Association between physical frailty and cognitive scores in older adults
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https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2015000300012Palavras-chave:
Frail Elderly, Geriatric Nursing, Cognition.Resumo
Objective: to investigate the association between physical frailty and cognitive scores in older adults at an Open University of the Third Age in Southern Brazil. Methods: descriptive cross-sectional study with convenience sample comprising 100 elderly, conducted from March to June 2013. For cognitive assessment, we applied the Mini Mental State Examination and the Edmonton Frail Scale. Results: there was a predominance of females (93%), with a mean age of 65.6 years. 81% of the participants were classified as non-frail, 16% as apparently vulnerable to frailty, and 3% as mild frailty. There was a significant association between cognitive performance and frailty (p<0.006). Conclusion: the research on the association between physical frailty and cognitive scores in older people promotes the construction of gerontological care plans aimed at managing this syndrome.Downloads
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2015-06-28
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Grden CRB, Barreto MFC, Sousa JAV de, Chuertniek JA, Reche PM, Borges PK de O. Association between physical frailty and cognitive scores in older adults. Rev Rene [Internet]. 28º de junho de 2015 [citado 28º de fevereiro de 2026];16(3). Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufc.br/rene/article/view/2810






