Background: Different programs promote healthy ageing through the optimization of intrinsic capacity. However, a major challenge is to assess their sustained effects over time. +AGIL Barcelona, a consolidated multidomain program, aims to optimize older adults’ intrinsic capacity through a coordinated approach among primary care, geriatrics and community resources, in agreement with the integrated care for older people (ICOPE) guidelines. We aimed to evaluate the +AGIL Barcelona longitudinal effect on older adults’ physical performance. Methods: All +AGIL Barcelona consecutive participants since 2016 were enrolled. After a comprehensive geriatric assessment, a tailored, multidisciplinary intervention aligned with the ICOPE guidelines is offered. It includes a 10-week boost multicomponent exercise program, nutritional and sleep-hygiene counselling, revision and optimization of pharmacological treatments and screening for cognitive impairment, depression and loneliness. Changes in physical performance after 3 and 6 months were assessed using mixed models including baseline frailty degree, time and all potential significant confounders. Results: We included 194 participants in the analysis (mean age = 81.6 [standard deviation = 5.8], 68% women). An independent, clinically and statistically significant improvement in physical performance (Short Physical Performance Battery [SPPB] test, combining gait speed, strength and balance) was found at 3 months (SPPB mean change: 1.4; 95% CI: 1.1–1.6) and 6 months (SPPB mean change: 1.1; 95% CI 0.8–1.5). Equivalent results were observed for all the SPPB sub-tests. Conclusions: A coordinated, multidisciplinary and integrated program can benefit older adults’ intrinsic capacity. The participants’ empowerment and the connection with the available community resources are critical points for a successful intervention.

Ferrara, M., Pérez, L., Sole, A., Villa-García, L., Ars, J., Soto-Bagaria, L., et al. (2023). Sustained improvement of intrinsic capacity in community-dwelling older adults: The +AGIL Barcelona multidomain program. JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 294(6 (December 2023)), 730-742 [10.1111/joim.13710].

Sustained improvement of intrinsic capacity in community-dwelling older adults: The +AGIL Barcelona multidomain program

Ferrara, Maria Cristina
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Bellelli, Giuseppe;
2023

Abstract

Background: Different programs promote healthy ageing through the optimization of intrinsic capacity. However, a major challenge is to assess their sustained effects over time. +AGIL Barcelona, a consolidated multidomain program, aims to optimize older adults’ intrinsic capacity through a coordinated approach among primary care, geriatrics and community resources, in agreement with the integrated care for older people (ICOPE) guidelines. We aimed to evaluate the +AGIL Barcelona longitudinal effect on older adults’ physical performance. Methods: All +AGIL Barcelona consecutive participants since 2016 were enrolled. After a comprehensive geriatric assessment, a tailored, multidisciplinary intervention aligned with the ICOPE guidelines is offered. It includes a 10-week boost multicomponent exercise program, nutritional and sleep-hygiene counselling, revision and optimization of pharmacological treatments and screening for cognitive impairment, depression and loneliness. Changes in physical performance after 3 and 6 months were assessed using mixed models including baseline frailty degree, time and all potential significant confounders. Results: We included 194 participants in the analysis (mean age = 81.6 [standard deviation = 5.8], 68% women). An independent, clinically and statistically significant improvement in physical performance (Short Physical Performance Battery [SPPB] test, combining gait speed, strength and balance) was found at 3 months (SPPB mean change: 1.4; 95% CI: 1.1–1.6) and 6 months (SPPB mean change: 1.1; 95% CI 0.8–1.5). Equivalent results were observed for all the SPPB sub-tests. Conclusions: A coordinated, multidisciplinary and integrated program can benefit older adults’ intrinsic capacity. The participants’ empowerment and the connection with the available community resources are critical points for a successful intervention.
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frailty; healthy ageing; integrated care; multidimensional; physical performance;
English
13-ago-2023
2023
294
6 (December 2023)
730
742
open
Ferrara, M., Pérez, L., Sole, A., Villa-García, L., Ars, J., Soto-Bagaria, L., et al. (2023). Sustained improvement of intrinsic capacity in community-dwelling older adults: The +AGIL Barcelona multidomain program. JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 294(6 (December 2023)), 730-742 [10.1111/joim.13710].
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