Publications by authors named "Laura Camila Pereira Liberalino"
Development and validation of predictive workable weight equations for Brazilian older adult residents in long-term care institutions.
PLoS One
January 2023
Background: Weight measurement is important in the nutritional anthropometric monitoring of older adults. When this measurement is not possible, estimates may be used.
Aim: Developing and validating weight predictive equations for older adult residents in long-term care institutions in Brazil.
Introduction: Population aging generally accompanies an increase in chronic noncommunicable diseases, such as metabolic syndrome (MS). Nursing homes have provided a solution for the decreased ability of elderly individuals for self-care and familial difficulties in meeting the health care needs of elderly individuals.
Purpose: The aim of the present study was to determine the frequency of MS and its associated factors in elderly individuals living in nursing homes.
Estimating equations can be used when measuring the height of elderly persons is not possible. However, such methods are not always applicable; therefore, it is necessary to consider several aspects, such as sex, age, and ethnicity of the studied population to generate these equations. This study aimed to compare and validate methods of estimating the height of the Brazilian elderly nursing home residents.
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- * A total of 315 elderly participants were assessed, with the findings showing that younger individuals and those without mobility restrictions had higher average weights, and the best estimation method was identified as Equation 5.
- * Equation 5 proved to be the most reliable and applicable across various demographics within the elderly population, making it a useful tool for assessing weight when direct measurement is not possible.