Characterization of elderly patients attending a Brazilian home care service.

An evaluation of physical performance and grip strength in elderly patients attending a Brazilian home care service.

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12611000163909

Enrollment

Registered

2011-02-10

Start date

2010-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the handgrip strength and physical performance of elderly patients attending a Brazilian home care service.

Interventions

Data collection and evaluation of an elderly care service at home by reading charts and evaluation of physical performance and grip strength over 2 months. The patient will be assessed once at baseline. The aproximate duration of the assessments is about 30 minutes.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

aged (60 years old or more), cognitive ability, ability to walk with or without gait support (walking stick, walker)

Exclusion criteria

cognitive impairment, acute illness.

Outcome results