scholarly journals IDENTIDADE DO IDOSO: REPRESENTAÇÕES NO DISCURSO DO CORPO QUE ENVELHECE

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Clara Maria Silvestre Monteiro de Freitas ◽  
Petrucio Venceslau de Moura ◽  
Emília Amélia Pinto Costa Silva ◽  
Hemília Gabrielly De Oliveira Cartaxo ◽  
Priscilla Pinto Costa da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Identity Based ◽  
Positive Feelings

resumo O estudo objetiva analisar a identidade do idoso baseada na experiência do envelhecer, considerando a percepção corporal relacionada à qualidade de vida e saúde. A amostra totalizou 103 sujeitos, sendo 22 homens e 81 mulheres, com idade de 72,09 ± 5,74 anos. Para a coleta dos dados, foram utilizados o Questionário de caracterização sociodemográfica e informações clínicas e o Questionário SF-36. As respostas foram classificadas em três categorias: Identidade Sócio-comportamental, Emocional e Física. A análise apontou predominância de idosos do gênero feminino; casados; aposentados e chefes de família; baixa frequência na participação de grupos específicos de cultura e lazer e/ou esporte e atividade física; sentimentos relacionados às sensações positivas de felicidade, vitalidade, calma e tranquilidade. A hipertensão foi a doença crônica mais frequente, Porém, a baixa ocorrência de internação e baixa ocorrência de limitação na realização de atividades cotidianas não confirmaram ser a velhice, símbolo de decadência do corpo. palavras-chave Idoso. Envelhecimento. Qualidade de vida.   abstract This study aims to analyze the elderly identity based on the experience of aging, considering the perception about their body related to quality of life and health. The sample was composed of 103 subjects, including 22 men and 81 women, with a mean age of 72.09 ± 5.74 years. In data collect, it was used a Questionnaire of demographic and clinical information and the Questionnaire SF-36. The answers were classified into three categories: Social Identity, Emotional Identity and Physical Identity. The analysis revealed a predominance of elderly females, married, retired and breadwinners, often in low participation on specific groups of culture, leisure and/or sport and physical activity,   positive feelings to happiness, vitality and peace. Hypertension was the most frequent chronic disease, but there was low occurrence of hospitalization and limitations in daily activities. It didn't confirm aging like a symbol of body decay. keywords Aged. Aging. Quality of life.

scholarly journals Health-related behavior and quality of life among the elderly: a population-based study

2011 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 485-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margareth Guimarães Lima ◽  
Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros ◽  
Chester Luiz Galvão César ◽  
Moisés Goldbaum ◽  
Luana Carandina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Health Related

OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between health-related behaviors and quality of life among the elderly. METHODS: A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out including 1,958 elderly living in four areas in the state of São Paulo, southeastern Brazil, 2001/2002. Quality of life was assessed using the Medical Outcomes Study SF-36-Item Short Form Health Survey instrument. This instrument's eight subscales and two components were the dependent variables. Independent variables were physical activity, weekly frequency of alcohol consumption and smoking. Multiple linear regression models were used to control for the effect of gender, age, schooling, work, area of residence and number of chronic conditions. RESULTS: Physical activity was positively associated with the eight SF-36 subscales. The stronger associations were found for role-physical (β=11.9), physical functioning (β=11.3) and physical component. Elderly individuals who consumed alcohol at least once a week showed a better quality of life than those did not consume alcohol. Compared to non-smokers, smokers had a poorer quality of life for the mental component (β=-2.4). CONCLUSIONS: The study results showed that physical activity, moderate alcohol consumption and no smoking are positively associated with a better quality of life in the elderly.

Analysis of quality of life in elderly practitioners of physical activity and relationship with risk of falls.

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deise Aparecida de Almeida Pires-Oliveira ◽  
André Wilson Oliveira Gil ◽  
Laís Campos De Oliveira ◽  
Felipe Micheletti Bento ◽  
Camila Silva Tomioto Mendes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Old Age ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Assistive Device ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Risk Of Falls

Introduction: Old age brings several factors that alter the physiological system, which results in loss of functionality in the elderly. Falls are a leading cause of death in this population or activity restrictions, social isolation, decline in health and increased risk of institutionalization. The quality of life in old age is a major challenge, it is necessary for improvement in all aspects of daily. Analyze physical exercise on quality of life of older physically active drives to see how exercise influences the improvement of the basic aspects to a healthier life, referring to physical and mental aspects of the elderly, prevention of the consequences arising from the process natural aging, such as falls. Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze quality of life in elderly practitioners of physical activity and relationship with risk of falls. Method: The sample was 84 seniors, recruited from the community of Londrina PR, physical activity practitioners, aged over 60 years who roam with or without assistive device, of both sexes . The evaluation was through structured questionnaires that focused on socioeconomic - demographic questionnaire falls which was used the Timed Up and Go (TUGT), analysis of quality of life (SF-36) and analysis of the risk of falls. Results: In relationship the anthropometrics characteristics of elderly subjects analyzed, the same presentation mean age 68 years, weight 63.5 kg, height 1.52, and body mass index 27.10. Was regarding correlation between TUGT and falls in the last year (P=0,048) e correlation between TUGT and Physicals Components of SF-36 (P=0,001), and was regarding that elderly with better scores in TUGT were better scores of Physical Components of SF-36 (P=0,003). Conclusion: The quality of life is directly linked to the physical condition of the elderly, elderly practicing physical exercises have a better quality of life and less prone to falls.

scholarly journals The Analysis of Nutritional Habits of the Third Age Students in Poznań

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Magdalena Pracka ◽  
Marcin Dziedziński ◽  
Przemysław Łukasz Kowalczewski
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Body ◽  
Nutritional Habits ◽  
Third Age ◽  
Waist To Hip Ratio ◽  
The Third

AbstractIn recent years have seen increasing percentage of the elderly in the overall population. This has driven the attention to the lifestyle factors that influence the health and quality of life of this social group, including their nutrition and physical activity. Universities of the Third Age (U3A) are a valuable platform for the dissemination and broadening of the knowledge related to these topics. The nutritional habits of 61 U3A students in Poznań were evaluated on the basis of a modified KomPAN questionnaire. Their nutritional status was determined using the body mass index (BMI) and waist to hip ratio (WHR) indices. Nearly half of the respondents were overweight and 16% had first degree obesity. The WHR index in women was on average 0.8, while in men it was 1.01. Only 13% of the students declared regular eating, with 60% consuming 4-5 meals a day. Women were found to eat snacks between meals more often than men. It was also found that the majority of the elderly do not add salt to ready meals or sweeten beverages with sugars. Taking into account the observed nutritional problems and the occurrence of improper eating habits of the elderly, it is recommended to continue the education on the prevention of common diet-related diseased.

scholarly journals Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients and Healthy Controls: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1978
Author(s):  
Tjaša Filipčič ◽  
Špela Bogataj ◽  
Jernej Pajek ◽  
Maja Pajek
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Habitual Physical Activity ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Comorbidity Score ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
And Gender

Hemodialysis (HD) patients have lower functional abilities compared to healthy people, and this is associated with lower physical activity in everyday life. This may affect their quality of life, but research on this topic is limited. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the relationship between habitual physical activity and quality of life in HD patients and healthy controls. Ninety-three HD patients and 140 controls participated in the study. Quality of life was assessed using a 36-item medical outcomes study short-form health survey (SF-36). Human Activity Profile (HAP) was used to assess habitual physical activity. The adjusted activity score (AAS) from HAP, age, gender, fat tissue index (FTI), lean tissue index (LTI), and Davies comorbidity score were analyzed as possible predictors of the Physical Component Summary (PCS) of the SF-36. Three sequential linear models were used to model PCS. In Model 1, PCS was regressed by gender and age; in Model 2 the LTI, FTI, and Davies comorbidity scores were added. Model 3 also included AAS. After controlling for age and gender (ModelHD 1: p = 0.056), LTI, FTI, and Davies comorbidity score effects (ModelHD 2: p = 0.181), the AAS accounted for 32% of the variation in PCS of HD patients (ModelHD 3: p < 0.001). Consequently, the PCS of HD patients would increase by 0.431 points if the AAS increased by one point. However, in healthy controls, AAS had a lower impact than in the HD sample (B = 0.359 vs. 0.431), while the corresponding effects of age and gender (ModelH 1: p < 0.001), LTI, FTI, and Davies comorbidity score (ModelH 2: p < 0.001) were adjusted for. The proportion of variation in PCS attributed to AAS was 14.9% (ModelH 3: p < 0.001). The current study results showed that physical activity in everyday life as measured by the HAP questionnaire is associated to a higher degree with the quality of life of HD patients than in healthy subjects. Routine physical activity programs are therefore highly justified, and the nephrology community should play a leading role in this effort.

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.

scholarly journals Comparison of Quality of Life between Active and Inactive Workers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hassan Dashty Khavidaki ◽  
Mahmood Kamali Zarch ◽  
Naser Mohammadi Ahmadabadi ◽  
Haider Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Condition ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cement Manufacturing

Introduction: Numerous important factors such as physical and mental condition affect the quality of life Job stress is one of the key factors in decreasing productivity in organizations. Given the positive effects of physical activity on quality of life, this study aimed to compare the quality of life between active and inactive workers (case study). Methods: This study was a cross-sectional comparative study.190 tile and cement-manufacturing workers who were eligible for the study were selected completely voluntarily, based on a convenience sampling. Of these, according to Beck questionnaire, 88 were selected in inactive and 64 in active groups; Weir and Sherborn questionnaire was used for assessing the quality of life (SF-36). For analysis the data, independent T-test and SPSS 23 software were used for analysis (P≤0.05). Results: The results showed that physical, psychological and quality of life components in the active group of cement factory workers were (p = 0.012) (p = 0.001) (p = 0.005) and tile workers (p = 0.012) (P = 0.005) (p = 0.014) was a significant and more compare to the inactive group, but there was no significant difference between active and inactive workers of the two tile and cement factories. Conclusion: The results of this study showed the positive role of exercise and physical activity on the quality of life of people working in cement and tile factories. It seems easier physical activity and sports are related to the quality of life of workers and have nothing to do with the workplace.  

scholarly journals Ross procedure and aortic valve repair: long-term echocardiographic outcomes, quality of life and physical activity of different aortic valve surgery procedures

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
F Bianco ◽  
M Colaneri ◽  
V Bucciarelli ◽  
FC Surace ◽  
FC Iezzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Aortic Surgery ◽  
Ross Procedure ◽  
Valve Repair ◽  
Sf 36

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background  To compare long-term outcomes of aortic valve repair (AVr) and pulmonary autograft replacement (Ross procedure) in terms of echocardiographic parameters, quality of life (QoL), physical activity (PA). Methods  In 2005-19, 129 patients (median age 22 [13, 33 IQR], 75% males) underwent aortic surgery in our Department: 40 were Ross (22 years [19, 51 IQR]), 67 AVr (17 years [1, 50 IQR]) and 22 aortic valve replacements (52 years [30, 80 IQR]). We focused on Ross and AVr. Retrospectively, relevant data were collected from medical records and phone re-calls. Physical activity (spontaneous and active) and QoL were assessed utilizing the IPAQ and SF-36 questionnaires. All patients underwent echocardiography pre/post-surgery and the follow-up lasted 12 ± 4 years. Results  At the baseline, Ross patients had more aortic stenosis than insufficiency (P = 0.045). At the follow-up, Ross procedures presented more right-ventricle and aortic annulus dilatation (P = 0.002 and P = 0.030, respectively), but higher left-ventricular global longitudinal strain (LV GLS: 18 ± 3.2 % vs. 16 ± 3.3, P = 0.0027). Conversely, AVr experienced more re-do operations (Log-rank P = 0.005). Ross reported better QoL (SF-36: 0.8 ± 0.07 vs. 19 ± 0.4, P-0.045) and were also more active in daily PA (IPAQ ≥ 2500 Mets: 63.8% vs. 6%; P = 0.006). Ross patients practiced more sports activities than AVr (P = 0.011). Conclusions  In a relatively small cohort of young and adults post aortic surgery patients, Ross procedures had better prognosis in terms of re-do operations; presented better ventricular function, as assessed by LV GLS. Ross patients had better long-term QoL and showed more spontaneous PA and involvement in sports activity.

Qualidade de vida de acadêmicos de enfermagem de Universidade Pública do Norte brasileiro

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Edficher Margotti ◽  
Joyce Gama de Sousa ◽  
Anne Letice Soares Braga
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Physical Domain ◽  
General Quality ◽  
Positive Feelings ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

To analyze the quality of life of nursing students at the Federal University of Pará. This is a quantitative, descriptive study. As for the general quality of life, 22.01% evaluated it as bad or very bad. Regarding health assessment, 38.99% showed dissatisfaction. In the physical domain, the highest score was observed in the energy and fatigue aspect (3.34) and the worst score was in daily activities (2.35). In the psychological domain, the highest score was in spirituality/religion/ personal beliefs (3.57) and the worst was in positive feelings (2.81). The aspects related to social relations domain received approximate scores: social support (3.47), personal relationships (3.34), and sexual activity (3.23). In the domain environment, the best score was attributed to the environment at home (3.29) and the worst to recreation/leisure opportunities on campus (2.00). Nursing students are prone to develop psychosomatic illnesses and, consequently, decrease their quality of life.

Fragility and quality of life, the benefits of physical activity for the elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-136
Author(s):  
Julien Vejux ◽  
Solenn le Bruchec ◽  
Valérie Bernat ◽  
Gérard Beauvais ◽  
Nathalie Beauvais ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
The Elderly
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