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Frailty syndrome and risks for falling in the elderly community.
Carlos Kazuo Taguchi1, Pedro de Lemos Menezes2, Amanda Caroline Souza Melo2
1Universidade Federal de Sergipe - UFS - São Cristóvão (SE), Brasil.
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|August 10, 2022
Summary
Frailty syndrome affects a significant portion of the elderly, increasing their risk of falling. This study found moderate correlations between frailty and impaired balance, highlighting the need for interventions in older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Clinical Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Frailty Syndrome is a growing concern in aging populations.
- Identifying frailty and its impact on fall risk is crucial for geriatric care.
- Previous research indicates a link between frailty and adverse health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of Frailty Syndrome in elderly individuals.
- To investigate the relationship between frailty and the risk of falling.
- To assess functional and dynamic balance in relation to frailty.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional, and analytical clinical study involving 101 volunteers over 60.
- Evaluations included audiological assessment, Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), Timed Up and Go (TUG), and Edmonton Fragility Scale (EFE).
- Statistical analysis employed percentual distribution, Wilcoxon's test, and Pearson's correlation coefficient.
Main Results:
- Frailty or pre-frailty was identified in 45.6% of volunteers (EFE).
- A high risk of falls was detected by DGI (34.6%) and TUG (84.1%).
- Significant moderate correlations were found between EFE and DGI/TUG, and between DGI and TUG.
Conclusions:
- Frailty and pre-frailty are prevalent in a substantial segment of the elderly population.
- Impaired functional and dynamic balance are moderately correlated with frailty.
- Frailty Syndrome is a significant contributing factor to an increased risk of falls in older adults.
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