicated by satisfaction among the elderly

description: Abstract Objectives: To investigate the meanings attributed by the elderly to healthy aging and to being happy in old age, and the associations between these meanings and the evaluations of the elderly individuals of their overall and domain-referenced satisfaction. Method: A cross-sectional and multicenter study was performed. The verbal utterances of representative samples of community-dwelling elderly persons (N=1,242, aged 65 years and older) registered in the databases of two Brazilian cities, were submitted to content analysis and compared with satisfaction indicators, considering gender, age and family income. Results: Four themes and 14 categories explained the two concepts: physical health and functioning (42.1% of utterances), psychological well-being (25.4%), interpersonal relationships (23.5%) and material resources and access to health services (9.0%). No significant differences were observed for the prevalence ratios between the categories of meaning and great satisfaction with life, with the exception of satisfaction and pleasure. Conclusion: The two concepts raised common meanings associated with positive aspects of old age and had an impact on satisfaction ratings, showing that healthy and happy aging is more than just being healthy, but also involves psychological well-being and interpersonal relationships.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016574
title: Nutritional assessment and the use of levodopa with protein meals among patients with Parkinson's disease in the city of Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

description: Abstract Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by a reduction in dopamine in the central nervous system. It has a gradual progression, and is mainly known for causing tremors and difficulty in performing movements. Studies have shown that there is a significant change in the nutritional status of patients with PD. The main medication used in the treatment of patients is levodopa, and its use, without respecting the minimum intervals of 30 minutes before or one hour after meals, may diminish the pharmacological effect of the drug because of drug-nutrient interactions. The present study aimed to identify PD patients at nutritional and protein consumption risk associated with the use of levodopa in the city of Macaé. A cross-sectional quantitative and descriptive study was performed. The instruments used were the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and an estimated 3-day dietary record. The analysis was descriptive. To form the sample population a survey was performed of patients diagnosed with PD in two Department of Health programs and from the Parkinson's Association of Macaé. A total of 40 individuals were evaluated, of whom 57.5% were male. Of these, 62.5% presented a risk of malnutrition or MNA defined malnutrition, with nutritional deficit. The protein intake of the study population was 1.4 g/kg/day. The highest protein intake was during the day, including the meals between breakfast and the afternoon snack. A total of 74.7% of total protein was consumed by the population during this period. Overall, 75.0% of the elderly persons consumed their medications containing levodopa simultaneously with meals or did not follow the interval recommended by ANVISA. The study found that the total daily intake of most individuals was hyper-proteic, with proteic content being poorly distributed among meals throughout the day, and that they did not follow the recommended levodopa interval.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016574.v1
title: Nutritional assessment and the use of levodopa with protein meals among patients with Parkinson's disease in the city of Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

description: Abstract Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by a reduction in dopamine in the central nervous system. It has a gradual progression, and is mainly known for causing tremors and difficulty in performing movements. Studies have shown that there is a significant change in the nutritional status of patients with PD. The main medication used in the treatment of patients is levodopa, and its use, without respecting the minimum intervals of 30 minutes before or one hour after meals, may diminish the pharmacological effect of the drug because of drug-nutrient interactions. The present study aimed to identify PD patients at nutritional and protein consumption risk associated with the use of levodopa in the city of Macaé. A cross-sectional quantitative and descriptive study was performed. The instruments used were the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and an estimated 3-day dietary record. The analysis was descriptive. To form the sample population a survey was performed of patients diagnosed with PD in two Department of Health programs and from the Parkinson's Association of Macaé. A total of 40 individuals were evaluated, of whom 57.5% were male. Of these, 62.5% presented a risk of malnutrition or MNA defined malnutrition, with nutritional deficit. The protein intake of the study population was 1.4 g/kg/day. The highest protein intake was during the day, including the meals between breakfast and the afternoon snack. A total of 74.7% of total protein was consumed by the population during this period. Overall, 75.0% of the elderly persons consumed their medications containing levodopa simultaneously with meals or did not follow the interval recommended by ANVISA. The study found that the total daily intake of most individuals was hyper-proteic, with proteic content being poorly distributed among meals throughout the day, and that they did not follow the recommended levodopa interval.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016577
title: Oxygen inhalation therapy among elderly patients of a public hospital

description: Abstract Objectives: To describe the characteristics of oxygen inhalation therapy used on elderly patients of the medical clinical department of a Brazilian public hospital, and to evaluate the knowledge of those accompanying them about the therapy. Method: An observational, descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out. The sample comprised 52 elderly persons who had been hospitalized in the medical clinical department of a public hospital in Minas Gerais for two months. The characteristics of the application of the oxygen inhalation therapy, the sociodemographic aspects and the general health characteristics of the group were evaluated through the analysis of hospital records, medical prescriptions and in loco observation. The knowledge of the persons accompanying the elderly patients was evaluated through a structured interview. Statistical analysis included exploratory univariate analysis, study of the frequencies of the categorical variables and descriptive statistical analysis of the continuous variables. Results: There was a predominance of females (53.8%); a mean age of 75 years; a low educational level (two years) and per capita income (between one and three minimum wages); a marital status of married (42.2%); and nonsmokers (48.1%). A total of 67.3% of the elderly persons had not previously used mechanical ventilation and 61.5% were undergoing physical therapy. The most common outcome was hospital discharge without OIT (53.8%). The nasal cannula was the most commonly used device (51.9%); 42.0% of prescriptions were not documented; monitoring was present in 76.9% of cases; 81.8% of those accompanying the elderly patients did not know what the OIT device was and 27.0% reported having changed the oxygen supply device. Conclusion: This study identified the relevant characteristics of the application of oxygen inhalation therapy among elderly patients of a public hospital, demonstrating the need for standardization of information, prescriptions and monitoring of such individuals during oxygen inhalation therapy, with educational measures for the healthcare team and those accompanying the patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016577.v1
title: Oxygen inhalation therapy among elderly patients of a public hospital

description: Abstract Objectives: To describe the characteristics of oxygen inhalation therapy used on elderly patients of the medical clinical department of a Brazilian public hospital, and to evaluate the knowledge of those accompanying them about the therapy. Method: An observational, descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out. The sample comprised 52 elderly persons who had been hospitalized in the medical clinical department of a public hospital in Minas Gerais for two months. The characteristics of the application of the oxygen inhalation therapy, the sociodemographic aspects and the general health characteristics of the group were evaluated through the analysis of hospital records, medical prescriptions and in loco observation. The knowledge of the persons accompanying the elderly patients was evaluated through a structured interview. Statistical analysis included exploratory univariate analysis, study of the frequencies of the categorical variables and descriptive statistical analysis of the continuous variables. Results: There was a predominance of females (53.8%); a mean age of 75 years; a low educational level (two years) and per capita income (between one and three minimum wages); a marital status of married (42.2%); and nonsmokers (48.1%). A total of 67.3% of the elderly persons had not previously used mechanical ventilation and 61.5% were undergoing physical therapy. The most common outcome was hospital discharge without OIT (53.8%). The nasal cannula was the most commonly used device (51.9%); 42.0% of prescriptions were not documented; monitoring was present in 76.9% of cases; 81.8% of those accompanying the elderly patients did not know what the OIT device was and 27.0% reported having changed the oxygen supply device. Conclusion: This study identified the relevant characteristics of the application of oxygen inhalation therapy among elderly patients of a public hospital, demonstrating the need for standardization of information, prescriptions and monitoring of such individuals during oxygen inhalation therapy, with educational measures for the healthcare team and those accompanying the patients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016579
title: Analysis of methods for detecting sarcopenia in independent community-dwelling elderly women

description: Abstract Introduction: Aging imposes changes in the body composition of individuals. One of the most striking changes during this period is the progressive loss of mass, strength and muscle function, known as sarcopenia. Objectives: To evaluate the presence of sarcopenia in healthy elderly women living in the community through a combination of different methods to assess muscle mass (MM) and physical performance, as well as analyzing whether there is correlation between the different methods of defining sarcopenia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed of 37 older adults of the Universidade Aberta da Maturidade (Open University for Mature Persons). The parameters used to assess MM were calf circumference (CC) and skeletal muscle mass (SMM) through bioelectrical impedance (BIA) and the skeletal muscle index (SMI) Handgrip strength (HS) using a manual dynamometer, gait speed (GS) over 10m and the timed up and go (TUG) test for functional mobility were used to measure physical performance. To compare the sarcopenia diagnostic methods four different combinations were employed: C1= SMI+HS+GS; C2= SMI+HS+TUG; C3= CC+HS+GS and C4= CC+HS+TUG, according to European consensus proposals. To verify the differences between the methods the Kruskal-Wallis test and Multiple Comparisons for Unpaired Data were applied, and the weighted Kappa coefficient was used to assess the degree of agreement. Results: The C1 and C2 combinations identified pre-sarcopenia, sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia. A close correlation between C1 and C2 was found (0.92), while C3 and C4 did not identify the presence of sarcopenia in the elderly women. Conclusion: CC used to evaluate MM was not precise in the detection of sarcopenia in overweight elderly women. However, there was a strong agreement between the two combinations using SMI and GS or TUG, suggesting that both can be effectively applied in clinical practice.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016579.v1
title: Analysis of methods for detecting sarcopenia in independent community-dwelling elderly women

description: Abstract Introduction: Aging imposes changes in the body composition of individuals. One of the most striking changes during this period is the progressive loss of mass, strength and muscle function, known as sarcopenia. Objectives: To evaluate the presence of sarcopenia in healthy elderly women living in the community through a combination of different methods to assess muscle mass (MM) and physical performance, as well as analyzing whether there is correlation between the different methods of defining sarcopenia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed of 37 older adults of the Universidade Aberta da Maturidade (Open University for Mature Persons). The parameters used to assess MM were calf circumference (CC) and skeletal muscle mass (SMM) through bioelectrical impedance (BIA) and the skeletal muscle index (SMI) Handgrip strength (HS) using a manual dynamometer, gait speed (GS) over 10m and the timed up and go (TUG) test for functional mobility were used to measure physical performance. To compare the sarcopenia diagnostic methods four different combinations were employed: C1= SMI+HS+GS; C2= SMI+HS+TUG; C3= CC+HS+GS and C4= CC+HS+TUG, according to European consensus proposals. To verify the differences between the methods the Kruskal-Wallis test and Multiple Comparisons for Unpaired Data were applied, and the weighted Kappa coefficient was used to assess the degree of agreement. Results: The C1 and C2 combinations identified pre-sarcopenia, sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia. A close correlation between C1 and C2 was found (0.92), while C3 and C4 did not identify the presence of sarcopenia in the elderly women. Conclusion: CC used to evaluate MM was not precise in the detection of sarcopenia in overweight elderly women. However, there was a strong agreement between the two combinations using SMI and GS or TUG, suggesting that both can be effectively applied in clinical practice.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016582
title: Effect of a physical training program on healthy physical condition in hypertensive individuals

description: Abstract Objective: To determine the effect of a physical training program on the healthy physical condition of patients with controlled hypertension. Method: A clinical trial was conducted of 78 people diagnosed with controlled hypertension. Of those subjects who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study and who met the inclusion criteria a study group of 39 patients with controlled blood pressure was selected, and underwent the physical training program. A control group of 39 patients with controlled blood pressure was also selected and underwent an educational program combined with non-guided exercises which they usually practiced (shuffleboard, "froggy", chess). At the beginning of the study a survey on the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants was conducted, while their clinical characteristics were evaluated at the end of the study. The statistical t test for independent samples was used, along with the paired before or after Student t test, or failing that the nonparametric Mann-Whitney U test. Results: 84.6 percent of the sample were women and 64.1 percent had a primary school level education. The mean differences showed statistical significance p&lt;0.05 for HDL, LDL, triglycerides, lower limb strength and abdominal strength. Conclusion: The results support the conclusion that there were statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups for the variables HDL, LDL and triglycerides at the two phases of the study, but not between the time periods. The same applied to the strength of the lower limbs and abdominal strength variables, suggesting the implemented program had a positive effect.