Relation Between Frailty and Common Geriatric Problems in Elderly

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Relation Between Frailty and Common Geriatric Problems in Elderly

Moatassem S Amer*, Sarah A Hamza*, Tamer M Farid*, Samia A AbdelRahman*, Hoda M Farid*, Heba G Saber*,Enas R Mohamed*, Randa A Mabrouk**

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine (July 2013) Vol. 52, Page 566–572

566 DOI:10.12816/0000593

Abstract

Background

There is a high prevalence of common geriatric problems (falls, urinary incontinence, visual and hearing impairment) among frail elderly leading to more disability and functional impairment.

Objectives

The aim of this study is to compare the prevalence of common geriatric problems between frail and non-frail elderly.

Design

A Case control study. Participants: 90 participants aged 60 years and above. They were selected from Ain Shams University Hospital from inpatient wards and outpatient clinics. The studied sample was divided into 2 groups: Group A (30 frail elderly females and 30 frail elderly males) and Group B (30 healthy elderly subjects; 15 males and 15 females).

Measurements

Comprehensive geriatric assessment, including detailed history of common geriatric problems as mentioned above, physical examination, and also assessment of frailty using modified Fried criteria ].

Results

Hearing impairment, incontinence and falls were more prevalent in frail elderly with a highly difference between the two groups, with p values< (0.001,0.009,0.006) consequently, visual impairment was statistically significant in cases more than controls with p value (0.012).

Conclusion

There is a significant positive relationship and high prevalence of common geriatric problems especially falls, urinary incontinence, visual and hearing impairment among frail elderly.

KEYWORDS

Frailty– Falls – Urinary incontinence – Visual impairment– Hearing impairment- Elderly

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