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ArticleBMC geriatrics2019

A comparison between an ICT tool and a traditional physical measure for frailty evaluation in older adults.

Anna Mulasso, Paolo Riccardo Brustio, Alberto Rainoldi, Gianluca Zia, Luca Feletti, Aurèle N'dja, Susanna Del Signore, Eleonora Poggiogalle, Federica Luisi, Lorenzo Maria Donini

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Article in BMC geriatrics, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.

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  5. Indoor Mobility, Frailty, and Disability in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Mediation Model.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022
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  8. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Indonesia, 2014-2015.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Anna MulassoNeuroMuscular Function Research Group, School of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy.
Paolo Riccardo BrustioNeuroMuscular Function Research Group, School of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy.
Alberto RainoldiNeuroMuscular Function Research Group, School of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy. alberto.rainoldi@unito.it.ORCID 0000-0003-4553-2898
Gianluca ZiaCaretek s.r.l, Turin, Italy.
Luca FelettiCaretek s.r.l, Turin, Italy.
Aurèle N'djaSanofi-Aventis R&D, Chilly-Mazarin, France.
Susanna Del SignoreBluecompanion ltd, London, UK.
Eleonora PoggiogalleFood Science and Human Nutrition Research Unit, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
Federica LuisiFood Science and Human Nutrition Research Unit, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
Lorenzo Maria DoniniFood Science and Human Nutrition Research Unit, Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
Sapienza University of Rome · ITUniversity of Turin · ITDepartment of Medical Sciences · BYSanofi (France) · FR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFrailty is a clinical condition among older adults defined as the loss of resources in one or more domains (i.e., physical, psychological and social domains) of individual functioning. In frail subjects emergency situations and mobility levels need to be carefully monitored. This study aimed to: i) evaluate differences in the mobility index (MI) provided by ADAMO system, an innovative remote monitoring device for older adults; ii) compare the association of the MI and a traditional physical measure with frailty.

methodsTwenty-five community-dwelling older adults (71 ± 6 years; 60% women) wore ADAMO continuously for a week. The time percentage spent in Low, Moderate and Vigorous Activities was assessed using ADAMO system. Walking ability and frailty were measured using the 400 m walk test and the Tilburg Frailty Indicator, respectively.

resultsControlling for age and gender, the ANCOVA showed that frail and robust participants were different for Low (frail = 58.8%, robust = 42.0%, p < 0.001), Moderate (frail = 25.5%, robust = 33.8%, p = 0.008), and Vigorous Activity (frail = 15.7%, robust = 24.2%, p = 0.035). Using cluster analysis, participants were divided into two groups, one with higher and one with lower mobility. Controlling for age and gender, linear regression showed that the MI clusters were associated with total (β = 0.571, p = 0.002), physical (β = 0.381, p = 0.031) and social (β = 0.652, p < 0.001) frailty; and the 400 m walk test was just associated with total (β = 0.404, p = 0.043) and physical frailty (β = 0.668, p = 0.002).

conclusionADAMO system seems to be a suitable time tracking that allows to measure mobility levels in a non-intrusive way providing wider information on individual health status and specifically on frailty. For the frail individuals with an important loss of resources in physical domain, this innovative device may represent a considerable help in preventing physical consequences and in monitoring functional status.

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AgedAged, 80 and overFemaleFrail ElderlyFrailtyGeriatric AssessmentHealth StatusHumansIndependent LivingMalePhysical ExaminationHealth statusICT toolPhysical functioningPhysical measureSarcopenia

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