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Ćwirlej-Sozańska A, Sozański B, Wilmowska-Pietruszyńska A, Kizowska-Lepiejza B, Wiśniowska-Szurlej A. Development of the Polish Version of the ICF Core Set for the Environment of Older People. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:16341. [PMID: 36498407 PMCID: PMC9738278 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192316341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The percentage of older people in Polish society increases every year. The interaction between the individual health condition and the barriers in the environment of the elderly leads to the development of disability and the limitation of activity and participation in daily activities. AIM This study was aimed at selecting the category of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) to assess the environment of older adults in Poland in the context of their daily functioning. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was designed to develop a user-friendly tool collecting ICF-based data on the living environment of older people, consisting of five phases: (1) the systematic review of the literature, (2) the empirical multicenter study, (3) the qualitative study based on interviews conducted among the elderly, (4) the experts' study-an assessment of selected codes from the perspective of experts, (5) the consensus conference. RESULTS Consensus was reached for 20 ICF categories, creating a comprehensive core set for the assessment of the living environment of older people, which included six codes from chapter 1, Products and technology, three codes from chapter 2, Natural environment and human-made changes to the environment, four codes from chapter 3, Support and relationships, four codes from Chapter 4, Attitudes, and three codes from Chapter 5, Services, systems, and policies. CONCLUSIONS The core set for the assessment of the living environment of older people living in Poland is a comprehensive and important set of 20 ICF codes that reflect the most important elements of the environment affecting the health and functioning of the elderly. This set can contribute to the optimal management of care services and support in the area of adapting the environment to the older population. The core set for environmental assessment was developed for use by medical and care facilities, as well as by social workers, who should also pay attention to the elements of the environment that affect the level of functioning of older people. In the future, it may also form the basis of national surveys and screening tests for the assessment of the living environment of older people. Optimizing and enhancing the surrounding environment can contribute to a greater degree of independence, even with existing health problems in the older population.
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- Agnieszka Ćwirlej-Sozańska
- Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, Rejtana Street 16C, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland
- Laboratory of Geronto-prophylaxis, Center for Innovative Research in Medical and Natural Sciences, Rzeszow of University, Warzywna Street 1A, 35-310 Rzeszow, Poland
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, Rejtana Street 16C, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland
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- Center for Foreign Language Studies, University of Rzeszow, Rejtana Street 16C, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland
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- Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, Rejtana Street 16C, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland
- Laboratory of Geronto-prophylaxis, Center for Innovative Research in Medical and Natural Sciences, Rzeszow of University, Warzywna Street 1A, 35-310 Rzeszow, Poland
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Hosseinpour H, El-Qawaqzeh K, Stewart C, Akl MN, Anand T, Culbert MH, Nelson A, Bhogadi SK, Joseph B. Emergency readmissions following geriatric ground-level falls: How does frailty factor in? Injury 2022; 53:3723-3728. [PMID: 36041923 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.08.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ground-level falls (GLFs) in older adults are increasing as life expectancy increases, and more patients are being discharged to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for continuity of care. However, GLF patients are not a homogenous cohort, and the role of frailty remains to be assessed. Thus, the aim of this study is to examine the impact of frailty on the in-hospital and 30-day outcomes of GLF patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a cohort analysis from the Nationwide Readmissions Database 2017. Geriatric (age ≥65 years) trauma patients presenting following GLFs were identified and grouped based on their frailty status. The associations between frailty and 30-day mortality and emergency readmission were examined by multivariate regression analyses adjusting for patient demographics and injury characteristics. RESULTS A total of 100,850 geriatric GLF patients were identified (frail: 41% vs. non-frail: 59%). Frail GLF patients were younger (81[74-87] vs. 83[76-89] years; p<0.001) and less severely injured-Injury Severity Score [ISS] (4[1-9] vs. 5[2-9]; p<0.001). Frail patients had a higher index mortality (2.9% vs. 1.9%; p<0.001) and higher 30-day readmissions (14.0% vs. 9.8%; p<0.001). Readmission mortality was also higher in the frail group (15.2% vs. 10.9%; p<0.001), with 75.2% of those patients readmitted from an SNF. On multivariate analysis, frailty was associated with 30-day mortality (OR 1.75; p<0.001) and 30-day readmission (OR 1.49; p<0.001). CONCLUSION Frail geriatric patients are at 75% higher odds of mortality and 49% higher odds of readmission following GLFs. Of those readmitted on an emergency basis, more than one in seven patients died, 75% of whom were readmitted from an SNF. This underscores the need for optimization plans that extend to the post-discharge period to reduce readmissions and subsequent high-impact consequences.
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- Hamidreza Hosseinpour
- Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States.
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate the prevalence, clinical determinants, and consequences (falls and hospitalization) of frailty in older adults with mental illness. DESIGN Retrospective clinical cohort study. SETTING We collected the data in a specialized psychogeriatric ward, in Boston, USA, between July 2018 and June 2019. PARTICIPANTS Two hundred and fourty-four inpatients aged 65 years old and over. MEASUREMENTS Psychiatric diagnosis was based on a multi-professional consensus meeting according to DSM-5 criteria. Frailty was assessed according to two common instruments, that is, the FRAIL questionnaire and the deficit accumulation model (aka Frailty Index [FI]). Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the association between frailty and sample demographics (age, female sex, and non-Caucasian ethnicity) and clinical characteristics (dementia, number of clinical diseases, current infection, number of psychotropic, and non-psychotropic medications in use). Multiple regression between frailty assessments and either falls or number of hospital admissions in the last 6 and 12 months, respectively, were analyzed and adjusted for covariates. RESULTS Prevalence of frailty was high, that is, 83.6% according to the FI and 55.3% according to the FRAIL questionnaire. Age, the number of clinical (somatic) diseases, and the number of non-psychotropic medications were independently associated with frailty identified by the FRAIL. Dementia, current infection, the number of clinical (somatic) diseases, and the number of non-psychotropic medications were independently associated with frailty according to the FI. Falls were significantly associated with both frailty instruments. However, we found only a significant association for the number of hospital admissions with the FI. CONCLUSION Frailty is highly prevalent among geriatric psychiatry inpatients. The FRAIL questionnaire and the FI may capture different forms of frailty dimensions, being the former probably more associated with the phenotype model and the latter more associated with multimorbidity.
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Goyal P, Zainul O, Marshall D, Kitzman DW. Geriatric Domains in Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. Cardiol Clin 2022; 40:517-532. [PMID: 36210135 PMCID: PMC10282897 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccl.2022.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Because heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is closely linked to aging processes and disproportionately affects older adults, consideration of geriatric domains is paramount to ensure high-quality care to older adults with HFpEF. Multimorbidity, polypharmacy, cognitive impairment, depressive symptoms, frailty, falls, and social isolation each have important implications on quality of life and clinical events including hospitalization and mortality. There are multiple strategies to screen for these conditions. This narrative review underscores the importance of screening for multiple geriatric conditions, integrating these conditions into decision making, and addressing these conditions when caring for older adults with HFpEF.
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- Parag Goyal
- Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, 1300 York Avenue, New York, NY 10023, USA.
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- Weill Cornell Medical College, 1300 York Avenue, New York, NY 10023, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, 1300 York Avenue, New York, NY 10023, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sections on Cardiovascular Disease and Geriatrics, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 1 Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1045, USA
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Kojima G, Taniguchi Y, Aoyama R, Tanabe M. Associations between loneliness and physical frailty in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Res Rev 2022; 81:101705. [PMID: 35932978 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2022.101705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Older adults may be at increased risk of loneliness. Frailty is also common in older adults, however, associations between loneliness and frailty have been understudied. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to explore evidence on how loneliness and frailty are correlated. METHODS A systematic search of the literature was conducted using 4 electronic databases in February 2022 for any studies published in 2000 or later that provided cross-sectional or longitudinal associations between loneliness and physical frailty in community-dwelling older adults. A meta-analysis was attempted to combine data when possible. RESULTS From 1386 studies identified by the initial search, 16 studies were included for this review. Standardized mean difference (SMD) meta-analysis based on mean loneliness score across 3 frailty groups provided by 6 cross-sectional studies showed that worse frailty status was significantly associated with a higher degree of loneliness (SMD between frail and robust, frail and prefrail, and prefrail and robust were 0.77 (95% confidence interval (CI)= 0.57-0.96), 0.37 (95%CI=0.25-0.50), and 0.30 (95%CI=0.20-0.40), respectively.) Meta-analyses combining cross-sectional data from 6 studies revealed that frailty was significantly associated with a higher risk of loneliness compared with robustness (3 studies: pooled OR=3.51, 95%CI=2.70-4.56 for frailty, pooled OR=1.88, 95%CI=1.57-2.25 for prefrailty) and compared with non-frailty (4 studies: pooled OR=2.05, 95%CI=1.76-2.39). A meta-analysis involving two longitudinal studies showed that baseline loneliness was associated with a significantly higher risk of worsening frailty (2 studies: pooled OR=1.41, 95%CI=1.16-1.72). CONCLUSIONS This systematic review and meta-analysis was the first, to our knowledge, to quantitatively demonstrate significant cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between loneliness and frailty in community-dwelling older adults.
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- Gotaro Kojima
- Department of Research, Dr. AGA Clinic, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Center for Health and Environmental Risk Research, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Japanese Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System, Honolulu, HI, USA
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Eriksson E, Wazinski K, Wanka A, Kylén M, Oswald F, Slaug B, Iwarsson S, Schmidt SM. Perceived Housing in Relation to Retirement and Relocation: A Qualitative Interview Study among Older Adults. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:13314. [PMID: 36293895 PMCID: PMC9602647 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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As people age the home environment becomes increasingly important. Retirement commonly leads to spending more time in one's home, and relocating from your own home in older age could be associated with reduced health or wellbeing. The relationship between home and person is complex and perceived aspects of one's housing such as social, emotional and cognitive ties are considered important factors for health and wellbeing. However, little is known about how perceived aspects of the home change in relation to retirement and relocation. This paper used Situational Analysis to explore, via situational mapping, how community dwelling older adults (aged 60-75) perceived their housing situation in relation to retirement and relocation. The results suggest complex relations between relocation/retirement and perceived housing, and between different aspects of perceived housing. Furthermore, the results suggest that the relationship between life transitions and perceived housing can be seen as bi-directional, where different life transitions affect aspects of perceived housing, and that perceived housing affects (decisions for) relocation. The results suggest complex relations between retirement and relocation, as well as other life transitions, and perceived aspects of one's housing. It is important to consider these interactions to understand factors that affect health and wellbeing in older adults.
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- Erik Eriksson
- Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- Interdisciplinary Ageing Research, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Goethe University Frankfurt, 60323 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Ageing Research, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Goethe University Frankfurt, 60323 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- Interdisciplinary Ageing Research, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Goethe University Frankfurt, 60323 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
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Quinlan C, McKibbin C, Cuffney C, Brownson R, Brownson C, Clark J, Osvold L. Barriers to Aging in Place for Rural, Institutionalized Older Adults: A Qualitative Exploration. Clin Gerontol 2022; 45:1167-1179. [PMID: 32981469 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2020.1820651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Although the majority of older adults wish to "age in place" in their communities, rural contexts pose challenges to maintaining long-term independence. The purpose of this study was to develop an understanding of the experiences of rural older adults who live in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and thus have not aged in place. By retrospectively analyzing their pre-institution care situation, we aim to generate foundational knowledge on the barriers to aging in place in rural settings. METHODS A series of individual and group interviews was conducted in SNFs across seven rural communities. A grounded, thematic analysis was used to interpret interview findings, and coding was informed by the socio-ecological model (SEM). RESULTS Participants were 32 adults with a mean age of 72 years (SD = 5.7 years) and an average SNF residence of 3.9 years. Two themes emerged as primary barriers to successful aging in place: (1) Caregiver-related support issues and (2) Present focus, or lack of advanced care-planning. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest the importance of specifically supporting caregivers, to ease burden and allow for increased agency for rural older adults. A lack of access to caregiver supports and other services limits the ability of community-dwelling rural older adults to age in place or plan for the future. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Existing networks of rural community resources and innovative solutions should be leveraged to improve access to services for older adults and their informal caregivers.
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- Claire Quinlan
- Aging Division, Department of Health, Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
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- Wyoming Department of Family Services, Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
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- Division of Public Health Sciences and Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Division of Public Health Sciences and Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Aging Division, Department of Health, Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
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- Aging Division, Department of Health, Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
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Barker FJ, Hart A, Sayer AA, Witham MD. Effects of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide precursors on measures of physical performance and physical frailty: A systematic review. JCSM CLINICAL REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/crt2.56] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Fred J. Barker
- AGE Research Group, Translational and Clinical Research Institute and Biomedical Research Centre Newcastle University and Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Newcastle upon Tyne UK
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- AGE Research Group, Translational and Clinical Research Institute and Biomedical Research Centre Newcastle University and Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Newcastle upon Tyne UK
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- AGE Research Group, Translational and Clinical Research Institute and Biomedical Research Centre Newcastle University and Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Newcastle upon Tyne UK
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- AGE Research Group, Translational and Clinical Research Institute and Biomedical Research Centre Newcastle University and Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Newcastle upon Tyne UK
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Frailty in Nursing Homes-A Prospective Study Comparing the FRAIL-NH and the Clinical Frailty Scale. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2022; 23:1717.e1-1717.e8. [PMID: 36065096 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2022.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Frailty is common in nursing home (NH) residents, but its prevalence in German institutions is unknown. Valid and easy-to-use screening tools are needed to identify frail residents. We used the FRAIL-NH scale and the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) to (1) obtain the prevalence of frailty, (2) investigate the agreement between both instruments, and (3) evaluate their predictive validity for adverse health events in German NH residents. DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS German NH residents (n = 246, age 84 ± 8 years, 67% female). METHODS Frailty status was categorized according to FRAIL-NH (nonfrail, frail, most frail) and CFS (not frail, mild to moderately frail, severely frail). Agreement between instruments was examined by Spearman correlation, an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) with 95% CI, and sensitivity and specificity using the "most frail" category of FRAIL-NH as reference standard. Adverse health events (death, hospital admissions, falls) were recorded for 12 months, and multivariate cox and logistic regression models calculated. RESULTS According to FRAIL-NH, 71.1% were most frail, 26.4% frail, and 2.5% nonfrail. According to CFS, 66.3% were severely frail, 26.8% mild to moderately frail, and 6.9% not frail. Both scales correlated significantly (r = 0.78; R2 = 60%). The AUC was 0.92 (95% CI 0.88-0.96). Using a CFS cutoff of 7 points, sensitivity was 0.90 and specificity 0.92. The frailest groups according to both instruments had an increased risk of death [FRAIL-NH hazard ratio (HR) 2.19, 95% CI 1.21-3.99; CFS HR 2.56, 95% CI 1.43-4.58] and hospital admission [FRAIL-NH odds ratio (OR) 1.95, 95% CI 1.06-3.58; CFS OR 1.79, 95% CI 1.01-3.20] compared to less frail residents. The FRAIL-NH predicted recurrent faller status (OR 2.57, 95% CI 1.23-5.39). CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Frailty is highly prevalent in German NH residents. Both instruments show good agreement despite different approaches and are able to predict adverse health outcomes. Based on our findings and because of its simple administration, CFS may be an alternative to FRAIL-NH for assessing frailty in NHs.
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Falvey JR, Ye JZ, Parker EA, Beamer BA, Addison O. Rehabilitation Outcomes among Frail Older Adults in the United States. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:11021. [PMID: 36078737 PMCID: PMC9517853 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191711021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Current rehabilitation care paradigms are not well aligned with the needs of frail older adults, but the resultant impact on rehabilitation outcomes is unclear. Understanding how frailty may impact rehabilitation outcomes, and understanding some of the underlying mechanisms, may help inform payment policy changes. DESIGN This study was a cross-sectional analysis of data from Round 5 of the National Health and Aging and Trends Study (NHATS). We identified older adults who had completed one or more episodes of rehabilitation care and used a validated 5-item NHATS Fried Frailty scale to categorize patients as frail (3/5 or more) or non-frail (≤2/5). We then evaluated the association between frailty status and three key patient outcomes: (1) achievement of rehabilitation goals, (2) functional improvement during rehabilitation episodes, and (3) discontinuation of therapy after exhausting insurance benefits. Lastly, we used multivariable, survey-weighted logistic regression models to estimate adjusted relationships between frailty and rehabilitation outcomes. RESULTS An estimated 5.6 million survey-weighted older adults in the United States (95% CI 5.1 to 6.0 million) completed an episode of rehabilitation in the past year, an estimated 1,271,290 (95% CI 921,758 to 1,620,822; weighted: 22.8%) of whom were frail. Frail rehabilitation recipients were generally older, had a greater comorbidity burden, and had a higher prevalence of dementia. In adjusted models, frailty was associated with poorer functional outcomes, a lower probability of meeting rehabilitation goals and a greater likelihood of exhausting rehabilitation insurance benefits. CONCLUSIONS Exercise is a well-supported intervention for the management of frailty, but our results suggest that frail older adults are not getting the volume or intensity of rehabilitation treatment needed to maximally improve outcomes-in part due to limited payer coverage of rehabilitation services in the United States.
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- Jason R. Falvey
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Affairs Medical Center Baltimore, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
- Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Affairs Medical Center Baltimore, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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Gobbens RJ, Vermeiren S, Van Hoof A, van der Ploeg T. Nurses' Opinions on Frailty. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:1632. [PMID: 36141244 PMCID: PMC9498801 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10091632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Nurses come into frequent contact with frail older people in all healthcare settings. However, few studies have specifically asked nurses about their views on frailty. The main aim of this study was to explore the opinions of nurses working with older people on the concept of frailty, regardless of the care setting. In addition, the associations between the background characteristics of nurses and their opinions about frailty were examined. In 2021, members of professional association of nurses and nursing assistants in the Netherlands (V&VN) received a digital questionnaire asking their opinions on frailty, and 251 individuals completed the questionnaire (response rate of 32.1%). The questionnaire contained seven topics: keywords of frailty, frailty domains, causes of frailty, consequences of frailty, reversing frailty, the prevention of frailty, and addressing frailty. Regarding frailty, nurses especially thought of physical deterioration and dementia. However, other domains of human functioning, such as the social and psychological domains, were often mentioned, pointing to a holistic approach to frailty. It also appears that nurses can identify many causes and consequences of frailty. They see opportunities to reverse frailty and an important role for themselves in this process.
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- Robbert J. Gobbens
- Faculty of Health, Sports and Social Work, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland, 1186 AA Amstelveen, The Netherlands
- Department Family Medicine and Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, 2610 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Health and Science, AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts Antwerp, BE-2000 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Health and Science, AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts Antwerp, BE-2000 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Faculty of Health, Sports and Social Work, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Suikkanen S, Soukkio P, Kautiainen H, Kääriä S, Hupli MT, Sipilä S, Pitkälä K, Aartolahti E, Kukkonen-Harjula K. Changes in the Severity of Frailty Among Older Adults After 12 Months of Supervised Home-Based Physical Exercise: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2022; 23:1717.e9-1717.e15. [PMID: 35985418 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2022.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of 12 months of physiotherapist-supervised, home-based physical exercise on the severity of frailty and on the prevalence of the 5 frailty phenotype criteria, using secondary analyses. DESIGN Randomized clinical trial, with 1:1 allocation into 12-month home-based physical exercise, or usual care. The multicomponent exercise sessions (60 minutes) were supervised by the physiotherapist and included strength, balance, functional, and flexibility exercises twice a week at participants' homes. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Home-dwelling older adults aged ≥65 years who were frail (meeting 3-5 criteria) or prefrail (1-2 criteria) according to frailty phenotype criteria. METHODS The severity of frailty (nonfrail, prefrail, or frail) was assessed using frailty phenotype criteria, and the prevalence of each frailty criterion (weight loss, low physical activity, exhaustion, weakness, and slowness) were assessed at baseline and at 12 months. RESULTS Two hundred ninety-nine persons were included in the analyses, of whom 184 were prefrail and 115 were frail at baseline. Their mean age was 82.5 (SD 6.3) years, and 75% were women. There was a significant difference between the exercise and usual care groups' transitions to different frailty states from baseline to 12 months among those who at baseline were prefrail (P = .032) and frail (P = .009). At 12 months, the mean number of frailty criteria had decreased in the exercise group (-0.27, 95% CI -0.47, -0.08) and remained unchanged in the usual care group (0.01, 95% CI -0.16, 0.18; P = .042). The prevalence of the exhaustion (P = .009) and the low physical activity (P < .001) criteria were lower at 12 months in the exercise group than in the usual care group. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS The severity of frailty can be reduced through 12-month supervised home-based exercise training. Exercise should be included in the care of older adults with signs of frailty.
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- Sara Suikkanen
- Rehabilitation, South Karelia Social and Health Care District, Lappeenranta, Finland; Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Finland.
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- Rehabilitation, South Karelia Social and Health Care District, Lappeenranta, Finland; Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of General Practice, University of Helsinki, and Unit of Primary Health Care, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Rehabilitation, South Karelia Social and Health Care District, Lappeenranta, Finland
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Finland; Gerontology Research Center, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of General Practice, University of Helsinki, and Unit of Primary Health Care, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute of Rehabilitation, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Jyväskylä, Finland
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Health Outcomes of Elder Orphans: an Umbrella and Scoping Review of the Literature. JOURNAL OF POPULATION AGEING 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12062-022-09387-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Kojima G, Taniguchi Y, Ogawa K, Aoyama R, Urano T. Age at menopause is negatively associated with frailty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Maturitas 2022; 165:94-99. [PMID: 35940027 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2022.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Menopause and related changes may be associated with frailty and contribute to higher frailty risk. This systematic review of the literature on the association between menopause and frailty combines the findings from studies of community-dwelling women. PubMed was systematically searched in March 2021 with a time frame from 2000 to March 2021 without language restriction. Potentially eligible studies were those that provided cross-sectional or prospective observational data on associations between menopause and frailty in community-dwelling women. Reference lists of relevant articles and the included studies were reviewed for additional studies. The same effect sizes were combined using a meta-analysis using the generic inverse variance method. From 131 studies identified, cross-sectional data on age at menopause from 3 studies and longitudinal data on surgical menopause from 2 studies were used for meta-analysis. Each one-year increase in age at menopause was significantly associated with a 2 % decreased risk of prevalent frailty (pooled odds ratio = 0.98, 95%CI (confidence interval) = 0.96-0.99, p < 0.001). Surgical menopause did not predict incident frailty (pooled OR = 1.02, 95%CI = 0.82-1.28, p = 0.23). This systematic review and meta-analysis showed that later age at menopause was significantly associated with a lower risk of prevalent frailty. In a clinical setting, age at menopause can be useful information to help clinicians to evaluate and stratify frailty risk in postmenopausal women. Hormonal changes after menopause may be related to the link between age at menopause and frailty and thus warrant further investigation.
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- Gotaro Kojima
- Department of Research, Dr. AGA Clinic, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Health and Environmental Risk Research, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Center for Maternal-Fetal, Neonatal and Reproductive Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Japanese Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Chiba, Japan.
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Chou YC, Tsou HH, Chan DCD, Wen CJ, Lu FP, Lin KP, Wu MC, Chen YM, Chen JH. Validation of clinical frailty scale in Chinese translation. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:604. [PMID: 35858829 PMCID: PMC9298166 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03287-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Identification of frailty is crucial to guide patient care for the elderly. The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a reliable, synthesis and clinical judgment-based tool. However, a validated Chinese version of CFS (CFS-C) is lacking. The aim of this study is to describe the translation process of CFS into traditional Chinese and to evaluate its reliability and validity in a geriatric study population in Taiwan. METHODS This cross-sectional study recruited 221 geriatric outpatients aged 65 years or older at a medical center in Taipei, Taiwan. The Chinese version of CFS was produced following Brislin's translation model. Weighted kappa for agreement and Kendall's tau for correlation were used to assess inter-rater reliability (a subgroup of 52 outpatients) between geriatricians and one research assistant, and validity tests (221 outpatients) by comparing CFS-C with Fried frailty phenotype and Frailty Index based on Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (FI-CGA). Correlation between CFS-C and other geriatric conditions were also assessed. RESULTS The inter-rater reliability revealed moderate agreement (weighted kappa = 0.60) and strong correlation (Kendall's tau = 0.67). For criterion validity, CFS-C categorisation showed fair agreement (weighted kappa = 0.37) and significant correlation (Kendall's tau = 0.46) with Fried frailty phenotype, and higher agreement (weighted kappa = 0.51) and correlation (Kendall's tau = 0.63) with FI-CGA categorisation. CFS-C was significantly correlated with various geriatric assessments, including functional disability, physical performance, hand grip, comorbidity, cognition, depression, and nutrition status. No significant correlation was found between CFS-C and appendicular muscle mass. CONCLUSIONS The CFS-C demonstrated acceptable validity and reliability in Chinese older adults in Taiwan. Development of CFS-C enhanced consistency and accuracy of frailty assessment, both in research and clinical practice.
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- Yi-Chun Chou
- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.7, Chung Shan South Road, Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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- Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, 35 Keyan Road, Zhunan, Miaoli County, 350, Taiwan
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- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.7, Chung Shan South Road, Taipei, 100, Taiwan.,Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, No.1, Jen Ai Road Section 1, Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.7, Chung Shan South Road, Taipei, 100, Taiwan.,Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, No.1, Jen Ai Road Section 1, Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.7, Chung Shan South Road, Taipei, 100, Taiwan.,Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, No.1, Jen Ai Road Section 1, Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.7, Chung Shan South Road, Taipei, 100, Taiwan.,Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, No.1, Jen Ai Road Section 1, Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.7, Chung Shan South Road, Taipei, 100, Taiwan.,Department of Neurology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.7, Chung Shan South Road, Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, No.1, Jen Ai Road Section 1, Taipei, 100, Taiwan.,Superintendent Office, National Taiwan University Hospital Bei-Hu Branch, No. 87, Neijiang Street, Taipei, 108, Taiwan
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- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.7, Chung Shan South Road, Taipei, 100, Taiwan. .,Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, No.1, Jen Ai Road Section 1, Taipei, 100, Taiwan.
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Assessment of Physical Fitness and Risk Factors for the Occurrence of the Frailty Syndrome among Social Welfare Homes' Residents over 60 Years of Age in Poland. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19127449. [PMID: 35742694 PMCID: PMC9223572 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19127449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The study aimed at assessing physical fitness and occurrence of the frailty syndrome among social welfare homes’ residents as well as defining factors which determine the level of frailty and its occurrence. The examination included 198 residents (115 females and 83 males of average age 75.5 ± 10.21) and was carried out with the use of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) test with the following cut-off points: 0−6—frail, 7−9—pre-frail, 10−12—non-frail. The research additionally collected data regarding age, gender, number of chronic diseases, education level, type of prior work and current physical activity. In addition, the height and weight of the respondents were measured. The frailty syndrome was found in more than a half of the examinees (104; 52.53%), the pre-frailty state in 30.30% (n = 60) and 17.17% (n = 34) were non-frail. The average result of the SPPB test was 6.52 ± 2.73, which proves a moderate limitation of the sample group’s fitness. No significant differences were noted between female and male respondents (p = 0.27). The multifactorial linear regression model showed that independent and direct frailty syndrome predicators included age, number of chronic diseases and regular physical activity (p < 0.05). In conclusion, promoting and encouraging regular, age and interest-related forms of physical activity among seniors might foster the maintenance of their physiological reservoir and functional efficiency.
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Frost R, Avgerinou C, Goodman C, Clegg A, Hopkins J, Gould RL, Gardner B, Marston L, Hunter R, Manthorpe J, Cooper C, Skelton DA, Drennan VM, Logan P, Walters K. Clinical and cost-effectiveness of a personalised health promotion intervention enabling independence in older people with mild frailty (‘HomeHealth’) compared to treatment as usual: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:485. [PMID: 35659196 PMCID: PMC9166243 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03160-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Frailty is clinically associated with multiple adverse outcomes, including reduced quality of life and functioning, falls, hospitalisations, moves to long-term care and mortality. Health services commonly focus on the frailest, with highest levels of need. However, evidence suggests that frailty is likely to be more reversible in people who are less frail. Evidence is emerging on what interventions may help prevent or reduce frailty, such as resistance exercises and multi-component interventions, but few interventions are based on behaviour change theory. There is little evidence of cost-effectiveness.
Previously, we co-designed a new behaviour change health promotion intervention (“HomeHealth”) to support people with mild frailty. HomeHealth is delivered by trained voluntary sector support workers over six months who support older people to work on self-identified goals to maintain their independence, such as strength and balance exercises, nutrition, mood and enhancing social engagement. The service was well received in our feasibility randomised controlled trial and showed promising effects upon outcomes.
Aim
To test the clinical and cost-effectiveness of the HomeHealth intervention on maintaining independence in older people with mild frailty in comparison to treatment as usual (TAU).
Methods
Single-blind individually randomised controlled trial comparing the HomeHealth intervention to TAU. We will recruit 386 participants from general practices and the community across three English regions. Participants are included if they are community-dwelling, aged 65 + , with mild frailty according to the Clinical Frailty Scale. Participants will be randomised 1:1 to receive HomeHealth or TAU for 6 months. The primary outcome is independence in activities of daily living (modified Barthel Index) at 12 months. Secondary outcomes include instrumental activities of daily living, quality of life, frailty, wellbeing, psychological distress, loneliness, cognition, capability, falls, carer burden, service use, costs and mortality. Outcomes will be analysed using linear mixed models, controlling for baseline Barthel score and site. A health economic analysis and embedded mixed-methods process evaluation will be conducted.
Discussion
This trial will provide definitive evidence on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a home-based, individualised intervention to maintain independence in older people with mild frailty in comparison to TAU, that could be implemented at scale if effective.
Trial registration
ISRCTN, ISRCTN54268283. Registered 06/04/2020.
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Nan J, Duan Y, Wu S, Liao L, Li X, Zhao Y, Zhang H, Zeng X, Feng H. Perspectives of older adults, caregivers, healthcare providers on frailty screening in primary care: a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:482. [PMID: 35659258 PMCID: PMC9166584 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03173-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Screening is often recommended as a first step in frailty management. Many guidelines call to implicate frailty screening into practice in the primary care setting. However, few countries or organizations implement it. Understanding and clarifying the stakeholders’ views and issues faced by the implementation is essential to the successful implementation of frailty screening. However, the systematic review on stakeholders’ views of frailty screening in primary care is decidedly limited. Our objective was to explore the perspective of older adults, caregivers, and healthcare providers on frailty screening and determine the enablers and barriers to implementing frailty screening in primary care. Methods A systematic search of six databases and other resources was conducted following JBI’s three-step search strategy. The search resulted in 7362 articles, of which 97 were identified for further assessment according to the inclusion criteria. After the full-text screening, quality assessment and data extraction were carried out using the tools from Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Moreover, reviewers used the approach of meta-aggregative of JBI to analyze data and synthesis the findings. Results Six studies were included. A total of 63 findings were aggregated into 12 categories and then further grouped into three synthesized findings:1) capacity of healthcare providers and older adults; 2) opportunity in the implementation of frailty screening; 3) motivation in the implementation of frailty screening. These themes can help identify what influences the implementation of screening from the perspective of stakeholders. Conclusions This meta-synthesis provides evidence on the barriers and enablers of frailty screening in primary care, from the aspects of psychological, physical, social, material, etc. However, stakeholder perspectives of frailty screening have not been adequately studied. More research and efforts are needed to explore the influencing factors and address the existing barriers. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12877-022-03173-6.
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Knopp-Sihota JA, MacGregor T, Reeves JTH, Kennedy M, Saleem A. Management of Chronic Pain in Long-Term Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2022; 23:1507-1516.e0. [PMID: 35594944 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2022.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Pain, a complex subjective experience, is common in care home residents. Despite advances in pain management, optimal pain control remains a challenge. In this updated systematic review, we examined effectiveness of interventions for treating chronic pain in care home residents. DESIGN A Cochrane-style systematic review and meta-analysis using PRISMA guidelines. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Randomized and nonrandomized controlled trials and intervention studies included care home residents aged ≥60 years receiving interventions to reduce chronic pain. METHODS Six databases were searched to identify relevant studies. After duplicate removal, articles were screened by title and abstract. Full-text articles were reviewed and included if they implemented a pain management intervention and measured pain with a standardized quantitative pain scale. Meta-analyses calculated standardized mean differences (SMDs) using random-effect models. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk-of-Bias Tool 2.0. RESULTS We included 42 trials in the meta-analysis and described 13 more studies narratively. Studies included 26 nondrug alternative treatments, 8 education interventions, 7 system modifications, 3 nonanalgesic drug treatments, 2 analgesic treatments, and 9 combined interventions. Pooled results at trial completion revealed that, except for nonanalgesic drugs and health system modification interventions, all interventions were at least moderately effective in reducing pain. Analgesic treatments (SMD -0.80; 95% CI -1.47 to -0.12; P = .02) showed the greatest treatment effect, followed by nondrug alternative treatments (SMD -0.70; 95% CI -0.95 to -0.45; P < .001), combined interventions (SMD -0.37; 95% CI -0.60 to -0.13; P = .002), and education interventions (SMD -0.31; 95% CI -0.48 to -0.15; P < .001). CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Our findings suggest that analgesic drugs and nondrug alternative pain management strategies are the most effective in reducing pain among care home residents. Clinicians should also consider implementing nondrug alternative therapies in care homes, rather than relying solely on analgesic drug options.
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- Jennifer A Knopp-Sihota
- Faculty of Health Disciplines, Athabasca University, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada; Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Kojima G, Taniguchi Y, Aoyama R, Urano T. Earlier menopause is associated with higher risk of incident frailty in community-dwelling older women in England. J Am Geriatr Soc 2022; 70:2602-2609. [PMID: 35546044 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although it is well known that women have higher risk of frailty, mechanisms are not clear. Reproductive history may be related to the sex difference in frailty. METHODS A total of 1249 community-dwelling women aged ≥60 in England were examined for associations between age at menopause and risk of developing frailty. Frailty defined by the frailty phenotype was measured at baseline and 4 years later. Age at menopause was used as a continuous variable and categorical groups: premature/early (10-45 years), normal (46-55 years), and late (56 years or older). Men with comparable conditions from the same cohort were also used as a comparison. RESULTS Earlier age at menopause was significantly associated with higher risk of incident frailty. One year later menopause age was associated with a 3% decrease in incident frailty risk (Odds ratio [OR] = 0.97, 95%CI = 0.95-1.00, p = 0.02). Women with premature or early menopause had a significantly higher risk of developing frailty compared with those with normal menopause (OR = 1.90, 95%CI = 1.28-2.81, p = 0.001), while those with late menopause did not. In a supplementary analysis with older men, older women with premature or early menopause were more likely to develop frailty compared with older men (OR = 2.29, 95%CI = 151-3.48, p < 0.001), however, there was no significant difference between women with normal or late menopause. CONCLUSIONS Earlier menopause was significantly associated with higher risk of developing frailty. Our findings suggest that menopause or its related factors, such as decline in estrogen after menopause, potentially play an important role in the sex difference in frailty.
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- Gotaro Kojima
- Department of Research, Dr. AGA Clinic, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Health and Environmental Risk Research, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Chiba, Japan
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Han Y, Zhang L, Fang Y. Novel subgroups of functional ability in older adults and their associations with adverse outcomes. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:390. [PMID: 35505297 PMCID: PMC9066860 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03081-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background There is no general agreement on a standard form of functional classification in older adults and is mainly assessed by Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and/or Instrument Activity of Daily Living. A refined classification based on evaluation the limitations of intrinsic capacity, environment and social interaction, could provide a basis to predict the future disability and identify individuals with increased risk of adverse outcomes. Methods A new functional classification among older adults aged 60 and over was conducted by latent class analysis and compared with the traditional classifications, based on the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. To further investigate the scientific validity of this new classification, associations with 7-year mortality and ADLs impairments among categories were tested by using Survival curves and Cox proportional hazard models. This was followed by the confirmatory analysis related to the prospective data. Competing risk analysis was also performed to analysis the sensitivity to further support our conclusions. Results Five categories were identified among 5,992 older adults which gave the best fitting, yielding a significant Bootstrap Likelihood Ratio Test (p < 0.001) and Lo-Mendell-Rubin adjusted likelihood ratio test (p < 0.001), with an entropy over 0.80. The presence of five categories: “health” (34.0%), “sub-disorder status” (36.6%), “acute diseases” (10.3%), “somatic functional disorder” (7.7%), and “viability disorder” (11.4%), which matched well with the functional independence rates by the international classifications. Among them, those in “sub-disorder status” were considered as an intermediate status between disability and health. The findings also revealed that those who were in “acute disease”, “somatic functional disorders”, “health” and “sub-disorder status” had a significant lower risk of mortality and ADLs limitations than “viability disorder”. And the risks gradually increased towards the less functionally independent end of the classification. However, the distribution of characteristics among five categories were in a synchronous change, indicating a stable classification. Conclusions A new classification representing the functional heterogeneity of older adults could effectively stratify the risk of mortality and ADLs limitations. Identifying the clusters of functional decline might be useful in predicting subsequent ageing trends, designing personalized intervention, and delaying the progression of disability and preventing its occurrence. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12877-022-03081-9.
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- Ying Han
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361102, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361102, PR China.,School of Economics, Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361102, PR China.
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Mickelson Weldingh N, Kirkevold M. What older people and their relatives say is important during acute hospitalisation: a qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:578. [PMID: 35488250 PMCID: PMC9052562 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07981-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Due to the growing population of older people across the world, providing safe and effective care is an increasing concern. Older persons in need for hospitalisation often have, or are susceptible to develop, cognitive impairment. Hospitals need to adapt to ensure high-quality care for this vulnerable patient group. Several age-friendly frameworks and models aiming at reducing risks and complications have been promoted. However, care for older people must be based on the persons' reported needs, and relatives are often an important part of older persons' social support. The primary aim of this study was to explore older peoples' and their relatives' experiences of acute hospitalisation and determine what is important for them to experience a good hospital stay. The study was not limited to patients with cognitive impairment; but included a wider group of older individuals vulnerable to developing delirium, with or without an underlying chronic cognitive impairment. METHODS This study had a qualitative research design in which people aged 75 years or older and their relatives were interviewed during an acute hospitalisation. The study was conducted at two medical wards at a large university hospital in Norway, and included a total of 60 participants. All interviews were informed by a semi-structured interview guide and were thematically analysed. RESULTS Four major themes were identified in the older people's and the relatives' descriptions of how they experienced the hospital stay and what was important for them during the hospital stay: being seen and valued as a person, individualised care, patient-adapted communication and information, and collaboration with relatives. The themes span both positive and negative experiences, reflecting great variability in the experiences described. The presence of these four characteristics promoted positive experiences among patients and relatives, whereas the absence or negative valuation of them promoted negative experiences. CONCLUSIONS The findings underscore the interrelatedness of older people and their relatives and that patients and relatives are quite consistent in their experiences and opinions. This suggests that listening to the concerns of relatives is important, as they can voice the older patient's needs and concerns in situations where older people might find it difficult to do so. Furthermore, the results underscore how 'small things' matter in relation to how health professionals capture the patient's individual values, need for care, information and involvement of relatives and that these are essential to ensure predictability and security and a good stay for older people and their relatives.
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- Nina Mickelson Weldingh
- Division of Research and Innovation, Department of Research Support Service, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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Flora S, Cruz J, Tavares A, Ferreira J, Morais N. Association between endurance of the trunk extensor muscles and balance performance in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2022. [DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2020.0036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Background/Aims Previous research has disregarded the performance of the extensor muscle group of the trunk in balance control. The main purpose of this exploratory study was to assess the association between balance performance and endurance of the trunk extensor muscles in older adults, considering possible co-factors such as age and body mass index. Methods A correlational and predictive cross-sectional study was conducted with 61 community dwelling older adults (women n=45) with a mean age of 71 years (± standard deviation 6 years), and a mean body mass index of 28.1 kg/m2 (± standard deviation ± 4.7 kg/m2). The Berg Balance Scale was used to assess balance performance and Trunk Extensor Endurance Test to assess muscle endurance. Spearman's correlation coefficients (ρ) and single and multiple regression analyses were performed. Statistical significance was set at 0.05. Results The largest correlations were found between the Berg Balance Scale score and Trunk Extensor Endurance Test (ρ=0.41, P=0.001) and body mass index (ρ=−0.36, P=0.005). Muscle endurance alone predicted ~10% of the Berg Balance Scale score (R2=0.10, P=0.015). When combined with body mass index, it accounted for ~19% (R2=0.19, P=0.002). Adding the remaining variable (age) to the previous model increased the prediction by ~3% (R2=0.22, P=0.002). Conclusions Muscle endurance and body mass index significantly predicted (~19%) balance performance in older adults. Because these are modifiable factors, they should be routinely included in the screening of balance performance in older adults and addressed accordingly in preventive or rehabilitation programmes.
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- Sofia Flora
- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology, School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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Challenges in the management of older patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases. Nat Rev Rheumatol 2022; 18:326-334. [PMID: 35314796 DOI: 10.1038/s41584-022-00768-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The rise in the number of people aged 65 years and older living with inflammatory rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis is causing considerable challenges for clinicians. As patients get older, they are at an increased risk of multiple chronic diseases, a situation termed multimorbidity. Multimorbidity inevitably drives polypharmacy, where by a patient requires treatment with multiple medications. In addition, advancing age, multimorbidity and polypharmacy all place a patient at an increased risk of developing geriatric syndromes, which are clinical conditions in older people that do not fit into disease categories and include malnutrition, sarcopenia and frailty. Geriatric syndromes further increase the risk of adverse outcomes, including the accrual of additional morbidity, nursing home admission and mortality. Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases are especially prone to developing geriatric syndromes. Some predisposing risk factors for geriatric syndromes, such as joint swelling and functional limitations, are also inherent to rheumatic inflammatory disease itself. The frequent coexistence of multimorbidity, polypharmacy and geriatric syndromes in this patient group requires individually tailored interventions to preserve patient independence and overall functioning. To prepare for the changing demography, rheumatologists should gain more insight into the implications of multimorbidity, polypharmacy and geriatric syndromes for the management of older patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases.
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Bloomfield K, Wu Z, Tatton A, Calvert C, Peel N, Hubbard R, Jamieson H, Hikaka J, Boyd M, Bramley D, Connolly MJ. An interRAI derived frailty index predicts acute hospitalizations in older adults residing in retirement villages: A prospective cohort study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0264715. [PMID: 35235598 PMCID: PMC8890727 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objectives The development of frailty tools from electronically recorded healthcare data allows frailty assessments to be routinely generated, potentially beneficial for individuals and healthcare providers. We wished to assess the predictive validity of a frailty index (FI) derived from interRAI Community Health Assessment (CHA) for outcomes in older adults residing in retirement villages (RVs), elsewhere called continuing care retirement communities. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting and participants 34 RVs across two district health boards in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). 577 participants, mean age 81 years; 419 (73%) female; 410 (71%) NZ European, 147 (25%) other European, 8 Asian (1%), 7 Māori (1%), 1 Pasifika (<1%), 4 other (<1%). Methods interRAI-CHA FI tool was used to stratify participants into fit (0–0.12), mild (>0.12–0.24), moderate (>0.24–0.36) and severe (>0.36) frail groups at baseline (the latter two grouped due to low numbers of severely frail). Primary outcome was acute hospitalization; secondary outcomes included long-term care (LTC) entry and mortality. The relationship between frailty and outcomes were explored with multivariable Cox regression, estimating hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CIs). Results Over mean follow-up of 2.5 years, 33% (69/209) of fit, 58% (152/260) mildly frail and 79% (85/108) moderate-severely frail participants at baseline had at least one acute hospitalization. Compared to the fit group, significantly increased risk of acute hospitalization were identified in mildly frail (adjusted HR = 1.88, 95%CI = 1.41–2.51, p<0.001) and moderate-severely frail (adjusted HR = 3.52, 95%CI = 2.53–4.90, p<0.001) groups. Similar increased risk in moderate-severely frail participants was seen in LTC entry (adjusted HR = 5.60 95%CI = 2.47–12.72, p<0.001) and mortality (adjusted HR = 5.06, 95%CI = 1.71–15.02, p = 0.003). Conclusions and implications The FI derived from interRAI-CHA has robust predictive validity for acute hospitalization, LTC entry and mortality. This adds to the growing literature of use of interRAI tools in this way and may assist healthcare providers with rapid identification of frailty.
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- Katherine Bloomfield
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Waitematā District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Waitematā District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Waitematā District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Waitematā District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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Villani ER, Fusco D, Franza L, Onder G, Bernabei R, Colloca GF. Characteristics of patients with cancer in European long-term care facilities. Aging Clin Exp Res 2022; 34:671-678. [PMID: 34590240 PMCID: PMC8894167 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-021-01972-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Purpose Up to 26% of residents in nursing homes (NHs) are affected by cancer. Their care represents a challenge, because NHs are not usually considered a setting focused on oncologic management and care. The aim of this paper is to describe socio-demographic and clinical features of patients with cancer residing in European NHs. Methods Cross-sectional study based on data from the Services and Health for Elderly in Long TERm care (SHELTER) study. Participants were assessed through the interRAI-LTCF, which includes cancer assessment. Results Among 4140 participants (mean age 83.4 years; female 73%), 442 (10.7%) had cancer. Patients with cancer had a higher prevalence of do-not-resuscitate directives compared to those without cancer (21.1% vs 16.5%, p = 0.019). Variables directly associated with cancer were male sex (adj OR 1.67, 95% CI 1.36–2.05), pain (adj OR 1.43, 95% CI 1.16–1.77), fatigue (adj OR 1.25, 95% CI 1.01–1.55), polypharmacy (adj OR 1.59, 95% CI 1.21–2.08) and falls (adj OR. 1.30, 95% CI 1.01–1.67). Dementia was inversely associated with cancer (adj OR 0.74, 95% CI 0.58–0.94). Symptomatic drugs such as opioids (23.5% vs 12.2, p < .001), NSAIDS (7.2% vs 3.9%, p = 0.001), antidepressants (39.1% vs 33.8%, p = 0.026) and benzodiazepines (40.3% vs 34.3, p = 0.012) were all prescribed more in participants with cancer compared to those without cancer. Conclusions Cancer patients are prevalent in European NHs and they show peculiar characteristics. Studies are needed to evaluate the impact of a supportive care approach on the management of NHs residents with cancer throughout all its phases, until the end-of-life care
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- Emanuele Rocco Villani
- Department of Geriatrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Largo Francesco Vito n°8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Geriatrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Largo Francesco Vito n°8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Geriatrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Largo Francesco Vito n°8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Geriatrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Largo Francesco Vito n°8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Geriatrics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Largo Francesco Vito n°8, 00168, Rome, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche, Radioterapiche ed Ematologiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Goodyer E, Mah JC, Rangan A, Chitalu P, Andrew MK, Searle SD, Davis D, Tsui A. The relative impact of socioeconomic position and frailty varies by population setting. Aging Med (Milton) 2022; 5:10-16. [PMID: 35291504 PMCID: PMC8917265 DOI: 10.1002/agm2.12200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Frailty and socioeconomic position (SEP) are well-established determinants of health. However, we know less about the contributions of frailty and SEP in older adults, especially in acute settings. We set out to answer how frailty and SEP might influence health outcomes in older people, comparing a population sample and patients managed by a speciality acute frailty service. Methods We used the Delirium and Population Health Informatics Cohort, a population sample of 1510 individuals aged ≥70 years from the London Borough of Camden and 1750 acute frailty patients. SEP was determined using the Index of Multiple Deprivation. Linear and Cox proportional hazard regression models were conducted to assess SEP on frailty, readmission, and mortality outcomes. Results In the population sample, SEP was significantly associated with frailty and mortality with successive increases in rate of death for each IMD quintile (HR = 1.28, 95% CI 1.11 to 1.49, P < 0.005). Increasing SEP, age, and admission status among hospitalized individuals were associated with greater frailty. For individuals seen by the speciality frailty service, SEP was not associated with frailty, mortality, or readmission. Discussion When older people experience acute illness severe enough to require secondary care, particularly specialist services, this overcomes any prior advantages conferred by a higher SEP.
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- Department of MedicineDalhousie UniversityHalifaxNova ScotiaCanada
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- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing at UCLLondonUK
- School of MedicineStanford UniversityStanfordCAUSA
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- Division of Geriatric MedicineDalhousie UniversityHalifaxNova ScotiaCanada
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- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing at UCLLondonUK
- Division of Geriatric MedicineDalhousie UniversityHalifaxNova ScotiaCanada
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- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing at UCLLondonUK
- Department of Medicine for the ElderlyUniversity College HospitalLondonUK
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- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing at UCLLondonUK
- Department of Medicine for the ElderlyUniversity College HospitalLondonUK
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The Prevalence and the Impact of Frailty in Hepato-Biliary Pancreatic Cancers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11041116. [PMID: 35207389 PMCID: PMC8878959 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11041116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background: Frailty has been associated with increased mortality among hepatobiliary pancreatic (HBP) cancer patients. Nevertheless, estimates of frailty prevalence in HBP cancers and the precise average effect regarding mortality remains uncertain. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to quantify: (1) the prevalence of frailty in patients with liver and pancreatic cancers and (2) the impact of frailty on mortality in patients affected by liver and pancreatic cancers. Methods: MEDLINE/PubMed database search was conducted from inception until 1 November 2021, the pooled prevalence and relative risk (RR) estimate were calculated. Results: A total of 34,276 patients were identified and the weighted prevalence of frailty was 39%; (95% [C.I.] 23–56; I2 = 99.9%, p < 0.0001). Frailty was significantly associated with increased mortality RR 1.98 (95% [C.I.] 1.49–2.63; I2 = 75.9%, p = 0.006). Conclusions: Frailty prevalence is common among HBP cancer patients and exerts a significant negative impact on survival. These findings are characterized by significant heterogeneity and caution is warranted on their interpretation. However, stratification of patients with HBP cancer by frailty status may provide prognostic information and may inform priorities for decision-making strategy.
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Gentili S, Riccardi F, Gialloreti LE, Scarcella P, Stievano A, Proietti MG, Rocco G, Liotta G. Admission to the Long-Term Care Facilities and Institutionalization Rate in Community-Dwelling Frail Adults: An Observational Longitudinal Cohort Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10020317. [PMID: 35206931 PMCID: PMC8872127 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10020317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The worldwide aging and the increase of chronic disease impacted the Health System by generating an increased risk of admission to Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities for older adults. The study aimed to evaluate the admission rate to LTC facilities for community-dwelling older adults and investigate factors associated with these admissions. A secondary data analysis stemming from an observational longitudinal cohort study (from 2014 to 2017) was performed. The sample was made up by 1246 older adults (664 females and 582 males, mean age 76.3, SD ± 7.1). The LTC facilities access rate was 12.5 per 1000 observations/ year. Multivariable Linear Regression identified frailty, cardiovascular disease, and incapacity to take medicine and manage money as predictors of the LTC facilities’ access rate. The Multiple Correspondence Analysis identified three clusters: those living at home with comorbidities; those living in LTC facilities who are pre-frail or frail; those very frail but not linked to residential LTC. The results indicate that access to LTC facilities is not determined by severe disability, severe comorbidity, and higher frailty levels. Instead, it is related to moderate disability associated with a lack of social support. Therefore, the care policies need to enhance social interventions to integrate medical, nursing, and rehabilitative care.
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- Susanna Gentili
- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy; (F.R.); (L.E.G.); (P.S.); (G.L.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-3331972081
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy; (F.R.); (L.E.G.); (P.S.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy; (F.R.); (L.E.G.); (P.S.); (G.L.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy; (F.R.); (L.E.G.); (P.S.); (G.L.)
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- Centre of Excellence for Nursing Scholarship, OPI, 00192 Rome, Italy; (A.S.); (M.G.P.); (G.R.)
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- Centre of Excellence for Nursing Scholarship, OPI, 00192 Rome, Italy; (A.S.); (M.G.P.); (G.R.)
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- Centre of Excellence for Nursing Scholarship, OPI, 00192 Rome, Italy; (A.S.); (M.G.P.); (G.R.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00133 Rome, Italy; (F.R.); (L.E.G.); (P.S.); (G.L.)
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Chi J, Chen F, Zhang J, Niu X, Tao H, Ruan H, Jin L, Wang Y. Frailty is associated with 90-day unplanned readmissions and death in patients with heart failure: A longitudinal study in China. Heart Lung 2022; 53:25-31. [PMID: 35121488 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2022.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Frailty has been reported to be significantly associated with adverse health outcomes in people with heart failure (HF). OBJECTIVES To explore the potential effects of frailty on unplanned readmissions and death in people with HF patients aged 18 years or older. METHODS 342 HF patients aged 18 years or older from the heart centers of two different tertiary care hospitals located in northwest of China were enrolled between July and December 2020. Frailty was assessed by the Tilburg Frailty Indicator. The patients were followed for unplanned readmissions, and all-cause mortality at 30, 60, as well as 90 days after discharge. Multivariate cox regression models were used to analyze the effects of frailty on 90-day unplanned readmission and death in the patients with HF. RESULTS Frailty prevalence was 54.7% among 342 HF patients, with a mean age of 64.65 ± 11.90 years. It was found that compared to non-frailty HF patients, the frailty HF patients were older and displayed higher systolic blood pressure, longer duration of HF, more severe cognitive function, and more comorbidities (P < 0.05). On the contrary, the patients in the frail group had a higher incidence of unplanned readmission (73.1% vs. 26.9%, χ2 = 18.87, P < 0.01) and death (100% vs. 0%, χ2 = 6.94, P < 0.01) than those in the non-frail group. Multivariate cox regression analysis showed that frailty could serve as an independent risk factor for 90-day unplanned readmission (HR = 1.469, 95% CI 1.318-1.637, P < 0.01) and 90-day death (HR=2.270, 95% CI 1.091-4.726, P < 0.01) in the patients with HF. CONCLUSION Frailty can act as an independent predictor of unplanned readmission and death 90-day after discharge in HF patients aged 18 years or older.
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- Junting Chi
- Department of Nursing, First People's Hospital of Yunnan, 157 Jinbi Road, Xishan District, Kunming, Yunnan 650032, PR China; The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650032, PR China; School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, NO.28 Yanxi Road, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, NO.28 Yanxi Road, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, PR China; Evidence-Based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, NO. 28 Yanxi Road, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, NO.28 Yanxi Road, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, NO.28 Yanxi Road, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, NO.28 Yanxi Road, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, NO.28 Yanxi Road, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, PR China
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- Department of Nursing, First People's Hospital of Yunnan, 157 Jinbi Road, Xishan District, Kunming, Yunnan 650032, PR China; The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650032, PR China.
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- School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, NO.28 Yanxi Road, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, PR China.
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Hematopoiesis, Inflammation and Aging-The Biological Background and Clinical Impact of Anemia and Increased C-Reactive Protein Levels on Elderly Individuals. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11030706. [PMID: 35160156 PMCID: PMC8836692 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11030706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Anemia and systemic signs of inflammation are common in elderly individuals and are associated with decreased survival. The common biological context for these two states is then the hallmarks of aging, i.e., genomic instability, telomere shortening, epigenetic alterations, loss of proteostasis, deregulated nutrient sensing, mitochondrial dysfunction, cellular senescence, stem cell exhaustion and altered intercellular communication. Such aging-associated alterations of hematopoietic stem cells are probably caused by complex mechanisms and depend on both the aging of hematopoietic (stem) cells and on the supporting stromal cells. The function of inflammatory or immunocompetent cells is also altered by aging. The intracellular signaling initiated by soluble proinflammatory mediators (e.g., IL1, IL6 and TNFα) is altered during aging and contributes to the development of both the inhibition of erythropoiesis with anemia as well as to the development of the acute-phase reaction as a systemic sign of inflammation with increased CRP levels. Both anemia and increased CRP levels are associated with decreased overall survival and increased cardiovascular mortality. The handling of elderly patients with inflammation and/or anemia should in our opinion be individualized; all of them should have a limited evaluation with regard to the cause of the abnormalities, but the extent of additional and especially invasive diagnostic evaluation should be based on an overall clinical evaluation and the possible therapeutic consequences.
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Shin IS, Shin JH, Jang DE, Lee J. A Methodological Quality Evaluation of Meta-Analyses on Nursing Home Research: Overview and Suggestions for Future Directions. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:505. [PMID: 35010765 PMCID: PMC8744792 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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(1) Background: The nursing home (NH) research field lacks quality reporting about meta-analyses (MAs), and most gradings of MA evidence are biased on analyzing the effectiveness of independent variables in randomized control trials. (2) Objectives: This study aimed to perform a critical methodological review of MAs in the NH research field. (3) Methods: We searched the articles from four databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO) until 15th January 2021. We reviewed a total of 41 published review articles in the NH research field. (4) Results: The studies primarily fell into the following categories: medicine (17/41), nursing (7/41), and psychiatry or psychology (6/41); 36.6% of the reviewed studies did not use any validated MA guidelines. The lowest correctly reported PRISMA 2000 guideline item was protocol and registration (14.6%), and more than 50% of articles did not report risk of bias. Moreover, 78.0% of studies did not describe missing reports of effect size formula. (5) Discussion: NH researchers must follow appropriate and updated guidelines for their MAs in order to provide validated reviews, as well as consider statistical issues such as the complexity of interventions, proper grouping, and scientific effect-size calculations to improve the quality of their study. Future quality review studies should investigate more diverse studies.
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- Graduate School of Education, Dongkuk University, Seoul 04620, Korea;
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- College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea
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- School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712, USA;
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- College of Nursing, Catholic University of Pusan, Seoul 43241, Korea;
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Mohammadi I, Shohani M, Seidkhani H, Mohamadnejad S. The prevalence of frailty and its associated factors among Iranian hospitalized older adults. Nurs Midwifery Stud 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/nms.nms_102_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Neri AL, Melo RCD, Borim FSA, Assumpção DD, Cipolli GC, Yassuda MS. Avaliação de seguimento do Estudo Fibra: caracterização sociodemográfica, cognitiva e de fragilidade dos idosos em Campinas e Ermelino Matarazzo, SP. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GERIATRIA E GERONTOLOGIA 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1981-22562022025.210224.pt] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Resumo Objetivo Investigar e comparar o perfil sociodemográfico, cognitivo e de fragilidade dos participantes do Estudo Fragilidade em Idosos Brasileiros em medidas de seguimento (SG) e linha de base (LB) realizadas em 2016-2017 e 2008-2009, respectivamente. Métodos Participaram da LB 1.284 idosos residentes em Campinas e Ermelino Matarazzo (SP), Brasil, que compuseram amostra única. No SG foram novamente entrevistados 549 participantes (42,5%); 192 tinham falecido (14,9%) e 543 foram perdidos (42,4%). Em ambos os momentos, foram avaliadas as variáveis sexo, idade, escolaridade, estado conjugal, renda familiar, arranjo de moradia, status cognitivo (Mini-Exame do Estado Mental) e fenótipo de fragilidade (três ou mais de cinco critérios). As diferenças intergrupos e intragrupos foram verificadas pelos testes qui-quadrado de Pearson e de McNemar, respectivamente. O nível de significância foi estabelecido em p<0,05. Resultados Entre os sobreviventes, os participantes eram mais jovens (72,2±5,3 anos) do que entre os falecidos (75,5±6,8 anos) e havia mais idosos casados, com nível educacional mais elevado, sem deficit cognitivo e pré-frágeis. Da LB para o SG, houve aumento estatisticamente significativo do número de idosos que moravam sozinhos (17,1% vs. 22,0%), não tinham companheiro(a) (46,4% vs. 55,4%), tinham renda familiar menor que três salários-mínimos (52,2% vs. 62,2%), apresentavam deficit cognitivo (17,7% vs. 23,5%) e eram frágeis (9,8% vs. 24,5%) Conclusão Da LB para o SG, ocorreu aumento da vulnerabilidade física, cognitiva e social dos idosos. Estes resultados reforçam a importância de políticas públicas que favoreçam a qualidade de vida dos idosos e a redução das iniquidades de saúde ao longo da vida.
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Neri AL, Melo RCD, Borim FSA, Assumpção DD, Cipolli GC, Yassuda MS. Follow-up evaluation of the Fibra Study: sociodemographic, cognitive, and frailty characterization of older adults in Campinas and Ermelino Matarazzo, SP. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GERIATRIA E GERONTOLOGIA 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1981-22562022025.210224.en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Abstract Objective To investigate and compare the sociodemographic, cognitive and frailty profile of participants from the Frailty in Brazilian Older Adults (Fibra) study regarding follow-up (FW) and baseline (BL) measurements carried out in 2016-2017 and 2008-2009, respectively. Methods A total of 1,284 older adults living in Campinas and Ermelino Matarazzo (SP), Brazil, participated in the BL, comprising a pooled sample. At FW, 549 older adults (42.7%) were interviewed again; 192 had died (14.9%) and 543 were lost to follow-up (42.4%). Sex, age, education, marital status, family income, housing arrangement, cognitive status (Mini-Mental State Examination) and frailty phenotype (score ≥3 out of 5) were evaluated at both timepoints. Intergroup and intragroup differences were verified by Pearson's chi-square and McNemar's tests. Statistical significant level was set at p<0.05 Results The survivors were younger (72.2±5.3 years) than the deceased (75.5±6.8 years) and individuals included in the FW were mostly married, higher educated, cognitively unimpaired and pre-frail. Between BL and FW there was an increase in the number of participants who lived alone (17.1% vs. 22.0%), had no partner (46.4% vs. 55.4%), a family income <3 minimum wages (52.2% vs. 62.2%), cognitive impairment (17.7% vs. 23.5%) and frailty (9.8% vs. 24.5%). Conclusion Between BL and FW there was an increase in the physical, cognitive and social vulnerability of the older adults. These results reinforce the importance of public policies that favor the quality of life of older people and a reduction in health inequities throughout life.
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Alfaraidhy MA, Regan C, Forman DE. Cardiac rehabilitation for older adults: current evidence and future potential. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2022; 20:13-34. [PMID: 35098848 PMCID: PMC8858649 DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2022.2035722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Growth of the older adult demographic has resulted in an increased number of older patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in combination with comorbid diseases and geriatric syndromes. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is utilized to promote recovery and improve outcomes, but remains underutilized, particularly by older adults. CR provides an opportunity to address the distinctive needs of older adults, with focus on CVD as well as geriatric domains that often dominate management and outcomes. AREAS COVERED Utility of CR for CVD in older adults as well as pertinent geriatric syndromes (e.g. multimorbidity, frailty, polypharmacy, cognitive decline, psychosocial stress, and diminished function) that affect CVD management. EXPERT OPINION Mounting data substantiate the importance of CR as part of recovery for older adults with CVD. The application of CR as a standard therapy is especially important as the combination of CVD and geriatric syndromes catalyzes functional decline and can trigger progressive clinical deterioration and dependency. While benefits of CR for older adults with CVD are already evident, further reengineering of CR is necessary to better address the needs of older candidates who may be frail, especially as remote and hybrid formats of CR are becoming more widespread.
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- Maha A. Alfaraidhy
- Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD,Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University School of Medicine, Jeddah, KSA
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- University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Medicine (Geriatrics and Cardiology), Section of Geriatric Cardiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PA,Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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Lemos JL, Welch JM, Xiao M, Shapiro LM, Adeli E, Kamal RN. Is Frailty Associated with Adverse Outcomes After Orthopaedic Surgery?: A Systematic Review and Assessment of Definitions. JBJS Rev 2021; 9:01874474-202112000-00006. [PMID: 34936580 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.21.00065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is increasing evidence supporting the association between frailty and adverse outcomes after surgery. There is, however, no consensus on how frailty should be assessed and used to inform treatment. In this review, we aimed to synthesize the current literature on the use of frailty as a predictor of adverse outcomes following orthopaedic surgery by (1) identifying the frailty instruments used and (2) evaluating the strength of the association between frailty and adverse outcomes after orthopaedic surgery. METHODS A systematic review was performed using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched to identify articles that reported on outcomes after orthopaedic surgery within frail populations. Only studies that defined frail patients using a frailty instrument were included. The methodological quality of studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). Study demographic information, frailty instrument information (e.g., number of items, domains included), and clinical outcome measures (including mortality, readmissions, and length of stay) were collected and reported. RESULTS The initial search yielded 630 articles. Of these, 177 articles underwent full-text review; 82 articles were ultimately included and analyzed. The modified frailty index (mFI) was the most commonly used frailty instrument (38% of the studies used the mFI-11 [11-item mFI], and 24% of the studies used the mFI-5 [5-item mFI]), although a large variety of instruments were used (24 different instruments identified). Total joint arthroplasty (22%), hip fracture management (17%), and adult spinal deformity management (15%) were the most frequently studied procedures. Complications (71%) and mortality (51%) were the most frequently reported outcomes; 17% of studies reported on a functional outcome. CONCLUSIONS There is no consensus on the best approach to defining frailty among orthopaedic surgery patients, although instruments based on the accumulation-of-deficits model (such as the mFI) were the most common. Frailty was highly associated with adverse outcomes, but the majority of the studies were retrospective and did not identify frailty prospectively in a prediction model. Although many outcomes were described (complications and mortality being the most common), there was a considerable amount of heterogeneity in measurement strategy and subsequent strength of association. Future investigations evaluating the association between frailty and orthopaedic surgical outcomes should focus on prospective study designs, long-term outcomes, and assessments of patient-reported outcomes and/or functional recovery scores. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Preoperatively identifying high-risk orthopaedic surgery patients through frailty instruments has the potential to improve patient outcomes. Frailty screenings can create opportunities for targeted intervention efforts and guide patient-provider decision-making.
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- Jacie L Lemos
- VOICES Health Policy Research Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Redwood City, California
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- VOICES Health Policy Research Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Redwood City, California
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- VOICES Health Policy Research Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Redwood City, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- VOICES Health Policy Research Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Redwood City, California
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Narsakka N, Suhonen R, Stolt M. Environment in institutional care settings as a promoting factor for older individuals' mobility: A systematic review. Scand J Caring Sci 2021; 36:382-392. [PMID: 34893995 PMCID: PMC9300114 DOI: 10.1111/scs.13053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background Mobility is important for health and well‐being; however, older individuals in institutional care settings are relatively sedentary. The environment has an increased influence on mobility in older age due to changes in individual functioning; thus, environmental mobility support solutions for this population are needed. Objectives The aim of this systematic review was to identify elements of the environment that have been used in the content and delivery of interventions to promote mobility and to assess the effects of these interventions on mobility outcomes. Design A systematic literature search was conducted using CINAHL and MEDLINE from the earliest date through 30 September 2020 for randomised controlled trials, quasi‐experimental and pre‐post design studies. Inclusion and critical appraisal of articles were conducted by two independent researchers. Data were extracted and synthesised. Setting and participants Studies were included if they had employed some element of the environment in the content and/or delivery of the intervention and had assessed mobility‐related outcomes of older individuals in institutional long‐term care settings providing full‐time care. Measures Studies were included if they reported data on mobility‐related outcomes including aspects of physical activity, physical function, life space and functional autonomy. Results Eight studies were included. Physical, social and symbolic elements of the environment were utilised in the interventions. Positive effects on mobility outcomes were reported in exercise interventions utilising environmental elements mostly as supportive components. Conclusions and implications Empirical evidence about effective mobility interventions employing elements of the environment as main intervention components is lacking. A serious dilemma exists about the need for older individuals’ independence and mobile/active late life and the lack of support for such initiatives in long‐term care. Given the emphasised relationship of the environment and mobility with age due to changes in functioning, environmental solutions require further examination.
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- Noora Narsakka
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Turku University Hospital and City of Turku Welfare Division, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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Doncel-García B, Mosquera-Lajas Á, Fernández-Gutiérrez N, Fernández-Atutxa A, Lizaso I, Irazusta J. Relationship between negative stereotypes toward aging and multidimensional variables in older people living in two different social environments. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2021; 98:104567. [PMID: 34781189 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2021.104567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ageism is studied extensively in community-dwelling older adults, but remains poorly understood in institutionalized older adults. Here, we compared the physical, psychological, and social variables associated with self-reported age-based biases in community-dwelling older adults and in those living in nursing homes (NHs). MATERIAL AND METHODS Participants (n = 272) in this descriptive cross-sectional study lived in NHs (n = 126) or in their homes (n = 146), were 60 years or older, and had no cognitive or serious functional impairments. Those in NHs had been institutionalized for at least six months. The dependent variable was negative stereotypes toward aging (CENVE). We developed generalized linear models (GLMs) by place of residence and sex following the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment´s (CGA) methodology. RESULTS There is a statistically significant relationship between negative stereotypes of aging and different multidimensional variables. These variables differ between institutionalized and non-institutionalized adults and between men and women. While some variables are non-modifiable (age and sex) others are potentially modifiable (educational level, participation in activities, length of NH stay, hand strength, autonomy, and depression). CONCLUSIONS This study compared, for the first time, levels of ageism in older people living in two different social environments. Because most of the significant variables are modifiable in both environments, our results provide a framework to combat this type of discrimination. Promising strategies include anti-ageism policies and laws, educational interventions, and increased intergenerational contact.
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- Borja Doncel-García
- OSI Bilbao-Basurto, Osakidetza Basque Health Service, Montevideo Etorb. 18, Bilbao E-48013, Spain.
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- Aspaldiko´s Psychosocial Service and Municipal Community Centers, Barrio Kanpanzar auzoa 7, Portugalete E-48920, Spain
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- Geriatric Department, Igurco Servicios Socio-Sanitarios, Grupo IMQ, Máximo Aguirre 18 Bis, Floor 6, Bilbao E-48011, Spain.
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- Department of Nursing I, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena, Leioa E-48940, Spain.
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- Department of Basic Psychological Processes and their Development, Faculty of Psychology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Tolosa Hiribidea 70, San Sebastián E-20018, Spain.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Barrio Sarriena, Leioa E-48940, Spain.
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Barker FJ, Davies JI, Gomez-Olive FX, Kahn K, Matthews FE, Payne CF, Salomon JA, Tollman SM, Wade AN, Walker RW, Witham MD. Developing and evaluating a frailty index for older South Africans-findings from the HAALSI study. Age Ageing 2021; 50:2167-2173. [PMID: 34107011 PMCID: PMC8581379 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afab111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background despite rapid population ageing, few studies have investigated frailty in older people in sub-Saharan Africa. We tested a cumulative deficit frailty index in a population of older people from rural South Africa. Methods analysis of cross-sectional data from the Health and Ageing in Africa: Longitudinal Studies of an INDEPTH Community (HAALSI) study. We used self-reported diagnoses, symptoms, activities of daily living, objective physiological indices and blood tests to calculate a 32-variable cumulative deficit frailty index. We fitted Cox proportional hazards models to test associations between frailty category and all-cause mortality. We tested the discriminant ability of the frailty index to predict one-year mortality alone and in addition to age and sex. Results in total 3,989 participants were included in the analysis, mean age 61 years (standard deviation 13); 2,175 (54.5%) were women. The median frailty index was 0.13 (interquartile range 0.09–0.19); Using population-specific cutoffs, 557 (14.0%) had moderate frailty and 263 (6.6%) had severe frailty. All-cause mortality risk was related to frailty severity independent of age and sex (hazard ratio per 0.01 increase in frailty index: 1.06 [95% confidence interval 1.04–1.07]). The frailty index alone showed moderate discrimination for one-year mortality: c-statistic 0.68–0.76; combining the frailty index with age and sex improved performance (c-statistic 0.77–0.81). Conclusion frailty measured by cumulative deficits is common and predicts mortality in a rural population of older South Africans. The number of measures needed may limit utility in resource-poor settings.
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- Fred J Barker
- AGE Research Group, NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, Translational Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University and Newcastle-upon-Tyne NHS Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Demography, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto CA, USA
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- MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Tyne and Wear, UK
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- AGE Research Group, NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, Translational Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University and Newcastle-upon-Tyne NHS Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Souza Júnior EVD, Silva CDS, Pirôpo US, Santos BFMD, Guedes TP, Siqueira LR, Sawada NO. Effects of sexuality on frailty and quality of life in the elderly: a cross-sectional study. Rev Bras Enferm 2021; 75:e20210049. [PMID: 34614082 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES to analyze the effects of sexuality on frailty and quality of life in the elderly. METHODS a sectional study conducted with 662 elderly people between July and October 2020. Four self-administered instruments were used to collect bio-sociodemographic variables, sexuality, frailty and quality of life. Correlation analysis and structural equation modeling were performed. RESULTS among the dimensions that assess sexuality, sexual intercourse had a weak, positive effect on quality of life (SC: 0.134, 95%CI: 0.153 - 0.254, p = 0.027), while affective relationships had a strong, positive effect (SC: 0.556, 95%CI: 0.442 - 0.670, p < 0.001). Frailty was only significantly related to a weak to moderate negative effect with sexual intercourse (SC: -0.216, 95%CI: -0.385 - -0.047, p = 0.012). CONCLUSIONS two dimensions of sexuality, Sexual intercourse and Affective relationships, were found to have an effect on the quality of life and frailty of the elderly people investigated.
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Relationship between frailty and drug use among nursing homes residents: results from the SHELTER study. Aging Clin Exp Res 2021; 33:2839-2847. [PMID: 33590468 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-021-01797-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND 1.5-8% of older adults live in nursing homes (NHs), presenting a high prevalence of frailty and polypharmacy. AIMS To investigate the association of frailty with polypharmacy and drug prescription patterns in a sample of European Nursing Home (NH) residents. METHODS Cross-sectional study based on the data from the Services and Health for Elderly in Long TERm care (SHELTER) study. 4121 NH residents in Europe and Israel. Residents' clinical, cognitive, social, and physical status were evaluated with the InterRAI LTCF tool, which allows comprehensive, standardized evaluation of persons living in NH. Polypharmacy and hyperpolypharmacy were defined as the concurrent use of ≥ 5 and ≥ 10 medications. Frailty was defined according to the FRAIL-NH scale. RESULTS Of 4121 participants, 46.6% were frail (mean age 84.6 ± 9.2 years; 76.4% female). Polypharmacy and hyperpolypharmacy were associated with a lower likelihood of frailty (Odds Ratio = 0.72; 95% CI = 0.59-0.87 and OR = 0.75; 95% CI = 0.60-0.94, respectively). Patterns of drug prescriptions were different between frail and non-frail residents. Symptomatic drugs (laxatives, paracetamol, and opioids) were more frequently prescribed among frail residents, while preventive drugs (bisphosphonates, vitamin D, and acetylsalicylic acid) were more frequently prescribed among non-frail residents. CONCLUSIONS Frailty is associated with less polypharmacy and with higher prevalence of symptomatic drugs use among NH residents. Further studies are needed to define appropriateness of drug prescription in frail individuals.
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Tami-Maury IM, Liao Y, Rangel ML, Gatus LA, Shinn EH, Alexander A, Basen-Engquist K. Active Living After Cancer: Adaptation and evaluation of a community-based physical activity program for minority and medically underserved breast cancer survivors. Cancer 2021; 128:353-363. [PMID: 34554567 PMCID: PMC8738132 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.33904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Background An expanding body of research documents the benefits of physical activity for cancer survivors' physical functioning and quality of life, but few successful models provide community‐based physical activity programs to cancer survivors. This report presents an evaluation of Active Living After Cancer, an evidence‐based physical activity program for breast cancer survivors, adapted for community delivery to minority and medically underserved survivors. Methods Survivors were recruited from health care and community settings. The program consisted of 12 weekly group sessions providing training in cognitive and behavioral skills for behavior change, brief physical activity, and cancer survivorship‐related content. At the baseline and follow‐up, participants completed assessments of their physical activity, quality of life, and physical functioning (6‐minute walk and 30‐second sit‐to‐stand test). At follow‐up, they also completed questionnaires to measure program content mastery and satisfaction. Results The outcome analysis included 127 participants. Physical activity and quality of life (mental and physical) improved from the baseline to follow‐up (all P < .01). Physical functioning improved, with increases in sit‐to‐stand repetitions (mean, 12.5 at the baseline vs 14.9 at the follow‐up; P < .01) and 6‐minute walk distances (mean, 428 m at the baseline vs 470 m at the follow‐up; P < .01). Conclusions The results highlight the effectiveness of an evidence‐based program adapted for community‐based delivery to minority and medically underserved breast cancer survivors. The program could be delivered to improve outcomes in diverse survivor populations. Lay Summary Physical activity in breast cancer survivors is related to better quality of life and longer cancer‐free survival. However, there are few community‐based programs to help breast cancer survivors to become more physically active. The Active Living After Cancer program was adapted from an evidence‐based program and delivered in community‐based settings to minority and medically underserved breast cancer survivors. It consisted of 12 weekly group sessions in which participants learned skills to increase their physical activity. The program participants increased their physical activity and improved their mental and physical well‐being and physical functioning.
The Active Living After Cancer Program has been adapted from an evidence‐based program and implemented in the community for minority and medically underserved breast cancer survivors. Participants increase their physical activity and improve their quality of life and physical functioning.
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- Irene M Tami-Maury
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.,The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.,The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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Khor PY, Vearing RM, Charlton KE. The effectiveness of nutrition interventions in improving frailty and its associated constructs related to malnutrition and functional decline among community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review. J Hum Nutr Diet 2021; 35:566-582. [PMID: 34494314 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.12943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions on frailty and factors related to frailty, including malnutrition, sarcopenia and functional ability, among community dwelling older adults. A secondary aim was to synthesise current clinical guidelines for the identification and management of frailty, and then identify whether they aligned with the findings of the literature review. METHODS A systematic literature review was undertaken using four electronic databases to identify randomised controlled clinical trials that assessed the effect of nutrition interventions on frailty and outcomes related to frailty in community-dwelling older adults (PROSPERO #CRD42017069094). The quality of the included studies was appraised. A rapid review was conducted using the Google Scholar database to identify existing clinical recommendations relating to the second aim. RESULTS The search strategy identified 13 studies. Multifactorial interventions with nutritional education and protein-energy supplementation improved frailty stratus and physical performance in 75% and 58% of studies, respectively. Weight and nutritional status improved in 80% of studies that used oral nutritional support. The recommended process for clinical management of frailty involves screening, followed by full assessment using validated instruments and the development of a comprehensive management plan with a multidisciplinary team. CONCLUSIONS Multifactorial interventions were found to be more effective than nutrition intervention alone for improving frailty and physical performance. Protein-energy supplementation tended to be effective only in malnourished older adults. The results were inconclusive for the use of micronutrient supplementation for frailty and outcomes related to frailty. Existing clinical guidelines are aligned with the evidence recommending comprehensive interventions to improve frailty.
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- Phay Yean Khor
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.,Illawarra Health & Medical Research Institute, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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Age is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. With the accelerated growth of the population of older adults, geriatric and cardiac care are becoming increasingly entwined. Although cardiovascular disease in younger adults often occurs as an isolated problem, it is more likely to occur in combination with clinical challenges related to age in older patients. Management of cardiovascular disease is transmuted by the context of multimorbidity, frailty, polypharmacy, cognitive dysfunction, functional decline, and other complexities of age. This means that additional insight and skills are needed to manage a broader range of relevant problems in older patients with cardiovascular disease. This review covers geriatric conditions that are relevant when treating older adults with cardiovascular disease, particularly management considerations. Traditional practice guidelines are generally well suited for robust older adults, but many others benefit from a relatively more personalized therapeutic approach that allows for a range of medical circumstances and idiosyncratic goals of care. This requires weighing of risks and benefits amidst the patient's aggregate clinical status and the ability to communicate effectively about this with patients and, where appropriate, their care givers in a process of shared decision making. Such a personalized approach can be particularly gratifying, as it provides opportunities to optimize an older patient's function and quality of life at a time in life when these often become foremost therapeutic priorities.
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- University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and VA Pittsburgh Geriatric, Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Tsay T, Shugrue N, Charles D, Migneault D, McManus R, Gruman C, Robison J. Predictors of Frailty Change in Home and Community-Based Services Populations. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2021; 23:838-844. [PMID: 34419475 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2021.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES With unprecedented demand for Medicaid long-term services and supports, states are seeking to allocate resources in the most efficient way. Understanding the prevalence of frailty and how it varies across home and community-based services (HCBS) populations can assist states with more precise identification of individuals most in need of services. Early identification of individuals more likely to experience frailty changes could allow for enhanced care planning to prevent or slow the progression of decline. DESIGN Longitudinal study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Data from Connecticut's assessment tool (based on interRAI-HC) were analyzed at 2 time points for 16,309 individuals receiving HCBS. The sample included assessments completed between November 1, 2017 and July 15, 2020 across 4 groups: older adults 65+ years old meeting nursing facility level of care (NF LOC), older adults 65+ years old not meeting NF LOC, individuals with acquired brain injury, and individuals <65 years old with physical disability. METHODS We measured frailty using the Frailty Index (FI) and examined change in FI between baseline and follow-up. A change in FI score of at least ±0.03 was classified as a clinically meaningful change. We compared predictors of clinically meaningful decline or improvement using multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS In our sample, 54% of individuals experienced a clinically meaningful change: 42% declined and 12% improved. Individuals receiving in-home care services had lower odds of improvement across all HCBS groups and multiple frailty categories with odds ratios ranging from 0.35 to 0.68. Frail older adults 65+ years old meeting nursing facility level of care receiving physical therapy were 21% less likely to experience decline and 1.4 times more likely to improve. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS The nature of HCBS support provided can impact changes in frailty status. More reactive services such as in-home care may contribute to frailty decline while rehabilitative services such as physical therapy may protect against decline.
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- Tiffany Tsay
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Richmond, VA, USA.
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Santos S, O'Caoimh R, Teixeira L, Alves S, Molloy W, Paúl C. Validation of the Portuguese Version of the Risk Instrument for Screening in the Community (RISC) Among Older Patients in Primary Care in Northern Portugal. Front Public Health 2021; 9:614935. [PMID: 34485207 PMCID: PMC8414545 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.614935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Aging is associated with an increase in adverse health outcomes for older people. Short screening instruments that easily and quickly identify those at highest risk can enable decision-makers to anticipate future needs, allocate scarce resources and act to minimize risk. The Risk Instrument for Screening in the Community (RISC) is a brief (2-5 min) Likert scale that scores one-year risk of institutionalization, hospitalization and death from low (1/5) to severe (5/5). Objectives: To externally validate the RISC, scored by general practitioners (GP's), in primary care in Northern Portugal. Methods: The RISC was translated and culturally adapted to Portuguese. A cohort of 457 older adults (aged ≥65) under active follow-up with their GP's were screened. Outcomes at one-year were recorded. Accuracy was determined from the area under the curve (AUC) of receiver operating curve analysis. Results: The mean age of participants was 75.2 years; 57% were female. The proportion identified as being at maximum risk (RISC scores of 3-5/5) of institutionalization, hospitalization and death, were 14.9, 52.4 and 38.4%, respectively. At follow-up 2% (10/431) were institutionalized, 18.6% (84/451) were hospitalized and 3% (14/456) died. Those who were institutionalized (p = 0.021), hospitalized (p = 0.012) or dead (p < 0.001) at one-year were significantly older. Those living alone were more likely to be institutionalized (p = 0.007). The RISC showed fair accuracy in predicting hospitalization (AUC of 0.62 [95% CI: 0.55-0.69]) and good accuracy for Institutionalization (AUC of 0.79 [95% CI: 0.62-0.96]) and death (AUC of 0.77 [95% CI: 0.65-0.88]). Conclusions: The Portuguese version of the RISC accurately predicted institutionalization and death at one-year but like most short screens was less able to predict hospitalization. Given its brevity, the RISC is useful for quickly identifying and stratifying those at increased risk in primary care.
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- Sara Santos
- Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation, St Finbarrs Hospital, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for Gerontology and Rehabilitation, St Finbarrs Hospital, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Noguchi T, Murata C, Hayashi T, Watanabe R, Saito M, Kojima M, Kondo K, Saito T. Association between community-level social capital and frailty onset among older adults: a multilevel longitudinal study from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES). J Epidemiol Community Health 2021; 76:182-189. [PMID: 34341149 PMCID: PMC8761993 DOI: 10.1136/jech-2021-217211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Background Little is known about the prospective association between community-level social capital and individual-level frailty onset. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the impact of community-level social capital on frailty onset among older adults using 3-year longitudinal data. Methods This prospective cohort study recruited non-institutionalised older adults from the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study, established in 2013 and robust older adults were followed up for 3 years. We assessed three aspects of community-level social capital (civic participation, social cohesion and reciprocity), and employed a multilevel logistic regression analysis; frailty was evaluated using the Kihon Checklist questionnaire, which has been widely used as a screening tool for frailty in Japan. Results In total, 21 940 older adults (from 384 communities) who were robust at baseline (2013) completed the follow-up survey (2016). Participants’ mean age (SD) was 71.8 (4.9) years, and 51.2% were female. In the follow-up period, frailty onset occurred in 622 participants (2.8%). Regarding community-level social capital variables, civic participation was inversely associated with frailty onset (OR=0.94, 95% CI 0.90 to 0.97, p=0.001), after adjusting for individual-level and community-level covariates. The potential intermediate factors of individual social relationships and health behaviours did not largely change the results. This association was found regardless of individual socioeconomic status. Conclusions Living in a community with rich civic participation, such as engagement in social activities, was associated with lower frailty onset among older adults. Community development that fosters social participation is essential for frailty prevention.
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- Taiji Noguchi
- Department of Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan .,Department of Public Health, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences and Medical School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan.,Department of Health and Nutrition, Tokai Gakuen University, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Care, Seijoh University, Tokai, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Frailty Research, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan.,Department of Social Preventive Medical Sciences, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Faculty of Social Welfare, Nihon Fukushi University, Chita-gun, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Frailty Research, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Social Preventive Medical Sciences, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.,Department of Gerontological Evaluation, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Aichi, Japan
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Coelho-Júnior HJ, Uchida MC, Picca A, Bernabei R, Landi F, Calvani R, Cesari M, Marzetti E. Evidence-based recommendations for resistance and power training to prevent frailty in community-dwellers. Aging Clin Exp Res 2021; 33:2069-2086. [PMID: 33587271 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-021-01802-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Frailty is a reversible state of reduced resilience to stressful events resulting from a multisystem impairment of the human body. As frailty progresses, people become more vulnerable to numerous adverse events, including falls and fractures, cognitive decline, disability, hospitalization, nursing home placement, and death. As such, substantial health care costs are associated with frailty. These features have led to the recognition of frailty as a public health problem. The identification of strategies for the management of frailty has, therefore, become a topic of extensive instigation. In this context, resistance (RT) and power training (PT) have received considerable attention, and experts in the field have recently suggested that both training modalities may improve frailty-related parameters. However, most studies have only included robust people and investigated frailty as a secondary outcome, so that current literature only allows RT and PT preventive programs against frailty to be designed. Here, we provide evidence-based critical recommendations for the prescription of RT and PT programs against incident frailty in community-dwellers.
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- Hélio José Coelho-Júnior
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168, Rome, Italy.
- Applied Kinesiology Laboratory-LCA, School of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas, 13083-970, Brazil.
- Rehabilitation Unit, Lar Mãe Mariana Nursing Home, Poá, Brazil.
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- Applied Kinesiology Laboratory-LCA, School of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas, 13083-970, Brazil
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- Department of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "Agostino Gemelli" IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. L.Go F, Vito 1, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168, Rome, Italy
- Department of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "Agostino Gemelli" IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. L.Go F, Vito 1, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "Agostino Gemelli" IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. L.Go F, Vito 1, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università di Milano, 20122, Milan, Italy
- Geriatric Unit, IRCCS Istutiti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, 20138, Milan, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168, Rome, Italy.
- Department of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "Agostino Gemelli" IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. L.Go F, Vito 1, 00168, Rome, Italy.
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Coelho-Júnior HJ, Uchida MC. Effects of Low-Speed and High-Speed Resistance Training Programs on Frailty Status, Physical Performance, Cognitive Function, and Blood Pressure in Prefrail and Frail Older Adults. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:702436. [PMID: 34381802 PMCID: PMC8350041 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.702436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Aim: The current study investigated the effects of low-speed resistance training (LSRT) and high-speed resistance training (HSRT) on frailty status, physical performance, cognitive function and blood pressure in pre-frail and frail older people. Material and Methods: Sixty older adults, 32 prefrail and 28 frail, were randomly allocated into LSRT, HSRT, and control group (CG). Before and after intervention periods frailty status, blood pressure, heart rate, and a set of physical performance capabilities and cognitive domains were assessed. Exercise interventions occurred over 16 weeks and included four resistance exercises with 4–8 sets of 4–10 repetitions at moderate intensity. Results: The prevalence of frailty criteria in prefrail and frail older adults were reduced after both LSRT and HSRT. In prefrail, LSRT significantly improved lower-limb muscle strength, while mobility was only improved after HSRT. Muscle power and dual-task performance were significantly increased in both LSRT and HSRT. In frail, LSRT and HSRT similarly improved lower-limb muscle strength and power. However, exclusive improvements in dual-task were observed after LSRT. Memory was significantly increased in prefrail and frail, regardless of the type of resistance training. No significant changes were observed in blood pressure and heart rate. Conclusion: Findings of the present study indicated that both LSRT and HSRT reversed frailty status and improved physical performance in prefrail and frail older adults. Notably, different patterns of improvement were observed among RT protocols. Regarding frailty status, LSRT seemed to be more effective in reverse prefrailty and frailty when compared to HSRT. Greater improvements in muscle strength and power were also observed after LSRT, while HSRT produced superior increases in mobility and dual-task performance. One-leg stand performance was significantly reduced in LSRT, but not HSRT and CG, after 16 weeks. In contrast, RT programs similarly improved verbal memory in prefrail. Finally, no changes in blood pressure and heart rate were observed, regardless of the type of RT. Trial Registration: The protocol was approved by the University of Campinas Human Research Ethics Committee (Protocol No. 20021919.7.0000.5404) and retrospectively registered at ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System: NCT04868071.
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- Hélio José Coelho-Júnior
- Laboratory of Applied Kinesiology, School of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Kinesiology, School of Physical Education, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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