Frailty
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13. Pemphigus vegetans developing after Mohs micrographic surgery and cryotherapy
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Frailty is a condition that can increase the risk of falls. In addition, foot disorders can negatively influence elderly people, thus affecting their condition of frailty. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether foot pain can influence a greater degree of frailty. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at the Unive
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2021-08
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14. Association between frailty syndrome and sedentary behavior among community-dwelling older adults in the Amazon region: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Existence of an association between sedentary behavior and frailty among older adults has been suggested. However, there is a lack of studies conducted in Brazil, especially in areas of the Amazon region. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association between frailty syndrome and sedentary behavior among community-dwelling older adults. DESIGN
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-06
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15. A practical contemporary approach to decision-making on subclinical hypothyroidism
ABSTRACT Subclinical hypothyroidism (Shypo) is an increasingly frequent condition in common medical practice. Its diagnosis continues to pose a challenge since a series of non-thyroidal and temporary conditions can elevate serum TSH levels. In addition, the consequences of Shypo are still up for debate. Although detrimental cardiovascular effects have been c
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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16. Validity of the short physical performance battery for screening for frailty syndrome among older people in the Brazilian Amazon region. A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Environmental and population characteristics seem to influence the variation in cutoff points of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) for diagnosing frailty syndrome among older adults. OBJECTIVE: To verify the validity of the SPPB for screening for frailty syndrome among older adults in the Amazonian context. DESIGN AND SETT
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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17. Frailty Significantly Associated with a Risk for Mid-term Outcomes in Elderly Chronic Coronary Syndrome Patients: a Prospective Study
Abstract Introduction: Frailty is a condition of elderly characterized by increased vulnerability to stressful events. Frail patients are more likely to have adverse events. The purposes of this study were to define frailty in patients aged ≥ 70 years with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) and to evaluate mortality and prognostic significance of frailty in
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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18. Galbraith, Robert. O Chamado do Cuco. Tradução de Ryta Vinagre. Rio de Janeiro: Rocco, 2013. 448 p.
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Environmental and population characteristics seem to influence the variation in cutoff points of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) for diagnosing frailty syndrome among older adults. OBJECTIVE: To verify the validity of the SPPB for screening for frailty syndrome among older adults in the Amazonian context. DESIGN AND SETT
Cad. Trad.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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19. Evidence of association between the use of drugs and community-dwelling older people frailty: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The scientific literature has shown that an association between polypharmacy and frailty exists. However, few studies have also considered drug interactions and the use of potentially inappropriate medications. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between the use of drugs and frailty among community-dwelling older people. DESIGN AND
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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20. Dyspnea is associated with poor physical performance among community-dwelling older adults: a population-based cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dyspnea and poorer physical performance are conditions that may be related and be present among the elderly. However, few studies have evaluated associations between these variables. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether there is an association between dyspnea and physical performance among community-dwelling older adults of both sexes (ag
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2020-03
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21. Frailty-associated factors among Brazilian community-dwelling elderly people: longitudinal study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Frailty among elderly people is associated with negative health outcomes. Through gaining better understanding of this syndrome over different time periods, healthcare actions that take predictive factors into consideration may be facilitated. OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with frailty syndrome among community-dwelling el
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 13/01/2020
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22. Prevalence of depressive symptoms and associated factors among older adults treated at a referral center
Resumo Este estudo objetivou estimar a prevalência de sintomas depressivos e seus fatores associados em idosos atendidos em um centro de referência. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, com amostra de 360 idosos atendidos em um Centro de Referência a Saúde do Idoso no norte de Minas Gerais, Brasil. A coleta de dados ocorreu em 2017. Foram coletadas variáv
Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.. Publicado em: 10/01/2020
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23. Elderly caregivers of the elderly: frailty, loneliness and depressive symptoms
RESUMO Objetivo: investigar a associação entre fragilidade, solidão e sintomas depressivos de idosos que cuidam de idosos. Método: estudo transversal, realizado com 341 idosos cuidadores cadastrados em Unidades de Saúde da Família de um município do interior paulista. As entrevistas foram domiciliares e incluíram questionário para caracterização
Rev. Bras. Enferm.. Publicado em: 05/12/2019
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24. Health promotion of frail elderly individuals and at risk of frailty
RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar intervenções para promoção da saúde de idosos frágeis e em risco de fragilização. Método: Revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas bases de dados: LILACS, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Web of Science, COCHRANE e Scopus, utilizando os Descritores: “frail elderly”, “aging”, “health services for the aged” e “hea
Rev. Bras. Enferm.. Publicado em: 05/12/2019