Frailty Trajectories in Brazilian Older Adults Over Nine Years
Author Information
Author(s): Melo Ruth, Assumpção Daniela, Cachioni Meire, Falcão Deusivania, Batistoni Samila Sathler Tavares, Borim Flávia Silva Arbex, Neri Anita Liberalesso, Yassuda Mônica Sanches
Primary Institution: University of São Paulo
Hypothesis
What factors influence frailty trajectories among Brazilian community-dwelling older adults over a nine-year period?
Conclusion
Over nine years, the number of older adults classified as frail increased significantly, while those classified as robust decreased.
Supporting Evidence
- After nine years, the proportion of older adults classified as frail increased from 11.9% to 18.1%.
- The incidence of frailty was found to be 22.9% and pre-frailty 49.4%.
- Advanced age, cognitive impairment, illiteracy, male sex, and non-performance of daily activities were predictors of worsening frailty.
Takeaway
This study looked at how older people in Brazil became frail over nine years and found that many more became frail than got better.
Methodology
The study used a prospective observational design, analyzing data from the Fibra study and employing logistic regression for risk calculations.
Limitations
Future studies are needed to better understand the risk factors for frailty progression.
Participant Demographics
Brazilian community-dwelling older adults.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.001, p=0.002, p=0.012, p=0.044, p=0.007
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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