scholarly journals Análisis de la situación de salud en Cerro Guayabal

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Yira Annabell Vásquez Giler ◽  
Alina González Hernández ◽  
Paula Salomé Macías Moreira ◽  
Olimpia Victoria Carrillo Farnés
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Health State ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Quality Health

El Análisis de Situación de Salud es una herramienta que busca mejorar la salud y calidad de vida de poblaciones. Se diseñó una investigación transversal, descriptiva; con doble propósito: relacio- nar condiciones de vida y comportamiento del proceso salud y enfermedad en la comunidad Cerro de Guayabal y realizar ejercicio práctico-docente con estudiantes del quinto semestre de Medicina. Se encuestaron 266 familias, 1134 personas (91%) de la población total. El 71% solo alcanza nivel de formación primaria. Más de la mitad tiene viviendas en condiciones regulares y cultura sanita- ria entre regular y mal. El 87% no tiene necesidades básicas cubiertas. Más del 50% son familias disfuncionales. El 56% se dispensarizó de riesgo y 11% enfermos. Dada las condiciones de vida y ausencia de centro de salud parece existir morbilidad oculta. Existe riesgo de accidentes de tránsito y laboral. Resultó un tema crítico la recolección de residuos, el acceso a agua potable y la conta- minación ambiental. Existe imperiosa necesidad de intervenciones de salud para mejorar el estado de salud y calidad de vida de esta comunidad. Palabras clave: calidad de vida, estado de salud, salud pública. Abstract: The Health Situation Analysis is a tool that seeks to improve the health and quality of life of pop- ulations. A cross-sectional descriptive study was designed; with dual purpose: to relate living con- ditions and health behavior and disease process in the Cerro de Guayabal community and make practical-teaching practice with students of the fifth semester of Medicine. 266 families, 1134 people (91%) of the total population were surveyed. Only 71% reached primary level. More than half are in regular housing conditions and health culture fair to poor. 87% do not cover basic needs. More than 50% are dysfunctional families. 56% were risk dispensary and 11% were sick. Given the living conditions and lack of health center it seems to be hidden morbidity. There is a risk of traffic and labor accidents. Waste collection, access to drinking water and environmental pollution were critical issues. There is an urgent need for health interventions to improve the health state and quality of life of this community. Key words: life quality, health state, public health.

scholarly journals Análisis de la situación de salud en Cerro Guayabal

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Yira Annabell Vásquez Giler ◽  
Alina González Hernández ◽  
Paula Salomé Macías Moreira ◽  
Olimpia Victoria Carrillo Farnés
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Health State ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Quality Health

El Análisis de Situación de Salud es una herramienta que busca mejorar la salud y calidad de vida de poblaciones. Se diseñó una investigación transversal, descriptiva; con doble propósito: relacio- nar condiciones de vida y comportamiento del proceso salud y enfermedad en la comunidad Cerro de Guayabal y realizar ejercicio práctico-docente con estudiantes del quinto semestre de Medicina. Se encuestaron 266 familias, 1134 personas (91%) de la población total. El 71% solo alcanza nivel de formación primaria. Más de la mitad tiene viviendas en condiciones regulares y cultura sanita- ria entre regular y mal. El 87% no tiene necesidades básicas cubiertas. Más del 50% son familias disfuncionales. El 56% se dispensarizó de riesgo y 11% enfermos. Dada las condiciones de vida y ausencia de centro de salud parece existir morbilidad oculta. Existe riesgo de accidentes de tránsito y laboral. Resultó un tema crítico la recolección de residuos, el acceso a agua potable y la conta- minación ambiental. Existe imperiosa necesidad de intervenciones de salud para mejorar el estado de salud y calidad de vida de esta comunidad. Palabras clave: calidad de vida, estado de salud, salud pública. Abstract: The Health Situation Analysis is a tool that seeks to improve the health and quality of life of pop- ulations. A cross-sectional descriptive study was designed; with dual purpose: to relate living con- ditions and health behavior and disease process in the Cerro de Guayabal community and make practical-teaching practice with students of the fifth semester of Medicine. 266 families, 1134 people (91%) of the total population were surveyed. Only 71% reached primary level. More than half are in regular housing conditions and health culture fair to poor. 87% do not cover basic needs. More than 50% are dysfunctional families. 56% were risk dispensary and 11% were sick. Given the living conditions and lack of health center it seems to be hidden morbidity. There is a risk of traffic and labor accidents. Waste collection, access to drinking water and environmental pollution were critical issues. There is an urgent need for health interventions to improve the health state and quality of life of this community. Key words: life quality, health state, public health.

scholarly journals Qualidade de vida de estudantes de graduação

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Lemes de Aquino ◽  
Douglas Ataniel Alves Xavier ◽  
Meirielen Danubia Marra ◽  
Nubia Fernandes Fernandes Teixeira ◽  
Lorena Silva Vargas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Academic Life ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
The University

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar a qualidade de vida de acadêmicos regularmente ativos em uma universidade; verificar se existe associação entre qualidade de vida e sintomas depressivos. Método: trata-se de estudo quantitativo, tipo transversal, aplicar-se-ão três questionários estruturados, autoaplicáveis para mensurar o nível da qualidade de vida e índice de depressão entre acadêmicos. Far-se-á a análise estatística descritiva, empregar-se-á o teste Liliefors e usar-se-ão o teste t de Student. Apresentar-se-ão os resultados em forma de figuras. Resultados esperados: realizar-se-á a correlação entre a qualidade de vida dos estudantes dos cursos de graduação da universidade e a incidência de fatores depressivos com o início da vida acadêmica. Descritores: Depressão; Vida Acadêmica; Qualidade de Vida; Universidade; Estudantes; Educação Superior.ABSTRACT Objectives: to evaluate the quality of life of academically active students in a university; to verify if there is an association between quality of life and depressive symptoms. Method: this is a quantitative cross-sectional study. Three structured, self-administered questionnaires will be applied to measure the level of quality of life and depression index among academics. The descriptive statistical analysis will be done, the Liliefors test will be used and the Student's t-test will be used. The results will be presented in the form of figures. Expected results: the correlation between the quality of life of undergraduate students of the university and the incidence of depressive factors with the beginning of academic life will be realized. Descriptors: Depression; Academic life; Quality of Life; Universities; Students; Education, Higher.RESUMEN Objetivos: evaluar la calidad de vida de los académicos regularmente activos en una universidad; comprobar si existe asociación entre calidad de vida y síntomas depresivos. Método: se trata de estudio cuantitativo, tipo transversal, se aplicarán tres cuestionarios estructurados, autoaplicables para medir el nivel de la calidad de vida e índice de depresión entre académicos. Se hará el análisis estadístico descriptivo, se empleará la prueba Liliefors y se utilizarán la prueba t de Student. Se presentarán los resultados en forma de figuras. Resultados esperados: se realizará la correlación entre la calidad de vida de los estudiantes de los cursos de grado de la universidad y la incidencia de factores depresivos con el inicio de la vida académica. Descriptores: Depresión; Vida académica; Calidad de Vida; Universidades; Estudiantes; Educación Superior.

scholarly journals Quality of Life of Cancer Patients Treated with Chemotherapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (19) ◽  
pp. 6938
Author(s):  
Anna Lewandowska ◽  
Grzegorz Rudzki ◽  
Tomasz Lewandowski ◽  
Michał Próchnicki ◽  
Sławomir Rudzki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Karnofsky Performance Status ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Life-quality tests are the basis for assessing the condition of oncological patients. They allow for obtaining valuable information from the patients regarding not only the symptoms of disease and adverse effects of the treatment but also assessment of the psychological, social and spiritual aspects. Taking into account assessment of the quality of life made by the patient in the course of disease has a positive effect on the well-being of patients, their families and their caregivers as well as on satisfaction with the interdisciplinary and holistic oncological care. Methods: A population-based, multi-area cross-sectional study was conducted among patients with cancer in the study in order to assess their life quality. The method used in the study was a clinical interview. Quality of life was measured using the EQ-5D-5L Quality of Life Questionnaire, the Karnofsky Performance Status, our own symptom checklist, Edmonton Symptom Assessment and Visual Analogue Scale. Results: In the subjective assessment of fitness, after using the Karnofsky fitness index, it was shown that 28% (95% CI (confidence interval): 27–30) of patients declared the ability to perform normal physical activity. In the assessment the profile, quality of life and psychometric properties of EQ-5D-5L, it was shown that patients had the most severe problems in terms of self-care (81%, 95% CI: 76–89) and feeling anxious and depressed (63%, 95% CI: 60–68). Conclusions: Cancer undoubtedly has a negative impact on the quality of life of patients, which is related to the disease process itself, the treatment used and the duration of the disease.

Health related quality of life of rosacea patients in China assessed by DLQI and willingness to pay: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaqun Huang ◽  
Sha Yan ◽  
Hongfu Xie ◽  
Ben Wang ◽  
Zhixiang Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Disease Duration ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

BACKGROUND Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis with facial skin involved, leading to physical and emotional problems, which greatly affected quality of life (QoL) of patients. Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and willingness to pay (WTP) are well-established instruments assessing the health-related quality of life (HRQoL), while very few studies have been focused on this topic about rosacea in China. OBJECTIVE To investigate HRQoL in Chinese rosacea patients assessed by DLQI and WTP and investigate potential predictors for patients with HRQoL severely affected. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted on 973 patients with rosacea. Sociodemographic data, clinical features and DLQI were collected, and WTP was assessed by three standardized items. Multivariable logistic analysis was performed to investigate independent factors influencing QoL. RESULTS 921 questionnaires were accomplished by participants. The mean DLQI score was 11.6 (median 11). Patients were willing to pay an average of $1050.2 or € 896.2 (median $431.4 or € 368.1) for complete cure. 33.3% would like to pay more than 20% of their monthly income to achieve sustainable control. There were positive correlations between WTP with DLQI (P < .05). DLQI could be independently impacted by age (21-30 and 31-40, OR = 3.242 and 3.617, respectively), the occupational requirement of appearance (high, OR = 4.410), disease duration (< 2 years, OR = 1.582), oedema (OR = 1.844) and severity of flushing, burning, stinging and pruritus (severe, OR = 2.003, 1.981, 2.491, 2.249, respectively). There were no significant associations between WTP and most of the clinical factors. CONCLUSIONS The QoL was negatively affected and should not be ignored among rosacea patients in China. Patients aged 21-40y, having occupational requirement of appearance, with the disease duration less than 2 years, and suffering severe flushing and related symptoms were more likely to have severe or very severe limitation of QoL.

scholarly journals Quality of Life Prior and in the Course of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study with Brazilian Dietitians

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2712
Author(s):  
Raquel Adjafre da Costa Matos ◽  
Rita de Cassia Coelho de Almeida Akutsu ◽  
Renata Puppin Zandonadi ◽  
Raquel Braz Assunção Botelho
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Social Relationship ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Squared

Dietitians as healthcare professionals could decrease their quality of life during the SARS-COV-2 pandemic period; therefore, this study aimed to compare Brazilian dietitians’ perceptions of quality of life before and during the pandemic. This nationwide cross-sectional research aimed to evaluate Brazilian dietitians’ quality of life before and in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, using a previously validated self-administered instrument WHO-QOL-BREF in Brazilian-Portuguese. The questionnaire was composed of 26 items (four domains) to evaluate life quality (physical, psychological, social relationship, and environment). The questionnaire also presented some sociodemographic variables and three questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. It was applied using GoogleForms® platform (Google LLC, Mountain View, CA, USA). For the statistical analysis of data, Paired T-test, Chi-squared test, and Analysis of Variance were used. A total of 1290 Brazilian dietitians replied to the instrument. Comparing quality of life (QoL) before SARS-COV-2 (3.83 ± 0.59) and during the pandemic (3.36 ± 0.66), data was statistically different. Comparing prior and in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, all variables and domains presented statistical differences (better before the pandemic period). Among Brazilian dietitians, the psychological health domain was the most affected. The Sars-Cov-2 pandemic negatively impacted the QoL of Brazilian dietitians since health professionals face changes in their lives because of work.

scholarly journals Differences in the quality of life of chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ika Setyo Rini ◽  
Titik Rahmayani ◽  
Efris Kartika Sari ◽  
Retno Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
P Value ◽  
Minimal Amount ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a progressive disease that causes renal failure and requires extended and long-term therapies. CKD patients need to choose one of these therapies to improve their quality of life. This study aims to investigate differences in the quality of life of chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).Design and Methods: The study design used is similar to the cross-sectional design. Therefore, in this study observations were carried out, a EQ_5D life quality questionnaire sheet was administered to respondents, and a purposive sampling method was used. The total number of respondents was 250 and consisted of 125 hemodialysis and CAPD patients each.Results: The results obtained using the Mann Whitney method was a p-value (0.515)> α (0.05). These results also included five components, namely the ability to move/walk to an acceptable degree, adequate self-care, performance of usual activities, minimal amount of pain/discomfort during hemodialysis and CAPD, and acceptable levels of anxiety/sadness.Conclusions: This research concludes that there is no difference in the quality of life between CKD patients  undergoing hemodialysis and CAPD.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF MEDICATION ADHERENCE ON HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE OF DIABETIC PATIENTS IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA: FINDINGS FROM A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (34) ◽  
pp. 867-873
Author(s):  
Dhfer ALSHAYBAN ◽  
Royes JOSEPH
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Health State ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
The Impact

Diabetes is a common chronic disease that is considered as one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. Adherence to medications could be an important factor in reducing these complications and improving the quality of life. The purpose of this research was to assess the impact of treatment adherence on health-related quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes. A multicenter cross-sectional study was carried out among 368 diabetes patients. General Medication Adherence Scale was used to assess the adherence level and EuroQol-5D to assess the quality of life. The results show that 19%, 21%, and 23% of patients had maintained low medication adherence due to patient’s intentional or unintentional behavior due to additional diseases or pills burden and due to financial constraints, respectively. Overall, 43% (n=162) participants had maintained high medication adherence, and 37% (n=138) had maintained low medication adherence to antidiabetic drugs. Nearly one-third (31%) of patients with high overall adherence had perfect health state in comparison with 4% among patients with low adherence. Further, the lower proportion (21%) of patients with high overall adherence had perfect health state in comparison with that among patients with low adherence (34%). In addition to the overall adherence, the association was statistically significant for the domains related to non-adherence due to the patient’s intentional or unintentional behavior (p-value 0.001) and non-adherence due to additional diseases or pills burden (p-value 0.001) after taking into account of socio-demographic and clinical characteristics. In conclusion, the findings suggest that the policymakers should establish an intervention to improve adherence to diabetic treatment, and thus improve the quality of life for the type 2 diabetic patients.

scholarly journals QUALIDADE DE VIDA NO TRABALHO DA EQUIPE DE ENFERMAGEM DO CENTRO CIRÚRGICO

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arethuza De Melo Brito Carvalho ◽  
Juliana Araújo Cardoso ◽  
Francisca Aline Amaral Da Silva ◽  
Jefferson Abraão Caetano Lira ◽  
Samuel Moura Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽  
Room Nursing

Objetivo: avaliar a qualidade de vida no trabalho da equipe de enfermagem do centro cirúrgico. Metodologia: estudo descritivo, de corte transversal e com abordagem quantitativa, desenvolvido com 70 profissionais de enfermagem do centro cirúrgico em um hospital de referência em Teresina (PI), com a aplicação dos questionários sociodemográfico e Quality Working Life Questionnaire-bref. A análise foi realizada com o SPSS versão 21.0, utilizando a correlação de Pearson e os testes alfa de Cronbach, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Qui-quadrado e regressão linear múltipla, com intervalo de confiança de 95%. Resultados: a maioria dos participantes (62,9%) tiveram menor impacto na qualidade de vida no trabalho, entretanto a renda familiar e a formação acadêmica foram bastante significativas. Conclusão: apesar do trabalho no centro cirúrgico apresentar baixo impacto na qualidade de vida, o domínio psicológico demonstrou impacto considerável, destacando que a preocupação com a saúde do trabalhador e a valorização da equipe de enfermagem ainda precisam avançar.Descritores: Qualidade de vida; Enfermagem de centro cirúrgico; Saúde do trabalhador.QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE WORK OF THE SURGI CAL CENTER NURSING TEAMObjective: to evaluate the quality of life in the work of the nursing staff of the surgical center. Methodology: a descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach developed with 70 nursing professionals from a surgical center at a reference hospital in Teresina (PI), with the application of the sociodemographic and Quality Working Life Questionnairebref questionnaires. The analysis was performed with the SPSS version 21.0, using the Pearson correlation and the Cronbach, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Chi-square and multiple linear regression alpha tests with a 95% confidence interval. Results: the majority of the participants (62.9%) had a lower impact on the quality of life at work, however the family income and academic training were quite significant. Conclusion: Although the work in the surgical center has a low impact on the quality of life, the psychological domain has shown considerable impact, emphasizing that the concern with the health of the worker and the appreciation of the nursing team still need to move forward.Descriptors: Quality of life; Operating Room Nursing; Occupational Health.CALIDAD DE VIDA EN ENFERMERÍA DEL CENTRO DE TRABA JO DE EQUIPO QUIRÚRGICOObjetivo: Evaluar la calidad de vida del personal de enfermería que trabaja en la sala de operaciones. Metodología: enfoque descriptivo, transversal y cuantitativo desarrollado con 70 enfermeras en el quirófano de un hospital de referencia en Teresina (PI), con la aplicación de un cuestionario sociodemográfico y Calidad de Vida Cuestionario de Trabajo-BREF. El análisis se realizó con el programa SPSS versión 21.0 mediante la prueba de correlación de Pearson y alfa de Cronbach, prueba de Kolmogorov-Smirnov, regresión lineal chi-cuadrado y múltiple con un intervalo de confianza del 95%. Resultados: La mayoría de los participantes (62,9%) tenían un menor impacto en la calidad de la vida laboral, aunque el ingreso familiar y la formación académica eran bastante significativa. Conclusión: Aunque el trabajo en la sala de operaciones tiene un bajo impacto en la calidad de vida, el dominio psicológico mostró un impacto considerable, teniendo en cuenta que la preocupación por la salud de los trabajadores y la apreciación del equipo de enfermería todavía tienen que seguir adelante.Descriptores: Calidad de vida; Enfermería de quirófano; Salud laboral.

scholarly journals Quality of Life in Cohabitants of Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 6000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Ramos-Alejos-Pita ◽  
Salvador Arias-Santiago ◽  
Alejandro Molina-Leyva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Dermatology Life Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Hidradenitis Suppurativa ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Type D

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that impairs patients’ physical and mental health. However, few studies have considered the consequences of HS on cohabitants. The aims of this study were to explore the impact of HS on the quality of life (QOL) of cohabitants and to assess potentially associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted and patients with HS and their cohabitants were invited to participate. Validated questionnaires were used to measure QOL, anxiety and depression, type D personality and sexual dysfunction. The clinical variables of patients and the demographic characteristics of cohabitants were also collected. Twenty-seven patients and 27 cohabitants were included for analysis. Patients and cohabitants presented significant QOL impairment. A direct association was found between the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and the Familiar Dermatology Life Quality Index (FDLQI). DLQI scores were associated with the presence of negative affectivity, a trait typical of type D personality, as well as with cohabitants’ anxiety. FDLQI scores were associated with cohabitant anxiety and patient depression. Hidradenitis suppurativa damages quality of life in patients and cohabitants. Identifying potential psychological factors could help us to recognize at-risk patients and apply personalized treatments for them and their environment.

scholarly journals Quality of life in swallowing of the elderly patients affected by stroke

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Émerson Soares PONTES ◽  
Ana Karênina de Freitas Jordão do AMARAL ◽  
Flávia Luiza Costa do RÊGO ◽  
Elma Heitmann Mares AZEVEDO ◽  
Priscila Oliveira Costa SILVA
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Feeding Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND The elderly population faces many difficulties as a result of the aging process. Conceptualize and evaluate their life quality is a challenge, being hard to characterize the impact on daily activities and on functional capacity. The stroke is one of the most disabling neurological diseases, becoming a public health problem. As an aggravating result, there is dysphagia, a disorder that compromises the progression of the food from the mouth to the stomach, causing clinical complications to the individual. OBJECTIVE Characterize the life quality of the elderly swallowing affected by stroke. METHODS Cross-sectional study conducted at the University Hospital, attended by 35 elderly with stroke, being 19 women and 16 men, with age between 60 and 90 years old, that self-reported satisfactory overall clinical picture. It was applied the Quality of Life Swallowing protocol. The data were statistically analyzed, by means of ANOVA tests, Spearman correlation, t test, with significance level of 5%. RESULTS The mean age was 69.5 years; as for the scores obtained by the 35 participants in the 11 domains of the protocol, it was observed a change in score indicating severe to moderate impact in quality of life related to self-reported swallowing (31.8% to 59.5%); the domain that most interfered was the feeding time (31.8%). CONCLUSION Elderly affected by stroke that present dysphagia has low scores in quality of life related to swallowing.

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