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Functional aspects in ageing adults with diabetic neuropathy. A review

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dc.contributor.authorBraz, Nidia
dc.contributor.authorBotelho, Marta
dc.contributor.authorConde, Monserrat
dc.date.accessioned2019-01-14T09:26:15Z
dc.date.available2019-01-14T09:26:15Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractDiabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is highly prevalent among diabetic ageing adults. The sensory and motor impairments caused by this long-term complication lead to poorer physical functioning, postural control and balance. These changes affect the activities of daily living and increase the risk of falling, subsequently leading to increased morbidity and decreased quality of life. Early detection of such functional limitations is important, as it may influence the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs and prevent further functional dependence. This review focuses on functional aspects related to balance, postural control and mobility in ageing adults suffering from DPN, as well as their assessment by valid, reliable and low-cost performance-based measurements. PUBMED was searched for articles in English published between 2004 and 2014. Search terms included diabetic neuropathy, balance, postural control, functional mobility, and functional outcomes. Reviewed literature indicates that simple and low-cost measurements, easy to include in clinical routines, can be used for screening impairments in complex functions, such as balance and mobility. Some studies have also been able to correlate results from DPN severity scales with those of functional tests, showing that applying such tests may improve the early diagnosis of this neurological disorder. Berg Balance Scale, Dynamic Gait Index, Functional Reach Test, and Time Up and Go already have modified cut-off points for the Diabetes Mellitus older population, but need validation for ageing adults with DPN. Further research on this subject should be addressed, in order to improve assessment outcomes.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationBotelho, M; Conde, M.; Braz, N. Functional Aspects in Ageing Adults with Diabetic Neuropathy. A Review.Current Diabetes Reviews, 2016, 12, 114-119pt_PT
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.2174/1573399811666150722125612pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/12289
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherBentham Science Publisherspt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversion1573-3998/16pt_PT
dc.subjectAgeingpt_PT
dc.subjectDiabetes mellituspt_PT
dc.subjectBalancept_PT
dc.subjectFunctional mobilitypt_PT
dc.subjectDiabetic neuropathypt_PT
dc.subjectPostural controlpt_PT
dc.titleFunctional aspects in ageing adults with diabetic neuropathy. A reviewpt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.endPage119pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage114pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleCurrent Diabetes Reviewspt_PT
oaire.citation.volume12pt_PT
person.familyNameDias Azinheira Rebelo Braz
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person.givenNameNídia Maria
person.givenNameMarta
person.givenNameMonserrat
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