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[Depression, cognitive deficit and factors associated with malnutrition in elderly people with cancer].

Abstract
The study sought to analyze the presence of depression, cognitive function, nutritional status and factors associated with malnutrition in the elderly undergoing treatment for cancer. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a cancer clinic in Minas Gerais, which included the application of a sociodemographic and health questionnaire, assessment of depressive symptoms, cognitive function and nutritional status. 96 elderly people were evaluated, 50% of which were female and the mean age was 70.6 years. Cognitive impairment was identified in 39.6% and the presence of depression in 17.7%, with a higher number of depressive symptoms in females (p = 0,017). Moderate malnutrition or suspected malnutrition was diagnosed in 29.2%, severe malnutrition in 14.6% and 47.9% had a critical need for nutritional intervention. In multivariate analysis, functional impairment was independently associated with malnutrition (PR: 3.40; CI: 1.23-9.45), the presence of two or more symptoms of nutritional impact (PR: 3.22; CI: 10.03-10.10) and current treatment by chemotherapy (PR: 2.96; CI: 1.16-7.56). The elderly with cancer showed a high prevalence of malnutrition and a need for nutritional intervention. The assessment of depression and cognitive impairment should also be an integral part in addressing this group.
AuthorsCarolina Araújo Dos Santos, Andréia Queiroz Ribeiro, Carla de Oliveira Barbosa Rosa, Rita de Cassia Lanes Ribeiro
JournalCiencia & saude coletiva (Cien Saude Colet) Vol. 20 Issue 3 Pg. 751-60 (Mar 2015) ISSN: 1678-4561 [Electronic] Brazil
Vernacular TitleDepressão, déficit cognitivo e fatores associados à desnutrição em idosos com câncer.
PMID25760115 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Aged
  • Cognition Disorders (epidemiology, etiology)
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Depression (epidemiology, etiology)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malnutrition (epidemiology, etiology)
  • Neoplasms (complications)
  • Nutrition Assessment
  • Nutritional Status

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