Abstract Objective: To analyze the perceptions of care among elderly couples. Method: A qualitative exploratory-descriptive type study was carried out in Maringá in the state of Paraná, from May to June 2017. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview conducted at the home of 15 elderly ...
Abstract Objective: Describe health conditions and life habits using Vulnerable Elders Survey-13 scores, with the aim of understanding the factors associated with the vulnerability of the elderly. Method: A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted in the Distrito Federal, Brazil. Data were col...
Grden, Clóris Regina Blanski,;
Rodrigues, Carla Regina Blanski,;
Cabral, Luciane Patrícia Andreani,;
Reche, Péricles Martim,;
Bordin, Danielle,;
Borges, Pollyanna Kássia de Oliveira,.
Estudo transversal desenvolvido com 374 idosos de um hospital de ensino da região dos Campos Gerais que buscou identificar a prevalência e fatores associados à fragilidade em idosos de um ambulatório de especialidades médicas. A coleta de dados compreendeu entrevista, Mini Exame do Estado Mental e E...
Objective: The objective of the study was to carry out the factorial validation of the questionnaire for the evaluation of informal social support (ASI) for the elderly. Method: It is a descriptive, observational, quantitative type research. It was executed between August and December of 2016 in the mun...
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effect of vestibular manipulation on the postural sway and muscle activation of younger and older adults. Methods: The study analyzed the effects of three intensity levels of galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) (0.3; 0.6 and 1m) on the pattern of muscle activity an...
Abstract Objective : To reveal children's perceptions about the social identity of older adults. Methods : A qualitative and exploratory-descriptive study was carried out with 17 children enrolled in the 4th year of elementary education of a private educational institution located in southern Brazil. F...
OBJETIVO:Avaliar o índice de vulnerabilidade clínico-funcional (IVCF) em idosos e sua relação com indicadores socioeconômicos, comportamentais e clínico-terapêuticos. MÉTODO: Estudo epidemiológico transversal de desenho quantitativo com 318 idosos vinculados à Estratégia Saúde da Família e a...
Objetivo: analisar a prevalência e fatores associados à fragilidade em idosos na cidade de Pelotas, RS, Brasil, em 2014. Métodos: estudo transversal de base populacional incluindo indivíduos com 60 anos ou mais de idade; a fragilidade foi avaliada por uma versão modificada da Escala de Fragilidade ...
Anciano Frágil/estadística & datos numéricos,
Fragilidad/epidemiología,
Factores de Edad,
Estudios Transversales,
Salud del Anciano,
Comorbilidad,
Factores de Riesgo,
Factores Sexuales,
Envejecimiento,
Factores Socioeconómicos,
Evaluación Geriátrica
ABSTRACT In order to assess coverage and quality of elderly care, a cross-sectional study of 204 interventions of Family Health Specialization students of UFPel was conducted, both connected and not connected to the More Doctors Program (PMM). The coverage difference between the third and first months of...
OBJETIVO: Investigar a frequência de quedas, os fatores clínicos e físico-funcionais associados às quedas e à acurácia desses fatores para identificar risco de cair em idosos com deficit cognitivo. MÉTODO: Estudo transversal com idosos com deficit cognitivo identificado no Mini-Exame do Estado Men...
