Dronedarone (400 mg, 800 mg, or 1,200 mg daily) did not decrease functional capacity in this patient population.
Aging is a universal and progressive physiologic process characterized by decline end-organ reserve, decrease functional capacity, increasing imbalance of homeostatic mechanisms, and an increasing incidence of pathologic process [ 1].
They noted that it had long been "well established that higher quantities of physical activity have beneficial effects on numerous age-related conditions such as osteoarthritis, falls and hip fracture, cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases, cancer, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, low fitness and obesity, and decreased functional capacity".
As the body ages, there is a steady loss in organ reserve (ability to function beyond the level normally required, which may be called upon in an emergency), which leads to decreasing functional capacity and increasing vulnerability to disease and disability.
Older workers are more predisposed to develop WMSD than younger workers because of their decreased functional capacity.
The anesthetic management of centenarians is challenging, since they have loss of functional reserve in all organs, decreased functional capacity, and imbalance of homeostasis.
Loss of muscle mass due to prolonged bed rest decreases functional capacity and increases hospital morbidity and mortality in older adults.
Based on a model of suicide planning relevant to middle-aged and older adults, we tested the following hypotheses: physical illness burden, decreased functional capacity, hopelessness, and living alone are associated with suicide attempts that are more extensively planned; lower cognitive functioning is associated with suicide attempts that are more impulsive.
These results provide preliminary evidence that the BSPAS is a unique and valid indicator of pain-related anxiety surrounding burn care in hospitalized patients and may be useful in identifying those patients at risk for decreased functional capacity at the time of discharge.
Dysphagia can contribute to malnutrition, and malnutrition can further contribute to decreased functional capacity.
This causes decreased functional capacity, work disability, and reduced quality of life [ 1].
