Relation Between Frailty and Common Geriatric Problems in Elderly
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
محتويات
Abstract[عدل]
Background[عدل]
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[عدل]
The aim of this study is to compare the prevalence of common geriatric problems between frail and non-frail elderly.
Design[عدل]
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[عدل]
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[عدل]
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[عدل]
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[عدل]
Frailty– Falls – Urinary incontinence – Visual impairment– Hearing impairment- Elderly
