Aging Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
elderly individuals, older adults, dyspnea, posture, functional mobility, balance, muscle strength
Brief summary
There are no studies in the literature reporting the dyspnea, posture, strength, physical activity, functional mobility and balance in elderly individuals. The aims of this observational study are; 1) to evaluate dyspnea, posture, strength, physical activity, functional mobility and balance in elderly individuals, 2) to reveal the relationships between these parameters of research group.
Detailed description
The increase in the elderly population brings with it many health problems, especially in older ages. Rates of limitation and disability are increasing in elderly individuals due to chronic diseases. Many of these changes negatively affect their daily living activities. With aging, respiratory muscle strength and respiratory surface area decrease in the cardiopulmonary system. Respiration is negatively affected by the decrease in muscle strength. Postural correctness cannot be easily achieved in elderly individuals due to deterioration in bone, muscle and joint structures. Functional mobility and balance problems are observed with changes in postural control that occur with aging. There are not enough studies in the literature to clarify this issue that evalatues dyspnea, posture, strength, physical activity, functional mobility and balance in elderly individuals. Therefore, the aim of our study is to evaluate dyspnea, posture, strength, physical activity, functional mobility and balance in elderly individuals. Therefore, we aimed to clarify this gap.
Interventions
Participants will be evaluated on posture, cough strength, functional mobility and hand grip strength.They will be asked to answer the Standardized Mini Mental Test, Modified Medical Research Council Scale, Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly, Berg Balance Scale. The data to be obtained from all these evaluations are planned to be collected face to face from the participants at once and within a maximum of 1 hour.
Sponsors
Izmir Democracy University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
for Elderly Individuals * Being 65 years or older * Volunteering to participate in the study * Getting a score of 23 or higher on the Standardized Mini Mental State Test
Exclusion criteria
for Elderly Individuals \- The participant has a cognitive, neurological or orthopedic disease that would affect the participant's ability to move independently and understand the questions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dyspnea score | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Dyspnea score will be obtained from the Modified Medical Research Council (MMRC) Scale. This scale is a five-item scale based on various physical activities that cause a feeling of shortness of breath (dyspnea). As the score an individual gets from the scale increases, the perception of shortness of breath also increases. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cough strength | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Cough strength will be evaluated using a PEFmeter. |
| Handgrip strength | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Hand grip strength will be measured using the Jamar hand dynamometer. |
| Functional mobility score | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Functional mobility will be evaluated with Chair Stand Test. Higher repetition numbers indicate better physical performance. |
| Posture score | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Posture deviation will be determined according to the deviation score in the joint centers obtained by photographing the posture of the individuals and uploading them to the system. Posture assessment will be made with a mobile application based on the concept of postural analysis with artificial intelligence. |
| Functional Mobility score | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Functional mobility and balance will be evaluated with Time Up and Go test. The test measures speed during many functional maneuvers such as standing, walking, turning and sitting. |
| Balance score | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Balance will be assessed using Berg Balance Scale. The scale consists of 14 items. These items examine activities in which the support area gradually decreases and it becomes difficult to maintain the position. |
| Cognitive function score | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Cognitive function will be assessed using the Standardized Mini Mental State Test. The maximum score is 30 points. Scores of 23 and lower indicate cognitive dysfunction, scores of 24 and above indicate normal cognitive level. |
| Physical activity score | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Physical activity will be assessed using the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly. Participation in leisure activities, housework activities, and work-related activities are recorded. Higher score indicates better physical activity levels. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed