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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289979
title: Negative effect of task complexity on the balance and mobility of healthy older adults

description: Abstract Objective to analyze the impact of task complexity on the mobility and balance of healthy older adults. Methods ninety older adults were enrolled in the study. The participants performed tasks that simulated problems common to aging, such as low visual acuity, changes in the base of support and difficulties in carrying out activities simultaneously. Mobility was evaluated with the Timed Get Up and Go test during dual cognitive and motor tasks. Balance was assessed using a force plate with different bases of support and visual information. Cognitive tests were applied to characterize the sample and to analyze the association between the motor and cognitive variables. For statistical analysis, the Friedman test was used to verify the impact of task complexity on the older adults and the Spearman correlation coefficient was used to verify the association between the motor and cognitive variables. Significance was set at 5%. Results task complexity impacted the mobility of participants, with a greater number of steps and time required to complete the test (p=0.001). Similarly, small bases of support and restricted visual information resulted in greater insecurity among the participants in terms of balance reactions (p=0.001). Correlation tests identified significant associations between executive functions and complex motor tasks (p&lt;0.05). Conclusion healthy older adults exhibited motor instability when performing complex tasks, potentiating aging-related changes. The association between the cognitive and motor variables suggests the need of multi-professional care to prepare older adults for their daily challenges.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289979.v1
title: Negative effect of task complexity on the balance and mobility of healthy older adults

description: Abstract Objective to analyze the impact of task complexity on the mobility and balance of healthy older adults. Methods ninety older adults were enrolled in the study. The participants performed tasks that simulated problems common to aging, such as low visual acuity, changes in the base of support and difficulties in carrying out activities simultaneously. Mobility was evaluated with the Timed Get Up and Go test during dual cognitive and motor tasks. Balance was assessed using a force plate with different bases of support and visual information. Cognitive tests were applied to characterize the sample and to analyze the association between the motor and cognitive variables. For statistical analysis, the Friedman test was used to verify the impact of task complexity on the older adults and the Spearman correlation coefficient was used to verify the association between the motor and cognitive variables. Significance was set at 5%. Results task complexity impacted the mobility of participants, with a greater number of steps and time required to complete the test (p=0.001). Similarly, small bases of support and restricted visual information resulted in greater insecurity among the participants in terms of balance reactions (p=0.001). Correlation tests identified significant associations between executive functions and complex motor tasks (p&lt;0.05). Conclusion healthy older adults exhibited motor instability when performing complex tasks, potentiating aging-related changes. The association between the cognitive and motor variables suggests the need of multi-professional care to prepare older adults for their daily challenges.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289982
title: Action plan for tackling violence against older adults in Brazil: analysis of indicators by states

description: Abstract Objective :to analyze the indicators of the action plan for tackling violence against older adults in Brazil, through temporal and spatial trends. Method: all nine indicators that form the plan were taken from the Sistema de Indicadores de Saúde e Acompanhamento de Políticas do Idoso (the Indicators of Health and Monitoring of Policies for Older Adults System). Time trend analysis was applied by Joinpoint Regression (CI95%), spatial distribution by states and clusters by Ward’s hierarchical agglomerative method, using quadratic Euclidean distance. Results: the study indicated a significant trend of an increase in notifications of cases of violence against older adults, of the hospitalization of older adults because of abuse, of the hospitalization of older adults because of femur fractures, of the mortality rate of older adults because of falls and of the hospitalization of older adults because of falls. Five clusters were formed, with two cluster formations standing out: that of the states of Rondonia, Roraima and Tocantins, because of their high levels of hospitalization and mortality by traffic accidents and high levels of mortality by abuse; and that of the states of Espírito Santo, Goias, Mato Grosso do Sul, Parana, Rio Grande do Sul, Sao Paulo and Sergipe, because of their high levels of hospitalization and mortality by falling and fractures, as well as their high level of violence against older adults. Conclusion :records of violence against older adults are increasing in Brazil, with specific types of violence concentrated in specific regions of the country.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289983
title: Care for frail older adults in the community: an integrative review

description: Abstract Objective: to identify scientific evidence regarding the care of frail older adults in the community, from the perspective of the older adults themselves. Method: a descriptive, integrative review study was performed. The search for articles was carried out in the Medline, Lilacs, Web of Science, Scopus and SciELO databases. The inclusion criteria were complete available articles; published between 2014 and 2019; written in Portuguese, English, Spanish or French; which had older adults as participants. Results: four categories of analysis emerged from the results: frailty from the perspective of frail older adults; priorities from the perspective of the older adults; the older adults’ perspectives on care by services; and interpersonal relationships in the care of frail older adults. The perception of the older adults has specific characteristics, has maintaining their independence as a focus of care, signals the need to maintain interpersonal relationships, improve communication, and for actions of health education and people-centered services. Conclusion: these points demand the attention of care providers and policy services to improve care delivery and provide actions that are welcomed by this public.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289980
title: Neglect and psychological abuse of older adults in a Brazilian state: analysis of reports between 2011 and 2018

description: Abstract Objective: to identify the prevalence of neglect and psychological abuse of older adults and their associations with the characteristics of the victim, the aggressor and the type of aggression in Espírito Santo, Brazil. Method: a cross-sectional study, with data on reports of neglect and psychological abuse of older adults registered in the Espírito Santo Reports of Disease and Harm Information System between 2011-2018. Analyzes were conducted according to the type of abuse and the independent variables were composed of the characteristics of the victim, the aggressor and the type of aggression. For multivariate analysis, Poisson Regression with robust variance was used. Results: during the study period, 296 cases of neglect (18,1%; CI95%: 16,31-20,04) and 193 cases of psychological abuse (11,8%; CI95%: 10,32-13,46) were reported. Neglect was more prevalent against older adults aged 80 years and over, who were black, had a partner, and were disabled, and was often committed by the victim’s son(s) or daughter(s), in their home, in urban areas, in an unmotivated and chronic manner. Psychological abuse was associated with women, perpetrated by men, after alcohol consumption, motivated by intolerance, in the urban area and carried out in a chronic manner. Conclusion: the characteristics of the victim, aggressor and aggression were associated with the occurrence of negligence and psychological abuse differently for each type of abuse. Such abuse is often committed in a veiled manner, and thus goes underreported. It is believed that with the diffusion of knowledge and the carrying out of new studies will contribute to the confrontation, monitoring and prevention of this disease.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289980.v1
title: Neglect and psychological abuse of older adults in a Brazilian state: analysis of reports between 2011 and 2018

description: Abstract Objective: to identify the prevalence of neglect and psychological abuse of older adults and their associations with the characteristics of the victim, the aggressor and the type of aggression in Espírito Santo, Brazil. Method: a cross-sectional study, with data on reports of neglect and psychological abuse of older adults registered in the Espírito Santo Reports of Disease and Harm Information System between 2011-2018. Analyzes were conducted according to the type of abuse and the independent variables were composed of the characteristics of the victim, the aggressor and the type of aggression. For multivariate analysis, Poisson Regression with robust variance was used. Results: during the study period, 296 cases of neglect (18,1%; CI95%: 16,31-20,04) and 193 cases of psychological abuse (11,8%; CI95%: 10,32-13,46) were reported. Neglect was more prevalent against older adults aged 80 years and over, who were black, had a partner, and were disabled, and was often committed by the victim’s son(s) or daughter(s), in their home, in urban areas, in an unmotivated and chronic manner. Psychological abuse was associated with women, perpetrated by men, after alcohol consumption, motivated by intolerance, in the urban area and carried out in a chronic manner. Conclusion: the characteristics of the victim, aggressor and aggression were associated with the occurrence of negligence and psychological abuse differently for each type of abuse. Such abuse is often committed in a veiled manner, and thus goes underreported. It is believed that with the diffusion of knowledge and the carrying out of new studies will contribute to the confrontation, monitoring and prevention of this disease.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289982.v1
title: Action plan for tackling violence against older adults in Brazil: analysis of indicators by states

description: Abstract Objective :to analyze the indicators of the action plan for tackling violence against older adults in Brazil, through temporal and spatial trends. Method: all nine indicators that form the plan were taken from the Sistema de Indicadores de Saúde e Acompanhamento de Políticas do Idoso (the Indicators of Health and Monitoring of Policies for Older Adults System). Time trend analysis was applied by Joinpoint Regression (CI95%), spatial distribution by states and clusters by Ward’s hierarchical agglomerative method, using quadratic Euclidean distance. Results: the study indicated a significant trend of an increase in notifications of cases of violence against older adults, of the hospitalization of older adults because of abuse, of the hospitalization of older adults because of femur fractures, of the mortality rate of older adults because of falls and of the hospitalization of older adults because of falls. Five clusters were formed, with two cluster formations standing out: that of the states of Rondonia, Roraima and Tocantins, because of their high levels of hospitalization and mortality by traffic accidents and high levels of mortality by abuse; and that of the states of Espírito Santo, Goias, Mato Grosso do Sul, Parana, Rio Grande do Sul, Sao Paulo and Sergipe, because of their high levels of hospitalization and mortality by falling and fractures, as well as their high level of violence against older adults. Conclusion :records of violence against older adults are increasing in Brazil, with specific types of violence concentrated in specific regions of the country.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289985
title: Managing care for older adults with tuberculosis in Primary Care: an integrative review

description: Abstract Objective: to analyze the available knowledge on the management of care for older adults with tuberculosis in primary care. Method: an integrative literature review was performed in the following databases, based on articles from 2008 to 2017: the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS), International Health Sciences Literature (MEDLINE) and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINALH). The sample consisted of six scientific articles, considering the established inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data collection took place in June 2018, using an instrument with information relevant to the proposed objective. Results: the selected studies identified weaknesses and challenges in primary health care health services regarding professional skills and knowledge, the entry point to the diagnosis of tuberculosis, the link between professionals and patients, and the logistics of health services. Conclusion: a health policy that expands the response of the government and health professionals to the needs of older adults with tuberculosis is recommended, in line with the principles of the Brazilian National Health Service. This health policy would support improving the skills and knowledge of professionals at the entry point to the diagnosis of the disease and enhancing the link between professionals and patients, and the logistics of health services. Health technology could be used to accompany the nursing team in the management of care in geriatric and gerontological research and practice.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289983.v1
title: Care for frail older adults in the community: an integrative review

description: Abstract Objective: to identify scientific evidence regarding the care of frail older adults in the community, from the perspective of the older adults themselves. Method: a descriptive, integrative review study was performed. The search for articles was carried out in the Medline, Lilacs, Web of Science, Scopus and SciELO databases. The inclusion criteria were complete available articles; published between 2014 and 2019; written in Portuguese, English, Spanish or French; which had older adults as participants. Results: four categories of analysis emerged from the results: frailty from the perspective of frail older adults; priorities from the perspective of the older adults; the older adults’ perspectives on care by services; and interpersonal relationships in the care of frail older adults. The perception of the older adults has specific characteristics, has maintaining their independence as a focus of care, signals the need to maintain interpersonal relationships, improve communication, and for actions of health education and people-centered services. Conclusion: these points demand the attention of care providers and policy services to improve care delivery and provide actions that are welcomed by this public.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289988
title: Hematological and biochemical markers after a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament in world-class athletes

description: The objectives of this study were to assess the effect of participation in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competition on biochemical and hematological markers, and to determine whether the skill level of the athletes influenced these responses. Thirty BJJ fighters were divided into two groups: an elite group (EL) including 20 subjects classified as 1st to 3rd place in the previous World Championship, and a non-elite group (NEL) including 10 BJJ athletes not participating in competitions. A BJJ tournament was simulated using the same rules as those of the World Championship. Each athlete performed five fights of up to 10 minutes each, with 5-minute resting intervals between fights. The fighting order was random and fights confronted athletes of the same group. Pre- and post-competition blood samples were collected to assess biochemical and hematological markers. Participation in the competition induced significant increases in the following variables in athletes of the two groups: glucose, uric acid, urea, creatinine, total protein, albumin, creatine kinase, leukocytes, neutrophils, rods, and monocytes. There was a significant increase in platelet count only in the NEL group. Total protein and mean platelet volume were higher in athletes of the EL group, whereas eosinophil and monocyte numbers were higher in the NEL group. A significant time x group interaction was only observed for serum creatinine, with higher mean values in the EL group pre- and post-competition.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289988.v1
title: Hematological and biochemical markers after a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament in world-class athletes

description: The objectives of this study were to assess the effect of participation in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) competition on biochemical and hematological markers, and to determine whether the skill level of the athletes influenced these responses. Thirty BJJ fighters were divided into two groups: an elite group (EL) including 20 subjects classified as 1st to 3rd place in the previous World Championship, and a non-elite group (NEL) including 10 BJJ athletes not participating in competitions. A BJJ tournament was simulated using the same rules as those of the World Championship. Each athlete performed five fights of up to 10 minutes each, with 5-minute resting intervals between fights. The fighting order was random and fights confronted athletes of the same group. Pre- and post-competition blood samples were collected to assess biochemical and hematological markers. Participation in the competition induced significant increases in the following variables in athletes of the two groups: glucose, uric acid, urea, creatinine, total protein, albumin, creatine kinase, leukocytes, neutrophils, rods, and monocytes. There was a significant increase in platelet count only in the NEL group. Total protein and mean platelet volume were higher in athletes of the EL group, whereas eosinophil and monocyte numbers were higher in the NEL group. A significant time x group interaction was only observed for serum creatinine, with higher mean values in the EL group pre- and post-competition.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289989
title: Functional capacity and its association with age and sex in an elderly population

description: The objective this study was to check the association of functional capacity with age and sex in an elderly population. This study is a cross-sectional household survey conducted with elderly people of both sexes enrolled in the Family Healthcare Strategy of Campina Grande, Brazil, from August 2009 to July 2010. Variables were checked for functional capacity (handgrip strength [HS], flexibility/mobility, and balance) and demographic (sex and age). The association of functional capacity with sex and age group was verified by bivariate analysis using Pearson´s chi-squared test (χ2), with the significance set at p &lt;0.05. Were evaluated 420 elderly (68.1% women), whose ages ranged from 60 to 104 years. In the HS test, a higher proportion of both women (45.6%) and men (47.8%)showed regular scores. In the flexibility/mobility test, 63.0% of women and 57.4% of men had a regular score. Balance tests showed a similar percentage in all scores, in both sexes. In the bivariate analysis between indicative variables of functional ability and sex, only flexibility / mobility showed significant association (p&lt;0.05). In the association between markers of functional capacity and age, balance showed a significant association with age in both sexes (p &lt;0.01), and flexibility only in females (p&lt;0.05). The elderly in this study showed satisfactory performance for the variables of functional capacity. There was a significant association of sex only with flexibility. The age group showed significant influence on balance, in both sexes, and on flexibility in women.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289989.v1
title: Functional capacity and its association with age and sex in an elderly population

description: The objective this study was to check the association of functional capacity with age and sex in an elderly population. This study is a cross-sectional household survey conducted with elderly people of both sexes enrolled in the Family Healthcare Strategy of Campina Grande, Brazil, from August 2009 to July 2010. Variables were checked for functional capacity (handgrip strength [HS], flexibility/mobility, and balance) and demographic (sex and age). The association of functional capacity with sex and age group was verified by bivariate analysis using Pearson´s chi-squared test (χ2), with the significance set at p &lt;0.05. Were evaluated 420 elderly (68.1% women), whose ages ranged from 60 to 104 years. In the HS test, a higher proportion of both women (45.6%) and men (47.8%)showed regular scores. In the flexibility/mobility test, 63.0% of women and 57.4% of men had a regular score. Balance tests showed a similar percentage in all scores, in both sexes. In the bivariate analysis between indicative variables of functional ability and sex, only flexibility / mobility showed significant association (p&lt;0.05). In the association between markers of functional capacity and age, balance showed a significant association with age in both sexes (p &lt;0.01), and flexibility only in females (p&lt;0.05). The elderly in this study showed satisfactory performance for the variables of functional capacity. There was a significant association of sex only with flexibility. The age group showed significant influence on balance, in both sexes, and on flexibility in women.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14289991
title: Anthropometric nutritional of adolescents from a region of low economic development in Brazil: comparison with the WHO-2007 reference

description: The identification of nutritional inadequacies in specific segments of the youth population can provide the basis for public health intervention. The objective of this study was to evaluate anthropometric indicators of nutritional status in a sample of adolescent schoolchildren from a region of low economic development in Brazil. The sample consisted of 1,538 subjects ranging in age from 15 to 18 years, including 1,036 girls and 502 boys. Nutritional status was assessed based on height and body mass index (BMI) and comparisons were made to the corresponding percentile distributions of the Word Health Organizations-2007 (WHO-2007) reference. The percentile distributions for height and BMI in the two genders differed significantly from the WHO-2007 reference. There was a high proportion of adolescents with short height (&lt; 10th percentile) and indication of overweight/obesity (&gt; 90th percentile). Therefore, although being a region of low economic growth and with one of the lowest social indicators in the country, excess body weight was an important problem associated with nutritional status. The high proportion of overweight/obesity highlights the need to implement public policies designed to promote healthy eating habits and physical activity.