Publicação: Assessment of Frailty in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Diseases in a Rehabilitation Program: A Retrospective Study
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Introduction: Frailty syndrome is a multifactorial phenomenon that increases vulnerability in
older adults, compromising their functional capacity. Frailty is associated with cardiovascular
diseases (CVD) and can be mitigated through appropriate interventions.
Objectives: Thus, the study aims to evaluate the vulnerability index associated with
cardiovascular diseases and the performance in functional tests applied to participants in the
cardiovascular rehabilitation program.
Methods: This is a descriptive, retrospective study based on data from 10 patient records aged
≥60 years who participated in a cardiovascular rehabilitation program at the Federal University
of Uberlândia. The tests analyzed included the 1-Minute Sit-to-Stand Test (STS), Timed Up
and Go (TUG), and 6-Minute Step Test (6MWT), along with the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS).
Results: The tests showed improvements in functional indices after rehabilitation, with
significant increases in performance in the STS and 6MWT. However, the mean functional
capacity, as assessed by the CFS, did not show significant improvement.
Conclusion: Cardiovascular rehabilitation proved effective in improving some functional
parameters in frail older adults but did not impact the overall mean functional capacity. Future
studies with longer intervention periods may provide clearer insights into these findings.
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Frailty, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, Functional Tests, Older Adults
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ALMEIDA, Ana Julia Garcia. Assessment of Frailty in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Diseases in a Rehabilitation Program: A Retrospective Study. 2024. 10 f. Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso (Graduação em Fisioterapia) - Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, 2025.