scholarly journals Concordância de diferentes critérios de sarcopenia em idosas comunitárias

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-157
Author(s):  
Lunara dos Santos Viana ◽  
Osmair Gomes de Macedo ◽  
Karla Helena Coelho Vilaça ◽  
Patrícia Azevedo Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
European Working ◽  
Working Groups

RESUMO Determinou-se a frequência e a concordância entre diferentes critérios de sarcopenia em idosas comunitárias. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com 64 idosas, no qual determinou-se a massa muscular pela análise de impedância bioelétrica (BIA) e cálculo do índice muscular esquelético, a força muscular foi determinada pelo dinamômetro de preensão palmar, a capacidade funcional pelos testes Timed Up and Go (TUG) e Sit-to-Stand test (STS). Os idosos foram classificados em não sarcopênicos, pré-sarcopênicos, sarcopênicos moderados e graves utilizando diferentes critérios de sarcopenia. Os dados foram analisados utilizando teste qui-quadrado e estatística Kappa. Obteve-se como resultado que 37,5% das idosas apresentaram baixa massa muscular, 34,4%, fraqueza muscular, 3,1% apresentaram incapacidade funcional para levantar e andar e 25,9% para sentar e levantar da cadeira. Considerando apenas a massa muscular, 37,5% da amostra foi classificada como sarcopênica (moderada ou grave) e, considerando os critérios do European Working Groups on Sarcopenia in Older People, 15,6% obteve essa classificação ao avaliar a capacidade funcional com TUG e 22,4% com STS. A concordância entre as definições de sarcopenia variou de moderada a excelente (p<0,001). Entre as idosas com integridade da massa muscular (n=40), 30% apresentaram fraqueza de preensão palmar, 2,5% incapacidade no TUG e 25,7% no STS. Foi concluído que as idosas apresentaram alta frequência de sarcopenia independentemente do critério utilizado. Observou-se moderada a excelente concordância entre os critérios de sarcopenia investigados. A identificação de idosos com integridade da massa muscular coexistindo com fraqueza muscular e incapacidade funcional reforça a importância da avaliação dos três parâmetros no cenário clínico-científico.

Optimal frequency of whole body vibration training for improving balance and physical performance in the older people with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 026921552110505
Author(s):  
Ning Wei ◽  
Mengying Cai
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Frequency Group

Objective To explore the optimal frequency of whole-body vibration training for improving the balance and physical performance in older people with chronic stroke. Design a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Setting Two rehabilitation units in the Wuhan Brain Hospital in China. Participants A total of 78 seniors with chronic stroke. Interventions Low-frequency group (13 Hz), high-frequency group (26 Hz), and zero-frequency group (Standing on the vibration platform with 0 Hz) for 10 sessions of side-alternating WBV training. Main measures The timed-up-and-go test, five-repetition sit-to-stand test, 10-metre walking test, and Berg balance scale were assessed pre- and post-intervention. Results Significant time × group interaction effects in five-repetition sit-to-stand test (p = 0.014) and timed-up-and-go test at self-preferred speed (p = 0.028) were observed. The high-frequency group outperformed the zero-frequency group in both five-repetition sit-to-stand test (p = 0.039) and timed-up-and-go test at self-preferred speed (p = 0.024) after 10-sessions training. The low-frequency group displayed only a significant improvement in five-repetition sit-to-stand test after training (p = 0.028). No significant within- or between-group changes were observed in the Berg balance scale and walking speed (p > 0.05). No significant group-difference were found between low-frequency and high-frequency groups. No adverse events were reported during study. Conclusions Compared with 13 Hz, 26 Hz had no more benefits on balance and physical performance in older people with chronic stroke.

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS AND FRAILTY IN OLDER ADULTS: THE FRADEA STUDY

2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
P. ABIZANDA ◽  
L. ROMERO ◽  
P.M. SANCHEZ-JURADO ◽  
P. ATIENZAR-NÚÑEZ ◽  
J.L. ESQUINAS-REQUENA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Functional Assessment ◽  
Gait Speed ◽  
Elbow Flexion ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Flexion Strength

Objectives:To determine the association between functional assessment instruments and frailty.Design:Concurrent cohort study. Setting:Albacete Health Area (Spain). Participants:993 subjects aged ≥ 70years, participating in the FRADEA Study. Measurements:The following functional instruments were applied:Barthel index, Lawton index and Short Form-Late Life Function and Disability Instrument (SF-LLFDI) asdisability questionnaires; Holden ́s Functional Ambulation Classification (FAC) as ambulation scale, and sevenperformance tests: gait speed (m/s), Timed up and go (TUG) (sec), unipodal balance time (sec), 5-chair-sit-to-stand test (sec), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), hand grip strength (kg) and elbow flexion strength(kg). Frailty was assessed by Fried ́s criteria. The association between functional instruments and frailty wasassessed, ROC curves were constructed and the area under the curves (AUC) calculated. The best cut-point wasidentified for each instrument and their sensitivity (S) and specificity (SP) are described. Results:16.9%participants were frail. The AUC, best cut-point, S and SP for each instrument were respectively: Barthel (0.916;≤ 85; 0.90, 0.82), Lawton (0.917; ≤ 3; 0.86, 0.93), SF-LLFDI (0.948; ≤ 90; 0.87, 0.91), FAC (0.885; ≤ 4; 0.81,0.83), gait speed (0.938; ≤ 0.62; 0.90, 0.90), TUG (0.984; ≥ 17.8; 0.93, 0.98), unipodal balance time (0.753; ≤ 5;0.73, 0.71), 5-chair-sit-to-stand test (0.880; ≥ 15; 0.78, 0.76), SPPB (0.956; ≤ 6; 0.88, 0.88), hand grip strength(0.807; ≤ 26; 0.75, 0.75) and elbow flexion strength (0.924; ≤ 15; 0.89, 0.87). Conclusion:The best performancetests to identify frail subjects are the Timed Up and Go test, gait speed and the SPPB, and the best questionnaireis the SF-LLFDI.

scholarly journals An online functional assessment experience in individuals over 65+ during Covid 19 pandemics: physiotherapist opinion & participant opinion

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Yilmaz ◽  
B Akinci ◽  
G Utku ◽  
E Erdinc ◽  
I Atmaca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Online Assessment ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Testing Environment ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Assessment Session

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background The quarantine during COVID-19 pandemic affects the clinical visits of elderly people. Since, telehealth gained importance, it is essential to adapt routine visits to the tele-assessment for elderly people especially in high risk factor for both functional impairment and fall risks. Our aim was to present our online assessment experiences in the elderly who underwent particular home quarantine during COVID-19 pandemics. Method: Thirty-three participants aged 65-85 (mean = 71.33 ± 5.35/years, 20 women, 13 men) those never attended an online assessment before were invited to a video-conference based assessment session. It was advised that a relative of the participant or caregiver must attend the online assessment session and follow the instructions of the physiotherapist. The assessments were conducted in the following sequence over seven main topics that are important in terms of functionality in the elderly: (1) physical activity were questioned using International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, (2) the functional performance were tested with 30 seconds Sit-to-Stand test (SST), (3) participation to the daily living activities with KATZ Index, (4) coronavirus anxiety with Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS), (5) fear of falling with Falls Efficacy Scale, (6) the balance and mobility with Timed-Up and Go test (TUG) in a 3-meter corridor, and (7) frailty with Clinical Frailty Scale. The assessments were done by six physiotherapists (one PhD, 2 MSc, and 3 BSc). The opinions of the participants and physiotherapists regarding their experiences were noted. Result: All participants were finished the assessment and not reported adverse events. The mean of all outcomes showed in Table 1. The mean assessment time was 23.26 ±6.89 minutes. The bad internet connection reported in only one session. Seven of the participants (21.2%) mentioned that SST or TUG were somewhat effortful despite their short duration. The physiotherapists also reported that ensuring an appropriate testing environment for the sit to stand test and Timed-Up and Go test were not always possible. In addition, the sit-to stand test Two of the participants (6 %) were felt discomfort from the questions of CAS. Twenty-one (63.6 %) online assessment were rated as "good" while 12 (36.4 %) were rated as "fair" by the relative of the participant or caregiver in terms of preparing the tools (chair etc.) and testing environment. No problem reported by both therapists and participants related to the questions of IPAQ-SF, CFS, KATZ or FES. Conclusion: This study indicated that an online tele-assessment session is safe and applicable in elderly who underwent home quarantine during COVID-19 pandemic. It was observed that an application of survey based assessments were easier than functional assessments. The results of this study offer an exemplary tele-assessment session for elderly people. Future studies may focus the consistency of the tele-assessment and clinic based assessment results.

scholarly journals Kinect-Based Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand Test for Clinical and In-Home Assessment of Fall Risk in Older People

Gerontology ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Ejupi ◽  
Matthew Brodie ◽  
Yves J. Gschwind ◽  
Stephen R. Lord ◽  
Wolfgang L. Zagler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Sit To Stand

scholarly journals Automatic and Real-Time Computation of the 30-Seconds Chair-Stand Test without Professional Supervision for Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (20) ◽  
pp. 5813
Author(s):  
Antonio Cobo ◽  
Elena Villalba-Mora ◽  
Rodrigo Pérez-Rodríguez ◽  
Xavier Ferre ◽  
Walter Escalante ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older People ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Professional Supervision ◽  
Chair Stand Test ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

The present paper describes a system for older people to self-administer the 30-s chair stand test (CST) at home without supervision. The system comprises a low-cost sensor to count sit-to-stand (SiSt) transitions, and an Android application to guide older people through the procedure. Two observational studies were conducted to test (i) the sensor in a supervised environment (n = 7; m = 83.29 years old, sd = 4.19; 5 female), and (ii) the complete system in an unsupervised one (n = 7; age 64–74 years old; 3 female). The participants in the supervised test were asked to perform a 30-s CST with the sensor, while a member of the research team manually counted valid transitions. Automatic and manual counts were perfectly correlated (Pearson’s r = 1, p = 0.00). Even though the sample was small, none of the signals around the critical score were affected by harmful noise; p (harmless noise) = 1, 95% CI = (0.98, 1). The participants in the unsupervised test used the system in their homes for a month. None of them dropped out, and they reported it to be easy to use, comfortable, and easy to understand. Thus, the system is suitable to be used by older adults in their homes without professional supervision.

scholarly journals The Automatic Assessment of Strength and Mobility in Older Adults: A Test-Retest Reliability Study

Medicina ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Collado-Mateo ◽  
Pedro Madeira ◽  
Francisco J. Dominguez-Muñoz ◽  
Santos Villafaina ◽  
Pablo Tomas-Carus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Chair Stand Test ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background: Simple field tests such as the Timed Up and Go test (TUG) and 30 s Chair Stand test are commonly used to evaluate physical function in the elderly, providing crude outcome measures. Using an automatic chronometer, it is possible to obtain additional kinematic parameters that may lead to obtaining extra information and drawing further conclusions. However, there is a lack of studies that evaluate the test-retest reliability of these parameters, which may help to judge and interpret changes caused by an intervention or differences between populations. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the test-retest reliability of the Timed Up and Go test (TUG) and 30 s Chair Stand test in healthy older adults. Methods: A total of 99 healthy older adults participated in this cross-sectional study. The TUG and the 30 s Chair Stand test were performed five times and twice, respectively, using an automatic chronometer. The sit-to-stand-to-sit cycle from the 30 s Chair Stand test was divided into two phases. Results: Overall, reliability for the 30 s Chair Stand test was good for almost each variable (intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) >0.70). Furthermore, the use of an automatic chronometer improved the reliability for the TUG (ICC >0.86 for a manual chronometer and ICC >0.88 for an automatic chronometer). Conclusions: The TUG and the 30 s Chair Stand test are reliable in older adults. The use of an automatic chronometer in the TUG is strongly recommended as it increased the reliability of the test. This device enables researchers to obtain relevant and reliable data from the 30 s Chair Stand test, such as the duration of the sit-to-stand-to-sit cycles and phases.

A Fusion-Based Approach to Identify the Phases of the Sit-to-Stand Test in Older People

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brajesh K. Shukla ◽  
Hiteshi Jain ◽  
Vivek Vijay ◽  
Sandeep Yadav ◽  
David Hewson
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Sit To Stand
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