Dissemination of COVID-19 in inland cities of Northeastern Brazil.

Background: SARS-CoV-2 causes the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and it is weakening all health systems. Therefore, the most vulnerable populations are exposed to harmful consequences, such as illness and death. Thus, this study aims to estimate the temporal effect of COVID-19 dissemination on social indicators of the Northeastern region of Brazil.

Effects of exergames training on postural balance in patients who had a chronic stroke: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Introduction: Exergames training, as an additional therapy to standard care, has been widely used for motor recovery after patients who had a stroke, and it is a valuable and positive tool in the rehabilitation of this population. This study describes a single-blind randomised clinical trial that will aim to investigate the effects of exergames training on postural balance in patients with chronic stroke.

Methods And Analysis: Forty-two individuals with chronic stroke (>6 months), aged 20-75 years, will be randomised into two groups: the experimental group, which will be subjected to an exergames protocol, and control group, which will undergo a kinesiotherapy protocol.

Knowledge levels among elderly people with Diabetes Mellitus concerning COVID-19: an educational intervention via a teleservice.

Aim: To investigate knowledge levels concerning COVID-19 in elderly patients with T2DM.

Methods: This cross-sectional, quantitative, observational, and descriptive study was undertaken among elderly individuals with T2DM involved in a body balance rehabilitation program that had been suspended due to social isolation. The study participants comprised elderly individuals with T2DM, contactable using fixed or mobile telephones.

Factors related to depressive symptoms in older adult patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Background: The association of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2) with depressive symptoms may affect the quality of life of older adults and increase their risk of morbidity and deterioration in functional activities. This study aimed to investigate the variables related to depressive symptoms in older adult patients with DM2.

Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive, analytical study included 102 older adult patients with DM2, treated in northeastern Brazil.

Depressive Symptoms and Associated Factors in Institutionalized Elderly.

Unlabelled: Background/Study Context: Depression is a common psychiatric disorder in the elderly that leads to a decrease in quality of life and functional impairment, among other health problems. The study of depressive symptoms in institutionalized elderly is scarce in Latin America and can contribute to plan prevention and treatment actions in order to improve health conditions for the residents as well as quality of life. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of depressive symptoms and identify its associated factors in institutionalized elderly.

Activity Limitations in Brazilian Institutionalized Older Adults.

Background And Purpose: Although functional assessments and programs to prevent activity limitations are fundamental for efficient geriatric evaluations and interventions, these procedures have not been satisfactorily explored at nursing homes in Brazil. Literature is scarce on the evaluation of disability in Brazilian institutionalized older people.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 10 nursing homes in the city of Natal (Northeast Brazil).