ArticleCanadian geriatrics journal : CGJ2022
Changes in Physical Functioning and Fall-Related Factors in Older Adults Due to COVID-19 Social Isolation.
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- A decade of difference: cross-continental patterns of functional performance in Brazil and Europe within the WHO ICOPE framework.PloS one · 2026Observational
- Gender-specific factors affecting changes in physical function among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Effects of 12-Weeks of Home-Based Exercise Training on Physical and Cognitive Function of Older Adults: Randomized Trial Comparing Virtual Versus Minimal Supervision in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Brazil.Canadian geriatrics journal : CGJ · 2024Article
- Vision and Hearing Difficulties and Life Expectancy Without ADL/IADL Limitations: Evidence From the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing and the Health and Retirement Study.The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2024Article
- Impact of Hospitalization on Patients Ability to Perform Basic Activities of Daily Living.Canadian geriatrics journal : CGJ · 2023Article
- Factors influencing mobility in community-dwelling older adults during the early COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Impact of COVID-19 on Fracture Incidence in Germany: A Comparative Age and Gender Analysis of Pre- and Post-Outbreak Periods.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
Background: Social isolation has been one of the main measures for the prevention of COVID-19. It's possible that, in addition to the natural aging-related deficits, social isolation has accelerated the decline of the different components of physical and mental capacity in older adults. This study aimed to compare the functional capacity and concern about falling in older adults before and during COVID-19 social isolation. Method: This observational longitudinal study was carried out with 45 community dwelling older adults (mean age 65.6 ± 4.6 years, 88.8% women). Functional capacity and concerns about falling assessments were carried out before the COVID-19 pandemic, and between the 16th and 18th week of social isolation. All testes were face-to-face, except the second FES-I assessment, which took place via telephone call in order to minimize a prolonged person-to-person contact. Muscle strength, muscle power, functional mobility, functional muscle fitness, upper and lower body flexibility, dynamic balance, and Efficacy Scale were assessments. Results: Regarding functional capacity, there was 14% decline in muscle strength ( Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that there was a decline in older adults' functional capacity during COVID-19 social isolation.
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