Title
Predictors engines for decline of executive functions in the elderly with Alzheimer's Disease
Other title
Los predictores motores de la deficiencia de las funciones ejecutivas en pacientes con enfermedad de alzheimer
Date Issued
01 January 2016
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Pedroso R.V.
Corazza D.I.
De Almeida Andreatto C.A.
Dos Santos J.G.
Stein A.M.
Riani Costa J.L.
Santos-Galduròz R.F.
University State of São Paulo
Publisher(s)
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Abstract
The objective of this paper was investigate the relationship between executive function and functional capacity and determine predictors engines for decline of executive functions in elderly patients with AD. A total of 24 elderly patients with EA were evaluated to estimate predictors engines. Descriptive statistical analysis, Pearson Correlation and multiple linear regressions was used. Executive functions related to the flexibility (r = 0.54), static and dynamic balance (r = 0.48) and with the agility and mobility (r = -0.41). Regression analysis pointed to balance and flexibility as predictors engines deficiency executive functions. The decline of balance and flexibility can predict the prejudice of the executive functions of elderly with AD.
Volume
15
Issue
5
Language
Spanish
OCDE Knowledge area
Neurociencias
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85020038208
Source
Universitas Psychologica
ISSN of the container
16579267
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