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ArticleClinical interventions in aging2018

Prevalence of geriatric syndromes among people aged 65 years and older at four community clinics in Moscow.

Olga N Tkacheva, Nadezda K Runikhina, Valentina S Ostapenko, Natalia V Sharashkina, Elen A Mkhitaryan, Julia S Onuchina, Sergei N Lysenkov, Nikolai N Yakhno, Yan Press

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Olga N TkachevaPirogov Russian National Medical University, The Russian Clinical Research Center for Gerontology, Moscow, Russia.
Nadezda K RunikhinaPirogov Russian National Medical University, The Russian Clinical Research Center for Gerontology, Moscow, Russia.
Valentina S OstapenkoPirogov Russian National Medical University, The Russian Clinical Research Center for Gerontology, Moscow, Russia.
Natalia V SharashkinaPirogov Russian National Medical University, The Russian Clinical Research Center for Gerontology, Moscow, Russia.
Elen A MkhitaryanPirogov Russian National Medical University, The Russian Clinical Research Center for Gerontology, Moscow, Russia.
Julia S OnuchinaPirogov Russian National Medical University, The Russian Clinical Research Center for Gerontology, Moscow, Russia.
Sergei N LysenkovPirogov Russian National Medical University, The Russian Clinical Research Center for Gerontology, Moscow, Russia.
Nikolai N YakhnoNeurology Department, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia.
Yan PressDepartment of Family Medicine, Siaal Research Center for Family Medicine and Primary Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.

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Abstract

backgroundGeriatric syndromes (GSs) are common in older adults and have a significant effect on their quality of life, disability, and use of health care resources. Few studies have assessed the prevalence of GSs in Russia. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of GSs among older adults living in the community in Moscow.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in four community clinics in Moscow. A total of 1,220 patients completed a screening questionnaire, and 356 of them also underwent a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA).

resultsThe mean age of the 1,220 participants was 74.9±6.1 years; 75.5% were women. Based on the questionnaire, 58.3% reported visual or hearing impairment, 58.2% cognitive impairment, 46% mood disorder, 42% difficulty walking, 28.3% urinary incontinence, 21.3% traumatic falls (over the previous year), and 12.2% weight loss. The mean number of GSs per patient was 2.9±1.5. Based on CGA, a decline in Instrumental Activity of Daily Living score was identified in 34.8% of the patients, a risk of malnutrition (Mini-Nutritional Assessment score, 17-23.5) in 25.8%, probable cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination score <25) in 8.6%, and symptoms of depression (15-item Geriatric Depression Scale score >5) in 36.2%. On the whole, patients demonstrated good mobility (average walking speed, 1±0.2 m/s) and hand grip strength (23.9±6.4 kg in women and 39.1±8.3 kg in men), but poor balance (only 39.4% were able to maintain their balance on one leg for 10 s or more).

conclusionThe results of this study demonstrate a high prevalence of GSs among community-dwelling people aged 65 years and older in Moscow. The results provide a better understanding of the needs of older adults in Russia and can facilitate planning for medical and social assistance for this population.

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Health StatusAccidental FallsActivities of Daily LivingAgedAged, 80 and overCognitive DysfunctionCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleFrailtyGeriatric AssessmentHand StrengthHumansIndependent LivingMaleMental Healthcommunity-dwellingcomprehensive geriatric assessmentgeriatric syndromesquestionnaireRussia

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