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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289758.v1
title: Comparison of lateral and anteroposterior slope in static balance among young, adults and elderly

description: INTRODUCTION: With the increase of elderly population, it becomes important to understand and assess the process of human aging, which causes morphological and functional. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate and compare antero posterior and lateral slopes of center of gravity by age groups. METHODS: Cross sectional and exploratory, including 135 subjects, divided into age groups: Group 1: 20-29 years (n=26), Group 2: 30-39 years (n=26), Group 3: 40-49 (n=25), Group 4: 50-59 years (n=30) and Group 5: &gt; 60 years (n=28). These subjects were selected according to the score of the Mini-mental State Examination and the ability to stand for at least 90 seconds. The attitudes were assessed using the Postural Assessment Software (SAPO). Comparisons among the values given by SAPO slopes were made using the Mann-Whitney test (comparison peer-to-peer), and accepted a value of p&lt;0.05 as significant. RESULTS: Comparing the average frontal asymmetry between the age groups, greater lateralization is observed with advancing age, with significant values in the groups 50-59 and &gt;60 years. Comparing sagittal asymmetry averages among the age groups, significant values were found in the &gt;60 years group. CONCLUSIONS: After evaluating and comparing the sagittal and frontal asymmetry, it may be pointed out that as age advances, there is a tendency to increase their anterior and lateral projections compared to the center of gravity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289763
title: Prescription medicine profile to elderly in a Basic Health Unit of the city of Ijuí, Brazil

description: This study aimed to identify the drugs used by elderly patients treated in a Basic Health Unit (UBS) in the city of Ijuí, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, identify the potentially inappropriate medications for this age group, and assess potential interactions between these drugs. It is a cross-sectional and documental study on 429 prescriptions dispensed from January to November 2010, for 286 elderly. Most elderly are female (67.13%), mean age 71.59±7.77 years, most of them aged 60-79 years. Were dispensed 87 different pharmaceuticals, totaling 1,336 medications, with mean of 4.67±2.52 drugs/elderly/prescription, ranging from 1 to 15 drugs/elderly. There was polypharmacy in 135 (47.20%) elderly. The most commonly prescribed drugs act on the cardiovascular system, digestive system, metabolism, blood and organs. Of the total number of pharmaceutical specialties, 14 (16.09%) were considered potentially inappropriate medications according to the Beers criteria, which were prescribed to 62 (21.68%) elderly. Forty elderly (56.34%) are exposed to potentially inappropriate drug interactions, among these 27 (67.50%) are exposed to two or more interactions. Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications were identified in this study, but these can be necessary to the elderly considering the prevalence of chronic diseases in this age group. So we suggest the use of Beers criteria in the evaluation of pharmacotherapy to the elderly, emphasizing the need to incorporate the use of non-pharmacological therapies so as to encourage reduction to the medicine use.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289755.v1
title: Socioeconomic and demographic profile and functionality of elderly served by the Family Health Strategy in Paranoá, Federal District, Brazil

description: OBJECTIVES: To establish the socioeconomic, demographic and functional profile of the elderly served by the Family Health Strategy (FHS) in Paranoá, Federal District, Brazil, observing possible associations among the factors found with the level of functional capacity in this population. METHODS: This is a descriptive research that applied a socioeconomic and demographic questionnaire, Lawton and Katz scales to obtain data on functionality in 93 elderly individuals. For statistical analysis we used the Fisher exact test and the chi-square, adopting a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS: There was no association between health elements (considering self-perceived health, diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, varicose veins, insomnia, acute myocardial infarction and stroke), or sociodemographic and economic functionality, except for factors such as history of falls and visiting friends (p&lt;0.05). CONCLUSION: There was maintenance of basic activities of daily living, with small percentage of commitment to instrumental activities of daily living.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289763.v1
title: Prescription medicine profile to elderly in a Basic Health Unit of the city of Ijuí, Brazil

description: This study aimed to identify the drugs used by elderly patients treated in a Basic Health Unit (UBS) in the city of Ijuí, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, identify the potentially inappropriate medications for this age group, and assess potential interactions between these drugs. It is a cross-sectional and documental study on 429 prescriptions dispensed from January to November 2010, for 286 elderly. Most elderly are female (67.13%), mean age 71.59±7.77 years, most of them aged 60-79 years. Were dispensed 87 different pharmaceuticals, totaling 1,336 medications, with mean of 4.67±2.52 drugs/elderly/prescription, ranging from 1 to 15 drugs/elderly. There was polypharmacy in 135 (47.20%) elderly. The most commonly prescribed drugs act on the cardiovascular system, digestive system, metabolism, blood and organs. Of the total number of pharmaceutical specialties, 14 (16.09%) were considered potentially inappropriate medications according to the Beers criteria, which were prescribed to 62 (21.68%) elderly. Forty elderly (56.34%) are exposed to potentially inappropriate drug interactions, among these 27 (67.50%) are exposed to two or more interactions. Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications were identified in this study, but these can be necessary to the elderly considering the prevalence of chronic diseases in this age group. So we suggest the use of Beers criteria in the evaluation of pharmacotherapy to the elderly, emphasizing the need to incorporate the use of non-pharmacological therapies so as to encourage reduction to the medicine use.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289764
title: Quality of life of elderly with disabilities and physical activity in long-term institutions

description: Objective: To analyze the relationship between quality of life and level of physical activity in elderly with disabilities in long-term institutions. Methods: Exploratory study conducted with 55 elderly, through questionnaires from the World Health Organization about quality of life (WHOQOL-Bref), for elderly (WHOQOL-Old), and on physical activity (IPAQ-Long), besides medical charts. Results: Most elderly were characterized as female, aged 80 to 89 years, showed visual impairment, higher scores for general quality of life in the psychological and social domains and lower scores on the physical and environmental domains; higher scores of quality of life related to aging in the intimacy and activity of life (past, present and future) domains and lower scores death and dying and sensory skills domains; low levels of physical activity and were considered sedentary. We also found significant association between the overall score for quality of life with sedentary behavior and various domains of quality of life related to aging. Conclusion: Older respondents with less time sitting down, higher scores in the areas of autonomy and intimacy, and lower scores in the field fear death and dying are associated with higher scores for quality of life.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289767
title: The use of health-monitoring devices by elderly in the household

description: INTRODUCTION: The aging population increases the demand for health care and progress in this area has been driven by new care-related technologies. The Brazilian population has incorporated the use of health-monitoring equipment in the domestic environment and these can assist subjects if they receive adequate training. OBJECTIVE: Identify health-monitoring devices that are often used by the elderly in the home environment and describe the difficulties encountered in the use of these devices. METHOD: This is an exploratory, analytical and cross-sectional study. Data collection included a socioeconomic questionnaire, a Lawton and Brody Scale to assess functional capacity, and a questionnaire to classify the use of electronic devices by elderly. Data analysis employed the method of descriptive statistics. RESULTS: The study included 185 active seniors, of which 78.4% were women. Of the total participants, 53% were married and 31.9% have completed higher education. As for health problems and use of devices, 48.5% reported having hypertension and 25.3% diabetes; 38.4% reported owning a digital blood pressure meter; 14%, a glucose meter and 15.7%, pillboxes. Among the difficulties listed were handling the digital blood pressure meter and blood glucose meter and lack of knowledge in the interpretation and recording of results. The subjects also reported not trusting the results of the devices and preferring to seek help from a qualified professional. CONCLUSION: The difficulties of use may be associated with the fact that today's seniors belong to a generation that had no contact with these devices when younger, lack of training to use the equipment and lack of knowledge of how to manage results.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289767.v1
title: The use of health-monitoring devices by elderly in the household

description: INTRODUCTION: The aging population increases the demand for health care and progress in this area has been driven by new care-related technologies. The Brazilian population has incorporated the use of health-monitoring equipment in the domestic environment and these can assist subjects if they receive adequate training. OBJECTIVE: Identify health-monitoring devices that are often used by the elderly in the home environment and describe the difficulties encountered in the use of these devices. METHOD: This is an exploratory, analytical and cross-sectional study. Data collection included a socioeconomic questionnaire, a Lawton and Brody Scale to assess functional capacity, and a questionnaire to classify the use of electronic devices by elderly. Data analysis employed the method of descriptive statistics. RESULTS: The study included 185 active seniors, of which 78.4% were women. Of the total participants, 53% were married and 31.9% have completed higher education. As for health problems and use of devices, 48.5% reported having hypertension and 25.3% diabetes; 38.4% reported owning a digital blood pressure meter; 14%, a glucose meter and 15.7%, pillboxes. Among the difficulties listed were handling the digital blood pressure meter and blood glucose meter and lack of knowledge in the interpretation and recording of results. The subjects also reported not trusting the results of the devices and preferring to seek help from a qualified professional. CONCLUSION: The difficulties of use may be associated with the fact that today's seniors belong to a generation that had no contact with these devices when younger, lack of training to use the equipment and lack of knowledge of how to manage results.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289770
title: Comparison of strength and functional capacity between elderly strength training and hydrogymnastics practitioners, and non-practitioners of physical exercise

description: INTRODUCTION: Changes in strength and functional capacity due to aging can be improved through physical exercises practice such as strength training and hydrogymnastics. OBJECTIVE: To compare the strength and functional capacity among elderly individuals who practice strength training, hydrogymnastics and non-practitioners of physical exercises. METHODS: Descriptive cross-sectional study with voluntary non-probability sampling. The study included 36 elderly (63.6±4.1 years): 12 strength training practitioners, 12 hydrogymnastics practitioners and 12 non-practitioners of physical exercises. The level of physical activity was assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The maximum force was performed by the one maximum repetition test (1RM) in upper and lower limbs. Functional capacity was evaluated by tests of rising from a chair in 30 seconds and usual maximum walking speed. One Way ANOVA test with post hoc Bonferroni was used to compare the dependent variables between the groups with α= 0.05. RESULTS: All groups were classified as active. The strength training group had the highest values of maximum strength when compared to hydrogymnastics group and non-practitioners of physical exercises (p≤0.01). In addition, hydrogymnastics practitioners and non-practitioners of physical exercises groups showed no differences in maximum strength (p=1.0). As for the chair lifting test, no differences were observed between groups (p=0.07) and the same was observed in habitual (p=0,06) and maximum (p=0,22) walking speed test. CONCLUSION: The strength training was more effective for increasing strength, but active lifestyle is sufficient to maintain functional capacity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289770.v1
title: Comparison of strength and functional capacity between elderly strength training and hydrogymnastics practitioners, and non-practitioners of physical exercise

description: INTRODUCTION: Changes in strength and functional capacity due to aging can be improved through physical exercises practice such as strength training and hydrogymnastics. OBJECTIVE: To compare the strength and functional capacity among elderly individuals who practice strength training, hydrogymnastics and non-practitioners of physical exercises. METHODS: Descriptive cross-sectional study with voluntary non-probability sampling. The study included 36 elderly (63.6±4.1 years): 12 strength training practitioners, 12 hydrogymnastics practitioners and 12 non-practitioners of physical exercises. The level of physical activity was assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The maximum force was performed by the one maximum repetition test (1RM) in upper and lower limbs. Functional capacity was evaluated by tests of rising from a chair in 30 seconds and usual maximum walking speed. One Way ANOVA test with post hoc Bonferroni was used to compare the dependent variables between the groups with α= 0.05. RESULTS: All groups were classified as active. The strength training group had the highest values of maximum strength when compared to hydrogymnastics group and non-practitioners of physical exercises (p≤0.01). In addition, hydrogymnastics practitioners and non-practitioners of physical exercises groups showed no differences in maximum strength (p=1.0). As for the chair lifting test, no differences were observed between groups (p=0.07) and the same was observed in habitual (p=0,06) and maximum (p=0,22) walking speed test. CONCLUSION: The strength training was more effective for increasing strength, but active lifestyle is sufficient to maintain functional capacity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289772
title: Comparative analysis of quality of life of adult and elderly involved in the practice of regular physical activity

description: OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to identify differences in the quality of life of elderly and adults engaged in physical activity. METHODS: One hundred seventeen subjects engaged in physical activity, aged between 40 and 80 years, were investigated. To characterize the sample, the variables age, sex, income and educational level were analyzed. For comparison between groups of adults and the elderly were analyzed variables weight, height, body mass index, domains and facets of quality of life (Whoqol-Bref). The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was applied to analyze normality, and the Mann-Whitney test compared continuous or sortable between two independent groups; the value adopted was p&lt;0.05. RESULTS: Significant differences were found for the psychological domain, social relationships domain and overall, and the elderly had the highest mean values. CONCLUSION: Active elderly, compared to active adults, have better perception of quality of life aspects from active life, the performance of activities of daily living, the acceptance of physical appearance, financial satisfaction and time availability for leisure activities.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289772.v1
title: Comparative analysis of quality of life of adult and elderly involved in the practice of regular physical activity

description: OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to identify differences in the quality of life of elderly and adults engaged in physical activity. METHODS: One hundred seventeen subjects engaged in physical activity, aged between 40 and 80 years, were investigated. To characterize the sample, the variables age, sex, income and educational level were analyzed. For comparison between groups of adults and the elderly were analyzed variables weight, height, body mass index, domains and facets of quality of life (Whoqol-Bref). The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was applied to analyze normality, and the Mann-Whitney test compared continuous or sortable between two independent groups; the value adopted was p&lt;0.05. RESULTS: Significant differences were found for the psychological domain, social relationships domain and overall, and the elderly had the highest mean values. CONCLUSION: Active elderly, compared to active adults, have better perception of quality of life aspects from active life, the performance of activities of daily living, the acceptance of physical appearance, financial satisfaction and time availability for leisure activities.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289773.v1
title: Effects of the Pilates method exercises in respiratory muscle strength of elderly women: a clinical trial

description: INTRODUCTION: Among the systems of the organism, it is believed that the respiratory system is the one that gets older faster due to the greater exposure to environmental pollutants over the years. The Pilates method has emerged as a form of fitness particularly providing general welfare to the individual. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of Pilates' exercises on respiratory muscle strength in elderly women before and after eleven weeks of training. METHODS: This is a clinical, longitudinal, prospective trial study. We have studied seven women aged 60 and over, with preserved autonomy and cognitive skills. The Pulmonary Function Test (Spirometry) was performed using the Vitalograph(r) spirometer, model 8600. Respiratory muscle strength was obtained by technical measurements of maximal inspiratory pressure and maximal expiratory pressure, through analog Gerar manometer. The experiment lasted eleven weeks. For comparative analysis of data obtained in the evaluations, we applied the paired t test and a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: The results of this study showed significant increase (p≤0.01) compared to maximal expiratory pressure of 46±18 for 75±29cmH2O. CONCLUSION: The results showed significant increase in maximal expiratory pressure, so the Pilates method is one of the practices recommended for the elderly population.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289773
title: Effects of the Pilates method exercises in respiratory muscle strength of elderly women: a clinical trial

description: INTRODUCTION: Among the systems of the organism, it is believed that the respiratory system is the one that gets older faster due to the greater exposure to environmental pollutants over the years. The Pilates method has emerged as a form of fitness particularly providing general welfare to the individual. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of Pilates' exercises on respiratory muscle strength in elderly women before and after eleven weeks of training. METHODS: This is a clinical, longitudinal, prospective trial study. We have studied seven women aged 60 and over, with preserved autonomy and cognitive skills. The Pulmonary Function Test (Spirometry) was performed using the Vitalograph(r) spirometer, model 8600. Respiratory muscle strength was obtained by technical measurements of maximal inspiratory pressure and maximal expiratory pressure, through analog Gerar manometer. The experiment lasted eleven weeks. For comparative analysis of data obtained in the evaluations, we applied the paired t test and a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: The results of this study showed significant increase (p≤0.01) compared to maximal expiratory pressure of 46±18 for 75±29cmH2O. CONCLUSION: The results showed significant increase in maximal expiratory pressure, so the Pilates method is one of the practices recommended for the elderly population.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289779
title: Self-reported diabetes mellitus and associated factors among elderly living in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil

description: OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of self-reported diabetes mellitus and associated factors in elderly living in the city Campina Grande-PB, Brazil. METHODOLOGY: Cross-sectional, population- and home-based study with individuals aged 60 years or older of both sexes. Self-reported diabetes mellitus was considered dependent variable for purposes of analysis and study of possible associations. Independent variables were: age group, marital status, socioeconomic level, nutritional status, regular practice of physical activities, smoking and alcohol consumption. To identify factors associated with self-reported diabetes mellitus, univariate and multivariate regression analyses were performed, using SPSS 17.0. RESULTS: Overall, 806 elderly patients (69.1% women) with mean age of 72.4 years (SD=8.76) were assessed. Prevalence of self-reported diabetes mellitus was 14.7%. Higher prevalence of self-reported diabetes mellitus in the age group of 60-69 years (50.0% and 48.2%, respectively) was observed both among men and women. Self-reported diabetes mellitus was associated with overweight/obesity (95% CI: 1.028-4.248, p=0.042) and alcohol consumption (95% CI: 1.107-3.092, p=0.019) among women. Among men, there was an association with the disease only for the past consumption of alcoholic beverages (95% CI: 1.082-13.085, p=0.037). CONCLUSION: The results suggest an influence of nutritional status and alcohol consumption (current or past) on diabetes mellitus in the elderly. Knowing the modifiable factors that influence this disease is critical to support the planning of actions for promotion, prevention and early diagnosis of this condition.