Mudanças na rotina de instituições delonga permanência para idosos em função da pandemia da COVID-19 / Changes in the routine of long-stay institutions for the elderly due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Objetivo: Identificar as mudanças surgidas como resultado das medidas implementadas em Instituições de Longa Permanecia para Idosos para a prevenção do contágio pelo novo coronavírus SARS-CoV-2 no município de Teresina no Estado do Piauí. Método: Trata-se de um estudo transversal de natureza quantitativa com os gestores de quatro instituições na cidade de Teresina no Piauí, realizada por meio de um formulário, estruturado e eletrônico, na plataforma Google Forms. Resultados: Foram implementados protocolos preventivos em todas as instituições, com foco em medidas de segurança para os idosos e focando em condutas de higiene, de forma unanime a obrigatoriedade do uso de máscara e suspensão de visitas. Conclusões: Foram analisadas quatro Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos e de acordo com os dados coletados as instituições passaram por processo de adaptação as necessidades que surgem para melhorar a qualidade de vida dos idosos institucionalizados.(AU)

Objective: To identify the changes that have arisen as a result of measures implemented in Long Stay Institutions for the Elderly for the prevention of contagion by the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in the municipality of Teresina, State of Piauí. Method: This is a cross-sectional study of a quantitative nature with managers of four institutions in the city of Teresina, Piauí, carried out through a structured and electronic form, on the Google Forms platform. Results: Preventive protocols were implemented in all institutions, focusing on safety measures for the elderly and focusing on hygiene behaviors, unanimously the mandatory use of masks and suspension of visits. Conclusions: Four long-stay institutions for the elderly were analyzed and, according to the data collected as institutions, they underwent an adaptation process as needed to improve the quality of life of institutionalized elderly.(AU)

Objetivos: Identificar los cambios que han surgido como resultado de las medidas implementadas en Instituciones de Larga Estancia para Personas Mayores para la prevención del contagio por el nuevo coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 en el municipio de Teresina, Estado de Piauí. Método: Se trata de un estudio transversal de carácter cuantitativo con responsables de cuatro instituciones de la ciudad de Teresina, Piauí, realizado a través de un formulario estructurado y electrónico, en la plataforma Google Forms. Resultados: Se implementaron protocolos preventivos en todas las instituciones, enfocándose en las medidas de seguridad para los adultos mayores y enfocados en las conductas higiénicas, por unanimidad el uso obligatorio de mascarillas y suspensión de visitas. Conclusiones: Se analizaron cuatro instituciones de larga estancia para ancianos que, de acuerdo con los datos recolectados como instituciones, se sometieron a un proceso de adaptación según fue necesario para mejorar la calidad de vida de los ancianos institucionalizados.(AU)

Intrinsic capacity as proposed by the World Health Organization and 30-month mortality among older adults in long-term care facilities / Capacidade Intrínseca proposta pela Organização Mundial de Saúde e mortalidade em residentes de Instituição de Longa Permanência para Idosos em 30 meses

Objetivo: Analisar o efeito da Capacidade Intrínseca na mortalidade de 30 meses em residentes idosos de Instituição de Longa Permanência. Metodologia: Estudo de coorte prospectivo realizado de julho de 2020 a dezembro de 2022 com análise de sobrevivência de idosos residentes de ILPIs brasileiras. Na avaliação inicial (M0) foram avaliados 209 idosos residentes quanto aos dados demográficos e clínicos (doenças diagnosticadas e medicações utilizadas); capacidade intrínseca segundo ICOPE nos domínios cognição, psicológico, audição, visão, vitalidade e locomotor; capacidade funcional pelas atividades básicas de vida diária (índice de Katz) e fragilidade (escala FRAIL). Após 30 meses, foi avaliada a ocorrência de óbito. Resultados: Em M0, a média da idade dos residentes era de 82 anos (±11,21), 65,07% eram do sexo feminino, 94,26% de cor branca e 88,04% tinham multimorbidade. Apresentaram alteração em quatro ou mais domínios da capacidade intrínseca 54,07% (n = 113) dos residentes, sendo o domínio mais alterado a locomoção (82,78%). Eram totalmente dependentes para as atividades básicas de vida diária 43,54% dos idosos, e 42,58% eram frágeis. Após 30 meses de acompanhamento, 33,49% (n = 70) dos idosos evoluíram para óbito. Na análise da sobrevida para óbito, houve associação estatisticamente significativa do evento com alteração em quatro ou mais domínios da capacidade intrínseca (p = 0,044). Conclusão: a alteração de quatro ou mais domínios da capacidade intrínseca está associada com óbito em residentes de ILPI. (AU)

Objective: To analyze the impact of intrinsic capacity on 30-month mortality among older adults living in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). Methods: Prospective cohort study with survival analysis conducted from July 2020 to December 2022 among older adults living in Brazilian LTCFs. At baseline (T0), 209 older residents were evaluated for demographic profile, clinical data (diagnosed diseases and current medications), intrinsic capacity according to ICOPE (cognitive capacity, psychological capacity, hearing capacity, visual capacity, vitality, and locomotor capacity domains), functional capacity (Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living), and frailty (FRAIL scale). At 30 months, mortality in the sample was assessed. Results: At T0, the mean age of residents was 82 (SD, 11.21) years; 65.07% were female, 94.26% were white, and 88.04% had multimorbidity. Overall, 54.07% (n = 113) of residents exhibited changes in four or more domains of intrinsic capacity, with locomotor capacity being the most commonly impaired domain (82.78%); 43.54% were completely dependent for basic activities of daily living, and 42.58% were frail. At 30-month follow-up, 33.49% (n = 70) of residents had died. Survival analysis revealed a statistically significant association between death and impairment in four or more domains of intrinsic capacity (p = 0.044). Conclusion: Impairment in four or more domains of intrinsic capacity is associated with death in LTCF residents. (AU)

Challenges to conducting research on oral health with older adults living in long-term care facilities.

BACKGROUND: The challenges to conducting oral health studies involving older people in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) must be debated. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate researchers' perceptions and experiences while conducting an epidemiological survey on oral health among older individuals residing in LTCFs. METHODS: A qualitative study was conducted involving six researchers who utilized field diaries to record their impressions during data collection through interviews (older individuals (or their proxies), caregivers, and LTCF coordinators) and oral examinations of the older people participants. Additionally, researchers responded to open-ended questions about their experiences. The collected material was subjected to content analysis by two researchers. RESULTS: The themes that emerged from the analysis were institutional context, aspects affecting the operationalization of the study, and data collection oriented by the clinical-functional profile of the older people. According to the researchers' perceptions, LTCF coordinators demonstrated concern for the study's benefits for older adults and the preservation of institutional routines during the research process. Caregivers emerged as vital sources of information, guiding researchers in navigating the challenges posed by the physical and mental complexities of the older people participants, necessitating empathy, sensitivity, and attentive listening from the researchers. The organization of materials and a streamlined data collection process proved essential for optimizing time efficiency and reducing stress for participants and researchers. CONCLUSION: The researchers recognized the important role played by LTCF coordinators and formal caregivers, underscoring the significance of empathetic methodologies and streamlined data collection processes in mitigating the challenges inherent to research conducted within LTCFs.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing home professionals: results of the RESICOVID project.

OBJECTIVES: The situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the mental, physical, and social health of nursing home staff. The operations and protocols of long-term care facilities had to be adapted to a new, unforeseen, and unknown situation in which a devastating and highly contagious disease was causing large numbers of deaths. The aim of this study was to determine the cumulative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on care, technical, coordinating-supervisory, and managerial staff working in nursing homes. METHODS: Correlation analysis and between-group comparisons were carried out to study the relationship between burnout scores, emotional balance, and organic and behavioral symptoms. RESULTS: The results indicate high levels of burnout and psychological exhaustion. Management professionals displayed higher levels of organic and behavioral symptoms than other professional categories in the same care settings. Despite this negative symptomatology, most professionals showed a positive emotional balance. CONCLUSION: The need to develop intervention programs to improve the mental, physical, and occupational health of the staff in nursing homes, considering the needs of different professional categories, is emphasized.

Relationship of Frailty, Nutritional Status and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Mexico City Nursing Home Residents.

BACKGROUND: We aimed to identify the association among nutritional status, Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) and frailty, and to estimate the mediation effect of these conditions between age and frailty in a group of Mexico City nursing home residents. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study. Fried's phenotype criteria, Full Mini Nutritional Assessment, and General Oral Health Assessment Index was applied. RESULTS: The participants (n = 286) mean age was 82.4 (± 9.2) years. The prevalence of frailty was 58%, and the prevalence of malnutrition and the risk of malnutrition were 22.7% and 59.5%, respectively. A higher risk of frailty was associated with older age (p = 0.015), sex (women) (p = 0.041), poor nutritional status (p <0.001) and compromised OHRQoL (p <0.001). Approximately 40% of the effect of age on frailty was mediated by nutritional status and OHRQoL (p <0.05). CONCLUSION: A strong association between nutritional status and frailty was observed. Additionally, OHRQoL was associated with frailty. The effect of age on frailty was mediated by OHRQoL and nutritional status. Interventions targeted to improve nutritional status and oral health may contribute to preventing or delaying the onset of frailty.

Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition criteria in older adults who are institutionalized: Agreement with the Subjective Global Assessment and its impact on 5-year mortality.

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of malnutrition according to Subjective Global Assessment (SGA), Mini Nutritional Assessment-Full Form (MNA-FF), and different combinations of the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria in older adults who are institutionalized, and the impact of malnutrition on 5-year mortality. METHODS: Nutrition status was assessed by the SGA, MNA-FF, and 15 GLIM criteria combinations. The Katz scale was used to assess the level of dependence. The SGA was considered the reference method, and the agreement (Kappa test), sensitivity, and specificity values were calculated for each GLIM criteria combination. The variables associated with 5-year mortality were assessed using multivariate logistic regression models. RESULTS: One hundred eleven participants (mean age: 81y; interquartile range: 76.0-87.0; 90.9% women) were included; the prevalence of malnutrition according to the SGA and MNA-FF were 49.5% (n = 55) and 8.1% (n = 9), respectively. The prevalence of malnutrition varied from 1.8% to 36.0% considering GLIM combinations. Eight GLIM criteria combinations had a fair agreement with SGA (κ: 0.21-0.40), and two had sensitivity >80%. Regarding mortality, 43 participants (38.7%) died within 5 years. Malnutrition according to the SGA (odds ratio [OR]: 2.82; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.06-7.46) and the Katz scale score (OR: 4.64; 95% CI:1.84-11.70) were independent predictors of mortality. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of malnutrition varied according to the assessment tools. Malnutrition diagnosed by the SGA, but not by the GLIM criteria or MNA-FF, was associated with 5-year mortality in older adults who were institutionalized.

Masticatory function and mortality among older adults living in long-term care facilities in Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between mortality and masticatory function in older adults living in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), controlling for demographic and health covariates. BACKGROUND: Poor oral health has been associated with mortality; however, no previous study investigated whether objective and self-reported poor masticatory function is a predictor of early mortality in LTCFs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Baseline characteristics of 295 participants were collected, including age, sex, polypharmacy, mobility, activities of daily living, frailty, nutritional status, and objective (masticatory performance - chewing gum) and self-reported masticatory function. The participants were followed-up with for 4 years to record the mortality data. Cox regression models were run to analyse the data (α = .05). RESULTS: During the 4-year follow-up, 124 (42.0%) participants died. Older adults with poor masticatory performance (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.59, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] = 1.07-2.36) and those who self-reported masticatory dysfunction (HR = 1.48, 95% CI = 1.01-2.16) were at higher risk of early death than those with good mastication. However, in a multivariate model including both objective and self-reported masticatory function, only the objective measurement remained associated with early death (HR = 1.52, 95% CI = 1.02-2.27). CONCLUSION: Poor masticatory performance seems to be associated with early death in older adults living in LTCFs, but they may have shared risk factors accumulated throughout life that were not covered by the study period.

Introducing a multicomponent staff training intervention to reduce antipsychotic medication: Care home management pre and post intervention views of systemic impact, and preliminary RE-AIM evaluation.

OBJECTIVES: We explored views of care home managers when introducing PROCUIDA-Demencia a mixed-methods two-arm cluster randomised controlled pilot and clinical outcomes study aiming to optimise dementia care by introducing psychosocial interventions to reduce antipsychotic medication in care homes. METHOD: We undertook secondary analysis of pre and post in-depth interviews conducted in summer 2018 with not-for-profit care home managers in Mexico who were allocated to the intervention group. Transcribed data were thematically analysed. Themes were mapped out with RE-AIM quality appraisal framework (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation and Maintenance) as preliminary evaluation to identify practice and future intervention development and evaluation. RESULTS: Two pre- and three post-intervention themes were constructed. Participants reported measurable positive impact; one home built a new specialist dementia care unit and others hired a psychologist and psychiatrist to sustain the changes. Antipsychotic medication was reduced for some participating residents which also minimised cost burden on family members. CONCLUSION: Funding, systemic working across families, clinical and social teams and effective systems of governance are urgently required to sustain models like PROCUIDA-Demencia. The RE-AIM preliminary evaluation outlined care home managers' long-term sustainable practice and positive impact on the dementia care system. These findings might inform staff retention strategies and care home systemic care practices. This evaluation is contributing to the Mexican Alzheimer's and other dementias plan.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing home professionals: results of the RESICOVID project

Abstract Objectives The situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the mental, physical, and social health of nursing home staff. The operations and protocols of long-term care facilities had to be adapted to a new, unforeseen, and unknown situation in which a devastating and highly contagious disease was causing large numbers of deaths. The aim of this study was to determine the cumulative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on care, technical, coordinating-supervisory, and managerial staff working in nursing homes. Methods Correlation analysis and between-group comparisons were carried out to study the relationship between burnout scores, emotional balance, and organic and behavioral symptoms. Results The results indicate high levels of burnout and psychological exhaustion. Management professionals displayed higher levels of organic and behavioral symptoms than other professional categories in the same care settings. Despite this negative symptomatology, most professionals showed a positive emotional balance. Conclusion The need to develop intervention programs to improve the mental, physical, and occupational health of the staff in nursing homes, considering the needs of different professional categories, is emphasized.

Validação da Morse Fall Scale - versão brasileira para pessoas idosas institucionalizadas (MFS-B/ILPI) / Validation of the Morse Fall Scale - Brazilian version for institutionalized older adults (MFS-B/ ILPI)

Resumo Objetivo Realizar a validação de critério e de constructo da Morse Fall Scale - versão brasileira (MFS-B) para pessoas idosas institucionalizadas. Método Estudo metodológico de validação aninhado a um estudo longitudinal. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida em duas Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos (ILPIs), com 172 pessoas idosas. Os dados foram coletados por meio da avaliação direta da pessoa idosa e dados do prontuário. A análise foi realizada pela estatística descritiva e inferencial pela curva ROC, sensibilidade, especificidade, correlação de Pearson e Análise Fatorial Exploratória e Confirmatória. Resultados A melhor estimativa para predizer a queda foi no ponto de corte 45 pontos da MFS-B para pessoas idosas institucionalizadas, com sensibilidade de 93,3% e especificidade de 58,9%. Quando analisada a confiabilidade de MFS-B com a exclusão do item "terapia endovenosa/dispositivo endovenoso salinizado ou heparinizado" - "TE/DSH" houve melhora da confiabilidade (α≥0,700) e essa exclusão também foi aprovada na Análise Fatorial Exploratória e Confirmatória. Conclusões Os resultados apontam para uma boa capacidade de predição de queda pela MFS-B para pessoas idosas institucionalizadas, com melhor acurácia quando excluído o item "TE/DSH". Esses resultados fundamentaram a adaptação da MFS-B para cinco itens de avaliação, sendo essa denominada MFS-B/ILPI.

Abstract Objective To validate the criterion and construct of the Morse Fall Scale - Brazilian version (MFS-B) for institutionalized older adults. Method Methodological validation study nested within a longitudinal study. The research was conducted in two Homes for the Aged (ILPIs), involving 172 older individuals. Data were collected through direct assessment of the older adult and chart data. Analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics including ROC curve, sensitivity, specificity, Pearson correlation, and Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Results The best estimate for predicting falls was at the cutoff point of 45 points on the MFS-B for institutionalized older adults, with a sensitivity of 93.3% and specificity of 58.9%. When analyzing the reliability of the MFS-B with the exclusion of the item "intravenous therapy/saline or heparin flush catheter" - "IV therapy/SHFC" reliability improved (α≥0.700), and this exclusion was also supported by Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Conclusions The results indicate a good predictive ability of the MFS-B for institutionalized older adults, with improved accuracy when excluding the item "IV therapy/SHFC". These findings supported the adaptation of the MFS-B to five assessment items, referred to as MFS-B/ ILPI.

Residents in Institutions for Older Adults: Characteristics and their Relationship with the Institution / Residentes em Instituições para Idosos: Características e sua Relação com a Instituição / Residentes en Instituciones para Personas Mayores: Características y su Relación con la Institución

Abstract Population aging and the reduction in the availability of family caregivers have driven the demand for care for older adults in long-term care facilities (LTCF). This study aimed to characterize the sociodemographic, functional, cognitive and emotional aspects of residents of philanthropic LTCF in a medium-sized Brazilian city. This study also sought to correlate variables in residents' life and their levels of depression and cognitive performance. Cognitive (MMSE and ACE-R) and mood screening instruments (GDS-15) and a guided interview were applied to 78 residents. Generally, residents were White, single/widowed, independent women showing depressive symptoms (52%) and cognitive impairment (74%). Most participants reported satisfaction with the care offered by the LTCF, but this satisfaction was negatively correlated with the depression score. This profile suggests the need for an institutional arrangement that considers the needs of residents and promotes their quality of life.

Resumo O envelhecimento populacional e a redução de disponibilidade de cuidadores familiares têm impulsionado a procura pelo atendimento de pessoas idosas em instituições de longa permanência (ILPI). Este estudo buscou caracterizar aspectos sociodemográficos, funcionais, cognitivos e emocionais de residentes de ILPI filantrópicas de uma cidade brasileira de médio porte. Também buscou-se correlacionar variáveis do contexto de vida dos residentes e seus níveis de depressão e desempenho cognitivo. Foram aplicados instrumentos de rastreio cognitivo (MEEM e ACE-R) e de humor (EDG-15), além de um roteiro de entrevista em 78 residentes. Em geral, os residentes eram mulheres, brancas, solteiras/viúvas, independentes, apresentando sintomas depressivos (52%) e declínio cognitivo (74%). A maioria referiu satisfação com o atendimento ofertado pelas ILPI, mas essa satisfação se correlacionou negativamente com o escore de depressão. Esse perfil sugere a necessidade de um arranjo institucional que leve em conta as necessidades dos residentes e favoreça sua qualidade de vida.

Resumen El envejecimiento de la población y la reducción de la disponibilidad de cuidadores familiares han impulsado la búsqueda de atención para las personas mayores en instituciones de larga permanencia (ILPI). Este estudio buscó caracterizar los aspectos sociodemográficos, funcionales, cognitivos y emocionales de los residentes en ILPI filantrópicas en una ciudad brasileña de tamaño medio. También se intentó correlacionar variables del contexto de vida de los residentes con sus niveles de depresión y rendimiento cognitivo. Se aplicaron una guía de entrevista y herramientas de evaluación cognitiva (MEEM y ACE-R) y de humor (EDG-15) a 78 residentes. La mayoría de los participantes eran mujeres, blancas, solteras/viudas e independientes, con síntomas depresivos (52%) y declive cognitivo (74%). Aunque la mayoría expresó satisfacción con la atención ofrecida por las ILPI, esta satisfacción se correlacionó negativamente con el puntaje de depresión. Se sugiere la necesidad de un diseño institucional que considere las necesidades de los residentes y favorezca su calidad de vida.

Nursing Process for institutionalized older adults: contributions from knowledge awareness workshop / Proceso de Enfermería para personas mayores institucionalizadas: aportes del taller de sensibilización sobre conocimientos / Processo de Enfermagem às pessoas idosas institucionalizadas: contribuições de oficina de sensibilização ao conhecimento

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the knowledge of professionals working in a Nursing Home about the Nursing Process before and after the awareness workshop. Methods: This is strategic action research, developed with nursing professionals and managers of a Nursing Home in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data were collected between January and June 2023, through semi-structured interviews before and after an awareness workshop. Discursive textual analysis of the data was carried out. Results: The central category "Understanding about the Nursing Process in Nursing Homes" emerged, which was unitized into two units of meaning and three categories of analysis. Conclusion: Data revealed non-use and lack of knowledge of the Nursing Process before awareness raising. Afterwards, a deeper understanding of the topic and its importance was identified. Awareness-raising workshops contribute to transformation of knowledge.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar el conocimiento de los profesionales que actúan en una Residencia de Larga Estadía sobre el Proceso de Enfermería antes y después del taller de sensibilización. Métodos: Se trata de una investigación acción estratégica, desarrollada con profesionales de enfermería y gestores de una Residencia de Larga Estadía en Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Los datos fueron recolectados entre enero y junio de 2023, mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas antes y después de un taller de sensibilización. Se realizó un análisis textual discursivo de los datos. Resultados: Surgió la categoría central "Comprensión sobre el Proceso de Enfermería en Residencia de Larga Estadía", la cual se unificó en dos unidades de significado y tres categorías de análisis. Conclusión: Los datos revelaron no utilización y desconocimiento del Proceso de Enfermería antes de la sensibilización. Posteriormente se identificó una comprensión más profunda del tema y su importancia. Los talleres de sensibilización contribuyen a la transformación del conocimiento.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar o conhecimento de profissionais atuantes em uma Instituição de Longa Permanência para Idosos sobre o Processo de Enfermagem antes e após oficina de sensibilização. Métodos: Pesquisa-ação estratégica, desenvolvida com profissionais de enfermagem e gestores de uma Instituição de Longa Permanência para Idosos do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Dados foram coletados entre janeiro e junho de 2023, mediante entrevista semiestruturada antes e após uma oficina de sensibilização. Realizou-se análise textual discursiva dos dados. Resultados: Emergiu a categoria central "Compreensão acerca do Processo de Enfermagem na Instituição de Longa Permanência para Idosos", que foi unitarizada em duas unidades de sentido e três categorias de análise. Conclusão: Dados revelaram a não utilização e o desconhecimento do Processo de Enfermagem antes da sensibilização. Após, identificou-se uma compreensão mais aprofundada sobre a temática e sua importância. Oficinas de sensibilização contribuem à transformação do conhecimento.

Cuidados bucais de pessoas idosas: barreiras percebidas por profissionais de instituições de longa permanência filantrópicas e privadas / Oral care of the older adults: barriers perceived by professionals in philanthropic and private long-term care institutions

O envelhecimento populacional é uma realidade mundial e todos os esforços estão direcionados para que as pessoas idosas vivam cada vez mais e melhor, incluindo as que são frágeis e que precisam de cuidados. Em ambiente institucional, os cuidadores de idosos e os profissionais da equipe de enfermagem são fundamentais para prestação de cuidados bucais adequados e colaboram diretamente para a saúde e qualidade de vida dos residentes. Este estudo objetivou investigar as práticas e as barreiras percebidas no cuidado em saúde bucal de pessoas idosas por profissionais atuando em Instituições de Longa Permanência (ILPI), comparando as instituições filantrópicas (FL) e privadas (PV). Estudo transversal realizado no período de janeiro de 2023 a abril de 2024, entre profissionais de todas as 29 ILPI filantrópicas (censo) e amostra de 27 ILPI privadas de Belo Horizonte, selecionadas de forma aleatória e proporcional. Um questionário autopreenchido contendo 24 questões fechadas (perfil sociodemográfico, profissional, prática, barreiras e necessidades percebidas em saúde bucal) e uma questão aberta sobre os desafios para a realização da higiene bucal dos idosos foi aplicado. As associações entre o tipo de ILPI e as variáveis analisadas foram avaliadas empregando-se os teste qui-quadrado de Pearson/Exato de Fisher e Mann-Whitney. Um total de 427 profissionais responderam, sendo 341 e 86 de ILPI filantrópicas e privadas, respectivamente. Maioria era mulheres (91,1%), média de idade de 41,0 (desvio padrão=11,4), com ensino médio completo (68,8%), exercendo a função de cuidador de idosos (79,1%). A maioria relatou realizar limpeza da boca/dentes/ próteses dos idosos dependentes (91,0%), possuir clareza na prestação do cuidado (93,4%). Muitos consideraram difícil/muito difícil realizar a higiene bucal em idosos dependentes (27,7%). Cuidadores de ILPI privadas relataram mais frequentemente ter suporte (82,4% vs. 71,2%, p=0,037) e mais facilidade para motivar a higiene bucal entre idosos independentes (60,5% vs. 47,8%, p=0,039). Os cuidadores das filantrópicas identificaram mais frequentemente necessidades de saúde bucal entre as pessoas idosas (43,5% vs. 25,0%, p=0.000). Não houve diferença na frequência de barreiras percebidas entre cuidadores de ILPI privadas e filantrópicas. Em ambos os tipos de ILPI, a maioria dos profissionais relatou sentir-se confortável ou neutro para realizar a limpeza dos dentes naturais dos idosos, limpeza interdentária e de prótese dentária. A maioria manifestou conforto para motivar um idoso independente a realizar a higiene bucal e realizá-la naqueles que não mostram resistência. Desconforto foi manifestado com maior frequência para realizar a higiene bucal daqueles que mostram resistência física (FL: 45,5%; PV: 34,9%) ou verbal (FL: 32%; PV: 26,7%), que apresentam saúde bucal ruim (FL: 24,9%; PV: 20,9%) e halitose (FL:24,5%; PV: 17,4%). Os profissionais relataram conforto para realizar cuidados bucais das pessoas idosas, mas enfrentam barreiras na presença de comprometimento clínico-funcional, comportamentos resistentes ou condição de saúde bucal precária. Houve diferenças quanto ao suporte e motivação dos cuidadores em relação aos cuidados bucais e na frequência com que identificam necessidades odontológicas nos idosos de acordo com o tipo de ILPI.

Population ageing is a global reality and all efforts are directed towards ensuring that older people live longer and better, including those who are frail and in need of care. In an institutional environment, caregivers and nursing staff are essential to provide adequate oral care and collaborate directly for the health and quality of life of residents. This study aimed to investigate the practices and barriers perceived in oral health care for elderly people by professionals working in Long-Term Care Institutions (LTCFs), comparing philanthropic (FL) and private (PV) institutions. A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2023 to April 2024, among professionals from all 29 philanthropic LTCFs (census) and a sample of 27 private LTCFs in Belo Horizonte, selected randomly and proportionally. A self-completed questionnaire containing 24 closed questions (sociodemographic profile, professional, practice, barriers and perceived needs in oral health) and an open question about the challenges for performing oral hygiene in the elderly was applied. The associations between the type of LTCF and the variables analyzed were evaluated using Pearson's X² test/Fisher's exact test and the Mann-Whitney test. A total of 427 professionals responded, 341 and 86 of whom were philanthropic and private LTCFs, respectively. Most were women (91.1%), with a mean age of 41.0 (SD=11.4), with complete high school (68.8%), and as caregivers for the elderly (79.1%). The majority reported cleaning their mouth/teeth/prostheses of dependent elderly people (91.0%), having clarity in the provision of care (93.4%). Many considered it difficult/very difficult to perform oral hygiene in dependent elderly (27.7%). Caregivers of private LTCFs reported more frequent support (82.4% vs. 71.2%, p=0.037) and easier to motivate oral hygiene among independent older adults (60.5% vs. 47.8%, p=0.039). Caregivers of philanthropic institutions more frequently identified oral health needs among the elderly (43.5% vs. 25.0%, p=0.000). There was no difference in the frequency of perceived barriers between private and philanthropic LTCF caregivers. In both types of LTCFs, most professionals reported feeling comfortable or neutral to clean the natural teeth of the elderly, interdental and dental prosthesis cleaning. Most of them expressed comfort to motivate an independent elderly person to perform oral hygiene and perform it in those who do not show resistance. Discomfort was more frequently manifested to perform oral hygiene in those who showed physical (FL: 45.5%; PV: 34.9%) or verbal resistance (FL: 32%; PV: 26.7%), who had poor oral health (FL: 24.9%; PV: 20.9%) and halitosis (FL: 24.5%; PV: 17.4%). Professionals reported comfort in performing oral care for the elderly, but they face barriers in the presence of clinical-functional impairment, resistant behaviors or poor oral health conditions. There were differences in the support and motivation of caregivers in relation to oral care and in the frequency with which they identify dental needs in the elderly according to the type of LTCF.

Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in the long-term care setting: assessment of aged adults and intervention for caregivers.

Due to the progressive need for care, older adults with dementia are at risk of becoming institutionalized. Caregivers of these patients are tasked with the challenge of controlling behavioral and psychological symptoms without sufficient knowledge and are therefore at greater risk of developing physical and mental health problems. In this context, psychoeducational interventions can help greatly toward improving caregiver well-being. Objective: to investigate the prevalence of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in aged residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs), to determine the prevalence of burden and common mental disorders in caregivers, and to assess the effects of a psychoeducational intervention. Methods: an intervention study was performed at LTCFs for aged people. The following instruments were used: Self-Reporting Questionnaire and Zarit Burden Interview for caregivers; and the MMSE, Katz Index, Clinical Dementia Rating scale and Neuropsychiatry Inventory-Questionnaire for older adults. Results: Of the 72 aged residents assessed, 52 (72.2%) were female and mean age was 82.3 (±8.14) years. The most prevalent neuropsychiatric symptoms were euphoria and elation (74%), followed by agitation and aggression (74%). Of the 54 caregivers, 49 (90.7%) were women and mean age was 33.9 (±10.8) years. Overall, 33.3% screened positive for common mental disorder and 36.1% for burden/overload. A statistically significant association was found between burden and working in philanthropic institutions (p=0.003) and also between burden and presence of common mental disorder or otherwise (p=0.001). After the psychoeducational intervention, 42.8% reported reduced burden. Conclusion: The residents presented neuropsychiatric symptoms. Caregivers showed burden and common mental disorders, especially in philanthropic institutions. It was observed a reduction in burden of caregivers with psychoeducational intervention, showing the importance of this strategy.

Em razão do aumento progressivo da necessidade de cuidados, idosos com demência apresentam risco de institucionalização. Os cuidadores desses pacientes são desafiados a controlar os sintomas comportamentais e psicológicos da demência sem o conhecimento adequado e, como resultado, estão em maior risco de adoecimento físico e emocional. Nesse contexto, a intervenção psicoeducacional contribui significativamente para a melhoria do bem-estar do cuidador. Objetivo: Investigar a prevalência de sintomas comportamentais e psicológicos na demência em idosos de instituições de longa permanência, verificar a prevalência de sobrecarga e transtorno mental comum nos cuidadores e avaliar os efeitos de uma intervenção psicoeducacional. Métodos: Estudo de intervenção realizado em instituições de longa permanência para idosos. Os instrumentos utilizados foram: Self-Reporting Questionnaire e Zarit Burden Interview para os cuidadores e o Miniexame do Estado Mental, Katz Index, Clinical Dementia Rating e Neuropsychiatry Inventory-Questionnaire para os idosos. Resultados: Dos 72 idosos, 52 (72,2%) eram mulheres, com média de idade de 82,3 (±8,14) anos. Os sintomas neuropsiquiátricos mais prevalentes foram: euforia e elação (74%) e agitação e agressividade (74%). Dos 54 cuidadores, 49 (90,7%) eram mulheres, com média de idade de 33,9 (±10,8) anos. Apresentaram rastreio positivo para transtorno mental comum 33,3% e para sobrecarga 36,1%. Foi encontrada associação estatisticamente significativa entre sobrecarga e trabalhar em instituições filantrópicas (p=0,003), assim como entre a sobrecarga e ter ou não transtorno mental comum (p=0,001). Após a intervenção psicoeducacional, 42,8% apresentaram redução da sobrecarga. Conclusão: Os residentes apresentaram sintomas neuropsiquiátricos. Os resultados dos cuidadores indicaram a presença de sobrecarga e outras manifestações em saúde mental, principalmente em instituições filantrópicas, além de demonstrar a importância de intervenções psicoeducativas voltadas aos cuidadores, considerando que foram observados efeitos na redução da sobrecarga para o grupo intervenção.

Preconceito contra pessoa idosa LGBTQIA+ em Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos (ILPI): uma revisão de escopo / Prejudice against the older LGBTQIA+ population in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTC): a scoping review

Resumo Na população idosa, pessoas LGBTQIA+ representam um dos grupos mais propensos a depender de serviços de cuidados formais, devido à vulnerabilidade socioeconômica. Contudo, o preconceito enraizado na sociedade, inclusive em profissionais da saúde e da assistência social, resulta em um modelo de atendimento cis-heteronormativo em Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos (ILPI). O objetivo deste artigo é investigar, descrever e analisar a produção científica sobre o preconceito contra pessoas idosas LGBTQIA+ em ILPI. Revisão de escopo com buscas nas bases de dados AgeLine, Portal de Periódicos CAPES, SciELO, Portal USP e HeinOnline, sem limite temporal. Dos 642 artigos iniciais, 31 compõem a amostra final. Foram identificadas quatro categorias e 11 subcategorias que delimitam atores, causas, efeitos e soluções encontradas nas pesquisas. A falta de preparo das equipes das ILPI e o histórico de preconceito durante a vida leva a comunidade LGBTQIA+ a temer a institucionalização e desejar um ambiente amigável ou exclusivo. A capacitação das equipes das ILPI torna-se imprescindível, assim como a necessidade de criação de legislações de proteção a essa população com base em pesquisas populacionais e locais.

Abstract Among older people, LGBTQIA+ persons represent one of the groups most likely to depend on formal care services because of socio-economic vulnerability. However, the prejudice rooted in society, including health and social care professionals, result in a cis-heteronormative model of care delivery in Long-Term Care Facilities for older persons (LTC). The aim of this article is to investigate, describe and analyse the scientific production on prejudice against the older LGBTQIA+ population in LTC. Scoping review based on searches in the following databases: AgeLine, Portal de Periódicos CAPES, SciELO, Portal USP and HeinOnline. No time limit was set. Of the initial 642 articles, 31 were selected to comprise the sample. Four categories and 11 subcategories were identified. These covered agents, causes, effects, and solutions found in the research. The lack of preparation of the LTC staff and the history of prejudice during life leads the LGBTQIA+ community to fear institutionalisation, when the desire is to have a friendly or exclusive environment. Training of LTC staff is essential, in addition to the need to create legislation to protect this population based on local surveys.

Avaliação das Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos no Brasil: um panorama das desigualdades regionais / Evaluation of Long-Term Institutions for Older People in Brazil: an overview of regional inequalities

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar as Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos (ILPI) brasileiras, segundo o Modelo Teórico Multidimensional Integrado de Qualidade e Atendimento (MIQA), e comparar o desempenho alcançado entre as regiões do país. Estudo ecológico descritivo realizado com dados secundários públicos das ILPI participantes do Censo do Sistema Único da Assistência Social de 2018. Uma Matriz de Avaliação foi construída a partir das variáveis do Censo e do Modelo Teórico MIQA. Parâmetros de qualidade foram empregados para classificar o desempenho das instituições para cada indicador em "incipiente", "em desenvolvimento" ou "desejável. O índice de disparidade foi obtido para cada indicador. Foram analisadas 1.665 instituições. Observaram-se diferenças nos percentuais de ILPI com desempenho "desejável" entre as regiões brasileiras, e a necessidade de aprimoramento na maioria das ILPI em relação à proporção de cuidadores de pessoas idosas, a composição da equipe multiprofissional, a acessibilidade e a oferta de ações de promoção de saúde. Verificou-se a necessidade de apoio governamental para a supressão dos critérios de diferenciações excludentes e para a expansão dos serviços para superar as superlotações.

Abstract This article aims to evaluate the Brazilian Long-Term Institutions for Older People (LTIE), according to the Integrated Multidimensional Theoretical Model of Quality and Service (MIQA), and compare the performance achieved between the regions of the country. Descriptive ecological study carried out with public secondary data from the LTIE participating in the 2018 Census of the Unified Social Assistance System. An Evaluation Matrix was constructed from the Census variables and the MIQA Theoretical Model. Quality parameters were used to classify the institutions' performance for each indicator as "incipient", "developing" or "desirable". The disparity index was obtained for each indicator. 1,665 institutions were analyzed. Differences were observed in the percentages of LTIE with "desirable" performance between Brazilian regions, and the need for improvement in most LTIE in relation to the proportion of caregivers of older people, the composition of the multidisciplinary team, accessibility and supply of health promotion actions. There was a need for government support for the suppression of exclusionary differentiation criteria and for the expansion of services to overcome overcrowding.

Family and Neighborhood Resilience Are Associated with Children's Healthcare Utilization.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association of external factors of resilience, neighborhood, and family resilience with healthcare use. STUDY DESIGN: A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted using data from the 2016-2017 National Survey of Children's Health. Children aged 4-17 years were included. Multiple logistic regression was used to determine aOR and 95% CIs for association between levels of family resilience, neighborhood resilience and outcome measures: presence of medical home, and ≥2 emergency department (ED) visits per year while adjusting for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), chronic conditions, and sociodemographic factors. RESULTS: We included 58 336 children aged 4-17 years, representing a population of 57 688 434. Overall, 8.0%, 13.1%, and 78.9% lived in families with low, moderate, and high resilience, respectively; 56.1% identified their neighborhood as resilient. Of these children, 47.5% had a medical home and 4.2% reported ≥2 ED visits in the past year. A child with high family resilience had 60% increased odds of having a medical home (OR, 1.60; 95% CI, 1.37-1.87), and a child with moderate family resilience or resilient neighborhood had a 30% increase (OR, 1.32 [95% CI, 1.10-1.59] and OR, 1.31 [95% CI, 1.20-1.43], respectively). There was no association between resilience factors and ED use, although children with increased ACEs had increased ED use. CONCLUSIONS: Children from resilient families and neighborhoods have an increased odds of receiving care in a medical home after adjusting for the effects of ACEs, chronic conditions, and sociodemographic factors, but no association was seen with ED use.

Fatores de risco intrínsecos para quedas entre idosos institucionalizados / Intrinsic risk factors for falls among institutionalized older adults

Objetivo: Investigar os fatores de risco intrínsecos para queda entre idosos de duas Instituições de Longa Permanência (ILP) no interior de Minas Gerais/Brasil. Métodos: Foram avaliados 20 idosos com idade média de 79 anos (entre 60-100 anos). Foram aplicadas as escalas de Tinetti e Barthel para avaliação do equilíbrio corporal e independência funcional, respectivamente. A escala de Downton para análise do risco de quedas; a estesiometria, a dinamometria e o teste manual de força muscular para estimar respectivamente, a sensibilidade das mãos e pés, a força de preensão palmar e a força dos músculos de membros inferiores. A análise estatística utilizada foi o teste t-student, o teste de correlação de Pearson, a análise de variância (ANOVA-one way), considerando nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: A média geral do escore da escala de Dowton foi de 4,68 (p<0,05); a do equilíbrio corporal foi de 14,57 pontos (p<0,05), a escala de Barthel foi de 72,36 pontos (p<0,05); a força de preensão palmar foi de 2,73 kg/m² (±3,64) e a média de força em membros inferiores foi de 3,7 kg/m2 (p<0,05). Conclusão: Conclui-se que os idosos avaliados apresentam alto risco de quedas sendo os parâmetros mais comprometidos e responsáveis por este risco, a polifarmácia, desequilíbrio, fraqueza muscular, perda de sensibilidade e dependência funcional.

Objective: The objective of the study is to investigate the intrinsic risk factors for falls among elderly people from two Long Stay Institutions (ILP) in the countryside of Minas Gerais/Brazil. Methods: Twenty elderly people with a mean age of 79 years (between 60-100 years) were evaluated. Tinetti and Barthel scales were applied to assess body balance and functional independence, respectively. The Downton scale for the analysis of the risk of falls; esthesiometry, dynamometry and manual muscle strength test to estimate, respectively, the sensitivity of the hands and feet, the hand grip strength and the strength of the muscles of the lower limbs. The statistical analysis used was the t-student test, Pearson's correlation test, analysis of variance (ANOVA-one way), considering a significance level of 5%. Results: The general mean score on the Dowton scale was 4.68 (p<0.05); that of body balance was 14.57 points (p<0.05), the Barthel scale was 72.36 points (p<0.05); the handgrip strength was 2.73 kg/m² (±3.64) and the mean strength in the lower limbs was 3.7 kg/m2 (p<0.05). Conclusion: It is concluded that the evaluated elderly have a high risk of falls and the parameters most compromised and responsible for this risk are polypharmacy, imbalance, muscle weakness, loss of sensitivity and functional dependence.

Accelerating guideline dissemination in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic: A patient-centered randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Nursing homes were ill-equipped for the pandemic; though facilities are required to have infection control staff, only 3% have taken a basic infection control course. Little is known about the implementation of effective practices outside of the acute care setting. We proposed an intervention utilizing Project ECHO, to connect Penn State University experts with nursing home staff and administrators to explore how infection control guidelines can be implemented effectively. METHODS: A stratified cluster randomized design was used to assign nursing homes to either AHRQ-funded COVID-19 ECHO or AHRQ-funded COVID-19 ECHO+. RESULTS: 136 nursing homes participated. There were no significant differences in COVID-19 infection rate, hospitalization, deaths, or influenza, between ECHO or ECHO+. DISCUSSION: The ECHO model has significant strengths when compared to traditional training, as it allows for remote learning delivered by a multidisciplinary team of experts and utilizes case discussions that match the context of nursing homes.

Nursing students' experiences and perspectives on institutional care for elderly in totally dependent persons / Experiencias y perspectivas de estudiantes de enfermería sobre cuidado geriátrico institucionalizado en personas con dependencia total

ABSTRACT Objective: To learn the perspectives of nursing students on geriatric care provided in a public home for the aged. Method: Qualitative study - grounded theory. Nineteen students who performed social service at a home for the aged between 2020 and 2021 in the state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico, were interviewed based on the criteria of theoretical saturation. The analysis was based on Strauss and Corbin's proposal and was triangulated with the field diary records. Results: the central emerging category was "Non-humanistic care", the organization and implementation of care obey more to administrative issues and protocols developed from the biomedical medicalizing paradigm. Conclusion: the perspectives dehumanize care, there is no recognition of people's autonomy, and the nursing staff shows weaknesses in psychosocial competences to relate to this population.

RESUMEN Objetivo: conocer las perspectivas de estudiantes de enfermería, sobre el cuidado geriátrico que se brinda dentro de un asilo público. Método: estudio cualitativo-teoría fundamentada. Se entrevistó con base en el criterio de saturación teórica a 19 estudiantes que realizaban servicio social en el asilo entre 2020 y 2021 en el estado de San Luis Potosí, México. El análisis se hizo desde la propuesta de Strauss y Corbin, y se trianguló con los registros en diario de campo. Resultados: la categoría central emergente fue "El cuidado no humanístico", la organización e implementación de los cuidados obedecen más a cuestiones administrativas y protocolos desarrollados desde el paradigma biomédico medicalizante. Conclusión: las perspectivas deshumanizan el cuidado, no hay reconocimiento de la autonomía de las personas y el personal de enfermería muestra debilidades en competencias psicosociales para relacionarse con esta población.