Resumo: Objetivo: avaliar os idosos segundo o Timed Up And Go verificando o tempo médio e classificação do risco de quedas. Materiais e Métodos: estudo transversal, descritivo, vinculado à pesquisa intitulada "Quedas e fatores associados em idosos", aprovada através do CAAE: 62170516.4.0000.5578. Foi realizada em uma Unidade de Saúde da Família, no município de Vitória da Conquista/BA, e contou com uma amostra composta por 45 idosos. Os participantes responderam um questionário sociodemográfico, acrescido do Mini Exame do Estado Mental, e aplicação do Timed Up and Go. Resultados: a maioria dos idosos era do sexo feminino, e 51,1% apresentaram moderado risco de quedas. O tempo de realização do teste foi menor para homens e grupo etário de 60-69 anos. Conclusão: conclui-se que mais da metade dos idosos avaliados apresentaram moderado risco de quedas e que as mulheres e indivíduos acima dos 70 anos apresentam uma média maior de tempo para a realização do teste.Palavras-Chave: Acidentes por queda; Idoso; Locomoção. Timed Up and Go in Elderly Community ResidentsAbstract: Objective: To evaluate the elderly according to the Timed Up And Go verifying the average time and classification of the risk of falls. Materials and Methods: a cross-sectional, descriptive study, linked to the research entitled "Associated falls and factors in the elderly", approved through the CAAE: 62170516.4.0000.5578. It was performed at a Family Health Unit, in the city of Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, and had a sample composed of 45 elderly. Participants answered a sociodemographic questionnaire, plus the Mini Mental State Examination and Timed Up and Go application. Results: the majority of the elderly were female, and 51.1% presented moderate risk of falls. The time of the test was shorter for men and age group of 60-69 years. Conclusion: it is concluded that more than half of the elderly evaluated had a moderate risk of falls and that women and individuals over 70 years of age present a longer average time to perform the test.
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