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Poor physical fitness is associated with impaired memory, executive function, and depression in institutionalized older adults: a cross-sectional study
Monteiro-Junior, Renato S.; Oliveira, Tayrine R.; Leão, Luana L.; Baldo, Marcelo P.; de Paula, Alfredo M.; Laks, Jerson.
  • Monteiro-Junior, Renato S.; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros. Montes Claros. BR
  • Oliveira, Tayrine R.; Instituto de Neurociência do Exercício, Hospital Aroldo Tourinho. Montes Claros. BR
  • Leão, Luana L.; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros. Montes Claros. BR
  • Baldo, Marcelo P.; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros. Montes Claros. BR
  • de Paula, Alfredo M.; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros. Montes Claros. BR
  • Laks, Jerson; Instituto de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro. BR
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.) ; 44(1): 41-45, Jan.-Feb. 2022. tab
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1360174
ABSTRACT

Objective:

To analyze the association between physical fitness, cognitive function, and depressive symptoms among older adults in long-term care facilities (LTCFs).

Methods:

Seventy-six institutionalized male and female elderly individuals (65 years and older) living in LTCFs participated of this study. Physical fitness (aerobic capacity and strength), cognitive functions (global cognition, short-term and working and semantic memories, and executive function), and depressive symptoms were assessed. Linear regression and contingency analyses were performed. Significance was accepted at p-values ≤ 0.05.

Results:

Aerobic capacity predicted 32% of variance in global cognition (p < 0.01) and 25% of variance in semantic fluency/executive function (p < 0.01). Low levels of upper limb strength, lower limb strength, and aerobic capacity were associated with semantic fluency/executive function (OR = 1.38, p = 0.01, OR = 1.26, p = 0.03, and OR = 1.07, p = 0.01, respectively) and depressive symptoms (OR = 1.06, p < 0.01).

Conclusion:

Poor physical fitness is associated with cognition and depressive symptoms in institutionalized older adults. Low levels of strength and aerobic fitness increase the odds of presenting with impaired semantic fluency and executive function, possibly denoting an increased risk of developing dementia.


Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Language: English Journal: Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.) Journal subject: Psychiatry Year: 2022 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto de Neurociência do Exercício, Hospital Aroldo Tourinho/BR / Instituto de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro/BR / Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Language: English Journal: Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.) Journal subject: Psychiatry Year: 2022 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto de Neurociência do Exercício, Hospital Aroldo Tourinho/BR / Instituto de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro/BR / Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros/BR