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Prevalence and factors associated with alterations of the temporomandibular joint in institutionalized elderly

Abstract This article aims to analyze the prevalence and associated factors of TMJ alterations in elderly institutionalized. An cross-sectional study of 1192 elderly institutionalized in Brazil was undertaken. Intra and extra-oral exams were performed and the TMJ was evaluated based on the Oral Health As...

Functional capacity assessment of long-lived older adults from Amazonas

Rev. Bras. Enferm. (Online); 72 (supl.2), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the functional capacity of long-lived older adults from Amazonas. Method: A cross-sectional epidemiological study was carried out with 116 older adults aged 80 years or older, registered in a primary health care unit in Belém, in the state of Pará, Brazil. The Function...

Translation and content validation of the Geriatric Institutional Assessment Profile for Brazil

Rev. Bras. Enferm. (Online); 72 (supl.2), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the process of content adaptation and validation of the Geriatric Institutional Assessment Profile (GIAP) for nurses working in the health care for older adults in Brazilian hospitals. Method: methodological study conducted in five stages: initial translation, synthesis ...

Association of maximal voluntary isometric handgrip strength with age, gender and handedness in older people

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (12), 2018
ABSTRACT Background: Maximal voluntary isometric handgrip strength (MVIHS) is influenced by age, sex, and handedness. Aim: To assess the association of MVIHS with age, sex, and handedness in older adults. Material and Methods: MVIHS was measured using a digital dynamometer in 60 men and 60 women aged ...

An overview of fall risk factors, assessment measures and interventions in older adults

The objective of this study was to present the main factors responsible for falls in older adults, measures for assessing risk, and prevention strategies. This is a qualitative study, developed from the international and national gerontology literature. Two models were created, one including the main fal...

Accuracy of praxis test from Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG) for Alzheimer's disease: a cross-sectional study

Säo Paulo med. j; 136 (5), 2018
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Praxis impairment may be one of the first symptoms manifested in dementia, primarily in cortical dementia. The Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG) evaluates praxis, but little is known about the accuracy of CAMCOG for diagnosing dementia. The aims here were to investigate the ...

Evaluación de la funcionalidad y fragilidad de las personas mayores asistentes a centros de día

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (8), 2018
Background: Older people attending day care centers improve their social activities, perception of quality of life and reduce their institutionalization rate and risk of mortality in the medium term. Aim: To evaluate the changes in the integral geriatric assessment and frailty of a group of older people...

Aplicação da avaliação geriátrica ampla em idosa hospitalizada em um hospital público do DF: um relato de caso

Conclusão: A AGA é fundamental para identificação da fragilidade (muitas vezes de forma precoce) - permite intervenções individualizadas que tem como objetivo de mudar/prevenir ou amenizar desfechos clínicos adversos e negativos. Serve de guia para a escolha de medidas que visam restaurar e preser...

Performances on the Timed Up and Go Test and subtasks between fallers and non-fallers in older adults with cognitive impairment

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (6), 2018
ABSTRACT This work aimed to compare performances on the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and its subtasks between faller and non-faller older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild Alzheimer's disease (AD). A prospective study was conducted, with 38 older adults with MCI and 37 with mild AD. Part...

Non-frail elderly people and their license to drive motor vehicles

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyse the link between the non-frailty condition and the results of driving license for elderly people to drive motor vehicles. Method: cross-sectional study with data collection in the sample period from August 2015 to March 2016. Study performed with 347 elderlies (≥60 ...