Objective: To analyze the concept of “frailty syndrome” in the literature, according to the
method proposed by Walker and Avant. Methods: It is a concept analysis, guided by the …

Background: High neck circumference (NC) is associated with high burden diseases in Latin
American and the Caribbean (LAC). NC complements established anthropometric …

O músculo adutor do polegar possibilita avaliar a massa muscular global. Entretanto,
estudos que avaliam a espessura do músculo adutor do polegar (EMAP) e o índice do …

El objetivo de la investigación fué elencar los aspectos socioculturales y clínicos que
involucra el uso de plantas medicinales en ancianos con Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2. Se trata …

Purpose. Anthropometry is a useful tool for assessing some risk factors for frailty. Thus, the
aim of this study was to verify the discriminatory performance of anthropometric measures in …

Objetivo: Analisar a síndrome de fragilidade e seus fatores associados entre idosos na
comunidade. Método: Estudo transversal com 1.601 idosos residentes na área urbana da …

Introduction: Monitoring the functional capacity of older adults is fundamental, and Handgrip
Strength (HGS) is a consolidated marker of functional status in this age group. This study …

Objetivo: Analisar o conceito “síndrome do idoso frágil”, na literatura, de acordo com o
método proposto por Walker e Avant. Métodos: Trata-se de uma análise de conceito …

Introducción: El monitoreo de la capacidad funcional de adultos mayores es fundamental, y
la Fuerza de Prensión Manual (FPM) es un buen indicador de la condición física en este …

Objective: To verify the effect of recreational soccer on bone mineral density and sarcopenia
in the elderly. Methods: Fourteen elderly people aged 65.9±3.4 years were selected. They …