Bioimpedance and Frailty in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Lafontant Kworweinski, Zamarripa Estefania, Tice Abigail, Blount Amber, Suarez Jethro Raphael, Kim Dahee, Stout Jeffrey, Thiamwong Ladda
Primary Institution: University of Central Florida
Hypothesis
This study aimed to investigate the relationships between bioimpedance indices and physical function in community-dwelling older adults.
Conclusion
Only the reactance/height measure may indicate frailty among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Xc/Height was significantly associated with frailty categories.
- Physical function assessments, except postural sway, differed between frailty categories.
Takeaway
The study looked at how certain body measurements relate to frailty in older people, finding that one specific measurement might show if someone is frail.
Methodology
The study compared physical function measures and bioimpedance indices between frail, pre-frail, and robust categories using various statistical tests.
Limitations
Conclusions may be limited by the use of the FRAIL questionnaire.
Participant Demographics
150 community-dwelling older adults (female, n = 137; age = 73.9 ± 6.9 years; BMI = 30.5 ± 6.4 kg/m2)
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001 for Xc/Height, p = 0.02 for R/Height
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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