Avaliação da vulnerabilidade clínico-funcional de idosos frágeis após programa de exercícios

Abstract

Aging promote changes in the autonomy and dependence of the elderly, which associated with adverse factors can lead the individual to a state of fragility. However, the practice of physical exercises has shown positive effects on functionality that can contribute in a reduction in the risk of vulnerability of the frail older adults. Objective: the aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of exercise in the domains assessed by the Clinical Functional Vulnerability Index (IVCF-20) in frail older adults. Method: fifty-six frail older adult’s people of both sexes, attended at the Health Care Reference Center for the Older Adults-Eny Faria De Oliveira - CRASI, were assessed using the IVCF-20 before and after 10 physiotherapy sessions. The 8 domains that make up the IVCF-20 were analyzed individually. Friedman's ANOVA test was used for pre-and post-rehabilitation comparisons intragroup. Results: significant differences were observed in the domains of activities of daily living, cognition, mood, mobility, and post-training communication (p<0.01) in the female and male group. Conclusion: exercise programs can contribute to improving the mobility, cognition, and functionality of frail older adults.