PRATALI, RAPHAEL R;
ROMERIO, CARLOS F W E;
DAHER, MURILO T;
AMARAL, RODRIGO;
CARDOSO, IGOR M;
JR, CHARBEL JACOB;
MILLER, EMILY K;
SMITH, JUSTIN S;
AMES, CHRISTOPHER P;
HERRERO, CARLOS FERNANDO P S.
ABSTRACT Objectives To adapt the adult spinal deformity frailty index (ASD-FI), which was presented as an instrument for stratification of risk of surgical complications, for application in the Brazilian population. Methods This is a consensus-building study, following the Delphi method, in which a t...
Abstract Background: Arterial stiffness (AS) is recognized as an important and independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Objective: This study was aimed at identifying the main determinants of AS in the elderly. Design and Methods: This was an observational, cross-sectional study of e...
ABSTRACT Background: The Berg Balance Scale is widely used to measure balance ability in clinical practice. Recently, the original version was redefined from 14 into 12 items. Its psychometric properties were investigated for different populations. However, for Parkinson disease the new version has not...
INTRODUÇÃO: A autopercepção de saúde por parte da pessoa idosa é uma ferramenta de grande importância por se tratar de indicador que representa aspectos de saúde tanto físicos quanto cognitivos e emocionais. OBJETIVOS: Apresentar como um grupo de idosos vinculado a um plano de saúde avalia sua ...
INTRODUCCIÓN. La depresión es uno de los trastornos neuropsiquiátricos más frecuentes en el adulto mayor y no debe ser considerada como parte del envejecimiento normal. La prevalencia varía según la población estudiada, es más frecuente en países de menor desarrollo y se asocia a varios factores...
Depresión,
Anciano,
Actividades Cotidianas,
Encuesta Socioeconómica,
Factores de Riesgo,
Visita a Consultorio Médico,
29161,
Derivación y Consulta,
Diagnóstico,
Disfunción Cognitiva,
Envejecimiento,
Relaciones Interpersonales
Introdução: com o aumento da expectativa de vida e o envelhecimento populacional, tendo em vista que a expectativa de vida das mulheres no Brasil é de 79,4 anos, espera-se que grande parte da população feminina passará aproximadamente um terço de suas
vidas na pós-menopausa. Objetivo: sistematiza...
INTRODUCTION: The aging process results in falls, frailty, and functional dependence. However, the practice of physical exercises can prevent negative impacts on the older adult health. OBJECTIVE: To compare the incidence of frailty, physical aspects, and number of falls among older adult women and seden...
INTRODUCTION: Frailty is a multidimensional syndrome that increases the vulnerability in the elderly, decreasing physiological reserves, intensifying the functional decline, being associated with numerous physical changes, determining greater risks to the elderly’s health. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the ass...
