Functional Performance and Quality of Life in Institutionalized Elderly Individuals

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 270-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Vieira Castilho-Weinert ◽  
Sibele Yoko Mattozo Takeda ◽  
Ana Tereza Bittencourt Guimarães ◽  
Anelise Macalossi Gonçalves ◽  
Luciana Maria Zanini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Elderly Individuals

scholarly journals Quality of life and associated factors in non-institutionalized elderly: a cross-section study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. e42310212645
Author(s):  
Michele Natara Portilio ◽  
Maitê Piazza Willig ◽  
Tiago Cadore da Motta ◽  
Maete Cavalheiro ◽  
Lilian Rigo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Adjusted Model

The aim this study was to analyze the quality of life (QoL) and its the association with sociodemographic and oral health data in non-institutionalized elderly individuals. This is a cross-sectional study with a sample of 225 elderly individuals aged 60 years or older from a city in Southern Brazil. For data collection, we used the quality of life scale (WHOQOL-OLD), the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI), as well as questions about sociodemographic and oral health conditions. QoL presented a mean of 62.73. Sociodemographic variables were tested in a linear regression model, and those that remained associated in the final adjusted model were: age (β = -0.25; 95% confidence interval, CI: -0.40; -0.14), daily independence (β = -0.32; 95% CI: -7.71; -3.57), and participation in social activities (β = -0.12; 95% CI: -4.31; -0.21). The elderly individuals’ oral characteristics were compared, and the following remained associated in the adjusted model: time of last visit to the dentist (β = -0.34; 95% CI: -9.50; -4.65) and oral self-perception (β = 0.30; 95% CI: 0.53; 1.18).The findings of this study showed that, being older, being dependent in life and non-participating in social activities, as well as no visiting the dentist last year were predictors of a worst QoL for the elderly, however, good self-perception of oral health was a predictor of better QoL.

scholarly journals Oral Health Related Quality of Life and Prosthetic Status among Institutionalized Elderly from the Bucharest Area: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6663
Author(s):  
Laura Iosif ◽  
Cristina Teodora Preoteasa ◽  
Elena Preoteasa ◽  
Ana Ispas ◽  
Radu Ilinca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Prosthetic Status ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the study was to assess the oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of elderly in care homes, one of Romania’s most vulnerable social categories, to correlate it to sociodemographic, oral health parameters, and prosthodontic status. Therefore, a cross-sectional study was performed on 58 geriatrics divided into 3 age groups, who were clinically examined and answered the oral health impact profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire. Very high rates of complete edentulism in the oldest-old subgroup (bimaxillary in 64.3%; mandibular in 64.3%; maxillary in 85.7%), and alarming frequencies in the other subgroups (middle-old and youngest-old), statistically significant differences between age groups being determined. The OHIP-14 mean score was 14.5. Although not statistically significant, females had higher OHIP-14 scores, also middle-old with single maxillary arch, single mandibular arch, and bimaxillary complete edentulism, whether they wore dentures or not, but especially those without dental prosthetic treatment in the maxilla. A worse OHRQoL was also observed in wearers of bimaxillary complete dentures, in correlation with periodontal disease-related edentulism, in those with tertiary education degree, and those who came from rural areas. There were no statistically significant correlations of OHRQoL with age, total number of edentulous spaces or edentulous spaces with no prosthetic treatment. In conclusion, despite poor oral health and prosthetic status of the institutionalized elderly around Bucharest, the impact on their wellbeing is comparatively moderate.

Further evidence for age-related deficits in human postural function

1999 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna J. Matheson ◽  
Cynthia L. Darlington ◽  
Paul F. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Dizziness Handicap Inventory ◽  
Strong Negative Correlation ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Balance Confidence ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Tremendous Impact ◽  
Confidence Scale

Vestibular dysfunction can have a tremendous impact on an individual’s quality of life. The purpose of this paper is to determine if the level of handicap reported by individuals on the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), an inventory developed for use with individuals with complaints of dizziness symptoms, will be consistent with that reported on the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC), a tool developed for use with elderly individuals that attempts to assess a person’s confidence level in performing activities of daily living (ADL’s). A sample of convenience was used consisting of 71 subjects (15 males and 56 females) from a local Balance and Vestibular Clinic. The subjects ranged in age from 26 to 88 years of age. Both the DHI and the ABC were administered as part of an initial physical therapy evaluation to new patients at the clinic. A moderately strong negative correlation was found between the scores of the two inventories ( r s = − 0.6350). The results suggest that the ABC is a valid tool for use with individuals with complaints of dizziness.

The activities-specific balance confidence scale and the dizziness handicap inventory: a comparison

1999 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 253-259
Author(s):  
S.L. Whitney ◽  
M.T. Hudak ◽  
G.F. Marchetti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Dizziness Handicap Inventory ◽  
Strong Negative Correlation ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Balance Confidence ◽  
Tremendous Impact ◽  
Confidence Scale

Vestibular dysfunction can have a tremendous impact on an individual’s quality of life. The purpose of this paper is to determine if the level of handicap reported by individuals on the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), an inventory developed for use with individuals with complaints of dizziness symptoms, will be consistent with that reported on the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC), a tool developed for use with elderly individuals that attempts to assess a person’s confidence level in performing activities of daily living (ADL’s). A sample of convenience was used consisting of 71 subjects (15 males and 56 females) from a local Balance and Vestibular Clinic. The subjects ranged in age from 26 to 88 years of age. Both the DHI and the ABC were administered as part of an initial physical therapy evaluation to new patients at the clinic. A moderately strong negative correlation was found between the scores of the two inventories ( r s = − 0.6350). The results suggest that the ABC is a valid tool for use with individuals with complaints of dizziness.

scholarly journals The influence of the practice of physical activity on the quality of life, muscle strength, balance, and physical ability in the elderly

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Martinez Orlando ◽  
Maria Stella Peccin da Silva ◽  
Império Lombardi Junior
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Assess Quality ◽  
The City

INTRODUCTION: Ageing has become a huge public health challenge due to the need to find solutions for improving quality of life. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess quality of life, muscle strength, balance and physical capacity among elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out involving 74 elderly individuals in the city of Santos (state of São Paulo, Brazil), divided into two groups: practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used for the classification of the participants. The generic SF-36 questionnaire was used to assess quality of life. The Berg scale was used for the analysis of balance. Dynamometry was used for the muscle strength test. The six-minute walk test was used for the assessment of physical capacity. RESULTS: Significant differences were found between elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity regarding quality of life (p = 0.001), muscle strength (p = 0.001), balance (p = 0.001) and physical capacity (p = 0.001). The data also showed that aspects of quality of life were strongly correlated with physical capacity among the non-practitioners of physical activity (r = 0.741). CONCLUSION: Elderly individuals in the city of Santos (Brazil) who practice physical activity have better quality of life, muscle strength, physical capacity and balance in comparison to those who do not practice physical activity.

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