Bone health education programs for older people: an integrative review. / Programas de educação sobre saúde óssea para idosos: uma revisão integrativa.

Osteoporosis is a systemic disease characterized by a reduction in bone mineral density. The dissemination of knowledge about the disease can be a viable alternative for promoting preventive behavior and self-care. This study sought to identify the main characteristics of bone health programs for older persons. We conducted an integrative review, searching for studies published between 2011 and 2022 in the CAPES periodicals database, Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar using English descriptors. A total of 10,093 studies were retrieved, seven of which were selected after applying the inclusion criteria. The findings show that bone health education programs aim to empower older people by increasing knowledge about the disease and raising awareness about calcium and vitamin D intake, osteoporosis medications, and the importance of changing habits and exercise. Programs generally consist of group or individual meetings, with sessions lasting 50 to 60 minutes. Class sizes may be limited or unrestricted. Follow-up during the educational process was also found to be important. Tailoring topics to the reality and interests of participants appears to be another positive way of promoting the adoption of self-care practices.

A osteoporose é uma doença sistêmica caracterizada pela redução da densidade mineral óssea. A difusão do conhecimento sobre à doença, pode ser uma alternativa viável para atitudes preventivas e de autocuidado. Dessa forma, esse artigo procura identificar como são os programas sobre saúde óssea para idosos. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de estudos publicados entre 2011 e 2022 nas bases de dados Periódicos Capes, Web of Science, PubMed e Google Scholar em inglês. Foram encontrados 10.093 estudos, sendo selecionados 7 depois dos critérios de inclusão. Foi possível verificar que os programas de educação para saúde óssea possuem o objetivo de empoderar o idoso pelo aumento do conhecimento sobre a doença, conscientizar sobre o consumo de cálcio e vitamina D ou de medicamentos para osteoporose, mudanças de hábitos e a prática de exercícios físicos. Os programas geralmente são realizados com reuniões em grupo ou individualizados, com sessões de 50 a 60 minutos, podendo ou não, delimitar o número de indivíduos em cada uma delas. Nota-se que acompanhar a evolução do processo educativo também é importante. A contextualização dos temas junto a realidade e interesse dos idosos, parece ser outra forma positiva para despertar atitudes de autocuidado.

Programas de educação sobre saúde óssea para idosos: uma revisão integrativa / Bone health education programs for older people: an integrative review

Resumo A osteoporose é uma doença sistêmica caracterizada pela redução da densidade mineral óssea. A difusão do conhecimento sobre à doença, pode ser uma alternativa viável para atitudes preventivas e de autocuidado. Dessa forma, esse artigo procura identificar como são os programas sobre saúde óssea para idosos. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de estudos publicados entre 2011 e 2022 nas bases de dados Periódicos Capes, Web of Science, PubMed e Google Scholar em inglês. Foram encontrados 10.093 estudos, sendo selecionados 7 depois dos critérios de inclusão. Foi possível verificar que os programas de educação para saúde óssea possuem o objetivo de empoderar o idoso pelo aumento do conhecimento sobre a doença, conscientizar sobre o consumo de cálcio e vitamina D ou de medicamentos para osteoporose, mudanças de hábitos e a prática de exercícios físicos. Os programas geralmente são realizados com reuniões em grupo ou individualizados, com sessões de 50 a 60 minutos, podendo ou não, delimitar o número de indivíduos em cada uma delas. Nota-se que acompanhar a evolução do processo educativo também é importante. A contextualização dos temas junto a realidade e interesse dos idosos, parece ser outra forma positiva para despertar atitudes de autocuidado.

Abstract Osteoporosis is a systemic disease characterized by a reduction in bone mineral density. The dissemination of knowledge about the disease can be a viable alternative for promoting preventive behavior and self-care. This study sought to identify the main characteristics of bone health programs for older persons. We conducted an integrative review, searching for studies published between 2011 and 2022 in the CAPES periodicals database, Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar using English descriptors. A total of 10,093 studies were retrieved, seven of which were selected after applying the inclusion criteria. The findings show that bone health education programs aim to empower older people by increasing knowledge about the disease and raising awareness about calcium and vitamin D intake, osteoporosis medications, and the importance of changing habits and exercise. Programs generally consist of group or individual meetings, with sessions lasting 50 to 60 minutes. Class sizes may be limited or unrestricted. Follow-up during the educational process was also found to be important. Tailoring topics to the reality and interests of participants appears to be another positive way of promoting the adoption of self-care practices.

Qualidade de vida de cuidadores familiares de pessoas idosas acamadas / Calidad de vida de cuidadores familiares de adultos mayores encamados / Quality of life of family caregivers of bedridden older adults

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a qualidade de vida dos cuidadores familiares e sua relação com as condições socioeconômicas, de saúde e de prestação de cuidado. Métodos Estudo transversal e analítico realizado na cidade de Palmas/TO, no período de 2020-2022, com amostra de 49 cuidadores familiares de idosos acamados. A qualidade de vida foi avaliada pelo instrumento "12-Item- Short- Form Health Survey" (SF-12). Para verificar a relação entre os componentes físico e mental e variáveis independentes, utilizou-se o Teste T. Resultados Os cuidadores apresentaram valores médios do componente físico de 43,26 pontos (IC 95%: 39,87 - 46,64) e no componente mental, de 50,98 pontos (IC 95%: 47,96 - 54,00). Encontraram-se diferenças significativas entre os escores do componente mental para disfunção familiar, consumo de bebida alcóolica e sobrecarga; e, entre o componente físico para multimorbidade, polifarmácia, índice de massa corpórea e sobrecarga. Conclusão Os achados deste estudo demonstraram relação entre condições sociais, de saúde, cuidado e qualidade de vida, concedendo assim conhecimento aos profissionais de saúde para orientá-los no planejamento de ações que visem a melhoria da qualidade de vida do cuidador.

Resumen Objetivo Evaluar la calidad de vida de los cuidadores familiares y su relación con las condiciones socioeconómicas, de salud y de prestación de cuidado. Métodos Estudio transversal y analítico realizado en la ciudad de Palmas, estado de Tocantins, en el período 2020-2022, con una muestra de 49 cuidadores familiares de adultos mayores encamados. La calidad de vida fue evaluada mediante el instrumento "12-Item- Short- Form Health Survey" (SF-12). Se utilizó el test-T para verificar la relación entre los componentes físicos y mentales y las variables independientes. Resultados Los cuidadores presentaron un valor promedio del componente físico de 43,26 puntos (IC 95 %: 39,87 - 46,64) y del componente mental de 50,98 puntos (IC 95 %: 47,96 - 54,00). Se observaron diferencias significativas en la puntuación del componente mental en disfunción familiar, consumo de bebida alcohólica y sobrecarga; y en el componente físico, en multimorbilidad, polifarmacia, índice de masa corporal y sobrecarga. Conclusión Los resultados de este estudio demostraron que existe relación entre las condiciones sociales, de salud, cuidado y calidad de vida, lo que permite que los profesionales de la salud tengan conocimientos para la planificación de acciones que busquen mejorar la calidad de vida de del cuidador.

Abstract Objective To assess the quality of life of family caregivers and their relationship with socioeconomic, health and care conditions. Methods a cross-sectional and analytical study carried out in the city of Palmas/TO, in the period of 2020-2022, with a sample of 49 family caregivers of bedridden older adults. Quality of life was assessed by the instrument "12-Item- Short- Form Health Survey" (SF-12). To verify the relationship between physical and mental components and independent variables, the t-test was used. Results Caregivers presented mean values of the physical component of 43.26 points (95% CI: 39.87 - 46.64) and the mental component of 50.98 points (95% CI: 47.96 - 54.00). Significant differences were found between the scores of the mental component for family dysfunction, alcohol consumption and overload, and between the physical component for multimorbidity, polypharmacy, body mass index and overload. Conclusion The findings of this study demonstrated a relationship between social conditions, health, care and quality of life, thus granting knowledge to health professionals to guide them in planning actions aimed at improving caregivers' quality of life.

Protocol of care for foreign-body ingestion in children: a qualitative study.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to suggest a care protocol for foreign-body ingestion, address the clinical aspects, and identify the ingested object, severity, and professional conduct. METHODS: This is a qualitative study. We used books and original articles published in national and international journals (BIREME, SCIELO, LILACS, and MEDLINE/PubMed) in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. RESULTS: The ingestion of a radiolucent object should be evaluated radiographically and with endoscopy for cases with symptoms of impaction and radiolucent objects. Coins are the most commonly involved foreign bodies. In asymptomatic patients, it often requires only a conservative form of management. Ingestion of batteries, magnets, and sharp objects carries a high risk of serious clinical complications and should have an endoscopic or surgical approach. In view of this, each pediatric emergency service, based on these recommendations, has the possibility to develop an individual protocol to identify and remove the ingested foreign body. CONCLUSIONS: Protocol of care for foreign-body ingestion in children depends on the object ingested, time of ingestion, symptoms, and local epidemiological context. This study provides some suggestions for decision-making in the conduct of health professionals.

Protocol of care for foreign-body ingestion in children: a qualitative study

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to suggest a care protocol for foreign-body ingestion, address the clinical aspects, and identify the ingested object, severity, and professional conduct. METHODS: This is a qualitative study. We used books and original articles published in national and international journals (BIREME, SCIELO, LILACS, and MEDLINE/PubMed) in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. RESULTS: The ingestion of a radiolucent object should be evaluated radiographically and with endoscopy for cases with symptoms of impaction and radiolucent objects. Coins are the most commonly involved foreign bodies. In asymptomatic patients, it often requires only a conservative form of management. Ingestion of batteries, magnets, and sharp objects carries a high risk of serious clinical complications and should have an endoscopic or surgical approach. In view of this, each pediatric emergency service, based on these recommendations, has the possibility to develop an individual protocol to identify and remove the ingested foreign body. CONCLUSIONS: Protocol of care for foreign-body ingestion in children depends on the object ingested, time of ingestion, symptoms, and local epidemiological context. This study provides some suggestions for decision-making in the conduct of health professionals.

eHealth-Based Interventions for Older Patients with Prostate Cancer: A Quick Review of the Literature.

Background: The prevalence of prostate cancer (PC) is higher in older adults. Due to early diagnosis and treatment, there is an increase in the survival rate of these patients. The survival of patients with PC imposes the need for specific and effective care strategies. Objective: To identify and analyze eHealth intervention programs for older adults with PC. Methods: A quick review of evidence from the current literature was employed to address the objective of the study. The recommendations of the Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group were used. The PubMed, Embase, Capes Journals, and Lilacs-BVS databases were searched, covering studies published from January 2010 to July 2021. The articles selected were classified considering the modalities and type of eHealth strategies. Results: A total of 10 articles were included in this review. Two types of modalities were identified and classified: the intervention that used the web-based platform (WBP) was the most used in the studies (n = 7), followed by the interactive smartphone application (ISA) (n = 3) and mixed (WBP + ISA) (n = 1). As for the classification, mixed interventions were the most used (n = 4), followed by self-monitoring (n = 3), educational (n = 2), and behavioral counseling (n = 1). The clustering of articles generated three groups for the presentation of results and discussion, being eHealth interventions: integrated care, detection of symptoms, and quality of life in older patients with PC, psychological eHealth interventions in older adults with PC, and physical activity eHealth interventions in older adults with PC. Conclusion: eHealth interventions for patients with PC are relatively new but promising in the support of current care options.

The Effect of Progressive Resistance Training on Functionality and Handgrip Strength in the Older Individuals of a Community: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Muscle weakness is associated with negative outcomes, in addition to being related to the pathogenesis of frailty and functional disability in the older individuals. Muscle strength and functionality are considered biomarkers of aging. Progressive resistance training (PRT) is a type of training that has been the subject of studies as it presents itself as a therapeutic option to fight the reduction of muscle strength and functionality in older individuals. However, few studies have assessed the clinically relevant gains in the levels of muscle strength and functionality of older individuals after PRT, in addition to the need of testing new PRT approaches, including individualization and periodization in training programs. Therefore, this article aims to assess the effect of an individual and periodized PRT protocol on handgrip strength (HS) and functionality in older individuals. Thus, the study sample included 69 older individuals, divided into 2 groups: case (n = 41) and control (n = 28). The case group participated in a PRT protocol for 12 weeks, with two weekly sessions. When compared to the control group, which received only health education, the individuals in the case group had a greater magnitude of improvement in all variables related to the assessed functionality (Timed up and go test, gait speed, and HS), proving the applicability of the assessed protocol to improve strength and functionality in the older individuals of a community.

Hemodynamics and functional outcomes after resistance training in hypertensive and normotensive elderly: An experimental study

Abstract Aim: To evaluate the chronic effects of resistance training on resting blood pressure, handgrip strength, gait speed, and Timed Up and Go test (TUG) in normotensive and hypertensive elderly individuals. Methods: Experimental study based on TREND. Hypertensive patients were diagnosed by an independent doctor. Before and after 12 weeks of progressive resistance training, we evaluated blood pressure, heart rate, body composition, Timed Up and Go test, gait speed, and handgrip strength. Results: Sample consisted of 41 participants divided into two groups (normotensive n = 28; hypertensive n = 13). We observed significant values in the reduction of blood pressure levels only in the group of hypertensive participants. In functionality outcomes, we observed significant values in all tests and both groups. Outcomes contemplate effect sizes ranging from small to moderate. Conclusion: Progressive resistance training lowers resting blood pressure levels, increases handgrip strength, and improves physical functional performance. Although the normotensive group did not show a reduction in blood pressure levels, an improvement was observed in the functional physical tests.

Improving the prognosis of renal patients: The effects of blood flow-restricted resistance training on redox balance and cardiac autonomic function.

NEW FINDINGS: What is the central question of this study? Can resistance training with and without blood flow restriction improve redox balance and positively impact the autonomic cardiac modulation in chronic kidney disease patients? What is the main finding and its importance? Resistance training with and without blood flow restriction improved antioxidant defence (paraoxonase 1), decreased the pro-oxidative myeloperoxidase, improved cardiac autonomic function and slowed the decrease in renal function. We draw attention to the important clinical implications for the management of redox balance and autonomic cardiac function in chronic kidney disease patients. ABSTRACT: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are prone to cardiovascular diseases secondary to abnormalities in both autonomic cardiac function and redox balance [myeloperoxidase (MPO) to paraoxonase 1 (PON1) ratio]. Although aerobic training improves both autonomic balance and redox balance in patients with CKD, the cardioprotective effects of resistance training (RT), with and without blood flow restriction (BFR), remain unknown. We aimed to compare the effects of RT and RT+BFR on antioxidant defence (PON1), pro-oxidative status (MPO), cardiac autonomic function (quantified by heart rate variability analysis) and renal function. Conservative CKD (stages 1 to 5 who do not need hemodialysis) patients (n = 105, 33 female) of both sexes were randomized into three groups: control (CTL; 57.6 ± 5.2 years; body mass index, 33.23 ± 1.62 kg/m2 ), RT (58.09 ± 6.26 years; body mass index 33.63 ± 2.05 kg/m2 ) and RT+BFR (58.06 ± 6.47 years; body mass index, 33.32 ± 1.87 kg/m2 ). Patients completed 6 months of RT or RT+BFR on three non-consecutive days per week under the supervision of strength and conditioning professionals. Training loads were adjusted every 2 months. Heart rate variability was recorded with a Polar-RS800 and data were analysed for time and frequency domains using Kubios software. The redox balance markers were PON1 and MPO, which were analysed in plasma samples. Renal function was estimated as estimated glomerular filtration rate. The RT and RT+BFR decreased pro-oxidative MPO (RT, ∼34 ng/ml and RT+BFR, ∼27 ng/ml), improved both antioxidant defence (PON1: RT, ∼23 U/L and RT+BFR, ∼31 U/L) and cardiac autonomic function (R-R interval: RT, ∼120.4 ms and RT+BFR, ∼117.7 ms), and slowed the deterioration of renal function (P < 0.0001). Redox balance markers were inversely correlated with heart rate variability time-domain indices. Our data indicated that both training models were effective as non-pharmacological tools to increase the antioxidant defences, decrease oxidative stress and improve the cardiac autonomic function of CKD patients.

Prevalence of the Settlement of Medical Residences in the State of Tocantins in the Period 2013-2017 / Prevalência de Fixação dos Egressos das Residências Médicas no Estado do Tocantins, no Período de 2013-2017

Abstract: Introduction: The accomplishment of medical residency (MR) is a type of qualification considered to be the "gold standard" for medical specialization. Understanding whether there is actually greater professional settlement or not stimulated by MR and which factors hinder or contribute to the physician's permanence in that place, are important information for the structuring of medical residency and health system programs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of settlement of medical residents who finished the residency training in the state of Tocantins, after the implementation of medical residency programs in the period from 2013 to 2017. Method: This is an observational quantitative research, with a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical design, using the telematic technique and its own questionnaire, carried out with 44 medical residents that finished the medical residency program in the state of Tocantins. The project was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of the Federal University of Tocantins (UFT) under Opinion number 2.292.540. Results: The prevalence of settlement was 65.9% of physicians in the state of Tocantins. Most residents were females (59.1%), with a mean age of 30.8 ± 3.1 years, income between 10 and 20 minimum wages (55.8%) and worked during their residency training (84.1%). The specialties that showed the highest settlement rates were general surgery and clinical medicine, and among these, the majority works for the private and state health networks. The main reason for not settling in Tocantins was to attend another residency or subspecialty program in another state (64.7%). Conclusion: The prevalence of medical residents that finished the residency and settled in Tocantins during the analyzed period can be considered high (65.9%). The fact that most of these individuals are young and female and the reason for not settling in the state are important indicators to be analyzed together with the settlement process and the offering of positions in the specialties available in Tocantins. The results of the study indicated a favorable and strategic perspective of the Medical Residency Programs (MRP) in the medical settlement in Tocantins, which cannot be generalized to the reality of such an unequal health system in the country. A larger public investment in the structuring of health network services is necessary, especially in the municipal network, in the organization of support and socioeconomic development of cities.

Resumo: Introdução: A realização de residência médica (RM) é uma vertente de qualificação considerada "padrão ouro" para a especialização médica. A compreensão dos motivos que levam ou não à maior fixação do profissional estimulado pela RM e a identificação dos fatores que dificultam a permanência do médico no local ou contribuem para isso são importantes informações para a estruturação dos programas de RM e sistema de saúde. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a prevalência de fixação dos egressos no estado do Tocantins, após a implantação das residências médicas no período de 2013 a 2017. Método: Trata-se de uma pesquisa observacional do tipo quantitativo, com delineamento transversal, de caráter descritivo e analítico, com uso da técnica telematizada e questionário próprio, realizada com 44 egressos dos programas de RM no estado do Tocantins. O projeto foi revisado e aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética da Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT) sob o Parecer nº 2.292.540. Resultados: A prevalência de fixação foi de 65,9% dos médicos no estado do Tocantins. A maioria dos residentes era do sexo feminino (59,1%), com idade média de 30,8±3,1 anos e renda entre dez e 20 salários mínimos (55,8%), e trabalhou durante a residência (84,1%). As especialidades com maior índice de fixação foram as cirurgias geral e médica. No caso desse estudo, a maioria dos participantes atua nas redes privada e estadual. O principal motivo para não fixação no Tocantins foi cursar outra residência ou subespecialidade em outro estado (64,7%). Conclusão: A prevalência de fixação das RMs no Tocantins no período analisado pode ser considerada alta (65,9%). O perfil de feminização, o juvenescimento e o motivo da não fixação dos egressos são importantes indicadores para serem analisados em conjunto com o processo de fixação e oferta de vagas nas especialidades disponibilizadas no Tocantins. Os resultados do estudo apontaram uma perspectiva favorável e estratégica dos Programas de Residência Médica (PRM) na fixação de médico no Tocantins, o que não pode ser generalizado para a realidade de um sistema de saúde tão desigual no país. Um maior investimento público na estruturação dos serviços da rede de saúde, em especial na rede municipal, na organização de apoio e no desenvolvimento socioeconômico das cidades é necessário.

Tecnologia social para idosos e extensão universitária: um relato de experiência da Universidade da Maturidade / Social tecnology for the elderly and university extension: an experience report from the university of maturity

As reflexões descritas nesse texto foram apresentadas no 3o Congresso Brasileiro de Gerontecnologia, durante a palestra "Inovações e Tecnologias Sociais para idosos". O evento foi realizado pela Sociedade Brasileira de Gerontecnologia (SBGTec), na cidade de São Paulo. O objetivo desse trabalho é refletir sobre o desenvolvimento de tecnologias sociais para idosos por meio da extensão universitária com base na experiência da Universidade da Maturidade da Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UMA).(AU)

The reflections described in this text were presented at the 3rd Brazilian Congress of Gerontechnology, during the lecture "Innovations and Social Technologies for the elderly". The event was realized by the Brazilian Society of Gerontechnology (SBGTec), in the city of São Paulo. The objective of this work is to reflect on the development of social technologies for the elderly through university extension based on the experience of the University of Maturity of the Federal University of Tocantins (UMA).(AU)

Associação de força de preensão palmar e osteoporose avaliada por densitometria óssea (DXA) em idosos quilombolas: um estudo seccional / Association between handgrip strength and osteoporosis assessed by bone densitometry in elderly quilombolas: a sectional study

Objetivo: Verificar a associação de força de preensão palmar e osteoporose em idosos quilombolas. Método: Trata-se de um estudo seccional com 70 participantes (idade 65,58 ± 6.67 anos) de ambos os sexos. A densidade mineral óssea (DMO), massa muscular (MM) e o percentual de gordura foram analisados pela absortometria de raios-x de dupla energia (DXA) e a força de preensão palmar (FPP) por meio do dinamômetro de mão. O ponto de coorte adotado para identificação de osteoporose foi o da Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS). A identificação do status da sarcopenia foi realizado para caraterização da amostra e para o diagnóstico foi utilizado os critérios propostos pelo European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP). A FPP foi associada positivamente e significativamente com a DMO. Resultados: A osteopenia foi identificada em 42,8% da amostra e a osteoporose em 20%, sem diferença entre as frequências segundo o sexo (p = 0,161). Conclusão: Nos idosos quilombolas a baixa FPP esteve positivamente associada com baixa DMO. Portanto, sugerindo que a FPP pode ser considerada um fator de risco importante de estado ósseo em idosos quilombolas.

Objective: The aim of this study was to verify the association between handgrip strength and osteoporosis in elderly quilombolas. Method: It is a sectional study with 70 participants (aged 65.58 ± 6.67 years) of both sexes. Bone mineral density (BMD), muscle mass and fat percentage were analysed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and handgrip strength by a hand dynamometer. Subjects were classified as having osteoporosis according to World Health Organization (WHO) cutoff point. The identification of sarcopenia was performed to characterize the sample and the diagnosis was done according to the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) criteria. Results: Osteopenia was identified in 42.8% of the sample and osteoporosis in 20%, with no difference between sex (p = 0.161). HGS was positively associated with BMD. Osteopenia was identified in 42.8% of the sample and osteoporosis in 20%, with no difference between the frequencies according to sex (p = 0.161). Conclusion: In the elderly quilombolas low HGS was positively associated with low BMD. Therefore, suggesting that HGS may be considered an important risk factor for bone state in this population.

Association between sarcopenia and quality of life in quilombola elderly in Brazil.

INTRODUCTION: Currently, there is no single consensual definition of sarcopenia in the literature. This creates a challenge for the evaluation of its prevalence and its direct or indirect impact on the quality of life of elderly populations of different races and ethnicities. Furthermore, no studies as yet have analyzed these variables in populations of elderly subjects of the "quilombola" ethnic group. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to verify the association between sarcopenia and quality of life in quilombola elderly using the Baumgartner and the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) criteria. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study of 70 male and female participants (mean age: 65.58±6.67 years). Quality of life was evaluated using the multidimensional 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) of the Medical Outcomes Study. Sarcopenia was diagnosed according to the Baumgartner cutoff for appendicular skeletal muscle mass and the criteria recommended by the EWGSOP. Muscle mass and fat mass percentages were analyzed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, while handgrip strength (HGS) was evaluated using a hand-held dynamometer. Physical performance was assessed through a gait speed test. RESULTS: The prevalence of sarcopenia was 15% according to the Baumgartner cutoff and 10% according to EWGSOP criteria. Quilombola elderly classified as physically active or very active were at least six times less likely to develop sarcopenia than those classified as irregularly active or sedentary. HGS was negatively associated with a diagnosis of sarcopenia according to both sets of criteria. Subjects with sarcopenia reported lower scores than those without the condition on the physical role functioning and bodily pain domains of the SF-36. CONCLUSION: In this sample of quilombola elderly, quality of life was negatively associated with sarcopenia, regardless of the classification criteria used. Additionally, the results showed that diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia should include reductions in lean mass in addition to measures of functioning and physical performance because some subjects showed the former symptom without any alteration of the latter two variables. The cutoff value suggested by Baumgartner criteria were less accurate than that specified by the EWGSOP criteria because they do not consider functioning and physical performance. However, Baumgartner criteria were more sensitive in detecting sarcopenia because reductions in lean mass predict alterations in strength and walking speed.

A influência da composição corporal na força de homens idosos brasileiros / The influence of body composition in the strength of elderly Brazilian men / La influencia de la composición corporal en la fuerza de hombres ancianos Brasileños

INTRODUÇÃO: A população de idosos representa 10% do total da população brasileira. A diminuição da musculatura esquelética é provavelmente a alteração mais significativa, sendo associada à idade e algumas enfermidades, e é determinante na perda da força muscular. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a relação entre composição corporal e a força de preensão palmar de homens idosos brasileiros. MÉTODO: Quarenta e seis homens com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos foram divididos em 4 grupos de acordo com a percentagem de gordura e valor de massa magra. Foram definidas as medianas para %G = 28,65 e massa magra = 54,35 kg. Para as avaliações utilizou-se teste de bioimpedância elétrica e dinamômetro de preensão palmar. RESULTADOS: Observam-se diferenças significativas entre os quatro grupos quanto à massa magra e percentil de massa gorda (p≥0,05), caracterizando as especificidades de cada grupo quanto às variáveis analisadas. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados demonstram que os níveis de força de preensão palmar não dependem unicamente da massa magra, mas também %G, em que a correlação entre massa magra e percentual de gordura pode indicar uma melhor ou pior condição para realizar o esforço isométrico de preensão manual. .

INTRODUCCIÓN: La población de ancianos representa el 10% de la población total de brasileños. La disminución de la musculatura esquelética es probablemente el cambio más significativo, asociado al envejecimiento y a algunas enfermedades, y es determinante en la pérdida de la fuerza muscular. OBJETIVO: Evaluar la relación de la composición corporal sobre la fuerza de agarre de los hombres ancianos brasileños. MÉTODO: 46 hombres de edad igual o superior a 60 años, fueron divididos en 4 grupos según el porcentaje de grasa y el valor de masa magra. Las medianas se establecieron a G = 28,65% y la masa magra = 54,35 kg. Para las evaluaciones se utilizó el testeo de bioimpedancia eléctrica y dinamometro de fuerza de agarre. RESULTADOS: Se observan diferencias significativas entre los 4 grupos cuanto a la masa magra y percentil de masa gorda (p≥0,05) caracterizando las especificidades de cada grupo en cuanto a las variables analizadas. CONCLUSIÓN: Los resultados demuestran que los niveles de fuerza de agarre no dependen únicamente de la masa corporal magra, sino que también %G, en que la correlación entre la masa magra y el porcentual de grasa pueden indicar una mejor o peor condición para realizar el esfuerzo isométrico de fuerza de agarre. .

INTRODUCTION: The senior population constitutes 10% of the total Brazilian population. The decrease of skeletal muscle is probably the most significant alteration, being associated with age and some illnesses, and it is determinant in the loss of strength. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between body composition and handgrip strength of Brazilian elderly men. METHODS: Forty six men aged 60 years or more were divided into four groups according to their percentage of body fat and lean mass. The medians were defined at %Fat = 28.65 and lean mass = 54.35 kg. Bioimpedance and the handgrip dynamometer were used on the evaluations. RESULTS: Significant differences were observed between the four groups concerning lean mass and fat mass percentile (p≥0,05) characterizing the specificities of each group for the variables analyzed. CONCLUSION: The results demonstrate that the handgrip strength levels do not depend solely on the lean mass, but also on the %Fat, where the correlation between lean mass and fat percentage may indicate a better or worse condition to perform the isometric grip strength effort. .