scholarly journals Qualidade de vida em idosos institucionalizados no município de Suzano

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Camila Fernanda de Sá Hoshaki ◽  
Jucileide Martins Gonçalves ◽  
Danielle Cristina da Costa Santos ◽  
Claudia Braga ◽  
Camila Cristina Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Social Representation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Predominantly Female ◽  
High Level

A senescência promove diversas modificações no organismo. À medida que a população envelhece, aumenta a procura por instituições, sendo necessária a promoção da qualidade de vida, diante desta problemática, o estudo tem como objetivo analisar a representação social de qualidade de vida em idosos independentes institucionalizados. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, baseado nos conceitos de qualidade de vida, utilizando o instrumento SF-36 em 09 idosos residentes em instituição de longa permanência no município de Suzano no período de abril e maio de 2011. A média de idade foi de 84 anos, com predominância do sexo feminino, sendo a viuvez mais frequente e com maior nível de escolaridade o ensino médio. Dados obtidos pelos escores de cada domínio evidenciaram uma excelente qualidade de vida, confirmando a satisfação dos idosos. O estudo proporcionou definir que este alto nível da qualidade de vida dos idosos institucionalizados possa servir como exemplo para que outras instituições realizem melhorias na assistência prestada.Descritores: Instituição de Longa Permanência, Idoso, Qualidade de Vida. Quality of life among institutionalized eldery in Suzano townAbstract: The senescence promotes several changes in the body. As the population ages, demand for institutions, requiring the promotion of quality of life, on this issue the study is to analyze the social representation of quality of life in institutionalized elderly independent. It is an exploratory, descriptive qualitative approach, based on the concepts of quality of life using the SF-36 in 09 elderly residents oflong-term institution in the city of Suzano from april and may 2011. The average was 84 years, predominantly female, widowhood being more frequent and better- educated high school. Data obtained from the scores of each domain showed an excellent quality of life, confirming the satisfaction of the elderly. The study set provided that this high level of quality of life of institutionalized elderly can serve as example for other institutions to make improvements in care.Descriptors: Long-stay Institution, Eldery, Quality of Life. Calidade de vida en ancianos institucionalizados em la cidade de SuzanoResumen: La senescencia promueve varios cambios en el cuerpo. A medida que envejece la población, la demanda de las instituciones, lo que requiere la promoción de la calidad de vida, sobre este tema del estúdio es analizar la representación social de la calidad de vida en los ancianos institucionalizados independiente. Es un enfoque exploratorio, cualitativo, descriptivo, basado en los conceptos de calidad de vida mediante el cuestionario SF-36 en 09 ancianos residentes en instituciones a largo plazo en la ciudad de Suzano de abril y mayo 2011. La edad promedio fue 84 años, predominantemente mujeres, la viudez es más frecuente y mejor educación secundaria. Los datos obtenidos de las puntuaciones de cada domínio mostró una excelente calidad de vida, lo que confirma la satisfacción de las personas mayores. El estúdio conjunto, siempre que este alto nível de calidad de vida de los ancianos institucionalizados puede servir como ejemplo para otras instituciones para hacer mejoras en la atención.Descriptores: Hogares para Ancianos, Anciano, Calidad de Vida.

scholarly journals Autopercepción de Salud, Calidad de vida y Bienestar Psicológico en una muestra de mayores = Autoperception of Health, Quality of life and Psychological Well-being in a sample of major

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
María Hinojal Benavente Cuesta ◽  
María Paz Quevedo Aguado
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Health Quality ◽  
Health Quality Of Life ◽  
Bienestar Psicologico

La OMS (2015) afirma que existe un incremento del envejecimiento en la población mundial al que además se le añaden situaciones de discriminación por motivo de la edad. Estas actitudes negativas, constituyen arraigados estereotipos que perjudican no sólo a la sociedad sino también al propio mayor. Por este motivo, es preciso que todos los agentes sociales y sanitarios trabajen bajo el paradigma del Envejecimiento Activo, que aboga por una vejez integrada en un contexto de desarrollo y participación social. Objetivo: Analizar dos de los predictores implicados en este tipo de envejecimiento: la Autopercepción que tiene el propio sujeto sobre su salud y calidad de vida, y el Bienestar psicológico. Muestra: 91 sujetos (=74,07 años). Instrumentos: Cuestionario de Salud SF (36) y Escala de Bienestar Psicológico (Díaz et al., 2006). Resultados: Los participantes muestran una valoración muy satisfactoria de su percepción de salud aun reconociendo la presencia de dolor y situaciones de estrés, además se observan tendencias distintas según el lugar de residencia. Existen diferencias en las dimensiones del Bienestar psicológico según el Sexo y la forma de percibir la jubilación.Palabras clave: Autopercepción de salud; Calidad de vida; Bienestar psicológico; Envejecimiento; Envejecimiento Activo; Vejez.AbstractWHO (2015) states that there is an increase in ageing in the world population, which is further compounded by situations of age discrimination. These negative attitudes constitute entrenched stereotypes that harm not only society but also the elderly themselves. For this reason, all social and health actors need to work under the paradigm of Active Ageing, which advocates an integrated old age in a context of development and social participation. Objectives: To analyse the health self perception, quality of life and psychological welfare of the elderly, as well as to compare whether there are differences in relation to sex, place of residence (urban/rural) and how to perceive retirement. Methodology: Sample: 91 subjects (=74,07 years).Instruments: Health Questionnaire SF (36) and Psychological Welfare Scale (Díaz et al., 2006). Results: The participants show a very satisfactory assessment in their own perception of health and quality of life. In this respect, different trends are observed according to habitat, rural/urban, where the largest resides. On the other hand, there are also differences in the dimensions of psychological welfare according to the sex of the subjects and the way they perceive the fact of retirementKeywords: Autoperception of health; Quality of life; Psychological Well-being; Aging; Active Aging; Oldness

scholarly journals Aspectos sociodemograficos, qualidade de vida e saúde do idoso institucionalizado

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Coelho Mendes de Britto Haddad ◽  
Zamir Calamita
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Elderly Health ◽  
Perception Of Quality ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

Objetivo: analisar as características do idoso institucionalizado apontando correlações. Método: trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, descritivo, analítico, tipo exploratório, com idosos que vivem em instituições de longa permanência para idosos. Empregaram-se questionários: sociodemográfico; Mini Mental; índice de Barthel; avaliação autorreferida de fragilidade em idosos; Family Apgar e Perfil de Saúde de Nothingham. Resultados: revela-se que as seis instituições avaliadas eram de caráter filantrópico; foram estudados 135 idosos; a média de idade foi de 76,4 anos e o tempo médio de institucionalização, de quatro anos; de acordo com os questionários, a maioria apresentou pontuação que sugere declínio cognitivo e fragilidade, era independente para as atividades básicas de vida diária, possuía acentuada disfunção familiar e apresentou perceptível perda da sensação da qualidade de vida; a maior parte dos entrevistados mudou para a instituição sem vontade própria. Constatou-se que a preservação da cognição e o maior grau de instrução se correlacionam a uma menor satisfação e percepção de qualidade de vida. Conclusão: apresentaram-se, por este estudo, alguns aspectos próprios do idoso institucionalizado e sua percepção de saúde. Descritores: Saúde do Idoso; Idoso; Fatores Socioeconômicos; Condições de Vida; Condições de Saúde; Qualidade de Vida.AbstractObjective: to analyze the characteristics of the institutionalized elderly by pointing out correlations. Method: this is a quantitative, descriptive, analytical, exploratory study with elderly people living in long-term care facilities for the elderly. The following questionnaires were used: sociodemographic; Mini Mental; Barthel index; self-reported assessment of frailty in the elderly; Family Apgar and Nothingham Health Profile. Results: it is revealed that the six institutions evaluated were philanthropic; 135 elderly people were studied; the average age was 76.4 years and the average institutionalization time was four years; According to the questionnaires, most had scores that suggest cognitive decline and frailty, were independent for basic activities of daily living, had marked family dysfunction and showed a noticeable loss of quality of life sensation; Most respondents moved to the institution without their own will. It was found that the preservation of cognition and the higher level of education correlate with lower satisfaction and perception of quality of life. Conclusion: this study presented some aspects of the institutionalized elderly and their perception of health. Descriptors: Elderly Health; Elderly; Socioeconomic Factors; Life Conditions; Health Conditions; Quality of Life.ResumenObjetivo: analizar las características de los ancianos institucionalizados señalando correlaciones. Método: este es un estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, analítico y exploratorio con personas mayores que viven en centros de atención a largo plazo para personas mayores. Se utilizaron cuestionarios: sociodemográficos; Mini Mental; Índice de Barthel; evaluación autoinformada de fragilidad en ancianos; Perfil de salud de la familia Apgar y Nothingham. Resultados: se revela que las seis instituciones evaluadas eran filantrópicas; se estudiaron 135 personas mayores; la edad promedio fue de 76.4 años y el tiempo promedio de institucionalización fue de cuatro años; según los cuestionarios, la mayoría tenía puntuaciones que sugerían deterioro cognitivo y fragilidad, eran independientes para las actividades básicas de la vida diaria, tenían una disfunción familiar marcada y mostraban una pérdida notable de la sensación de calidad de vida; la mayoría de los encuestados se mudaron a la institución sin su propia voluntad. Se comprobó que la preservación de la cognición y el mayor nivel de educación se correlacionan con una menor satisfacción y percepción de la calidad de vida. Conclusión: este estudio presenta algunos aspectos de los ancianos institucionalizados y su percepción de la salud. Descriptores: Salud de los Ancianos; Ancianos; Factores Socioeconómicos; Condiciones de Vida; Condiciones de Salud; Calidad de Vida.

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 Comparing quality of life between patients undergoing trans-areola endoscopic thyroid surgery and trans-oral endoscopic thyroid surgery

BMC Surgery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuang Shen ◽  
Xiaochi Hu ◽  
Rui Qu ◽  
Youming Guo ◽  
Libo Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Thyroid Surgery ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Endoscopic Thyroidectomy ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Areola Approach ◽  
High Level

Abstract Background Compared with conventional open surgery, endoscopic thyroidectomy via the oral vestibular approach (ETVOA) and endoscopic thyroidectomy via the areola approach (ETAA) avoided scarring of the skin, which may help patients achieve a better quality of life (QOL). However, the benefit of the QOL from this technique has not been adequately investigated, therefore this study compared the QOL outcomes between ETVOA and ETAA. Methods 131 patients were enrolled in this study. ETAA surgery and ETVOA surgery were performed in 74 patients and 57 patients, respectively. These patients were followed up at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks, and their QOL was evaluated using a thyroid surgery-specific questionnaire and a short-form health survey (SF-36). Results There were no differences in clinical characteristics such as gender, age, body mass index (BMI), and tumor size between the two groups. The volume of intraoperative blood loss, cost of hospitalization, and complications between the two procedures showed no differences. Compared with ETAA, ETVOA has a longer operation time, no drainage, and shorter hospital stay. In the QOL questionnaire, several parameters in ETVOA were better. The satisfaction scores of patients undergoing ETVOA were higher. In addition, the cosmetic satisfaction in patients who received ETOVA was significantly better than that of patients who underwent ETAA. The degree of neck movement disorder in patients with ETVOA was milder. Patients who received ETVOA had higher score on the SF-36. Conclusions The trans-oral endoscopic approach can acquire better cosmetic results and achieved high-level QOL.

scholarly journals Calidad de vida en personas diagnosticadas con trastorno límite de personalidad: papel mediador de la satisfacción vital

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Beatriz Thadani ◽  
Ana M. Pérez-García ◽  
José Bermúdez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Sf 36

Abstract: Quality of life in patients with borderline personality disorder: The mediating role of life satisfaction. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness characterized by a pattern of instability in relationships, moods and behavior. Using two groups of women (clinical or diagnosed with BPD, N = 138; and control, with no physical or mental illness, N = 124) this study analyzed the differences between pathological personality traits, measured by the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 and different domains of quality of life (SF-36 and the WHODAS 2.0) as well as the mediating role of life satisfaction in personality traits and quality of life. Differences were found between the groups in pathological personality and quality of life. Moreover, many SF-36 dimensions were partially mediated by life satisfaction in both groups. Therefore, new treatments for BPD may include developing life satisfaction, palliating the effects of this disorder on quality of life, reducing its impact on day-to-day tasks.Resumen: El trastorno de personalidad límite (TPL) se caracteriza por inestabilidad en las relaciones, el humor y la conducta. Se analizaron en dos grupos de mujeres (clínico o con TPL, N = 138; y control, sin enfermedad física o mental, N = 124) las diferencias en rasgos patológicos de personalidad (evaluados con el Personality Inventory for DSM-5) y diferentes dominios de calidad de vida (SF-36 y WHODAS 2.0), así como el papel mediador de la satisfacción vital en las relaciones entre personalidad y calidad de vida. Se encontraron diferencias entre los grupos en personalidad patológica y calidad de vida. Además, varias dimensiones de calidad de vida del SF-36 estaban mediadas parcialmente por la satisfacción vital en ambos grupos. Por tanto, los tratamientos del TPL podrían incluir el desarrollo de satisfacción vital para paliar sus efectos en la calidad de vida de los que lo padecen, reduciendo su impacto en las tareas del día a día.

scholarly journals Nutrition and Healthy Aging: Prevention and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 4337
Author(s):  
Neri Maria Cristina ◽  
d’Alba Lucia
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Gastrointestinal Diseases ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fundamental Aspect ◽  
Effective Prevention

Nutritional well-being is a fundamental aspect for the health, autonomy and, therefore, the quality of life of all people, but especially of the elderly. It is estimated that at least half of non-institutionalized elderly people need nutritional intervention to improve their health and that 85% have one or more chronic diseases that could improve with correct nutrition. Although prevalence estimates are highly variable, depending on the population considered and the tool used for its assessment, malnutrition in the elderly has been reported up to 50%. Older patients are particularly at risk of malnutrition, due to multiple etiopathogenetic factors which can lead to a reduction or utilization in the intake of nutrients, a progressive loss of functional autonomy with dependence on food, and psychological problems related to economic or social isolation, e.g., linked to poverty or loneliness. Changes in the aging gut involve the mechanical disintegration of food, gastrointestinal motor function, food transit, intestinal wall function, and chemical digestion of food. These alterations progressively lead to the reduced ability to supply the body with adequate levels of nutrients, with the consequent development of malnutrition. Furthermore, studies have shown that the quality of life is impaired both in gastrointestinal diseases, but especially in malnutrition. A better understanding of the pathophysiology of malnutrition in elderly people is necessary to promote the knowledge of age-related changes in appetite, food intake, homeostasis, and body composition in order to better develop effective prevention and intervention strategies to achieve healthy aging.

Reflection on ageing assets as a strategy for health promotion

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 543
Author(s):  
Pedro Miguel Fernandes Almeida ◽  
Maria De Fátima Sousa Batinas ◽  
Maria Araújo Leão Rita
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Life Strategies ◽  
Promotion Strategy ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Health Promotion Strategy ◽  
On Line

ABSTRACTObjective: to reflect on active ageing as a strategy designed for the health promotion of the elderly population. Method: this article aims at reflecting on active Ageing. It is grounded on a selection of on-line literature, namely from the Virtual Health Library (Lilacs, Medline, Scielo). The descriptors used for the research were the following: Ageing, Quality of Life; Strategies, Health Promotion. Results: this study focuses on the importance of active ageing as a health promotion strategy, in order to enhance the active participation of the elderly in society. Final considerations: health promotion enhances both the quality of life and the independence of the elderly as well as of all those who are undergoing the ageing process. Hence, the need to implement health promotion strategies directed at this target group, within the framework of active ageing. Descriptors: ageing; quality of life; strategies; health promotion.RESUMOObjetivo: refletir sobre o envelhecimento ativo como estratégia de promoção da saúde da população idosa. Método: trata-se de um artigo reflexivo sobre o envelhecimento ativo. A selecção das publicações foi feita por meio eletrônico, na Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (Lilacs, Medline, Scielo). Os descritores utilizados para a pesquisa foram os seguintes: envelhecimento; qualidade de vida; estratégias; promoção da Saúde. Resultados: o estudo situa a importância do envelhecimento ativo como estratégia de promoção da saúde, de modo a proporcionar a participação ativa dos idosos na sociedade. Considerações finais: é importante promover a saúde de forma a alcançar a qualidade de vida e independência dos que envelheceram ou daqueles que estão no processo de envelhecimento. Considera-se então necessária a implementação de estratégias dirigidas a este grupo etário visando a promoção da saúde, numa perspectiva do envelhecimento ativo. Descritores: envelhecimento; qualidade de vida; estratégias; promoção da saúde.RESUMENObjetivo: reflectir sobre el envejecimiento activo como estrategia de promoción de la salud de la población anciana. Método: se trata de un artigo reflectivo sobre el Envejecimiento Activo. La seleción de las publicaciones se há realizado por medio electrónico, en la Biblioteca Virtual de Salud (Lilacs, Medline, Scielo). Los descriptores utilizados para la búsqueda han sido los siguientes: envejecimiento; calidad de vida; estrategias; promoción de la salúd. Resultados: el estudio situa la importancia del envejecimiento activo como estrategia de promoción de la salud, de forma a proporcionar la participación activa de los ancianos en la sociedad. Consideraciones finales: es importante promover la salud de forma a atingir la calidad de vida e independencia de los que han envejecido o de aquellos que estan en el proceso de envejecimiento. Se considera por ello necesario la implementación de estrategias dirigidas a este grupo etario com el objetivo de promover la salud, en una perspectiva de envejecimiento activo. Descriptores: envejecimiento; calidad de vida; estrategias de promoción de la salud.

Relations between attachment styles, ageism and quality of life in late life

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. 1353-1361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehud Bodner ◽  
Sara Cohen-Fridel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Attachment Style ◽  
Attachment Styles ◽  
Late Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Secure Attachment ◽  
Sf 36

ABSTRACTBackground: This study is the first to explore the relations between attachment styles, ageism, and quality of life (QoL) among elderly people. The attachment theory describes how human beings relate to each other, according to their attachment style. Previous studies have examined the connection between attachment styles and prejudice toward distinctive social groups and minorities. Ageism as a form of prejudice is a way of relating negatively to people because they are old. QoL among the elderly was found to be associated with negative age-perceptions. It was therefore hypothesized that QoL, attachments styles, and demographic characteristics can explain ageism among the elderly.Methods: Four questionnaires were administered: Fraboni Scale of Ageism (FSA), which comprises four scales (separation, affective, stereotype, and intergeneration); Experiences in Close Relationships Scale, which measures four attachment styles (secure, dismissive, fearful, and preoccupied); SF-36 health status inventory (eight scales); and sociodemographic questions. Ninety-four elderly men and women aged 64–85 years living in the community completed the questionnaires.Results: MANCOVAS indicated that securely attached individuals score higher on separation than fearfully attached individuals, and that securely and dismissively attached individuals score higher than fearful and preoccupied individuals on seven QoL scales. Multiple regression analyses showed that attachment styles, age, gender, and some QoL scales contribute to the explained variance of ageism.Conclusions: Secure attachment in late life seems to be related to less ageism and a better QoL. The enhancement of a secure attachment base in elderly people may assist in moderating ageism and improving older people's QoL.

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