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{"title":"Cross-cultural adaptation, validation, and reproducibility of the Alusti Test for the evaluation of physical and functional capacity in Brazilian older adults","authors":"Isabella Servilha Ribeiro ,&nbsp;Walter Sepúlveda-Loyola ,&nbsp;Jordana Cordeiro Maluf ,&nbsp;Daniel Bechelli Nampo ,&nbsp;Josu Alustiza Navarro ,&nbsp;Vanessa Suziane Probst","doi":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101742","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101742","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>The Alusti Test is a Spanish scale for the multidimensional assessment of functionality in older adults. Nevertheless, it has not yet been cross-culturally adapted to the Portuguese language.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To carry out the cross-cultural adaptation of the Alusti Test in Brazilian Portuguese and to evaluate its psychometric properties.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>The cross-cultural adaptation process into Brazilian Portuguese followed international recommendations. The test was applied to 100 individuals of both sexes aged 60 or over. Anthropometric, demographic data, education level, and Charlson Comorbidity Index were collected. The intraobserver reproducibility of the Alusti Test was evaluated twice, at an interval of 7–10 days (test–retest) using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Finally, the validation of the Alusti Test in relation to the Barthel Scale and the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) was verified using Spearman's correlation coefficient.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The Brazilian version showed an excellent intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.997 [0.996–0.998]). Internal consistency showed a Cronbach's alpha value of 0.96. There was a positive, strong and significant correlation between the Alusti Test and the Barthel Scale (<em>r</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.93) and Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) (<em>r</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.94); <em>p</em> <!-->&lt;<!--> <!-->0.0001 for both.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The Portuguese version of the Alusti Test has demonstrated both validity and reproducibility for assessing physical and functional capacity in older adults. This establishes it as a valuable tool for evaluating the geriatric population, contributing to improved understanding and management of their health and functional needs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":39958,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Geriatria y Gerontologia","volume":"61 1","pages":"Article 101742"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146229027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"El proceso de envejecimiento en personas con discapacidad: una revisión reciente de la literatura siguiendo las directrices PRISMA","authors":"Isabel Bermejo-Gómez ,&nbsp;José Augusto García Navarro ,&nbsp;Montserrat Roca Roger","doi":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101744","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101744","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Approximately 30% of the Spanish population over the age of 65 has a disability, yet there is limited research on how ageing affects this group. This literature review aimed to answer the question of how ageing develops in people with disabilities, its impact on health, and the differences based on the type of disability. PRISMA guidelines were followed and searches were conducted across various databases using specific criteria (articles from the last 11 years, written in Spanish or English, and focused on</div><div>individuals with disabilities aged 45 and over). Out of a total of 3,538 studies, 14 were selected.</div><div>The results show that ageing in this population leads to greater difficulties in daily activities, poorer physical and mental health, lower social inclusion, and feelings of unwanted loneliness.</div><div>These findings highlight the need for further research in this area.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":39958,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Geriatria y Gerontologia","volume":"61 1","pages":"Article 101744"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146229050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impacto del virus respiratorio sincitial en adultos mayores de 60 años en la Comunidad de Madrid: temporadas 2023/2024 y 2024/2025","authors":"Marcos Alonso García,&nbsp;Jesús Iñigo Martínez,&nbsp;Marta Elena Huerta Cofiño,&nbsp;Susana Jiménez Bueno,&nbsp;Araceli Arce Arnáez","doi":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101749","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101749","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a frequent cause of respiratory infection in older adults. In this group, and particularly in those with comorbidities, it can lead to exacerbations of underlying conditions, hospitalizations, and deaths. The objective was to analyze the disease burden, clinical characteristics, risk factors, and outcomes of confirmed RSV cases in individuals aged 60<!--> <!-->years or older in the Community of Madrid (CM) during the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 seasons.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Epidemiological surveillance data were used. Individuals aged 60<!--> <!-->years or older with RSV confirmed by PCR or antigen testing in the CM during both seasons were included. Sociodemographic variables and those related to symptoms, comorbidities, hospitalization, and clinical outcomes were analyzed.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 3,038 cases were analyzed for the 2023/2024 season and 2,475 for the 2024/2025 season. Incidence density and disease severity increased with age, reaching the highest rates in individuals aged ≥<!--> <!-->90<!--> <!-->years. Overall, 69.8% required hospitalization, and 4.0% died due to RSV. Cough (79%) and dyspnea (74%) were the predominant symptoms. Additionally, 77.5% presented at least one risk factor, with heart disease and chronic lung disease being the most frequent.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>RSV represents a significant public health concern in adults aged 60<!--> <!-->years or older, with high hospitalization and mortality rates, particularly among the oldest and those with comorbidities. These findings support the implementation of preventive strategies such as vaccination programs and the development of specific clinical management protocols to mitigate its impact.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":39958,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Geriatria y Gerontologia","volume":"61 1","pages":"Article 101749"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146229076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Patógeno poco descrito: Staphylococcus petrasii como causa de bacteriemia en el paciente mayor","authors":"Jorge Eduardo Herrera Parra,&nbsp;Sarah Elisabeth Rodríguez Santiago,&nbsp;Eva María López Álvarez,&nbsp;Natalie Burgos Bencosme","doi":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101746","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101746","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39958,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Geriatria y Gerontologia","volume":"61 1","pages":"Article 101746"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146229096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial: Effect of a psycho-educational intervention programme for comprehensive preparation for retirement","authors":"María Natividad Elvira-Zorzo ,&nbsp;Sara Jiménez García-Tizón ,&nbsp;Ana Belén Navarro Prados ,&nbsp;Celia Sánchez Gómez ,&nbsp;Eduardo José Fernández Rodríguez","doi":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101747","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101747","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>This article presents the protocol for a randomized controlled trial designed to develop and evaluate a psychoeducational intervention aimed at preparing individuals for the challenges and opportunities of the retirement transition. The protocol was developed through a literature review and expert consultation.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The study will be conducted at the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Salamanca (Spain). It will recruit individuals aged 60 years or older who are already retired or who will retire within the next five years. The participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: the intervention group, which will undergo a psychoeducational intervention programme, consisting of 12 sessions over 3 months and the control group, which will engage in a controlled follow-up. All participants will undergo an initial and a final assessment, as well as a 3-month follow-up, collecting socio-demographic data and different assessment instruments.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>This protocol describes a comprehensive psychoeducational intervention aimed at improving quality of life and attitudes towards retirement, increasing life satisfaction, psychological flexibility, perceived social support and general health, self-efficacy and self-regulation, and reducing stereotypes about ageing.</div></div><div><h3>Reporting method</h3><div>CONSORT 2010 guidelines for reporting randomised controlled trials.</div></div><div><h3>Trial registration</h3><div>ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT06533202. Registered on 1 August 2024 (<span><span>https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06533202?term=NCT06533202&amp;rank=1</span><svg><path></path></svg></span>).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":39958,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Geriatria y Gerontologia","volume":"61 1","pages":"Article 101747"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146229116","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Manejo conservador de perforación gástrica asociada a bevacizumab en paciente nonagenario con cáncer de colon avanzado: a propósito de un caso","authors":"Juan Luis Torres-Tenor ,&nbsp;Andrea García-Leal ,&nbsp;Aránzazu Castellano-Candalija ,&nbsp;Alberto Alonso-Babarro","doi":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101756","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101756","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39958,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Geriatria y Gerontologia","volume":"61 1","pages":"Article 101756"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146229088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lo que pensamos cuando envejecemos: autopercepciones, soledad y salud cognitiva en personas mayores","authors":"Óscar Fernández-Ballbé ,&nbsp;Jesús Saiz Galdós ,&nbsp;Lorena Patricia Gallardo-Peralta ,&nbsp;Ana Barrón López de Roda","doi":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101743","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101743","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39958,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Geriatria y Gerontologia","volume":"61 1","pages":"Article 101743"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146229053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Penfigoide ampolloso hemorrágico en un paciente geriátrico: presentación atípica y diagnóstico diferencial","authors":"Mar Rodríguez-Troncoso ,&nbsp;María Zulaika-Lloret ,&nbsp;Ricardo Ruiz-Villaverde","doi":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101757","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101757","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39958,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Geriatria y Gerontologia","volume":"61 1","pages":"Article 101757"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146229060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cuando la bacteriuria insiste: tumor uracal oculto tras infecciones urinarias recurrentes","authors":"Verónica Merchán Ordoñez,&nbsp;Miguel Sánchez Ortiz,&nbsp;Elisa Pantín González,&nbsp;Nuria Sánchez-Crespo Bornez","doi":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101754","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101754","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39958,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Geriatria y Gerontologia","volume":"61 1","pages":"Article 101754"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146229067","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Manejo multidisciplinar del paciente mayor con cáncer de próstata avanzado","authors":"Maria José Molina-Garrido ,&nbsp;Raquel Ramírez-Martín ,&nbsp;Carmen Sánchez Castellano ,&nbsp;Patricia Cruz Castellanos ,&nbsp;María Sánchez García ,&nbsp;Emilio Ríos González ,&nbsp;Mónica de Cabo Ripoll ,&nbsp;Francisco Martín Ordóñez ,&nbsp;Ángel Acosta Rojas ,&nbsp;Leo Arribas ,&nbsp;Javier Cassinello","doi":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101748","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.regg.2026.101748","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The percentage of older patients with prostate cancer is increasing progressively. This population requires specific and specialized, and at the same time, multidisciplinary management. This paper summarizes the scientific evidence available on the therapeutic management of prostate neoplasia in these patients, with the participation of the different specialists involved in this management: urologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine specialists, geriatricians and medical oncologists. Data are presented on the use of chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, radioligands, targeted therapies, and radiotherapy, as well as the most common geriatric conditions in these patients and how to manage them in a specialized manner.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":39958,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Geriatria y Gerontologia","volume":"61 1","pages":"Article 101748"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146229032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}