[Effects of cognitive state on balance XXXX in institutionalised elderly].

@entity1 @entity73 @entity132
BACKGROUND: Ageing has been linked to a high prevalence of @entity73 , which, in turn, has been related to balance @entity132 . The aim of this study was to identify whether there are differences between subjects with and without @entity73 regarding the quality of gait and balance. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An observational study was conducted on institutionalised @entity1 older than 65years (n=82). Gait and balance was evaluated after the assessment of @entity73 using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Single and dual tests were used including, the 6-minute walking, stride length, and gait speed. Timed Up and Go tests were also used to evaluate balance. RESULTS: The @entity1 were divided into three groups: 28 subjects in the group without @entity73 (MMSE>= 27), 29 subjects with mild (27<MMSE <=21) and 26 subjects with moderate @entity73 (MMSE<21). Gait assessment showed significant between-groups differences in all the variables (P<.05). The variables assessing balance also showed significantly worse values in those groups with @entity73 . CONCLUSION: The severity of @entity73 is related to impaired balance and gait, thus the clinical monitoring of these variables in population at risk is needed.
