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Ciênc. Saúde Colet ; 26(1): 159-168, jan. 2021. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1153761

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Resumen Este artículo tiene como objeto analizar la crisis de la atención residencial en España en el contexto de la Covid-19 y su impacto en una elevada mortalidad y el abandono de la población usuaria. Se analizan sus causas inmediatas, mediatas y estructurales. De manera específica se analiza la precariedad en el empleo en las residencias a lo largo de la pasada década como una de las principales causas explicativas de la crisis estructural de las residencias. El enfoque teórico de análisis es el modelo de atención integral y centrada en la persona (AICP) basado en la autonomía de las personas y en la centralidad de sus derechos. La metodología combina el análisis cuantitativo en lo referente al empleo junto con una metodología cualitativa basada en el análisis de documentos y debates. El artículo concluye proponiendo una reforma integral de los cuidados de larga duración que incluya tanto un cambio en la atención residencial bajo la forma de pequeñas unidades de convivencia, como un reforzamiento de la atención en el domicilio y la comunidad en cuanto preferencia creciente la población mayor. La combinación óptima de la atención residencial y domiciliaria es la propuesta básica de este trabajo.


Abstract The objective of this study is to analyze the residential care crisis in Spain in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on high mortality and abandonment of the user population. The direct, indirect and structural causes are analyzed. Specifically, precarious employment in residences over the past decade was analyzed as one of the main explanatory causes of the structural crisis of nursing homes. The theoretical focus of analysis is the comprehensive and person-centered care (CPCC) model based on the autonomy of people and the centrality of their rights. The methodology combines a quantitative analysis of employment and a qualitative analysis of documents and debates. The study concludes by proposing a comprehensive reform of long-term care that includes both a change in residential care in the form of small cohabitation units and reinforcement of care in the home and the community as a growing preference for the elderly population. An optimal combination of residential and home care is the basic proposal of this work.


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Pandemics , Betacoronavirus , Homes for the Aged/legislation & jurisprudence , Homes for the Aged/organization & administration , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Nursing Homes/legislation & jurisprudence , Nursing Homes/organization & administration , Nursing Homes/statistics & numerical data , Spain/epidemiology , Sex Distribution , Coronavirus Infections/mortality , Age Distribution , Patient-Centered Care , Qualitative Research , Employment , Health Services for the Aged/organization & administration
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Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1349077

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OBJECTIVE: Residents and workers in long-term care facilities (LTCF) for older adults share the same space, and residents are more susceptible to COVID-19 complications. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies as an indication of previous infection of both residents and workers in LTCFs, as well as associated factors. METHODS: This epidemiological survey was conducted in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, a medium-sized city. Stratified sampling was performed, with data collected on demographics, health, LTCF protective measures, activities of daily living, and cognition. A serological test was carried out on all selected individuals. RESULTS: The mean resident and worker ages were 80.62 (SD, 9.66) and 37.41 (SD, 12.42) years, respectively. The serological test was positive in 13.33% of the residents, who had 2.91 (SD, 1.28) chronic diseases and used 5.65 (SD, 2.79) medications. Dementia screening was negative in only 11.1%, and only 20% were independent in activities of daily living. The serological test results were positive in 25.93% of the workers, although SARS-CoV-2 had been previously detected in only 6.9%. The LTCF did not perform systematic screening of worker respiratory symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: There was a higher seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 among LTCF workers than residents. Systematic screening of worker symptoms before each shift was not regularly performed. The high prevalence of cognitive changes among LTCF residents can impede adherence to personal protection measures.


Residentes e trabalhadores compartilham o mesmo espaço em instituições de longa permanência para idosos (ILPI), sendo os residentes mais suscetíveis às complicações por COVID-19. O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a soroprevalência de anticorpos para a síndrome respiratória aguda grave por coronavírus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) como uma indicação de infecção anterior de residentes e trabalhadores nas ILPI, bem como fatores associados. METODOLOGIA: Inquérito epidemiológico realizado em Ribeirão Preto, Brasil, uma cidade de médio porte. Amostragem estratificada foi realizada, com informações obtidas sobre dados demográficos, de saúde e condutas protetivas da ILPI. Dados básicos em relação às atividades de vida diária e cognição foram coletados. Um teste sorológico foi realizado em todos os indivíduos selecionados. RESULTADOS: Os residentes idosos da amostra tinham 80,62 ± 9,66 anos e os trabalhadores 37,41 ± 12,42 anos. Teste sorológico positivo foi de 13,33% entre os residentes que apresentavam 2,91 ± 1,28 doenças crônicas e usavam 5,65 ± 2,79 medicamentos, com apenas 11,1% com rastreamento de demência negativo e 20% sendo independentes. Entre os trabalhadores, 25,93% tiveram resultado positivo, sendo o SARS-CoV2 detectado previamente em apenas 6,9% deles. Triagem sistemática de sintomas respiratórios do trabalhador não foi realizado pela ILPI. CONCLUSÕES: Houve uma maior soroprevalência do SARS-CoV-2 entre os trabalhadores das ILPIs do que entre os residentes. A triagem sistemática dos sintomas do trabalhador antes de cada turno de trabalho não era regularmente realizada. Houve uma alta prevalência de alterações cognitivas que podem dificultar cumprir as medidas de proteção individual das ILPIs.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Health Personnel , COVID-19/epidemiology , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Brazil/epidemiology , Seroepidemiologic Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies , Epidemiological Monitoring
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Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1349334

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OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effect of frailty on 1-year mortality in long term-care facility (LTCF) residents. METHODS: This was a prospective cohort study with survival analysis of 209 participants living in 15 Brazilian LTCFs. Data on chronic diseases, age, sex, medication use, dependence in activities of daily living (ADLs; Katz index), and frailty (FRAIL scale) were collected at baseline, and death after 1 year was the outcome measure. Kaplan-Meier estimate and log-rank test were used to analyze the survival of residents. RESULTS: In the initial assessment, 65.07 of the residents were women, and the median age was 82 (interquartile range, 71­88) years, with 55% being over 80 years old. Overall, 88% had 2 or more diseases, 59.81% were using 5 or more medications, 42.11% were considered frail, 34.92% pre-frail, and 22.97% robust, and 69.94% were dependent in 3 or more ADLs. During the 12-month follow-up, 19.61% of the residents (n=41) died. In the survival analysis for death, there was a statistically significant association with frailty (p=0.03) and dependence in ADLs (p=0.04). CONCLUSIONS: In this population of LTCF residents, frailty and functional dependence were associated with death.


OBJETIVOS: Investigar o efeito da fragilidade na mortalidade em 1 ano em residentes de instituições de longa permanência para idosos (ILPIs). METODOLOGIA: Estudo de coorte prospectivo com análise de sobrevivência de 209 participantes residentes em 15 ILPIs brasileiras. Dados sobre doenças crônicas, idade, sexo, uso de medicamentos, dependência nas atividades da vida diária (AVDs; índice de Katz) e fragilidade (escala FRAIL) foram coletados no início do estudo, e morte após 1 ano foi a medida de desfecho. A estimativa de Kaplan-Meier e o teste de log-rank foram usados para analisar a sobrevida dos residentes.. RESULTADOS: Na avaliação inicial, 65,07% dos residentes eram mulheres e a mediana da idade era de 82 (intervalo interquartil, 71­88) anos, 55% com mais de 80 anos. Em geral, 88% tinham 2 ou mais doenças, 59,81% usavam 5 ou mais medicamentos, 42,11% foram considerados frágeis, 34,92% pré-frágeis e 22,97% robustos e 69,91% eram dependentes em 3 ou mais AVDs. No decorrer do seguimento de 12 meses, 19,61% dos residentes (n =41) evoluíram para óbito. Na análise de sobrevivência para evento morte, houve associação estatisticamente significativa com fragilidade (p=0,03) e dependência para AVDs (p=0,04). CONCLUSÕES: Nesta população de residentes de ILPIs, fragilidade e dependência funcional estiveram associadas ao óbito.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Chronic Disease/mortality , Mortality , Frail Elderly/statistics & numerical data , Functional Status , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Activities of Daily Living , Prospective Studies , Cohort Studies
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Geriatr., Gerontol. Aging (Online) ; 14(4): 290-293, 31-12-2020. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1151616

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OBJECTIVE: To describe infection and mortality rates associated with COVID-19 in older people living in Brazilian care homes. METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using primary and secondary data sources. Nationwide care home administrators were invited to report, via an online questionnaire, the occurrence of infection and mortality associated with COVID-19 from April to August 2020. State Public Prosecutor Offices, State Health Departments, and the Unified Social Security System were also contacted for information. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: Data were collected from 2154 care homes located in 14 states, covering 59878 older residents. The incidence rate of COVID-19 was 6.57%, and 883 deaths were recorded in the period, with a case-fatality rate of 22.44%. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence and mortality rates observed in this study were lower than those observed in other (high-income) countries. Data sources related to COVID-19 outbreaks in Brazilian care homes are currently limited to self-report. Structuring and systematizing data recording and reporting in these settings is essential to better understand the spread of the virus and to protect care home residents in Brazil.


OBJETIVO: Descrever as taxas de infecção e mortalidade associadas a COVID-19 em idosos residentes em lares geriátricos brasileiros. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um estudo transversal descritivo, utilizando fontes primárias e secundárias de dados. Os administradores de lares geriátricos em todo o país foram convidados a relatar, por meio de um questionário online, a ocorrência de infecção e mortalidade associadas a COVID-19 de abril a agosto de 2020. Os gabinetes dos Procuradores Regionais da República, as Secretarias Estaduais de Saúde e o Sistema Único de Assistência Social também foram contatados para informações. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva. RESULTADOS: Foram coletados os dados de 2154 lares de idosos localizados em 14 estados, cobrindo 59 878 idosos residentes. A taxa de incidência de COVID-19 foi de 6,57%, e foram registrados 883 óbitos no período, com uma taxa de letalidade dos casos de 22,44%. CONCLUSÕES: As taxas de incidência e mortalidade observadas neste estudo foram inferiores às observadas em outros países (de alta renda). As fontes de dados relacionadas a surtos de COVID-19 em lares geriátricos brasileiros são atualmente limitadas a autorrelato. Estruturar e sistematizar o registro e a notificação de dados nesses locais é essencial para um melhor entendimento da disseminação do vírus e para a proteção dos residentes de lares geriátricos no Brasil.


Subject(s)
Humans , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Health of the Elderly , COVID-19/mortality , COVID-19/epidemiology , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Brazil/epidemiology , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Pandemics/statistics & numerical data , Homes for the Aged/organization & administration
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Buenos Aires; GCBA. Dirección General de Estadística y Censos; nov. 2020. a) f: 5 l:18 p. tab.(Población de Buenos Aires, 17, 29).
Monography in Spanish | LILACS, InstitutionalDB, BINACIS, UNISALUD | ID: biblio-1146283

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Un aspecto clave de la historia de la vejez es el de la asistencia a los ancianos pobres, enfermos o sin familia, sobre todo durante el siglo XIX y principios del XX que constituyen la edad de oro del asilo de ancianos. Partiendo de esa constatación y de los principales problemas historiográficos involucrados, se propone como objetivo principal reconstruir la oferta de instituciones existentes y la proporción de personas atendidas. Para ello explora, en primer lugar las posibilidades y límites de las escasas fuentes estadísticas disponibles. En segundo término, propone una comparación exploratoria con el interior del país y con la asistencia a otros grupos de edad, en particular los niños. Tanto por la centralidad de los procesos históricos involucrados (crecimiento urbano, impacto de la inmigración, desarrollo de políticas sociales), como por la consecuente disponibilidad de fuentes, el caso porteño constituye el eje central de la indagación. (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Old Age Assistance , Argentina , Aged/statistics & numerical data , Health of the Elderly , Health of Institutionalized Elderly , Health Services for the Aged/trends , Health Services for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Homes for the Aged/supply & distribution , Homes for the Aged/trends , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 25(9): 3437-3444, Mar. 2020. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | SES-SP, ColecionaSUS, LILACS | ID: biblio-1133138

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Resumo O presente estudo tem como objetivo estimar o impacto da COVID-19 na mortalidade de idosos institucionalizados no Brasil. Foram estimados números de óbitos pela doença para o País, Unidades da Federação e Regiões, com base nas estimativas calculadas e efetuadas neste trabalho do percentual de óbitos de idosos que ocorreriam em instituições de longa permanência de acordo com os totais. Essa estimativa foi baseada em informações disponíveis para uma série de países. O percentual ponderado foi de 44,7%. Estimaram-se 107.538 óbitos de idosos nestas instituições no Brasil em 2020, por COVID-19. São previstos maiores números de óbitos na Região Sudeste (48.779 óbitos), seguida da Região Nordeste (28.451 óbitos); São Paulo é a Unidade da Federação que na estimativa será mais afetada (24.500 óbitos). Fica claro o forte impacto da COVID-19 na população idosa residente em instituições de longa permanência para idosos. As estimativas ultrapassam para o país 100 mil idosos, potencialmente os mais frágeis e vulneráveis, e são baseadas em número de óbitos totais conservador, tendo em vista outras estimativas e a situação alarmante de crescimento dos números de óbitos no Brasil.


Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic poses difficulties for long-term care institutions for the elderly, with increased mortality rates for the residents. This study aims to estimate the impact of COVID-19 on mortality of institutionalized elderly in Brazil. Estimates of the percentage of elderly deaths occurring in care homes were calculated for Brazil, States and Regions using estimates for the total number of deaths. The estimation was based upon information available for other countries. The weighted percentage was 44.7% and 107,538 COVID-19 deaths were estimated for the elderly in these institutions in Brazil in 2020. Higher numbers of deaths were expected in the Southeast Region (48,779 deaths), followed by the Northeast Region (28,451 deaths); São Paulo was the most affected State (24,500 deaths). The strong impact of COVID-19 on the elderly population living in long-term care facilities is clear. Estimates for the country exceeded 100,000 elderly people, potentially the most fragile and vulnerable, and are based upon a conservative number of total deaths, in view of other estimates and the alarming situation of death growth in Brazil from COVID-19.


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Humans , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Pneumonia, Viral/mortality , Long-Term Care , Coronavirus Infections/mortality , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology , Computer Simulation , Brazil/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Coronavirus Infections , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Pandemics , Institutionalization/statistics & numerical data
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 25(9): 3445-3458, Mar. 2020. graf
Article in Portuguese | SES-SP, ColecionaSUS, LILACS | ID: biblio-1133168

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Resumo A pandemia da "novel coronavirus disease" 2019 (COVID-19), infecção causada pelo coronavírus 2 da síndrome respiratória aguda grave (SARS-CoV-2), tem descortinado uma realidade até então oculta: a vulnerabilidade da população residente em instituições de longa permanência para idosos (ILPI). Diversas publicações científicas têm revelado a concentração de até 60% dos óbitos atribuídos à COVID-19 em tais instituições. A maioria dos residentes em ILPI reúnem os principais fatores de risco para morbimortalidade pela COVID-19, o que torna imprescindível a definição de ações voltadas à prevenção da transmissibilidade do SARS-CoV-2 neste ambiente, além das medidas usuais de distanciamento social e isolamento dos portadores da doença. Propõem-se, no presente artigo, estratégias de rastreamento da infecção em residentes e trabalhadores de ILPI por meio de testes laboratoriais disponíveis no Brasil. A identificação precoce de indivíduos portadores do SARS-CoV-2 com possibilidades de transmissão ativa e continuada do vírus permite a adoção de medidas que interrompam o ciclo de transmissão local da infecção.


Abstract An infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic has unveiled a hitherto hidden reality: the vulnerability of the population living in long-term care facilities for the elderly (LTCF). To date, several scientific publications have revealed a concentration of up to 60% of deaths attributed to COVID-19 in such institutions. Most LTFC residents share the primary risk factors currently associated with increased morbimortality due to the COVID-19 infection. It is crucial to define actions to prevent SARS-CoV-2 spread in this environment, besides the usual measures of social distancing and isolation of the carriers of this disease. This paper proposes strategies for the investigation of this infection in LTCF residents and workers using laboratory tests available in Brazil. The early identification of individuals with SARS-CoV-2, who may actively and continuously spread the virus, allows adopting measures aimed at interrupting the local transmission cycle of this infection.


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Humans , Aged , Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology , Mass Screening/methods , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Clinical Laboratory Techniques , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Pneumonia, Viral/mortality , Pneumonia, Viral/prevention & control , Health Personnel , Long-Term Care , Coronavirus Infections , Coronavirus Infections/diagnosis , Coronavirus Infections/mortality , Coronavirus Infections/prevention & control , Vulnerable Populations , Pandemics/prevention & control , Betacoronavirus , Betacoronavirus/isolation & purification
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 25(9): 3647-3656, Mar. 2020. tab
Article in English | SES-SP, ColecionaSUS, LILACS | ID: biblio-1133170

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Abstract This article aims to perform an analysis of the factors that determine the self-perception of oral health of Brazilians, based on a multidimensional methodology basis. This is a cross-sectional study with data from a national survey. A household interview was conducted with a sample of 60,202 adults. Self-perception of oral health was considered the outcome variable and sociodemographic characteristics, self-care and oral health condition, use of dental services, general health and work condition as independent variables. The dimensionality reduction test was used and the variables that showed a relationship were submitted to logistic regression. The negative oral health condition was related to difficulty feeding, negative evaluation of the last dental appointment, negative self-perception of general health condition, not flossing, upper dental loss, and reason for the last dental appointment. The use of a multidimensional methodological basis was able to design explanatory models for the self-perception of oral health of Brazilian adults, and these results should be considered in the implementation, evaluation, and qualification of the oral health network.


Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é realizar uma análise dos fatores que determinam a autopercepção de saúde bucal dos brasileiros sob base metodológica multidimensional. Estudo transversal, com dados provenientes de inquérito em âmbito nacional. Foi realizada entrevista domiciliar com uma amostra de 60.202 adultos. Considerou-se a autopercepção de saúde bucal como variável desfecho e características sociodemográficas, de autocuidado e condição de saúde bucal, de utilização de serviços odontológicos, de condição de saúde geral e de trabalho como variáveis independentes. Empregou-se o teste de redução de dimensionalidade e as variáveis que apresentaram relação passaram pelo teste de regressão logística. A autopercepção negativa de saúde bucal apresentou-se relacionada à dificuldade para se alimentar, avaliação negativa do atendimento recebido durante a última consulta odontológica, autopercepção ruim da condição de saúde geral, não utilização de fio dental, perda dental superior e motivo da última consulta com o cirurgião dentista. A utilização de base metodológica multidimensional foi capaz de (re)desenhar modelos explicativos para a condição percebida de saúde bucal de adultos brasileiros, devendo, os seus resultados serem considerados na implementação, avaliação e qualificação da rede de saúde bucal.


Subject(s)
Humans , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Pneumonia, Viral/mortality , Long-Term Care , Coronavirus Infections/mortality , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology , Computer Simulation , Brazil/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Coronavirus Infections , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Pandemics , Institutionalization/statistics & numerical data
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 24(5): 1895-1902, Mai. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1001814

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Abstract This study purposes to determine the prevalence of potential and clinical relevant Drug-Drug-Interactions (pDDIs) in institutionalized older adults and to identify the pertinent factors associated. We conduct an observational, multicenter and cross-sectional study during the last quarter of 2010. We selected a sample of 275 subjects (aged ≥ 65 years) from 10 nursing homes of Murcia (Spain) by a two-stage complex sampling. pDDIs were identified using the College of Pharmacists Database. We only considered pDDIs of clinical relevance, and thereafter the relevant factors were identified through uni-level and multi-level regression analyses. A total of 210 pDDIs were identified, 120 of which were considered clinically relevant (57.1%), affecting a total of 70 elderly (25.8%). Eight pharmacological groups made up 70.2% of the clinically relevant pDDIs. More clinically relevant DDIs were found in people suffering several pathologies (OR = 2.3; 95%CI = 1.4-4.5), and also in people who take ten or more drugs daily (OR = 9.6; 95%CI = 4.8-19.1), and people who take anti-inflammatory drugs (OR = 3.9; 95%CI = 1.4-10.4). This study reveals that clinically relevant pDDIs are very common in institutionalized elderly people, and that caregivers should aim at improving their practice in order to reduce the prevalence of this phenomenon.


Resumo Este estudo pretende identificar a prevalência de interações medicamentosas potenciais (IMP) em idosos institucionalizados e seus fatores associados. Realizamos um estudo observacional, multicêntrico e transversal, durante o último trimestre de 2010. Selecionamos uma amostra de 275 sujeitos (≥ 65 anos) de 10 instituições para idosos de Murcia (Espanha) mediante amostragem aleatória complexa em duas etapas. As IMP foram identificadas usando a base de dados do College of Pharmacists. Estimamos a prevalência de IMP de relevância clínica e analisamos os fatores associados com análise de regressão uni e multinível. Identificamos 210 IMP, das quais 120 foram consideradas clinicamente relevantes (57,1%) e afetaram 70 idosos (25,8%). Oito grupos farmacológicos constituíram 70,2% das IMP clinicamente relevantes. A prevalência de IMP esteve associada à multimorbidade (OR = 2,3; IC 95% = 1,4-4,5) e tomar dez ou mais medicamentos diariamente (OR = 9,6; IC95% = 4,8-19,1) e uso de medicamentos anti-inflamatórios (OR = 3,9; IC 95% = 1,4-10,4). Este estudo revela que as IMP clinicamente relevantes são muito comuns em idosos institucionalizados e que os serviços devem melhorar seus processos para reduzir a prevalência deste fenômeno.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Drug Interactions , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/adverse effects , Nursing Homes/statistics & numerical data , Spain , Cross-Sectional Studies , Polypharmacy , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/administration & dosage
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 23(11): 3923-3934, Oct. 2018. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-974722

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Resumo Objetivou-se comparar a QV de idosos asilados e frequentadores do Centro Dia do Asilo Vila Vicentina, no município de Bauru/SP. A amostra contou com 48 sujeitos, sendo 21 homens, 5 do Centro Dia e 16 asilados, e 27 mulheres, 16 do Centro Dia e 11 asiladas, que responderaim aos questionários: caracterização sociodemográfica, WHOQOL-Old e WHOQOL-Bref. As respostas, submetidas à estatística descritiva e inferencial, permitiram comparar os escores de QV dos asilados aos dos frequentadores do Centro Dia, por meio do Teste de Mann Whitney. Os resultados apontaram melhores escores de QV para os idosos do Centro Dia, destacando-se as mulheres. As institucionalizadas tiveram os piores valores de QV, sobressaindo-se os domínios Físico e Psicológico. Os domínios com escores mais baixos foram: Meio Ambiente (42,6 ± 10,7 para as asiladas e 44,4 ± 9,7 para os homens do Centro Dia) e Intimidade (13,1 ± 17,3 para as asiladas e 9,4 ± 22,7 para os asilados). Os mais altos foram: Relações Sociais (74,0 ± 13,6 para as mulheres do Centro Dia e 68,3 ± 10,9 para os homens do Centro Dia) e Morte/Morrer (83,6 ± 22,0 para as mulheres do Centro Dia e 80,0 ± 32,6 para os homens do Centro Dia).


Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the QOL of the elderly living in nursing homes and those who attend the Day Center (Centro Dia) at the the Asilo Vila Vicentina in the city of Bauru/SP. The sample consisted of 48 subjects, 21 men, 5 from the Day Center and 16 nursing home residents, and 27 women, 16 from the Day Center and 11 nursing homes residents, who answered the following questionnaires: socio-demographic characteristics, WHOQOL-Old, and WHOQOL-Bref. The responses were submitted to descriptive and inferential statistics to compare the QOL scores of the nursing home residents with the elderly who attend the Day Center using the Mann Whitney test. The results showed better QOL scores for the elderly who attend the Day Center, in which women stood out. Among the institutionalized elderly, women presented the worst QOL values, particularly in the Physical and Psychological domains. The domains with the lowest scores were Environment (42.6 ± 10.7 for women in nursing homes and 44.4 ± 9.7 for men at the Day Center) and Intimacy (13.1 ± 17.3 for women in nursing homes and 9.4 ± 22.7 for men in nursing homes). The domains with the highest scores were Social Affairs (74.0 ± 13.6 for women at the Day Center and 68.3 ± 10.9 for men at the Day Center) and Death/Dying (83.6 ± 22.0 for women at the Day Center and 80.0 ± 32.6 for men at the Day Center).


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Quality of Life , Day Care, Medical/statistics & numerical data , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Nursing Homes/statistics & numerical data , Sex Factors , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Statistics, Nonparametric
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Rev. Pesqui. (Univ. Fed. Estado Rio J., Online) ; 9(4): 1132-1138, out.-dez. 2017. tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-908515

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Objetivo: descrever as características sociodemográficas e clínicas de idosos sem declínio cognitivo de instituições de longa permanência. Métodos: Foi aplicado o Mini-Exame do Estado Mental (MEEM) e um formulário para investigar aspectos sociodemográficos e clínicos nos idosos sem declínio cognitivo. Os dados foram analisados por meio do SPSS 18.0 e do teste qui-quadrado. Resultados: Houve predomínio de idosos sem declínio cognitivo do sexo masculino (55,7%), solteiros (63,29%), com faixa etária ≥ 75 anos (54,43%), com hipertensão arterial sistêmica (64,56%) e com uso de medicamentos que atuam no sistema cardiovascular (64,56%). Conclusão: É necessário que os idosos institucionalizados sem déficit cognitivo sejam avaliados continuamente para diagnóstico precoce do envelhecimento cognitivo patológico para prevenção de estados demenciais.


Objective: to describe the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of elderly people without cognitive decline in long-stay institutions. Methods: Mini-examination was applied Mental State and a form to investigate sociodemographic and clinical aspects in elderly people without cognitive decline. Data were analyzed using SPSS 18.0 and Chi-square test. Results: There was a predominance of elderly people without cognitive decline in men (55.7%), single (63.29%), aged ≥ 75 years (54.43%) with systemic hypertension (64.56%) and use of drugs that act on the cardiovascular system (64.56%). Conclusion: It is necessary that the institutionalized elderly without cognitive impairment are continuously evaluated for early diagnosis of pathological cognitive aging to prevent dementia states.


Objetivo: describir las características sociodemográficas y clínicas de las personas mayores sin deterioro cognitivo en instituciones de larga estadía. Métodos: Mini-examen se aplicó Estado Mental y una forma de investigar aspectos sociodemográficos y clínicos en personas mayores sin deterioro cognitivo. Los datos fueron analizados con el programa SPSS 18.0 y la prueba de Chi-cuadrado. Resultados: Hubo un predominio de personas mayores sin deterioro cognitivo en los hombres (55,7%), solo (63,29%), con edades ≥ 75 años (54,43%) con hipertensión sistémica (64,56%) y el uso de fármacos que actúan sobre el sistema cardiovascular (64,56%). Conclusión: Es necesario que el anciano institucionalizado y sin deterioro cognitivo son evaluados de forma continua para el diagnóstico precoz de envejecimiento cognitivo patológico para evitar estados de demencia.


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Male , Female , Humans , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Aged/statistics & numerical data , Cognition Disorders/prevention & control , Cognitive Aging , Cognitive Dysfunction/prevention & control , Health Services for the Aged , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Brazil
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 63(5): 447-451, May 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-896339

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Summary Introduction: Notifiable diseases (NDs) encompass conditions of high clinical severity and/or contagious. Being closed communities, long-term care facilities (LTCF) are places that deserve attention on their own, but one might be left wondering: what is the reality of NDs at Brazilian LTCFs? Objective: To determine the prevalence and type of NDs at large LTCF. Method: Active search for NDs conducted by the Hospital Infection Control Committee (HICC) in 459 beds. Due to the low turnover of patients, the monthly list kept by the HICC on NDs was analyzed. Data were grouped into males and females, and into elderly (age ≥ 60 years) and non-elderly (age ≤ 59 years). Results: 31 diseases in 29 patients (6.9% of all inpatients - 19 males and 10 females): 23 cases of hepatitis C, five of hepatitis B, two of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and one case of renal tuberculosis. One patient with hepatitis B and another HIV-positive also had hepatitis C. There was no statistical significance in the comparison of the two groups with the total number of other institutionalized patients - by age and gender - for total number of NDs and cases of hepatitis C (p>0.05). Conclusion: Chronic NDs and those requiring chronic treatment observed in this study suggest that Brazil needs more studies to define the dynamics of these diseases at LTCFs.


Resumo Introdução: Doenças de notificação compulsória (DNC) abrangem quadros de alta gravidade clínica e/ou de contágio. Sendo comunidades fechadas, instituições de longa permanência para idosos (ILPI) são locais que merecem atenção quanto a elas. Mas qual seria a realidade das DNC em ILPI brasileiras? Objetivo: Determinar prevalência e tipo de DNC em ILPI de grande porte. Método: Busca ativa de DNC pela Comissão de Controle de Infecção Hospitalar (CCIH) em 459 leitos. Em razão da baixa rotatividade de pacientes, analisou-se lista mensal da CCIH sobre DNC. Dividiram-se os dados entre homens e mulheres e entre idosos (idade ≥ 60 anos) e não idosos (idade ≤ 59 anos). Resultados: 31 doenças em 29 pacientes (6,9% do total de internados - 19 homens e 10 mulheres): 23 casos de hepatite C, cinco de hepatite B, dois de positividade sorológica ao vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV) e um caso de tuberculose renal. Um paciente com hepatite B e outro com HIV positivo eram também portadores de hepatite C. Não houve significância estatística quando foram comparados os dois grupos com o total dos outros internados - por idade e gênero - pelo total de DNC e nos casos de hepatite C (p>0,05). Conclusão: Pesquisa em 15/11/2008 no portal http://www.scielo.br/não detectou casuísticas em ILPI, exceto por revisões sobre tuberculose. DNC de caráter e/ou tratamento crônico observadas neste estudo sugerem a necessidade de maior número de publicações para definir a dinâmica dessas doenças em ILPI brasileiras.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Skilled Nursing Facilities/statistics & numerical data , Disease Notification/statistics & numerical data , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Tuberculosis, Renal/epidemiology , Brazil/epidemiology , HIV Infections/epidemiology , Cross Infection/prevention & control , Prevalence , Risk Factors , Hepatitis C/epidemiology , Sex Distribution , Age Distribution , Hepatitis B/epidemiology , Middle Aged
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Bauru; s.n; 2017. 123 p. ilus, tab, graf.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-883912

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A síndrome da fragilidade surge no cenário do crescente número de idosos na população mundial, acometendo esses indivíduos, agravando suas condições de vida e saúde. Considerando que essa síndrome é multifatorial e multidimensional, que atinge idosos que vivem em diversas realidades, esta pesquisa buscou verificar a percepção de qualidade de vida de idosos residentes na comunidade e em Instituições de Longa Permanência, diante de sua condição de fragilidade. Por meio de um estudo epidemiológico descritivo do tipo transversal, com abordagem quantitativa, foram entrevistados 136 idosos, sendo metade deles residentes da comunidade, e a outra metade, residentes de Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos - ILPIs. Para o cálculo adotou-se nível de significância de 5% e poder do teste de 80% para se demonstrar uma correlação mínima de 0,35 são necessários 68 sujeitos para cada tipo de residência. Utilizou-se a Escala de Fragilidade de Edmonton (EFS) para identificar a presença de fragilidade e os questionários Whoqol Bref e Old para mensurar a percepção de qualidade de vida. Foi observado uma diferença notória entre o número de idosos frágeis moradores da comunidade (16,2%) e os residentes de ILPIs (51,5%), com significância estatística (p<0,001). A percepção de qualidade de vida também é melhor entre os domiciliados nos dois questionários, com destaque para os domínios relações sociais, meio ambiente e morte e morrer. O domínio autonomia apresentou a pior percepção, sobretudo entre os idosos institucionalizados. Entre os idosos frágeis estão as piores percepções de qualidade de vida na maioria dos domínios, para ambos os questionários. Os resultados mostram que a condição de fragilidade piora a qualidade de vida dos idosos e não são apenas os domínios relacionados à saúde física e mental que prejudicam a qualidade de vida. Fatores relacionados à intimidade, autonomia e relações sociais também se mostram associados à piora da percepção de qualidade de vida para as duas realidades, sobretudo para os institucionalizados. Assim, identifica-se que distinguir idosos frágeis de não frágeis é fundamental para a assertiva intervenção de saúde física ou mental.(AU)


The fragility syndrome appears in the scenario of the growing number of elderly people in the world population, affecting these individuals, aggravating their living conditions and health. Considering that this syndrome is multifactorial and multidimensional, reaching elderly people living in different realities, this research sought to verify the perception of quality of life of elderly residents in the community and in Long Stay Institutions, given their fragility condition. A descriptive epidemiological study of the transversal type, with a quantitative approach, interviewed 136 elderly people, half of whom were residents of the community; and the other half, residents of Long Stay Institutions for the Elderly (ILPIs). For the calculation, a significance level of 5% and 80% test power were used to demonstrate a minimum correlation of 0.35, 68 subjects were required for each type of residence. The Fragility Scale of Edmonton (EFS) was used to identify the presence of fragility and the Whoqol Bref and Old questionnaires to measure the perception of quality of life. A noticeable difference was observed between the number of fragile elderly in the community (16.2%) and the residents of ILPIs (51.5%), with statistical significance (p <0.001). The perception of quality of life is also better among those domiciled in the two questionnaires, especially in the areas of "social relations", "environment" and "death and dying". The domain "autonomy" presented the worst perception, especially among the institutionalized elderly. Among the fragile elderly are the worst perceptions of quality of life in most domains, for both questionnaires. The results show that the fragility condition worsens the quality of life of the elderly and it is not only the domains related to the physical and mental health that impairs the quality of life. Factors related to intimacy, autonomy and social relations are also associated with the deterioration of the perception of quality of life for both realities, especially for the institutionalized ones. Thus, it is identified that distinguishing fragile elderly from non-fragile individuals is fundamental for assertive physical or mental health intervention.(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Frail Elderly , Frailty/physiopathology , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Quality of Life , Analysis of Variance , Brazil , Socioeconomic Factors , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 21(11): 3399-3405, Nov. 2016. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-828503

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Resumo Objetivou-se verificar as desigualdades no perfil dos idosos residentes em Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos (ILPIs) com e sem fins lucrativos. Foram visitadas 12 ILPIs na cidade do Natal-RN, sendo 6 sem fins lucrativos com 260 idosos avaliados e 6 com fins lucrativos e 127 idosos. A caracterização das desigualdades no perfil dos idosos se deu a partir de dados socioeconômicos e motivo da institucionalização. Os dados foram submetidos aos testes Qui-quadrado ou t de Student com nível de significância de 5%. Como resultado, aqueles idosos analfabetos, solteiros, negros e pardos, não aposentados, sem plano de saúde, sem filhos, que não recebem visitas e que compram algo fora da instituição com o próprio dinheiro, estavam associados às ILPIs sem fins lucrativos. Ao analisar os motivos que levaram o idoso a ser institucionalizado, os conflitos familiares, o abandono e o fato de não possuir lugar para morar estiveram associados às ILPIs sem fins lucrativos. Apenas a condição “estar doente” prevaleceu como motivo principal de institucionalização em ILPIs com fins lucrativos. As condições mais desfavoráveis foram dos idosos residentes em ILPIs sem fins lucrativos, o que demonstram o reflexo da desigualdade social durante a vida desses idosos.


Abstract The aim of this study was to describe the differences in the profile of elderly residents in non-profit and for-profit Long-Term Residential Institutions for the Elderly (ILPI). We visited 12 ILPIs in the city of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte. Six of them were non-profits housing 260 elderly, and six were for-profit institutions, housing 127 elderly. The unequal characteristics of the elderly in these facilities are based on socioeconomic data and the reason for institutionalization. The data was submitted to Chi-squared or Student’s t, with a significance level of 5%. Illiterate, single, black or brown, individuals with no retirement/pension or healthcare plan, no children and no visitors who purchase something outside the institution with their own money are associated with non-profit ILPIs. When analyzing the reasons for institutionalization, family conflict, abandonment and being homeless were associated with the elderly institutionalized in non-profit ILPIs. The main reason for the elderly institutionalized in for-profit ILPIs was “being ill”. The conditions of the elderly in non-profit ILPIs were poorer, reflecting the social inequality these subjects experienced throughout their lifetime.


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Institutionalization/statistics & numerical data , Nursing Homes/statistics & numerical data , Socioeconomic Factors , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Long-Term Care
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Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-785233

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ABSTRACT Objective To compare the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and fracture history in nursing home residents and community-dwelling elderly subjects and to explore the association of vitamin D levels with various characteristics. Materials and methods Sixty-six nursing home residents and 139 community-dwelling elderly subjects participated. Marital status, medical history, medication including vitamin D supplements, smoking, past fractures were assessed. Weight and height were measured and body mass index calculated. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD), PTH, Ca, phosphate, creatinine and eGFR were determined. Results In the nursing home residents 25-OHD was lower (17.8 nmol/l, [9.4-28.6] vs. 36.7 nmol/l, [26.9-50], p < 0.001), PTH was higher (5.6 pmol/l, [3.9-8.9] vs. 4.7 pmol/l [3.6-5.8], P = 0.003) and 25-OHD deficiency was more prevalent (65.2% [53.7-76.7] vs. 22.3% [15.4-29.2], p < 0.001) as was elevated PTH (23% [12.8-33] vs. 5.8% [2-10], p = 0.001). 25-OHD correlated negatively with PTH (institutionalized r = -0.28, p = 0.025 and community-dwelling r = -0.36, p < 0.001). Hip fractures were reported by 8% of the residents and 2% of the independent elderly. The only predictor for hip fracture was elevated PTH (OR = 7.6 (1.5-36.9), p = 0.013). Conclusion The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism was high in the institutionalized subjects. Hip fracture risk was associated with elevated PTH and not directly with vitamin D levels or the residency status.


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Vitamin D/analogs & derivatives , Vitamin D Deficiency/epidemiology , Independent Living/statistics & numerical data , Hip Fractures/epidemiology , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Nursing Homes/statistics & numerical data , Parathyroid Hormone/blood , Seasons , Vitamin D/blood , Vitamin D/therapeutic use , Vitamin D Deficiency/complications , Vitamin D Deficiency/drug therapy , Vitamins/therapeutic use , Bulgaria/epidemiology , Calcium/blood , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Hip Fractures/etiology , Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary/etiology , Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary/epidemiology
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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 82(2): 159-169, Mar.-Apr. 2016. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-780972

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ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Dizziness is among the most common complaints in the elderly population. OBJECTIVE: To determine the sociodemographic and clinical-functional profiles of institutionalized elderly people related to dizziness. METHODS: Cross-sectional prospective study with institutionalized elderly people aged 60 or more years. A questionnaire on sociodemographic and clinical-functional characteristics was applied, and an anamnesis of occurrence of dizziness was held, as well as the Dizziness Handicap Inventory questionnaire. RESULTS: 48.9% of the elderly subjects had dizziness. The mean numbers of diseases and medications associated with dizziness were, respectively, 4.5 diseases and 7.8 medications. We found a significant association between the occurrence of dizziness and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, sub-connective tissue and genitourinary system, as well as the use of medications for the musculoskeletal system. The scores for handicap degree in functional DHI were significantly higher among elderly subjects who needed walking aids, who had suffered falls, and those manifesting anxiety. CONCLUSION: Our sample included subjects of advanced age, primarily women, who were institutionalized less than five years, with multiple diseases and polypharmacy users. They presented long-standing short-duration mixed dizziness, that occurred more than once a month and affected mainly the functional aspect.


RESUMO INTRODUÇÃO: A tontura está entre as queixas mais comuns da população idosa. OBJETIVO: Determinar os perfis sociodemográfico e clínico-funcional de idosos institucionalizados com relação à tontura. MÉTODO: Estudo prospectivo transversal, com idosos institucionalizados com ≥ 60 anos de idade. Foi aplicado um questionário referente às características sociodemográficas e clínico-funcionais, assim como foi feita anamnese sobre a ocorrência de tontura, e aplicado o questionário Dizziness Handicap Inventory. RESULTADOS: 48,9% dos idosos apresentaram tontura. As médias do número de doenças e medicamentos associados à tontura foram, respectivamente, 4,5 doenças e 7,8 medicamentos. Houve associação significativa entre ocorrência de tontura e doenças do sistema osteomuscular, do tecido subconjuntivo e do aparelho geniturinário, bem como uso de medicamentos para o sistema musculoesquelético. Os escores do grau de handicap no DHI funcional foram significativamente maiores para os idosos que necessitavam de auxílio à marcha, para os que tiveram queda e para os que apresentaram ansiedade. CONCLUSÃO: Amostra caracterizada por mulheres de idade elevada, com menos de cinco anos de institucionalização, com múltiplas doenças e medicamentos. Apresentam tontura mista, de curta duração, com surgimento há anos, manifestando-se mais de uma vez ao mês, prejudicando principalmente o aspecto funcional.


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Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Disability Evaluation , Dizziness/diagnosis , Geriatric Assessment , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Cross-Sectional Studies , Dizziness/physiopathology , Prospective Studies , Socioeconomic Factors , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-773364

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Introducción: el envejecimiento poblacional es un reto asistencial que preocupa a los nefrólogos a nivel mundial, por la incidencia de la enfermedad renal crónica. Objetivo: determinar los enfermos renales crónicos y con enfermedad renal oculta. Método: estudio transversal retrospectivo sobre la prevalencia de la enfermedad renal crónica en los sujetos del hogar de ancianos en el municipio Banes. El universo se formó por 136 personas que viven en la institución; la muestra, por 109, excluyendo a los seminternos y a los hospitalizados. Se revisaron las historias clínicas. Sin variar su presencia durante el estudio, la enfermera de asistencia tomó muestras de sangre para la creatinina sérica y de orina para microalbuminuria. Las muestras fueron procesadas por licenciados en laboratorio clínico vinculados al servicio de nefrología, a los sujetos cuyas primeras muestras fueron positivas se les tomó una segunda y tercera muestra con un intervalo de 30 días entre cada una de ellas, se calculó el filtrado glomerular estimado a través de la fórmula de MDRD (modification of diet in renal desease), con la calculadora disponible en http://www.kidney.com, se realizó la clasificación por estadios según las guías KDIGO (Kidney disease: Improving Global Outcomes). Resultados: el 55,8 por ciento de los ancianos presentó enfermedad renal crónica y el 35 %, enfermedad renal oculta, con un promedio de edad de 89,4 años. Conclusiones: el por ciento de ancianos con enfermedad renal crónica y enfermedad renal oculta en Hogar del Municipio Banes fue elevado(AU)


Introduction: the population´s aging is welfare's challenge that worries the nephrologists all over the world due to the affection of the Objectives: to determine the chronic renal disease chronic's renal ill patients and with hidden renal illness. Methods: it was done a transversal retrospective's study about the prevailing of the chronic renal disease in the characters of the residential home for the elderly in Banes municipality, the sample was formed by 136 persons who live in the institution, the sample 109 excluding the semi-internal and the one's hospitalized. It was revised the medical history, it was taken blood samples for the serum creatinine and picked the urine for the micro albuminury by the assistant nurse without varying its presence during the study, the samples were processed by graduated in clinic laboratory linked to the nephrology service, to the characters whose first samples were positives it was done a second and a third sample with an interval of 30 days, it was calculated the estimated glomerular's filtrate throughout a MDRD's (modification of diet in renal disease) formula, with the available calculator in http://www.kidney.com. It was carried out the classification as the stages following the KDIGO (Kidney disease: Improving Global Outcomes). Results: 55.8 percent of the elderly present Renal Chronic Disease and the 35 % hidden Renal Disease, with an average of ages of about 89.4 years. Conclusions: the Chronic Renal Disease and the Hidden Renal Disease in elderly from the old people's home at Banes Municipality is large(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/epidemiology , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Retrospective Studies , Cuba/epidemiology , Age and Sex Distribution , Glomerular Filtration Rate
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Arch. latinoam. nutr ; 65(2): 104-109, June 2015. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-752720

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Idosos institucionalizados apresentam um risco aumentado de alteração do estado nutricional. Sendo assim, são necessários indicadores sensíveis para identificação da alteração do estado nutricional. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar indicadores para análise do estado nutricional de idosos institucionalizados, em um período de três meses, por meio de exames bioquímicos e antropométricos. Foram selecionados 81 voluntários, com 78 ± 10 anos, sendo 53% do sexo feminino. Os dados antropométricos evidenciaram que as variáveisíndice de massa corporal, peso, massa gorda e ângulo de fase dos idosos institucionalizados diminuíram em três meses com diferença significativa no período. Dentre todos os exames bioquímicos e antropométricos, as variáveis índice de massa corporal, peso, massa gorda, ângulo de fase e lipidograma foram os indicadores da avaliação nutricional que identificaram alterações precoces e riscos nutricionais dos idosos institucionalizados no período de três meses. Vale ressaltar que indicadores nutricionais avaliados precocemente podem evitar os riscos nutricionais de idosos institucionalizados.


Institutionalized elderly have an increased risk of changes in nutritional status, therefore sensitive parameters are necessary for the identification of changes in nutritional status. The aim of this study was to evaluate parameters for analysis of the nutritional status of institutionalized elderly in a period of three months by means of biochemical and anthropometric measurements. Eighty one volunteers were selected, with 78 ± 10 years old and 53% female. Anthropometric data showed that the variables body mass index, weight, fat mass, and phase angle of the institutionalized elderly in three months decreased with significant difference between the assessments. Among all the biochemical and anthropometric measurements, body mass index, weight, fat mass, phase angle and blood fat were the indicators of nutritional assessment that identified early changes and nutritional risks of institutionalized elderly in three months. It is noteworthy that the early evaluation of nutritional indicators can prevent nutritional risk among elderly in living in rest homes.


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Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Elder Nutritional Physiological Phenomena , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Institutionalization/statistics & numerical data , Nutrition Assessment , Nursing Homes/statistics & numerical data , Nutritional Status/physiology , Adiposity/physiology , Body Mass Index , Brazil , Body Weight/physiology , C-Reactive Protein/analysis , Long-Term Care , Muscle Strength/physiology , Statistics, Nonparametric
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Asian Nursing Research ; : 143-149, 2014.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-206519

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PURPOSE: An increasing elderly population reflects a great need for readily accessible, clinically useful methods to identify mortality-related factors in nursing home residents. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with the deaths of nursing home residents. METHODS: Data was collected from a Minimal Data Set of 195 elderly nursing home residents, followed by analysis of demographic factors, disease and nursing condition factors, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), cognitive function, behavioral patterns, and dysfunctional status. RESULTS: Major factors associated with death among nursing home residents were identified as dyspnea (odds ratio [OR] = 4.88), problematic behaviors (OR = 3.95), and ADL (OR = 3.61). These variables accounted for 31.1% of the variance in death. CONCLUSION: Dyspnea, problematic behaviors, and ADL data were identified as the key factors associated with death among nursing home residents. Future plans for the prediction of death among nursing home residents can be made by nursing staff, factoring in these identified variables, to ensure more comfortable conditions and more responsive care.


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Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Activities of Daily Living , Dyspnea/mortality , Homes for the Aged/statistics & numerical data , Long-Term Care/statistics & numerical data , Mortality/trends , Nursing Homes/statistics & numerical data , Republic of Korea/epidemiology , Retrospective Studies , Risk Assessment/methods , Risk Factors , Social Behavior Disorders/mortality
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