Assessment of nutritional status and quality of life in the elderly registered at three rural elderly day care centres in Anekal Taluk, Bangalore Urban District

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 173
Author(s):  
Pretesh Rohan Kiran ◽  
Minu Rose Mani ◽  
Arvind Kasthuri ◽  
Ashish B ◽  
Nikhil Rathitra ◽  
...  
2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
A.A Gde Wirasantika Adhiatman, Sari Kusumadewi, Putu Adiartha Griadhi

Background: Health practitioners around the world are now dealing withincreasing health problems, including oral disease. One of them is tooth loss.Losing teeth can cause problems or disturbances in the main functions of teeth(mastication, aesthetics and phonetics). These conditions can be overcome byusing denture. If the loss of untreated teeth doesn�t restored using denture, it will cause the function of the missing tooth can not be restored, which will result in disruption of nutritional status and quality of life of the elderly. This study aimed to determine the relationship of tooth loss with nutritional status in elderly society in the Penatahan village Penebel Tabanan.Methods: The research was an observational analytic study with cross sectionalresearch design. Total sampling used with total sample 109 people. The datawere collected by filling the dental chart, measuring IMT and interview using theOHIP-14 questionnaire.Results: The results showed 65.1% respondents had loss <6 teeth, 42.2%respondents had obesity, 75.2% respondents observed poor quality of life. Dataanalyzed using kolmogorov smirnov obtained p = 0,952 for relationship betweentooth loss with nuturional status and p = 0.676 for relationship between useof denture with nutritional status. Chi square used to test relationship betweentooth loss with quality of life (p= 0,735) and use of denture with quality of lifeshowed p = 0,139.Conclusions: The conclusion is there is no relationship between tooth lossand use of denture with nutritional status and quality of life in elderly society inPenatahan Village Penebel Tabanan


2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 160-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Constança Paúl ◽  
António M. Fonseca ◽  
Ignácio Martín ◽  
João Amado

In the scope of the ecology-of-aging paradigm, we studied two different groups of independent elderly living in rural versus urban Portuguese settings. The main objectives were: (1) to develop knowledge on aging in different contexts; (2) to analyze the differences in autonomous behavior, social relationships, psychological satisfaction (e.g., morale), and self-perception of general health and quality of life between rural and urban residents; (3) to contribute to the design of policies for the elderly. We did 1.5h home interviews of 234 elderly (117 rural and 117 urban) to collect socio-demographic data, and access the capacity to perform instrumental activities of daily living (IADL Scale) and life satisfaction (Philadelphia Morale Scale). Although all the subjects were to some extent deprived, results show that the two communities are different in some socio-demographic characteristics such as education level and financial situation (favoring urban elderly), and in their level of autonomy (higher in rural elderly); they also differ in their social network (larger for rural elderly), feeling of anxiety (lower in rural elderly), and attitudes toward their own aging (more positive in rural elderly). Both communities have a similar feeling of loneliness and a somewhat negative perception of health and quality of life. All the elderly consider aging-in-place as very important and require more community-based services.


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-164
Author(s):  
FM Shamim Ahmmed ◽  
Md Saydur Rahman ◽  
Farzana Zafreen ◽  
Rowshan Ara ◽  
Md Ziaul Islam

Introduction: Elderly population in Bangladesh is one of the largest in the world in term of absolute number and ageing is an emerging problem. Elderly are at risk from non-communicable diseases as well as mental problems and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) affects in urban and rural elderly. Objective: To find out and compare HRQoL in urban and rural elderly population of Bangladesh. Materials and Methods:A comparative cross-sectional study was carried out to compare HRQoL in urban and rural elderly. This was a two samples study; 130 each from urban and rural. Total 260 elderly were selected conveniently. Data were collected through face to face interview using a pre-tested semi structured questionnaire of SF-36 v2 HRQoL survey.  This study was carried in urban elderly residing in Ward number 3, Race Course, Cumilla City Corporation and in rural elderly residing in Noapuskuni Village of Babutipara Union, Muradnager Upazila, Cumilla. This one-year study was conducted from 15 July 2017 to 14 June 2018. Results: Majority of the elderly were Muslim (91.5%), female (53.5%), married (59.6%) and from joint family (91%). The mean ± SD age of elderly was 69.26±6.337 years and mean ± SD monthly family income was Tk. 16561.54±9192.076. SF- 36 v2 HRQoL scale; a licensed software-based survey tool was used measure the health-related quality of life of elderly.  Most of the elderly were found with average physical component summary (PCS) (53.1%) and mental component summary (MCS) (50.8%) of HRQoL. Age had significant negative correlation with PCS (p<0.001) and MCS (p<0.001) in urban and rural elderly. Education level of urban and rural elderly had significant positive correlation with PCS (p<0.01) and MCS (p<0.01). Marital status of urban and rural elderly had significant negative correlation with PCS (p<0.001) and MCS (p<0.001) of HRQoL. Among the rural respondents, the mean ± SD of PCS of male was 43.79±5.766 and female was 41.14±6.860. The difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). Mean score of PCS of urban and rural respondents were 45.68±6.366 and 42.43±6.467 respectively. This difference was statistically significant (p<0.001). Mean scores of MCS of urban and rural respondents were 43.96±4.921 and 42.56±7.028 respectively. This difference was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Conclusion: Most of the elderly had average level of health-related quality life. Rural female elderly had significantly lower physical health of HRQoL than that of rural male elderly. Physical dimension of HRQoL of rural elderly was significantly lower than that of urban elderly. JAFMC Bangladesh. Vol 15, No 2 (December) 2019: 161-164


Author(s):  
Sheila Bonilla ◽  
Enrique Moguel ◽  
José Garcia-Alonso ◽  
Javier Berrocal ◽  
Juan M. Murillo

The increase in the elderly population today is a fact. This group of people needs day-to-day care due to their age, and, in addition, they often have health problems. Technology can be used to mitigate these problems. However, it must be borne in mind that most of this population is currently unable to get the most out of electronic devices. To help elders benefit from these devices, systems adapted to their needs, and preferences are needed. In particular, systems that use the elders' contextual information to integrate several aspects of eldercare and adapt them to each elder would provide significant benefits. In this case, the emotions will be used to recognize to what extent an elderly person needs care at certain times of the day and to adapt surrounding IoT systems to their needs and moods. For this purpose, this chapter proposes to use smartphones as the devices that centralize contextual information of the elders, focusing on emotion recognition.


Author(s):  
Danyaa Allya Salsabilla ◽  
Iin Fatmawati ◽  
Ikha Deviyanti Puspita ◽  
Utami Wahyuningsih

Abstrak Latar belakang: Usia Harapan Hidup (UHH) penduduk dunia, tidak terkecuali di Indonesia, meningkat signifikan selama 10 tahun terakhir. Hal ini mengakibatkan peningkatan pesat jumlah lansia, jika hal ini tidak diimbangi dengan kualitas hidup yang baik tentunya akan berdampak pada gangguan kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara status gizi (IMT) dan aktivitas fisik dengan kualitas hidup lansia di RW 02 Desa Jatibening, Bekasi. Metode: Penelitian ini adalah observasional analitik dengan desain cross sectional. Responden dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling dengan jumlah sampel 63 lansia (>60 tahun). Pengambilan data dilakukan pada bulan Desember 2020 – Januari 2021. Data status gizi diperoleh melalui pengukuran langsung menggunakan timbangan digital dan pengukur tinggi badan mikrotoise. Data aktivitas fisik dan kualitas hidup diperoleh melalui pengisian kuesioner dengan wawancara menggunakan Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) dan World Health Organization Quality of Life Old (WHOQOL-OLD). Pengolahan data menggunakan uji korelasi rank spearman. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara status gizi dengan kualitas hidup (r = 0,471; p = 0,000) dan ada hubungan antara aktivitas fisik dengan kualitas hidup (r = 0,673; p = 0,000) di RW 02 Desa Jatibening , Bekasi. Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan antara status gizi dan aktivitas fisik dengan kualitas hidup pada lanjut usia Kata kunci: Status gizi, aktivitas fisik, kualitas hidup, lanjut usia   Abstract Background: Life expectancy of the world's population, including Indonesia, has increased significantly for the last 10 years. This has resulted in a rapid increase in the number of elderly people, if this is not balanced with a good quality of life it can cause health problems. This research was aims to analyze the relationship between nutritional status (BMI) and physical activity with the quality of life of the elderly in RW 02 Jatibening Village, Bekasi.. Methods: This research method is analytic observational with a cross-sectional design. The respondent was selected by using simple random sampling technique with a total sample of 63 elderly (> 60 years). Data collection was carried out in December 2020 - January 2021. Nutritional status data obtained through direct measurement using a digital scale and a microtoise height meter. Physical activity and quality of life data were obtained through filling out a questionnaire with interviews using the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Old (WHOQOL-OLD). Data processing using the Spearman rank correlation test. Result: The results showed that there was a relationship between nutritional status and quality of life (r = 0.471; p = 0.000) and there was a relationship between physical activity and quality of life (r = 0.673; p = 0.000) in RW 02 Jatibening Village, Bekasi. Conclusion: There is a relationship between nutritional status and physical activity with quality of life of the elderly Key Words: Nutritional status, physical activity, quality of life, elderly


10.3823/2413 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alcides Viana De Lima Neto ◽  
Lívia Maria De Azevedo ◽  
Gabriella Xavier Barbalho Mesquita ◽  
Kamilla Sthefany Andrade de Oliveira ◽  
Vilani Medeiros de Araújo Nunes ◽  
...  

Background: The population aging in Brazil is characterized by the accumulation of progressive disabilities in their functional activities and daily life. To consider the elderlies in his/her multiple dimensions turns out to be a critical issue to improve their assistance to an institutionalized level, improving their health and quality of life. To perform a mini-overall evaluation of institutionalized elderly person to trace their profile in relation to the socio-demographic, functional capacity, nutritional status and cognition. Methods: descriptive, cross-sectional study of quantitative approach conducted in facilities for the aged people in Natal, RN. Results: 63.3% of the elderly were female, with ages varying from 61 to 103 years. 60.0% were single; 56.7% were literate. 66.7% had no children and 55% lived with their families before the institutionalization. As for the institutionalization time, 63.3% resided in the institution for four years. As what concerns the aspects of health, 73.3 of the elderly presented hearing difficulties, 90% make use of medicines predominantly to diabetes and hypertension. There is clear evidence that the institutionalization has been harmful to the elderly as with regards basic activities of daily living, nutritional status and cognitive aspects. Conclusion: the progressive disability in functional activities of daily life interferes directly in the quality of life, increasing dependency and minimizing the autonomy of these individuals. It is necessary to effective implementation of public policies directed to the institutionalized elderly from the perspective of effective actions for improved attention and assistance. Descriptors: Aged, Institutionalization, Aging, Facilities for the Aged. 


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