Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Nutritional, Functional and Frailty Biomarkers of People Living in Nursing Homes. A Prospective Study
Autor/es
De Souza Oliveira, Adriana Catarina; Gómez Gallego, María; Gómez Martínez, Carmelo; López Mongil, Rosa; Moreno Molina, Jorge; [et al.]Fecha
2023-05-15Disciplina/s
EnfermeríaPsicología
Materia/s
Anthropometric parametersConfinement
Cortisol
Functional status
Nutritional status
Sarcopenia
Resumen
Background: Nursing home residences suffered a lockdown from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study prospectively evaluates the frailty, functional, and nutritional statuses of nursing home residents. Methods: Three
hundred and one residents from three nursing homes took part in the study. Frailty status was measured using the FRAIL scale. Functional status was evaluated using the Barthel Index. Additionally, Short Physical Performance Batter (SPPB), SARC-F, handgrip strength, and gait speed were also evaluated. Nutritional status was determined using the mini nutritional assessment test (MNA) and several anthropometrical and biochemical markers. Results: Mini Nutritional Assessment test scores decreased in 20% throughout the confinement (p < .001). Barthel index, SPPB and SARC-F scores also decreased, although to a lesser extent,
reflecting a decrease in functional capacity. However, both anthropometric parameters, hand grip strength and gait speed, remained stabl...