Effectiveness of a Telegeriatric Intervention in Older Adults During the Covid-19 Contingency

Effectiveness of a Telegeriatric Intervention in Older Adults During the Covid-19 Contingency

The purpose of this studdy is to assess the effectiveness of a telegeriatric intervention

The patients were recruited from a cohort study in which the participants had previously signed an informed consent in which they allowed contact to participate in new studies, participants who met the inclusion criteria in the original database were recruited and signed an electronic informed consent of the new study. A comprehensive geriatric assessment was generated to assess whether they were candidates even due to changes in health status that could change over time since their last assessment, they were recruited until the expected sample size was obtained, and they were randomized, blinding the participants to belong to the intervention group (individualized care: geriatrics, psychology, physical activity and nutrition) or the control group (orientation in standardized health issues through audiovisual educational material)

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults 60 years and over
• Who agree to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Older adults who are in a systematic exercise program or directed food restriction programs
• Physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities that prevent exercise, includes Mini Mental State Examination less than 20 points of the total score
• Any condition acute or chronic health conditions that clinical staff judge as an impediment to the exercise program or remote monitoring
• Recent major or limb surgery
• Orthopedic conditions that would impede the exercise program
• Any problem swallowing
• Previous mental disorders such as disorder and schizophrenia
• Not having personal access to the WhatsApp application via video call.