scholarly journals Quality of life evaluation of frail elderly in Campinas, São Paulo

2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 423-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávia Regina de Andrade Varela ◽  
Rozana Mesquita Ciconelli ◽  
Alessandro Gonçalves Campolina ◽  
Patricia Coelho de Soarez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Frail Elderly ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Life Evaluation ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Mean

Summary Objective: describe the quality of life of frail elderly assisted by the Centro de Referência à Saúde do Idoso (CRI), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. Methods: the convenience sample included 122 frail elderly being treated from January 2010 to July 2011, out of a total of 668 frail elderly who were referred to the CRI after application of the brief evaluation form of the elderly, recommended by Ministry of Health, which identifies the elderly with some degree of frailty. Descriptive observational study collected data through sociodemographic questionnaire and quality of life questionnaires: WHOQOL-BREF, WHOQOLOLD and SF-36. Results: the study included 122 frail elderly. Of these, 74.6% (91) were female, mean age 73 years, 46.7% (57) were married, 51.6% (63) had less than 3 years of schooling and 87.7% (107) reported income of one to four minimum wages. The mean total score of the WHOQOL-BREF was 56.6, the WHOQOL-OLD 57.6 and SF-36 Physical Component Summary 34.5 and Mental Component Summary 43.6. Conclusion: knowledge of the impairment profile of quality of life among frail elderly is, therefore, essential for planning health care to this population.

scholarly journals Asociación entre los niveles de actividad física, calidad de vida y comorbilidades en la hipertensión en una ciudad del estado de São Paulo

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (Avance Online) ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Fernanda Nunes ◽  
Luis Cuadrado Martins ◽  
Roberto Jorge da Silva Franco ◽  
Ivani Morales Xavier ◽  
Monica Marcelli de Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Factores De Riesgo

Resumo Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre nível de atividade física e fatores de risco cardiovascular, qualidade de vida e comorbidades dos pacientes hipertensos em Agudos (São Paulo - Brasil). Método: Foram avaliados 200 pacientes hipertensos e verificadas as associações entre Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física IPAQ, questionário de qualidade de vida SF-36, fatores de risco cardiovascular e comorbidades. Resultados: O nível de atividade física associou-se à qualidade de vida nos domínios capacidade funcional, limitações físicas e estado geral de saúde. Houve associação entre o nível de atividade física e qualidade de vida, mesmo ajustando-se para as variáveis de confusão (idade, sexo, profissão, acidente vascular encefálico prévio, internação previa por insuficiência cardíaca congestiva e diabetes). Conclusão: O nível de atividade física em hipertensos e diabéticos foi inferior ao desejado e associou-se a fatores de risco cardiovascular, comorbidades e vários indicadores de qualidade de vida. Resumen Objetivo: Evaluar la asociación entre nivel de actividad física y factores de riesgo cardiovascular, calidad de vida y comorbilidades de los pacientes del programa de atención a pacientes hipertensos en Agudos (São Paulo-Brasil). Método: 200 pacientes hipertensos fueron evaluados y se valoró la asociación entre el nivel de actividad física (mediante el Cuestionario Internacional de Actividad Física IPAQ), la calidad de vida (mediante el cuestionario SF-36), los factores de riesgo cardiovascular y las comorbilidades. Resultados: El nivel de actividad física se asoció con la calidad de vida en los ítems de capacidad funcional, limitaciones físicas y estado general de salud. Se obtuvo asociación entre el nivel de actividad física y dichos ítems de calidad de vida, independientemente de las variables de confusión (edad, sexo, profesión, accidente vascular encefálico previo, internamiento previo por insuficiencia cardíaca congestiva y diabetes). Conclusión: El nivel de actividad física en pacientes hipertensos y diabéticos fue menor de lo deseado y se asoció con factores de riesgo cardiovascular, comorbilidades y diversos indicadores de calidad de vida. Abstract Objetive: To evaluate the association between physical activity level and cardiovascular risk factors, quality of life, and comorbidities of hypertensive patients in Agudos (São Paulo-Brazil). Method: 200 hypertensive patients were evaluated and the associations between international physical activity Questionnaire IPAQ, questionnaire of quality of life SF-36, cardiovascular risk factors and comorbidities were verified. Results: The level of physical activity was associated with the quality of life in the areas functional capacity, physical limitations and general state of health. There was association between the level of physical activity and quality of life, even adjusting for the confounding variables. Conclusion: The level of physical activity in hypertensive and diabetic patients was lower than desired and was associated with cardiovascular risk factors, comorbidities and several indicators of quality of life.

scholarly journals Impact of chronic disease on quality of life among the elderly in the state of São Paulo, Brazil: a population-based study

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Margareth Guimarães Lima ◽  
Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros ◽  
Chester Luiz Galvão César ◽  
Moisés Goldbaum ◽  
Luana Carandina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
The State ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Population Based Study

scholarly journals Analysis of quality of life and associated factors in a group of elderly persons with supplemental health plans in the city of São Paulo, Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Elisa Gonzalez Manso ◽  
Leandro Tadeu Prazeres Maresti ◽  
Henrique Souza Barros de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Plan ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
World Health ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
The City

Abstract Objective: To measure the Quality of Life (QoL) and associated factors in a group of elderly persons receiving care through a health plan operator in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 169 elderly persons enrolled in a health plan and who were participants in a program to promote health and prevent risks and diseases. The Bref and Old versions of the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) instruments were adopted for the evaluation of the QoL of the elderly. After descriptive analysis, a comparative analysis was performed through the Student’s t-tests and ANOVA. The Brown-Forsythe test was applied for situations in which no homogeneity was found and the Tukey test for multiple comparisons was applied. Results: The highest mean QoL values were found in the Psychological [72.1 (±14.3)] and Environment [68 (±15.4)] and Intimacy [72.5 (±20.8)] domains, while the worst results were found in the Physical [64.3 (±18)] domain and in the Death and Dying facet [61.2 (±23.2)]. In this group, factors such as obesity, neoplasia and previous hospitalizations were negatively associated with QoL, whereas young elderly, female, widows, carriers of chronic non-communicable diseases and those limited to two morbidities, who practiced physical activity and had clinical care provided by a reference physician had a positive influence. Conclusion: The findings of this research showed high levels of satisfaction with health and QoL, in addition to raising relevant discussions about predictors that influence the QoL of the elderly receiving care from the supplementary sector. It also emphasizes the need for new strategies of action to ensure improvements in the health care of the elderly.

QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE MULHERES E AS CARACTERÍSTICAS SOCIODEMOGRÁFICAS ASSOCIADAS

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Larissa Giovanna Cazella ◽  
Letícia Yamawaka De Almeida ◽  
Jaqueline Lemos De Oliveira ◽  
Ana Carolina Guidorizzi Zanetti ◽  
Jacqueline De Souza
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Vulnerability ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Las Mujeres

Objetivo: analisar as características sociodemográficas associadas à percepção da qualidade de vida de mulheres atendidas na atenção primária. Metodologia: estudo transversal, quantitativo, desenvolvido com 113 mulheres em uma unidade de saúde do interior de São Paulo. Utilizou-se um questionário sociodemográfico e a versão abreviada do instrumento de avaliação de qualidade de vida. Para análise dos dados, foram empreendidos testes de associação. Resultados: a maioria das participantes era de classes sociais menos favorecidas e apresentava boa percepção de qualidade de vida e saúde. Os fatores renda, escolaridade e idade foram os mais relevantes na associação com a qualidade de vida. Conclusão: Apesar de mencionarem boa qualidade de vida e saúde, foram identificados piores resultados nos domínios físicos, psicológicos e meio ambiente.  Os achados reforçam a necessidade de que as ações de saúde estejam contextualizadas aos aspectos sociais/territoriais e vinculadas a políticas mais amplas de redução da vulnerabilidade social. WOMEN'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND ASSOCIATED SOCIO DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICSObjective: to analyze the sociodemographic characteristics associated to the perception of the quality of life of the women attended in the Primary Health Care. Methodology: this cross-sectional quantitative study was carried out with 113 women aged 20 to 65 years in a health unit in the interior of São Paulo. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the abbreviated version of the WHOQOL-bref quality of life assessment instrument were used. For data analysis, association tests were undertaken. Results: the majority of participants were from less favored social classes and had a good perception of quality of life and health. The factors income, schooling and age were the most relevant in the association with quality of life. Conclusion: in view of the sociodemographic characteristics associated with quality of life in the present study, it is emphasized that health actions should be linked to broader policies to reduce social vulnerability, enabling empowerment strategies and, above all, increasing women's access to education and income.Descriptors: Quality of Life; Health Centers; Social Vulnerability; Women; Primary Health Care.CALIDAD DE VIDA DE LAS MUJERES Y LAS CARACTERÍSTICAS SOCIODEMOGRÁFICAS ASSOCIADASObjetivo: analizar las características sociodemográficas asociadas a la percepción de la calidad de vida de mujeres que acuden a atención primaria. Métodos: este estudio cuantitativo transversal se realizó con 113 mujeres de 20 a 65 años en una unidad de salud en el interior de São Paulo. Se utilizó un cuestionario sociodemográfico y la versión abreviada del instrumento de evaluación de calidad de vida WHOQOL-bref. Para el análisis de los datos, se realizaron pruebas de asociación. Resultados: la mayoría de los participantes provenían de clases sociales más bajas y tenían una buena percepción de la calidad de vida y la salud. Los factores ingresos, educación y edad fueron los más relevantes en asociación con la calidad de vida. Conclusión: en vista de las características sociodemográficas asociadas con la calidad de vida en el presente estudio, se enfatiza que las acciones de salud están vinculadas a políticas más amplias para reducir la vulnerabilidad social, permitiendo estrategias de empoderamiento y, sobre todo, aumentando el acceso de las mujeres a educación e ingresos.Descriptores: Calidad de Vida; Centros de Salud; Vulnerabilidad Social; Mujeres; Atención Primaria de Salud.

scholarly journals Nutrition Study People over 80 Years

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 77-89
Author(s):  
Javier Benítez ◽  
Nieves Perejón ◽  
Marcelino Arriaza ◽  
Pilar Bellanco
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Blood Chemistry ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Nutrition Study ◽  
Geriatric Evaluation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Elderly Living

Loneliness has always been associated and reported as a risk factor of malnutrition in the elderly. People over 80 who live alone have deserved this study to detect their situation and potential for action to improve their quality of life. Objectives: To determinate the nutritional status of people over 80 living alone in the area of “La Laguna”, Cádiz. Material and method: In PIAMLA`80 program analyse those parameters and their possible correlations in a group of 342 elderly living alone over 80 years old. Different parameters were measured: Integral Geriatric Evaluation, Barthel, Lawton-Brody, Lobo, Gijon, specific analytical blood chemistry and MNA. Results: In a population of 984 people, were selected 342 initially, but finally the group decreases to 247 people. The mean Barthel was 80.42 points, 5.76 Lawton and Gijon from 11.3 Lobo 26.48. The MNA for the whole population was 24.25/30 detecting only a risk age group in women of 85-95. Correlation between nutrition and the biochemical test values showed positive for haemoglobin (0.19), total protein (0.26), Fe (0.32) and albumin (0.46). Conclusions: In our research we have not detected malnutrition in any age group or gender. The use of nutrition test MNA and its MINI version must be generalized as an accurate, clear, quick and easy tool to use.

scholarly journals Are the Effects of Homeopathy Attributable to a Statistical Artefact? A Reanalysis of an Observational Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rainer Lüdtke ◽  
Stefan N. Willich ◽  
Thomas Ostermann
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cohort Studies ◽  
Summary Score ◽  
Regression To The Mean ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Component Scores ◽  
True Population ◽  
Respective Standard Deviation

Background. Cohort studies have reported that patients improve considerably after individualised homeopathic treatment. However, these results may be biased by regression to the mean (RTM).Objective. To evaluate whether the observed changes in previous cohort studies are due to RTM and to estimate RTM adjusted effects.Methods. SF-36 quality-of-life (QoL) data from a German cohort of 2827 chronically diseased adults treated by a homeopath were reanalysed by Mee and Chua’s modifiedt-test.Results. RTM adjusted effects, standardized by the respective standard deviation at baseline, were 0.12 (95% CI: 0.06–0.19,P<0.001) in the mental and 0.25 (0.22–0.28,P<0.001) in the physical summary score. Small-to-moderate effects were confirmed for the most individual diagnoses in physical, but not in mental component scores. Under the assumption that the true population mean equals the mean of all actually diseased patients, RTM adjusted effects were confirmed for both scores in most diagnoses.Conclusions. Changes in QoL after treatment by a homeopath are small but cannot be explained by RTM alone. As all analyses made conservative assumptions, true RTM adjusted effects are probably larger than presented.

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