Psychometric Qualities of a Core Set to Ascertain the Functional Profile of Portuguese Elderly Citizens

Abstract BackgroundIt is important to characterize the functioning of elderly adults in different care contexts and evaluate their suitability to the condition of the elderly population. Therefore, the present study aimed to compare the functional profiles of institutionalized and noninstitutionalized older adults; to evaluate the effect of biological and sociodemographic factors on the determination of functional profiles and to evaluate the probability of an older adults obtaining a certain overall functional profile based on his/her age.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study that included 476 participants over 65 years old who were divided into two groups: noninstitutionalized elderly living in their homes and attending day care centers (100) and institutionalized elderly living in nursing homes (376). The data were collected using the semi-structured interview method and it was applied the Elderly Nursing Core Set. ResultsThe Elderly Nursing Core Set model tested consisted of 22 items in five domains: “Self-Care - Activities of daily living (a)”; “Self-Care - Activities of daily living (b)”; “Mental Functions”; “Communication” and “Support and Relationships”. Women, older participants, illiterate elderly and institutionalized participants had worse functional profile results.ConclusionsAge, female sex, lack of education, and institutionalization are negatively related to the functional profile. Given the association between education level and functioning, it is necessary to promote the training of elderly individuals throughout life. The implementation of social and health responses should allow elderly individuals to remain in their homes, given the influence of functioning on self-care and quality of life.

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The Elderly Nursing Core Set and the cognition of Portuguese older adults: a cross-sectional study

BMC Nursing ◽

10.1186/s12912-021-00623-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

César Fonseca ◽

Lara Guedes de Pinho ◽

Manuel José Lopes ◽

Maria do Céu Marques ◽

José Garcia-Alonso

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Cognitive Impairment ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Highly Qualified ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Functional Profile ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Core Set ◽

Epidemiological Profile

Abstract Background The aging population and its associated health needs require specific nursing care. The aim of this study was to draw an epidemiological profile of Portuguese elderly adults attending in residential homes and day centers and to evaluate the association between the functioning and cognition of these older adults and their sociodemographic characteristics and presence of multimorbidity. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of 613 older adults. Functioning was assessed using the Elderly Nursing Core Set, and cognition was assessed using the Mini Mental State Examination. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed. Results The mean age was 85.73 years; the majority of the participants were female (69.3 %), widowed (67.0 %) and over 85 years old (60.4 %). A total of 68.2 % of the sample presented multimorbidity. A total of 54.5 % had cognitive impairment, and the average functional profile was classified as “moderate difficulty”. Institutionalized older adults had more diseases than those who attended the day center. Women, those who were illiterate, those who were institutionalized and older adults who had diseases of the nervous system had a worse functional profile and greater cognitive impairment. Those with multimorbidity had a worse functional profile, and those without a spouse had greater cognitive impairment. Conclusions Given the functional and cognitive profile of older adults, it is necessary to adopt care practices focused on the rehabilitation/maintenance of self-care and affective relationships. This care must be provided by highly qualified professionals. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the ratio of nurses per older adult in these institutions.

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FUNCTIONAL PROFILE OF ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS WITH LOW BACK PAIN, ACCORDING TO THE ICF

Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte ◽

10.1590/1517-869220162204159647 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 252-255

Author(s):

Andersom Ricardo Fréz ◽

Aline Cristiane Binda ◽

Angela Dubiela ◽

Christiane Riedi Daniel ◽

Gladson Ricardo Flor Bertolini ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

International Classification Of Functioning ◽

Low Back ◽

Functional Profile ◽

Icf Core Set ◽

Core Set ◽

Functional Profiles

ABSTRACT Introduction: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) considers multiples aspects of functionality. It is believed that this tool can help to classify the functionality of older adults with low back pain (LBP) . Objectives: To describe the functionality of active older adults with LBP according to the ICF. Methods: A transversal study was conducted using the brief ICF core set for low back pain, to establish functional profiles of 40 older adults. The ICF categories were considered valid when ≥20% of participants showed some disability. Results: Thirty-two of the 35 categories of the brief ICF core set could be considered representative of the sample. Conclusion: The brief ICF core set for LBP results demonstrated that this classification system is representative for describing the functional profile of the sample.

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Review for "Poly(I:C) stimulation is superior than Imiquimod to induce the anti-tumoral functional profile of tumor-conditioned macrophages"

10.1002/eji.201847888/v1/review3 ◽

2018 ◽

Keyword(s):

Poly I:C ◽

Functional Profile

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Somatic and functional profile of sport rock climbers

Physical Education and Sport ◽

10.2478/v10030-008-0015-5 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 52 (-1) ◽

pp. 73-76 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

André Padrenosso ◽

Erik S. de Godoy ◽

Eurico César ◽

Ana Barreto ◽

Vitor Reis ◽

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Keyword(s):

Functional Profile

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The Comprehensive Icf Core Set for Schizophrenia From the Perspective of Psychiatrists: a Content-validity Study Using the Delphi Technique

10.26226/morressier.588f064fd462b8028d891a82 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Maite Barrios

Keyword(s):

Content Validity ◽

Delphi Technique ◽

Validity Study ◽

Icf Core Set ◽

Core Set

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Validation of the international classification of functioning, disability and health core set for schizophrenia from the perspective of psychologists

10.26226/morressier.5971be85d462b80290b526c6 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Ainoa Mateu

Keyword(s):

International Classification ◽

International Classification Of Functioning ◽

Disability And Health ◽

Core Set

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The Essence of Quantum Computing

10.34048/2018.1.f1 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Rajendra K. Bera

Keyword(s):

Hilbert Space ◽

Quantum Computing ◽

Quantum Physics ◽

Quantum Algorithms ◽

Quantum Computers ◽

Turing Machines ◽

Classical Physics ◽

Core Set ◽

The World ◽

Subordinate Role

It now appears that quantum computers are poised to enter the world of computing and establish its dominance, especially, in the cloud. Turing machines (classical computers) tied to the laws of classical physics will not vanish from our lives but begin to play a subordinate role to quantum computers tied to the enigmatic laws of quantum physics that deal with such non-intuitive phenomena as superposition, entanglement, collapse of the wave function, and teleportation, all occurring in Hilbert space. The aim of this 3-part paper is to introduce the readers to a core set of quantum algorithms based on the postulates of quantum mechanics, and reveal the amazing power of quantum computing.

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Updating OMERACT Core Set of Domains for ANCA-associated Vasculitis: Patient Perspective Using the International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health

The Journal of Rheumatology ◽

10.3899/jrheum.181073 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 46 (10) ◽

pp. 1415-1420 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Nataliya Milman ◽

Eilish McConville ◽

Joanna C. Robson ◽

Annelies Boonen ◽

Peter Tugwell ◽

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Keyword(s):

The United States ◽

International Classification ◽

Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies ◽

Personal Factors ◽

Disability And Health ◽

Individual Interviews ◽

The United Kingdom ◽

Anca Associated Vasculitis ◽

Core Set

Objective.Aspects of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies–associated vasculitis (AAV) prioritized by patients with AAV were described using the International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health (ICF).Methods.Items identified during 14 individual interviews were incorporated into an ICF-based questionnaire administered to participants of 2 vasculitis patient symposia: 36 in the United Kingdom and 63 in the United States.Results.Categories identified as at least “moderately relevant” by ≥ 5% of subjects included 44 body functions, 14 body structures, 35 activities and participation, 31 environmental factors, and 38 personal factors.Conclusion.Identified categories differ from those identified by the current Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) core set and those prioritized by vasculitis experts.

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Global dynamics of international migration systems across South–South, North–North, and North–South flows, 1990–2015

Applied Network Science ◽

10.1007/s41109-020-00322-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Diego F. Leal ◽

Nicolas L. Harder

Keyword(s):

International Migration ◽

Network Effects ◽

Global Dynamics ◽

Core Set ◽

Migration Dynamics ◽

Key Drivers ◽

Migration Flows ◽

And Migration ◽

Migration Systems

AbstractEvidence from 184 countries over the span of 25 years is gathered and analyzed to understand North–North, South–South, and North–South international migration flows. Conceptually, the analysis borrows from network theory and Migration Systems Theory (MST) to develop a model to characterize the structure and evolution of international migration flows. Methodologically, the Stochastic Actor-oriented Model of network dynamics is used to jointly model the three types of flows under analysis. Results show that endogenous network effects at the monadic, dyadic, and triadic levels of analysis are relevant to understand the emergence and evolution of migration flows. The findings also show that a core set of non-network covariates, suggested by MST as key drivers of migration flows, does not always explain migration dynamics in the systems under analysis in a consistent fashion; thus, suggesting the existence of important levels of heterogeneity inherent to these three types of flows. Finally, evidence related to the role of political instability and countries’ care deficits is also discussed as part of the analysis. Overall, the results highlight the importance of analyzing flows across the globe beyond typically studied migratory corridors (e.g., North–South flows) or regions (e.g., Europe).

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