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Physical–Functional Performance, Cognition and Nutrition in Older Adults

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Aging".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2023) | Viewed by 5696

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Dr. Guilherme Carlos Brech

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1. Laboratório de Estudos do Movimento, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia (IOT), Universidade São Judas Tadeu, São Paulo CEP 03166-000, Brazil
2. Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-000, Brazil
Interests: rehabilitation; biomechanics; postural balance; osteoporosis
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Dr. Angélica Castilho Alonso

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Programa de Mestrado Ciências do Envelhecimento, Universidade São Judas Tadeu, São Paulo 03166-000, Brazil
Interests: biomechanics; ageing; rehabilitation; diabetes mellitus
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Dr. Adriana Machado-Lima

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1. Laboratório de Lípides (LIM-10), Hospital das Clínicas (HCFMUSP) da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-000, Brazil
2. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Envelhecimento, Universidade São Judas Tadeu, São Paulo 03166-000, Brazil
Interests: ageing; nutrition; diabetes mellitus; advanced glycation end-products
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Dr. Rodrigo Tallada Iborra

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1. Laboratório de Lípides (LIM 10), Hospital das Clínicas (HCFMUSP), Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo CEP 01246-000, Brazil
2. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Envelhecimento, Universidade São Judas Tadeu, São Paulo CEP 03166-000, Brazil
Interests: nutrition; sports; functional performance

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The world's population is aging fast, and this is a critical factor in physical function performance. Older adults present a decrease in muscular strength, postural balance, and functional capacity. For this reason, during the aging process, many older adults experience incapacity, frailty and falls. Sedentary behavior varies with an individual’s physical condition and living environment. This Special Issue is aimed at collecting original articles and systematic reviews related to physical–functional performance, cognition and nutrition in older adults. Additionally, articles on nutrition, physical activity, sports and community life will also be included, as well as those focusing on the care of the elderly in relation to the title themes. We also hope to include work on the theme of aging with some physical functional and incapacity. 

Dr. Guilherme Carlos Brech
Dr. Angélica Castilho Alonso
Dr. Adriana Machado-Lima
Dr. Rodrigo Tallada Iborra
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  • aging
  • physical–functional performance
  • cognition
  • nutrition
  • aging care

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Risk Factors for the Impairment of Ambulation in Older People Hospitalized with COVID-19: A Retrospective Cohort Study
by Erika Christina Gouveia e Silva, Ana Carolina Basso Schmitt, Caroline Gil de Godoy, Danielle Brancolini de Oliveira, Clarice Tanaka, Carlos Toufen, Jr., Carlos Roberto Ribeiro de Carvalho, Celso R. F. Carvalho, Carolina Fu, Keith D. Hill and José Eduardo Pompeu
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(22), 7057; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20227057 - 13 Nov 2023
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(1) Background: Some older people hospitalized with COVID-19 have experienced reduced ambulation capacity. However, the prevalence of the impairment of ambulation capacity still needs to be established. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of, and identify the risk factors associated with, the impairment of [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Some older people hospitalized with COVID-19 have experienced reduced ambulation capacity. However, the prevalence of the impairment of ambulation capacity still needs to be established. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of, and identify the risk factors associated with, the impairment of ambulation capacity at the point of hospital discharge for older people with COVID-19. (2) Methods: A retrospective cohort study. Included are those with an age > 60 years, of either sex, hospitalized due to COVID-19. Clinical data was collected from patients’ medical records. Ambulation capacity prior to COVID-19 infection was assessed through the patients’ reports from their relatives. Multiple logistic regressions were performed to identify the risk factors associated with the impairment of ambulation at hospital discharge. (3) Results: Data for 429 older people hospitalized with COVID-19 were randomly collected from the medical records. Among the 56.4% who were discharged, 57.9% had reduced ambulation capacity. Factors associated with reduced ambulation capacity at discharge were a hospital stay longer than 20 days (Odds Ratio (OR): 3.5) and dependent ambulation capacity prior to COVID-19 (Odds Ratio (OR): 11.3). (4) Conclusion: More than half of the older people who survived following hospitalization due to COVID-19 had reduced ambulation capacity at hospital discharge. Impaired ambulation prior to the infection and a longer hospital stay were risks factors for reduced ambulation capacity. Full article
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Effect of Supervised and Unsupervised Exercise Training in Outdoor Gym on the Lifestyle of Elderly People
by Welmo A. Barbosa, Carine Danielle F. C. Leite, Carlos H. O. Reis, Alexandre F. Machado, Valentina Bullo, Stefano Gobbo, Marco Bergamin, Ana Paula Lima-Leopoldo, Rodrigo L. Vancini, Julien S. Baker, Roberta L. Rica and Danilo S. Bocalini
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(21), 7022; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20217022 - 6 Nov 2023
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of supervised and unsupervised physical training programs using outdoor gym equipment on the lifestyles of elderly people. Methods: physically independent elderly people were randomly distributed into three groups: supervised training (n: 20; ST), [...] Read more.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of supervised and unsupervised physical training programs using outdoor gym equipment on the lifestyles of elderly people. Methods: physically independent elderly people were randomly distributed into three groups: supervised training (n: 20; ST), unsupervised training (n: 20; UT) and control (n: 20; C). The ST and UT groups completed a 12-week program, with exercises performed three times a week. The ST group underwent weekly 30 min sessions consisting of a 5 min warm-up (walking at 60% of HRmax), followed by 20 sets of 30, “monitored by a metronome with 30” of passive recovery between sets and a five-minute cool-down. The following equipment was used: elliptical, rowing, surfing and leg press. The UT group was instructed to freely attend the gym and train spontaneously using the same equipment used by ST. Lifestyle changes were evaluated using a questionnaire containing specific domains. Results: no significant differences were identified in the domains for family, physical activity, nutrition, smoking, sleep, behavior, introspection, work and overall score; however, the values corresponding to the alcohol domain for the ST and UT groups were lower (p < 0.05) than the C group, remaining even lower after the 12 weeks of intervention. Time effect (p < 0.05) was found only in the ST group for the physical domains, sleep, behavior and overall score. Conclusion: elderly people submitted to supervised and unsupervised physical exercise programs using outdoor gym equipment present positive changes in lifestyle parameters compared to physical inactive elderly people. Full article
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