Repositório RCAAP

Currently, the majority of deads occurs in old persons in the sequency of a chronic terminal condition.  The objective of this study is to analyse preferences about information and decision making of young old persons (65-74 years) in a hypothetic situtation of terminal disease, comparing men and women. The sample comprises 60 participants: 30 men, 30 women. The Portuguese version of Prisma was administred by face to face interview. Main findings show that both men and women would prefer to be informed on the limited time of life, sintoms and problems, and care options; both favor the self involvement in decisions making. In terms of decision making, men (by comparison with women) show more preference for the spouse involvement. The understanding of old persons preferences is a relevant contribute to health profissionals, so they may deliver end of life care adjusted to the individuals.  Keywords: End-of-life; Old persons; Gender; Decision; Preferences.

Objective: to know how the family is reorganized for the process of caring for and living with an elderly in a state of fragility by fall in the household environment; and to verify the degree of knowledge of the family on the process of caring for the dependent elderly from falls. Methods: A critical interpretive research in the field of action research, conducted between September/2013 to April/2014. The participants were three old and three-family caregivers. The Results induced to the watchful eye of the instrumental activities of daily living post-collapse of family dynamics, which refers to the remodeling of lifestyles to overcome the fear of a new episode of falling and caring for the family as a whole, in order to prevent the deviation of health. We conclude that measures promoting a safety and healthy aging must be shared, in order to improve the quality of health and life of people.  

The objective of this study was to compare the factors associated with the fall event (s) between elderly gulls and non-gulls assisted by the Family Health Strategy in District IV. The sample consisted of 30 elderly people divided into two groups according to the number of falls in the last six months, group 1 (not caidores) and group 2 (caidores). The groups were homogeneous regarding sociodemographic data, mobility and functional capacity. Elderly people in the non-cautery group demonstrated more physical exercises than caidores (p = 0.04). The lack of physical activity among the elderly is a risk factor for accidents due to falls, thus, actions that stimulate their regular practice in the community are necessary. 

To analyze the functional status of elderly hospitalized patients at General Hospital of the State Public Service of São Paulo. This cross-sectional study, included 100 admissions of patients aged 60 years and older, were evaluated within 24 hours of admission. The following variables were assessed:  sociodemographic and clinical-functional. The older people with advancing age and clinic and functional decline are partially dependent to perform instrumental activities of daily living. 

The body is one of the objects that assumes symbolic values in contemporary society, being considered an essential object to reflect the identity of individuals. Thus, in this essay we propose to discuss the place of the body of the elderly in postmodern society, whose ideas are the body and perfect health. 

The aim of this study was to identify in which way the researches that investigate the balance of the elderly using the force platform are being carried out. We searched for articles indexed in the SCIELO, MEDLINE and VHL databases from 2011 to 2016. We selected 34 studies for analysis, of which 27 studies evaluated the bipodal position (open and closed eyes), 25 studies used time of 0-30 seconds and the treatment, when performed, was of strength and balance training. 

This report is a research activity developed in a Long Term Care Institutions for Elderly (ILPI). This master's research sought to bring the narratives about life before and during the institutionalization eight residents, four men and four women, aged between 66 and 89 years, residents of two to seven years in ILPI. Based on the theoretical framework of psychoanalysis and the Artaud’s theory theater it was possible to think of the existence of the point of view of staging, whose word is central to existence. Finally, it is concluded that the experience with the fabric of the dissertation, which is summarized here, brings the importance of being subject when inserted into institutionalization processes. There are possibilities. There are ways. There is one construction work being done and that allow even within strict rules and collectivized the subject can be made subject. One of those ways is to give voice and autonomy to tell your story the way they want, or believed to be. Another is a transformation of ILPI is given as for the construction of an open place to possibilities, the choices, though limited, by listening. People who are there need to feel people. They need voice and ears that listen. They need representation means. They need audience. 

Presbycusis is a natural aging process. The use of hearing aids allows the rehabilitation of the elderly, in order to reduce the psychosocial impacts. The study included 27 elderly people who responded to the hearing handicap inventory for the elderly screening version (HHIE-S) when they received the prosthesis and after three months of use. The difference between the pre- and post-adjustment scores was significant. There was a significant reduction of the auditory handicap after the use of the prosthesis for three months. 

A velhice tem sido bastante estudada devido ao aumento significativo da longevidade, o que implica o do número de idosos. A longevidade que é vista pelos estudiosos como uma das maiores conquistas da humanidade, tributariamente ao progresso técnico, científico e social, ainda que existam preconceitos, má gestão de recursos e programas, formação inadequada de profissionais, entre outros problemas, passíveis de serem superados por meio da formação e informação à sociedade. Nessa direção, as contribuições acadêmicas têm sido importantes no estudo sobre o processo do envelhecimento e a problemática da velhice. No entanto, apesar do crescente interesse por questões relacionadas à velhice, a produção científica voltada ao segmento populacional longevo ainda é insuficiente em nosso país, ainda que se saiba que nosso futuro é que está em questão. Por isso, é inegável a relevância da publicação do livro Velho é lindo! que trata justamente dessas questões em suas características particulares, como atualidade, diversidade e abrangência temática.

This study evaluated the influence of the dual task on the functional performance of institutionalized and non-institutionalized elderly people, who performed the activities of unipodal support, walking, climbing and descending a step, and sitting and lifting from a chair (simple task) holding a glass with water, counting from number 10 to a double motor task (DMT), counting from number 10 to one (dual cognitive task - DCT) and holding a glass of water and counting from number 10 to one (double motor task (DMCT), with poorer performance in the institutionalized elderly. 

As a result of the growth of the elderly world population, and consequently an increase in the number of individuals with chronic and degenerative diseases, there was an increase in the number of elderly people who came to live in Homes for the Aged. To guide and support the family and help the newly institutionalized elderly to adapt to the life changes imposed by the disease, Palliative Care (PC) is promoted by a multidisciplinary team that must gather skills and have high sensitivity to estimate the necessary care for these patients. A CP philosophy well established, but research in the area, in the growth and consolidation phase, the present work aimed to systematize the existing knowledge about the needs and the determination of nursing CP for institutionalized elderly. It was a descriptive, quantitative research, carried out through a narrative literature review, it was concluded that there is an urgent need for a restructuring of the systems and forms of care for the elderly, mainly to the socio-cultural issue, which is not yet available for this model of the entire population. It was also concluded that new concepts should be discussed and new measures adopted for quality of life, comfort and dignity, with determination of the conduct through treatment in a personal and individualized way, elaborated and assisted by multidisciplinary team.

The present study aims to test evidence of construct validity for the Family Support Perception Inventory for Elderly (IPSF-ID) using confirmatory factor analysis, TRI (partial credits model) and the MIMIC method. The robust analysis strategies used, recommended to maintain the final version of the instrument with 37 items. It is concluded that the instrument evaluated in this study presents adequate construct validity to be applied in the elderly. 

The objective of the study was to evaluate the balance and risk of falls of active and sedentary women in the climacteric period. A total of 14 women, aged between 45 and 80 years, participated in the study. The Berg’s Balance Scale and the Tinetti Index were used. The results showed that the static and dynamic balance is greater and the risk of falls is lower for physical activity practitioners. Conclude that the practice of physical activity tends to reduce the risk of falls, improves balance and functional aptitude, bringing great health benefits.Keywords: Menopause; Physical Activity; Balance; Climacteric.

The expansion of life expectancy culminates with an increase in chronic noncommunicable diseases (CNCD) such as dementia and depression. Through the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Clock Drawing Test (TDR) and the Geriatric Depression Scale (EDG), 11% of the sample with significant cognitive deficits were found by MMSE; 17.3% with risk of developing dementia by TDR; and 28.21% with depressive symptoms by EDG. 

The objective was to identify the sociodemographic and illness profile of elderly residents in a long - term institution. Epidemiological, descriptive and cross-sectional study. The majority of the elderly were of the female gender, had a low level of education and family income of a minimum wage. Considering the gender, there was prevalence of chronic kidney disease and osteoporosis among women and systemic arterial hypertension and stroke among men. 

This paper aimed to identify and analyze newspaper articles of the Gazeta do Povo regarding the social rights of the older people. An exploratory descriptive study carried out, in which it was obtained 71 publications between the months of January 2016 to August 2017. The social right to health, dignity and housing conditions as topics more addressed. The evidences points to the awareness of the population when orienting on actions to promote health, rehabilitation, adaptation of environmental and protection of the older adults in situations of violence.

The study evaluated the dietary and socioeconomic nutritional status of the elderly in the city of Viçosa, Ceará. A cross-sectional, descriptive and quantitative research was carried out between June and December 2016 applying a socioeconomic and cultural questionnaire and a 24-hour recall. Inadequate food habits were observed in the elders with substitution of main meals for sugary and fatty snacks. Thus, there is a continuing need to apply and monitor food and nutritional education in the elderly. 

ABSTRACT: It’s a preliminar study of a random clinical test that has the purpose to determine the effect of strenght’s and balance’s training in the sit to stand test of elders. The elders were randomized trought a draw to three groups, the control group (CG), the force group (FG) and the balance group (BG) amounting to18 elders that did the intervention for 60 minutes, twice a week, during 8 weeks. All the groups obtained a better result on the functional test post intervention.

The study evaluated the effects of aquatic therapy on respiratory muscle strength in individuals with fibromyalgia. It received a quasi-experimental quanti- qualitative approach and the sample was composed of women, some in middle age, with clinical diagnosis of fibromyalgia. A protocol of aquatic therapy was applied for 10 weeks. The FIQ, manovacuometry and spirometry were evaluated, which demonstrated significant and extremely relevant results for women, specially preparing them to avoid the aggravation of this problem after 60 years of age. 

The study outlined the sociodemographic and clinical profile of the elderly of a Companionship Center, given that the aging process of the population is a worldwide phenomenon that has gained relevance in Brazil. The data were obtained through form-based interviews. Among other findings, it was found a predominance of women, low education level, widowhood, practice of physical exercises, presence of chronic diseases, high functional independence and low rates of depressive symptoms.