scholarly journals Factors that influence the postural balance on institutionalized elderly: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Natalia Moya Rodrigues Pereira ◽  
Marcel Jean Pierre Massè Araya ◽  
Eduardo Federigui Baisi Chagas ◽  
Marcos Eduardo Scheicher
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Postural Balance ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Complex Population

Introduction: Older adults living in Nursing Homes are a complex population, with a high prevalence of dependency in activities of daily living, multimorbidity, polypharmacy, and reduced mobility and poor balance when compared with community-dwelling elderly. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate if the postural balance of institutionalized elderly is influenced by the length of institutionalization, age, number of medications, number of falls, body mass index (BMI) and cognitive status. Methods: 98 elderly people living in the three Nursing Homes were evaluated and 45 were included. Were considered the following variables: ages over 60 years old; length of institutionalization, falls in the previous year, anthropometric measurements (height and weight) and cognitive status. The balance was evaluated by Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and by the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). Results: Of all the variables evaluated, only number of medication and BMI had a negative correlation with scores of BBS and SPPB. In the regression analysis, the significant effect of the number of medications on the SPPB and BERG scores was confirmed. Conclusion: Elderly people living in nursing homes have a poor postural balance and the number of medications and BMI contribute significantly to this.

scholarly journals Correlation between balance and the level of functional independence among elderly people

2012 ◽  
Vol 130 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melina Galetti Prata ◽  
Marcos Eduardo Scheicher
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Physical Independence ◽  
The Mean

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: As the overall number of elderly people increases there is a corresponding rise in the number of older persons with disabilities. In order to examine whether there is any relationship between balance and activities of daily living, we evaluated balance and daily activities among elderly people living in the community. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study at Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp), Marília, São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: The study included 70 community-dwelling elderly people aged 65 and over. Balance was evaluated using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and physical independence in daily activities was evaluated using the Barthel Index (BI). The Spearman correlation coefficient was used to examine the relationship between the parameters evaluated. Significance was set at the level of 5% (P < 0.05). RESULTS: The population's mean age was 70.5 ± 5 years. The mean BBS score was 50.9 ± 4.1, whereas the mean BI score was 98.1 ± 2.8. Statistically significant relationships were found between the BBS and BI (r = 0.41; P = 0.0004); between age and BI (r = -0.24; P = 0.04); and between age and BBS (r = -0.57; P = 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: The results showed that among elderly people, there are correlations between age, balance and independence level.

scholarly journals Motivational climate of group exercise sessions in nursing homes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexia Charles ◽  
Fanny Buckinx ◽  
Alexandre Mouton ◽  
Jean-Yves Reginster ◽  
Olivier Bruyère
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Mutual Aid ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Or Task

Abstract BackgroundMotivational climate in exercise group environments would have an impact on adherence, effort and enjoyment. We examined the motivational climate among nursing home residents who were involved in group exercise sessions.Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in 10 nursing homes of Liège area that offer group exercise sessions. Sociodemographic data (age, sex, body mass index), cognitive status (by the Mini Mental State Examination) and independence in activities of daily living (by the Katz Scale) were retrieved in the medical records. The “Abbreviated-Perceived Motivational Climate in Exercise Questionnaire” was translated into French and then administered face to face with a clinical researcher. This is composed of 6 ego-involving climate items (corresponding to rivalry, comparison and favoritism) and 6 task-involving climate items (corresponding to valorization, individual efforts, self-improvement and cooperation). Each item is ranged on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (not at all focused on ego or task) to 5 (totally focused on ego or task). Each subscale has a total score expressed as an average.ResultsA total of 102 subjects of exercise group sessions were included (84.3 ± 7.7 years and 83 (81.4%) women). The mean score of task-involving and ego-evolving motivational climate was respectively 3.57 (SD= 0.67) and 1.52 (SD=0.49), suggesting that the motivational climate was more focused on the task-involving climate than on ego-involving climate. Some items results were of particular interest: 55.9% of the respondents found that the instructor doesn’t remark/reward when they try hard, 63.7% said that the instructor doesn’t encourage mutual aid and 38.2% found that instructor doesn’t encourage to do new exercises.ConclusionsParticipants tended to perceive motivational climate as more task-involving than ego-involving. The absence of individual positive feedback, new exercises and mutual aid were also highlighted.

Balance Assessment Using Multi-Directional Reach Test in Community-Dwelling Elderly People with Different Body Mass Index

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (12) ◽  
pp. 1908-1912
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Balance Assessment ◽  
Weight Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Overweight Group

Objective: To assess ability of balance in community-dwelling elderly people with different body mass index (BMI) using multi-directional reach test (MDRT) test. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional study design was used to evaluate the effects of body mass index (BMI) on ability of balance using MDRT in community-dwelling elderly people. Results: Obese community-dwelling elderly people had the lowest scores in all directions of MDRT when compared with those of normal weight and overweight groups. Furthermore, in overweight group, the scores in all directions of MDRT were significantly reduced compared to those of normal weight group (p<0.05). Moreover, the scores of MDRT were negatively correlated with BMI (p<0.05). Conclusion: Obese and overweight community-dwelling elderly people had decreased ability of balance. Additionally, BMI was negatively correlated with the scores of MDRT in community-dwelling elderly people. Keywords: Body mass index; Multi-directional reach test; Falls; Elderly; Balance

scholarly journals Multiple somatic symptoms and frailty: cross-sectional study in Japanese community-dwelling elderly people

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 453-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirotomo Yamanashi ◽  
Yuji Shimizu ◽  
Jun Koyamatsu ◽  
Masaharu Nobuyoshi ◽  
Mako Nagayoshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Cross-sectional study on the association between frailty and violence against community-dwelling elderly people in Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 136 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariane Santos Belisário ◽  
Flavia Aparecida Dias ◽  
Maycon Sousa Pegorari ◽  
Mariana Mapelli de Paiva ◽  
Pollyana Cristina dos Santos Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Distance from the nearest grocery stores and frequency of store-specific shopping are associated with dietary intake frequency among the community-dwelling independent elderly population

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 197-207
Author(s):  
Shinji Iizaka ◽  
Emiko Koitabashi ◽  
Takako Negishi ◽  
Aki Kawamura ◽  
Yuzuru Iizuka
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Grocery Stores ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Suburban Cities

Background: Low accessibility to grocery stores may change dietary habits and increase health problems for elderly people living in communities. Aim: This study investigated whether the distance from the nearest grocery stores, including supermarkets, convenience stores, and drugstores, and the frequency of store-specific shopping were associated with dietary intake frequency among elderly people. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in two towns of suburban cities. A total of 177 people aged ≥65 years were recruited ( M age=76.7 years). The frequency of intake of 10 food groups and dietary variety scores (DVS) were evaluated. Distances from the districts to the nearest grocery stores and the frequency of shopping during a week at each store were evaluated using a geographic information system. Results: For supermarkets, people living <300 metres from the nearest supermarket showed a higher intake frequency of fruit ( p=0.024) and oil/fat ( p=0.045), and those shopping three or more times a week showed a higher intake frequency of meat ( p=0.025). In the case of drugstores, people shopping one or more times a week showed a higher intake frequency of eggs ( p=0.006) and oil/fat ( p=0.048). People living <300 m from the nearest supermarkets ( p=0.048) and drugstores ( p=0.047) showed higher DVS than those living ≥500 m from the nearest supermarkets and drugstores. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that shopping at supermarkets and drugstores is associated with dietary intake frequency and dietary quality for elderly people living in suburban cities.

Association between subjective well‐being and presence of primary care dentists in community‐dwelling elderly people: A cross‐sectional study

Gerodontology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinsuke Mizutani ◽  
Hisae Aoki ◽  
Satoru Haresaku ◽  
Kaoru Shimada ◽  
Michio Ueno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Correlates of sport participation among community-dwelling elderly people in Germany: a cross-sectional study

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timo Hinrichs ◽  
Ulrike Trampisch ◽  
Ina Burghaus ◽  
Heinz G. Endres ◽  
Renate Klaaßen-Mielke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals The Application of 'Timed Up and Go' Test in Fall Screening of Elderly People in Shanghai: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Wang ◽  
Xiuqin Chen ◽  
Xiaoming Sun ◽  
Huifen Ma ◽  
Yan Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Gender

Background: We aimed to evaluate the predictive value of the 'Timed Up and Go' test (TUGT) for identifying fall risk in community-dwelling elderly. Methods: From Aug 2016 to Feb 2017, cluster sampling was conducted among residents aged over 60 from 15 communities in Songjiang district, Shanghai. Face-to-face questionnaire interviews and TUGT measures were conducted to collect data. Results: 6,014 participants were enrolled, with an average age 72.7±7.0 years. 637 (10.6%) elderly people had a fall experience in the past year. TUGT for the non-fall group, one-fall group and recurrent-fall group was 9.02±4.39, 10.00±5.26 and 10.78±4.51 seconds respectively (P<0.001). ROC analysis showed that the TUGT cut-off point for the elderly was 12.5 seconds and AUC was 0.573 for any-fall group and 0.613 for recurrent-fall group respectively. After adjusting for age and gender, the predictive value was not high for any-fall group (AUC=0.614) and recurrent-fall group (AUC=0.648). The TUGT cut-off point for the elderly aged below 65, 65-74, 75-84 and 85 and above was 13.52s, 12.51s, 12.51s, 12.00s, respectively. After adjustment of the confounding factors, the OR values for the risk of fall for the elderly men and women who completed TUGT longer than the cut-off point was 2.404 and 2.075 times higher than those who completed TUGT shorter than the cut-off point, respectively. Conclusion: TUGT with the cut-off score of 12.5s has limited capability in predicting fall risk in community-dwelling elderly.

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