Physical activity can successfully be promoted to older adults within a primary care setting by trained nurses

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-22
Author(s):  
Mutrie Nanette ◽  
Graham Baker
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting

Efficacy of Using Physical Activity Mentors to Increase the Daily Steps of Older Adults in the Primary Care Setting: A Pilot Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen A. Croteau ◽  
Vijiayurani Suresh ◽  
Elanna Farnham
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Main Effects

The purpose of this pilot study was to determine if using physical activity (PA) mentors has any additional impact on daily steps of older adults participating in the Maine in Motion (MIM) program in the primary care setting. Participants were randomly assigned to a MIM-only group (n= 14) or a MIM+ mentor group (n= 14). The MIM intervention lasted 6 months with follow-up at 12 months. Average age of participants was 64 ± 8.8 years and most participants had multiple chronic illnesses. At baseline, mean body mass index (BMI) was 32.2 ± 5.1 and average daily steps were 4,236 ± 2,266. Repeated-measures ANOVA revealed significant main effects for steps,F(2.324, 59.104) = 4.168,p= .015, but no main effects for group,F(1, 25) = 2.988,p= .096, or time-by-group interaction,F(2.324, 59.104) = 0.905,p= .151. All participants significantly increased daily steps over the course of the intervention, with MIM+ participants maintaining increases at follow-up. No significant findings were found for BMI.

scholarly journals Prevalence of dementia and cognitive impairment with no dementia in a primary care setting in southern Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (7) ◽  
pp. 565-570
Author(s):  
Sérgio Ferreira de Ferreira-Filho ◽  
Wyllians Vendramini Borelli ◽  
Rodrigo Mantovani Sguario ◽  
Gustavo Fiorentin Biscaia ◽  
Vitória Schneider Müller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
Cognitive Screening ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression

ABSTRACT Background: Cognitive decline is a common condition, but is still underrepresented in studies conducted in developing countries. Objective: To calculate the prevalence of cognitive decline and depression in an elderly community-dwelling population in a city in southern Brazil. Methods: We calculated the prevalences of dementia, cognitive impairment with no dementia (CIND) and symptoms of depression in an elderly population relying on the public healthcare system. This epidemiological study in Pelotas, Brazil, was conducted within the primary care setting. It included 299 older adults (mean age = 69.75 ± 7.6 years) who presented low levels of education (mean = 4.16 ± 3.17 years of education). They underwent cognitive screening and their medical records were analyzed. Results: Among these older adults, 142 (47.5%) presented cognitive decline: 104 (34.8%) matching the cognitive criteria for CIND and 38 (12.7%) matching the cognitive criteria for dementia. Among all the individuals who completed the cognitive screening, 141 (48.4%) were positive for symptoms of depression, of whom 99 (34%) did not have any previous diagnosis in their medical records. Conclusion: There was high prevalence of cognitive impairment among these older adults in a primary care setting. A large number of older adults were found to have symptoms of depression without any diagnosis.

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