Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the prevalence and incidence of mobility limitations in the elderly people and their associated factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Articles in the electronic literature were searched via PubMed, Scopus,,Lilacs, SciELO, PAHO, MedCarib, Repidisca, Wholis, IBCES, PEDro, Medline and Bireme (2012-2016). The instrument STROBE was used to analyze the quality of the work and the PRISMA recommendation was used to structure the review. RESULTS: Nine studies were included. The prevalence of mobility limitations ranged from 58.1 to 93.2% and the incidence ranged from 23 to 53.7%. Studies provided evidence of association of mobility limitations in the elderly population with high BMI, low 25-hydroxy vitamin D, sarcopenia, fragility, chronic pain, functional dependence, advanced age in women, low hip flexion, sedentary lifestyle, and social support difficulties. CONCLUSIONS:
Mobility limitations in the elderly had high prevalence and incidence, and there was evidence of association with nutritional, functional and social factors.
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Authors | José Rodolfo Torres-de Araújo, Rafael Rodolfo Tomaz-de Lima, Ila Maria Ferreira-Bendassolli, Kenio Costa-de Lima |
Journal | Salud publica de Mexico
(Salud Publica Mex)
2018 Sep-Oct
Vol. 60
Issue 5
Pg. 579-585
ISSN: 1606-7916 [Electronic] Mexico |
PMID | 30550119
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Systematic Review)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Frail Elderly
- Humans
- Mobility Limitation
- Nutritional Status
- Social Support
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