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      Prevalence of chronic pain and analysis of handgrip strength in institutionalized elderly Translated title: Prevalência de dor crônica e análise da força de preensão manual em idosos institucionalizados

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          ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Musculoskeletal disorders are accentuated with aging. Among these, chronic pain can influence several functional aspects such as handgrip strength, especially in institutionalized elderly. The objective of this study was to check the prevalence of chronic pain and to analyze the handgrip strength in institutionalized elderly. METHODS: A cross-sectional, population-based study was carried out at long-term care facilities in Passo Fundo/RS (2016-2018). The population was composed of 281 residents, evaluated for sociodemographic variables (medical records), handgrip strength (manual dynamometry), and chronic pain (self-report). The statistical analysis used the descriptive statistics and the Student t-test of independent samples (p≤0.05). RESULTS: The sample consisted of 173 elderly individuals (80.95±8.94 years). The majority lived in private institutions, were women, widows, with 1 to 8 years of education. The prevalence of chronic pain was 39.3%, and the mean handgrip strength was 7.0±6.42kg (right hand) and 6.24±5.96kg (left hand). The handgrip strength was higher in the groups of elderly men (right and left hands: p=0.000) and non-long-living seniors (right hand: p=0.017; left hand: p=0.002). There was no difference in handgrip strength values between the groups with and without chronic pain (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: Institutionalized elderly present an expressive prevalence of chronic pain and handgrip strength values much lower than expected, being influenced by gender and age.

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          RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Os distúrbios musculoesqueléticos se acentuam com o avanço da idade. Dentre eles, a dor crônica pode influenciar em diversos aspectos funcionais, como a força de preensão manual, especialmente em idosos institucionalizados. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a prevalência de dor crônica e analisar a força de preensão manual em idosos institucionalizados. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal de base populacional, realizado em instituições de longa permanência de Passo Fundo/RS (2016-2018). A população foi composta por 281 residentes, avaliados quanto às variáveis sociodemográficas (registros médicos), a força de preensão manual (dinamometria manual) e a dor crônica (autorrelato). A análise estatística utilizou a estatística descritiva e o teste t Student de amostras independentes (p≤0,05). RESULTADOS: A amostra foi composta por 173 idosos (80,95±8,94 anos). A maioria residia em instituições privadas, eram mulheres, viúvas e com escolaridade de 1 a 8 anos. A prevalência de dor crônica foi de 39,3% e a força de preensão manual média foi de 7,0±6,42kg (mão direita) e 6,24±5,96kg (mão esquerda). A força de preensão manual foi maior nos grupos dos idosos do sexo masculino (mãos direita e esquerda: p=0,000) e dos idosos não longevos (mão direita p=0,017; mão esquerda p=0,002). Não houve diferença nos valores de força de preensão manual entre os grupos com e sem dor crônica (p>0,05). CONCLUSÃO: Idosos institucionalizados apresentam uma expressiva prevalência de dor crônica e valores de força de preensão manual muito abaixo do esperado, sendo influenciada pelo sexo e pela idade.

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          Prevalence and intensity of chronic pain and self-perceived health among elderly people: a population-based study1

          OBJECTIVE: to identify the prevalence and intensity of chronic pain among elderly people of the community and to analyze associations with the self-perceived health status. METHOD: cross-sectional study with a populational sample (n=934), conducted through household interviews in the city of Goiânia, Brazil. The intensity of chronic pain (existing for 6 months or more) was measured using a numerical scale (0-10) and the self-perceived health through a verbal scale (very good, good, fair, poor, very poor). For the statistical analysis, the absolute frequency and percentage, CI (95%), Chi-square test, Odds ratio, and regression analysis were used. Significance of 5%. RESULTS: The prevalence of chronic pain was 52.8% [CI (95%):49.4-56.1]; most frequently located in the lower limbs (34.5%) and lumbar region (29.5%); with high or the worst possible intensity for 54.6% of the elderly people. The occurrence of chronic pain was associated with (p<0.0001) a worse self-perception of health (OR=4.2:2.5-7.0), a greater number of chronic diseases (OR=1.8:1.2-2.7), joint disease (OR=3.5:2.4-5.1) and the female gender (OR=2.3:1.7-3.0). A lower intensity of chronic pain was associated with a better self-perception of health (p<0.0001). CONCLUSION: the majority of the elderly people of the community reported chronic pain, of a severe intensity, and located in areas related to movement activities, thus influencing the morbidity and mortality of this population.
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              Factors associated with the institutionalization of the elderly: a case-control study

              Abstract Objective: to identify the factors associated with the institutionalization of the elderly. Method: a case-control, population-based study was performed with 387 elderly people. The study considered cases of elderly people (n=191) living in long-term care facilities, and a control group (n=196) who lived in homes in urban areas of the city. Both groups were identified from the records of the Family Health Strategy and were randomly selected. Institutionalization was considered a dependent variable, and sociodemographics, clinical factors, functional status, and cognitive impairment were considered independent variables. Comparison between groups was analyzed using the Chi-squared and Pearson tests and the logistic regression model was used in adjusted analysis, with measurements of effect expressed as odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval. Variables with p≤0.20 were considered for entry in the multiple model. Results: variables that remained associated with institutionalization in multiple analysis were: not having a partner (OR=9.7), not having children (OR=4.0), presenting cognitive impairment (OR=11.4), and depending on others to perform basic activities of daily living (OR=10.9). Conclusion: cognitive impairment and dependency for basic activities of daily living were more strongly associated with institutionalization. Home care strategies and preventive actions for risk factors should be stimulated to delay the referral of elderly people to Long Term Care Facilities for the Elderly, and to develop strategies that allow the elderly to remain socially active.
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                brjp
                BrJP
                BrJP
                Sociedade Brasileira para o Estudo da Dor (São Paulo, SP, Brazil )
                2595-0118
                2595-3192
                September 2019
                : 2
                : 3
                : 242-246
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                [1] Passo Fundo Rio Grande do Sul orgnameUniversidade de Passo Fundo orgdiv1Faculdade de Educação Física e Fisioterapia orgdiv2Curso de Fisioterapia Brazil
                [3] Passo Fundo Rio Grande do Sul orgnameUniversidade de Passo Fundo orgdiv1Faculdade de Educação Física e Fisioterapia orgdiv2Programa de Pós-Graduação em Envelhecimento Humano Brazil
                [2] Soledade Rio Grande do Sul orgnameUniversidade de Passo Fundo orgdiv1Faculdade de Educação Física e Fisioterapia orgdiv2Programa de Pós-Graduação em Envelhecimento Humano Brazil
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                S2595-31922019000300242
                10.5935/2595-0118.20190043
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                : 21 May 2019
                : 04 March 2019
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                Gender and health,Hand strength,Health profile,Longevity,Long-term care facilities for the elderly,Pain,Dor,Força da mão,Sexo e saúde,Instituição de longa permanência para idosos,Longevidade,Perfil de saúde

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