Fighting Frailty in Underserved Communities. Issue 1 (January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Migliarese, Sara; Smith, Nancy; Annas, Austin; Healy, Catherine
• Is Part Of: Topics in geriatric rehabilitation. Volume 33:Issue 1(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-01
• Subjects: exercise -- frailty -- older adults; Geriatrics -- Periodicals; Older people -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 618.9703
• DOI: 10.1097/TGR.0000000000000102
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0882-7524

Abstract

Abstract : Methods: Participants older than 50 years were recruited for frailty screenings and a 6-week exercise intervention. Participants were screened using grip strength, Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy Fatigue Scale, and the Short Physical Performance Battery. Results: Seventy-six adults were screened, with 62 meeting criteria for frailty (81.6%). Thirty-four adults (mean age = 64.9, range 50-104, 26% < 65) received exercise intervention. Significant increases in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy Fatigue Scale ( P = .042), grip strength ( P < .001), and Short Physical Performance Battery ( P < .001) were found. Conclusion(s): Medically underserved individuals may have a higher prevalence and earlier onset of frailty and respond favorably to exercise.