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Sustained improvement of intrinsic capacity in community-dwelling older adults: The +AGIL Barcelona multidomain program
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Background: Different programs promote healthy ageing through the optimization of intrinsic capacity. However, a major challenge is to assess their sustained effects over time. +AGIL Barcelona, a consolidated multidomain program, aims to optimize older adults’ intrinsic capacity through a coordinated approach among primary care, geriatrics and community resources, in agreement with the integrated care for older people (ICOPE) guidelines. We aimed to evaluate the +AGIL Barcelona longitudinal effect on older adults’ physical performance.MethodsAll +AGIL Barcelona consecutive participants since 2016 were enrolled. After a comprehensive geriatric assessment, a tailored, multidisciplinary intervention aligned with the ICOPE guidelines is offered. It includes a 10-week boost multicomponent exercise program, nutritional and sleep-hygiene counselling, revision and optimization of pharmacological treatments and screening for cognitive impairment, depression and loneliness. Changes in physical performance after 3 and 6 months were assessed using mixed models including baseline frailty degree, time and all potential significant confounders.ResultsWe included 194 participants in the analysis (mean age = 81.6 [standard deviation = 5.8], 68% women). An independent, clinically and statistically significant improvement in physical performance (Short Physical Performance Battery [SPPB] test, combining gait speed, strength and balance) was found at 3 months (SPPB mean change: 1.4; 95% CI: 1.1–1.6) and 6 months (SPPB mean change: 1.1; 95% CI 0.8–1.5). Equivalent results were observed for all the SPPB sub-tests.ConclusionsA coordinated, multidisciplinary and integrated program can benefit older adults’ intrinsic capacity. The participants’ empowerment and the connection with the available community resources are critical points for a successful intervention.
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FERRARA, Maria Cristina, et al. Sustained improvement of intrinsic capacity in community-dwelling older adults: The +AGIL Barcelona multidomain program. Journal of Internal Medicine. 2023. Vol. 294, num. 6, pags. 730-742. ISSN 0954-6820. [consulted: 12 of July of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/225344