Relation between frailty and common geriatric problems in elderly
Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine [The]. 2013; 52: 566-572
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
There is a high prevalence of common geriatric problems [falls, urinary incontinence, visual and hearing impairment] among frail elderly leading to more disability and functional impairment. The aim of this study is to compare the prevalence of common geriatric problems between frail and non-frail elderly. A Case control study. 90 participants aged 60 years and above. They were selected from Ain Shams University Hospital from inpatient wards and outpatient clinics. The studied sample was divided into 2 groups Group A [30 frail elderly females and 30 frail elderly males] and Group B [30 healthy elderly subjects; 15 males and 15 females]. Comprehensive geriatric assessment, including detailed history of common geriatric problems as mentioned above, physical examination, and also assessment of frailty using modified Fried criteria]. Hearing impairment, incontinence and falls were more prevalent in frail elderly with a highly difference between the two groups, with p values< [0.001,0.009,0.006] consequently, visual impairment was statistically significant in cases more than controls with p value [0.012]. There is a significant positive relationship and high prevalence of common geriatric problems especially falls, urinary incontinence, visual and hearing impairment among frail elderly
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Assunto principal:
Incontinência Urinária
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Acidentes por Quedas
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Idoso
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Estudo Comparativo
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Avaliação Geriátrica
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Serviços de Saúde para Idosos
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Perda Auditiva
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Egypt. J. Hosp. Med.
Ano de publicação:
2013
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