Characterization of quantitative aspects of pain in elderly at asylum

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1210
Author(s):  
Luciana Araújo dos Reis ◽  
Gilson De Vasconcelos Torres ◽  
Thaiza Teixeira Xavier Nobre
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Musculoskeletal Diseases ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Pain Questionnaire ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
The City ◽  
State Examination

ABSTRACTObjective: investigating aspects of quantitative behavior of pain caused by musculoskeletal diseases, in relation to presence, intensity and localization on elderly residents in a specialized institution in the city of Jequié/BA. Method: this is a descriptive study in Fundação Leur Brito, approved by the Ethics Committee of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (No Opinion No. 177/05) and the studied population was compound by 60 elderly. The instruments applied were: 1) Health and socio-demographic characterization; 2) Mini-mental State Examination; 3) Mc Gill Pain Questionnaire. The data were analyzed descriptively way and program used Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 14.0 for Windows. Results: we studied 60 institutionalized elderly, 50% of each sex, more often males aged 60 to 80 years (33.3%). Concerning intensity, 61,4% of the elderly reported intense pain. The most predominant localization was Lower Extremity (53,3%). Conclusion: the evaluation of pain is important in trying to describe it, aiming adequate therapeutic intervention and contributing on the improvement of the quality of life of the elderly. Descriptors: pain; elderly; evaluation.RESUMOObjetivo: investigar os aspectos quantitativos da dor decorrente de doenças osteomusculares quanto à presença, intensidade e localização em idosos asilados no município de Jequié/BA. Método: trata-se de um estudo descritivo realizado na Fundação Leur Brito, aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (nº Parecer nº177/05), sendo a amostra composta por 60 idosos. O instrumento utilizado constituiu-se de: 1) Caracterização sociodemográfica e de saúde; 2) Mini-exame do estado mental; 3) Questionário para dor McGill. Os dados foram analisados de maneira descritiva, sendo utilizado programa Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) versão 14.0 Windows. Resultados: foram estudados 60 idosos institucionalizados, sendo 50% de cada sexo, com maior frequência do sexo masculino na faixa etária de 60 a 80 anos (33,3%). A ocorrência de dor foi de 73,3%, sendo predominantemente entre 60 a 80 anos (33,3%). Em relação a intensidade, 61,4% dos idosos relataram dor intensa. Quanto à localização foi mais predominante nos MMII (53,3%). Conclusão: a avaliação da dor é importante na tentativa de descrevê-la, objetivando uma intervenção terapêutica adequada e contribuindo na melhoria da qualidade de vida dos idosos. Descritores: dor; idoso; avaliação.RESUMENObjetivo: investigar los aspectos de dolor cuantitativos causadas por las enfermedades musculoesqueléticas, en relación con la presencia, intensidad y localización de personas mayores residentes en una institución especializada en la ciudad de Jequié /BA. Este es un estudio descriptivo. Método: este es un estudio descriptivo en Fundação Leur Brito, aprobado por el Comité de Ética de la Universidad Federal de Rio Grande do Norte (n opinión N º 177/05) y de la población estudiada estaba compuesto por 60 personas mayores. Los instrumentos que se aplicaron fueron: 1) Salud y sociodemográficas caracterización; 2) Mini - mental de examen de Estado; 3) Mc Gill Pain Questionnaire. Los datos fueron analizados descriptivamente y el programa utilizado Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) para Windows versión 14,0. Resultados: se estudiaron 60 ancianos institucionalizados, y  50% de cada sexo, y su distribución equitativa entre los dos grupos de edad estudiados (36,7%), respectivamente. La aparición de dolor fue del 73,3%. En cuanto a la intensidad, el 61,4% de las personas de edad informó de intenso dolor. Conclusión: a localización más predominante fue Extremidades Inferiores (53,3%).  La evaluación del dolor es importante en el intento de describirla, con el objetivo adecuada intervención terapéutica y contribuir en la mejora de la calidad de vida de las personas de edad. Descriptores: dolor; anciano; evaluación.

scholarly journals Qualidade de vida: perfil de estudantes em enfermagem de uma universidade privada do município de São Paulo

2014 ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Luiz Faustino dos Santos Maia ◽  
Lucia Helena Presoto
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Private University ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
The City

Trata-se de uma investigação sobre as condições e qualidade de vida. De caráter quantitativo do tipo descritivo e exploratório, objetivou conhecer, avaliar e descrever o perfil de estudantes em enfermagem de uma universidade privada de ensino superior. Num processo de escolha aleatória foram sujeitos da pesquisa oitenta alunos de enfermagem matriculados no primeiro, segundo, terceiro e quartos anos de graduação do período matutino e noturno. Os dados foram coletados durante os meses de agosto e setembro de 2006, utilizando um questionário com quinze perguntas fechadas e objetivas, referentes à caracterização da população abrangendo vários aspectos sociodemográficos. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente, tabulados e apresentados em tabelas. Sugere-se o incentivo na comunidade acadêmica quanto à promoção e educação em saúde. Desta forma, reduzir-se-á os indicadores de morbidade, maus hábitos e sedentarismo relacionado com a população acadêmica, futuros educadores e profissionais de saúde.Descritores: Qualidade de Vida, Estudantes, Enfermagem. Quality of life: profile of nursing students in a private university in the city of São PauloAbstract: This is a research about the conditions and quality of life. A quantitative, descriptive, and exploratory study aimed to know, evaluate and describe the profile of nursing students in a private university of higher education. In a process of random choice were the research subjects eighty nursing students enrolled in the first, second, third and fourth years of graduation in the morning and evening. The data were collected during the months of august and september 2006, using a questionnaire with 15 questions closed and objective, relating to the characterization of the population covering several sociodemographic aspects. The data were statistically analyzed, tabulated and presented in tables. It is suggested the incentive in the academic community regarding the promotion and education in health. This way, it will reduce the indicators of morbidity, bad habits and sedentary lifestyle related to population academic, future educators and health professionals.Descriptors: Quality of Life, Students, Nursing. Calidad de vida: el perfil de los estudiantes de enfermería en una universidad privada en la ciudad de São PauloResumen: Se trata de una investigación acerca de las condiciones y calidad de vida. Una valoración cuantitativa y estudio descriptivo y exploratorio destinado a conocer, evaluar y describir el perfil de los estudiantes de enfermería en una universidad privada de educación superior. En un proceso de selección aleatoria eran los sujetos de la investigación de enfermería 80 estudiantes matriculados en el primer, segundo, tercer y cuarto años de graduación en la mañana y en la noche. Los datos fueron recopilados durante los meses de agosto y septiembre de 2006, utilizando un cuestionario con 15 preguntas cerradas y objetivo, relativas a la caracterización de la población que cubre varios aspectos sociodemográficos. Los datos fueron analizados estadísticamente, tabulados y presentados en tablas. Se sugiere el incentivo en la comunidad académica sobre la promoción y educación en salud. De esta manera, reducirá los indicadores de morbilidad, malos hábitos y estilo de vida sedentario relativos a la población académica, los futuros educadores y profesionales de la salud.Descriptores: Calidad de Vida, Estudiantes, Enfermería.

scholarly journals EDUCACIÓN ARTÍSTICA EN PERSONAS CON DEMENCIA TEMPRANA

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 527
Author(s):  
Lorena López Méndez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Art Education ◽  
Arts Education ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Education Quality ◽  
Emotional Status ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Occupational Activities ◽  
The City

Abstract:Access to Art, Education and participation in cultural and occupational activities, in the elderly with Alzheimer’s and other dementias are limited. This article shows the experience carried out by the ARS project, in the association “Afal Contigo” in Madrid, trying to connect and communicate to the participants with the cultural programs of the city, aiming to provide users the possibility of knowing the current artistic scene; providing access to arts education besides opening a door to the outside world. To sum up, it’s a worthwhile effort that tries to improve their emotional status and quality of life, making them useful people able to participate in any activities and challenges of their lives.Keywords: Art Education, Quality of life, Dementia, Alzheimer, Senior Citizens.Resumen:El acceso al Arte, la Educación y la participación en actividades culturales y ocupacionales, en personas de la tercera edad con Alzhéimer y otras demencias son limitadas. En este artículo se expone la experiencia llevada a cabo por el Proyecto ARS, en la Asociación Afal Contigo de Madrid, tratando de conectar y comunicar a los participantes con las programaciones culturales de la ciudad, con el objetivo de brindar a los usuarios la posibilidad de conocer el panorama artístico actual; facilitándoles su acceso a la educación artística, abriéndoles una puerta al mundo exterior. En definitiva contribuyendo a mejorar su estado emocional y calidad de vida, haciéndoles sentir personas útiles capaces de participar.Palabras clave: Educación artística, Calidad de vida, Demencia, Alzhéimer, Tercera Edad.

scholarly journals Caracterização de idosos participantes de atividade física em um centro de convivência de Teresina-PI

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Nay Leite de Araújo Loiola Batista ◽  
Débora Josefina Neiva Vieira ◽  
Gislene Mariana Pereira Da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Degenerative Diseases ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
The City ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Objetivou-se a caracterização dos idosos que participam de atividade física em um centro de convivência na cidade de Teresina, assim como as relações entre as características desse perfil. Estudo descritivo de abordagem quantitativa com 234 idosos mediante aplicação de um questionário estruturado. O perfil desses idosos favorece o direcionamento de ações voltadas para a saúde, quanto aos aspectos físicos, sociais, econômicos e culturais. Portanto, um alerta para sociedade, visando à qualidade de vida, postergando o aparecimento de doenças crônico-degenerativas ou tratando-as, mantendo a capacidade funcional por meio de atividade física.Descritores: Idoso, Atividade Motora, Enfermagem.Characterization of elderly participants in physical activity in a social center of Teresina-PIThis study aimed to to characterize the elderly who participate in physical activity in Family Center in the city of Teresina, as well as the relationships between the characteristics of this profile. Quantitative descriptive study of 234 elderly by applying a structured questionnaire. The profile of the elderly favors the direct actions for health, regarding physical, social, economic and cultural. So a warning to society, aiming at the quality of life, delaying the onset of chronic degenerative diseases or treating them, maintaining the functional capacity by means of physical activities.Descriptors: Aged, Motor Activity, Nursing.Caracterización de los participantes de edad avanzada en la actividad física en un centro social de Teresina-PIEl objetivo de la investigación es la caracterización de los ancianos que participan de las actividades físicas en el centro de la família na la ciudad de Teresina así como las relaciones entre las características de este perfil. Estudio cuantitativo descriptivo de 234 personas mayores mediante la aplicación de un cuestionario estructurado. El perfil de las personas mayores favorece a las acciones directas para la salud, en cuanto a físico, social económico y cultural. Por lo tanto, una advertencia a la sociedad, con miras a la calidad de vida, retrasar la aparición de enfermedades crónico-degenerativas o el tratamiento de ellos, mantener la capacidad funcional a través de la actividad física.Descriptores: Ancianos, La Actividad Motora, La Enfermería.

scholarly journals Qualidade de vida: perfil de estudantes em enfermagem de uma universidade privada do município de São Paulo

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Luiz Faustino dos Santos Maia ◽  
Lucia Helena Presoto
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Private University ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
The City

Trata-se de uma investigação sobre as condições e qualidade de vida. De caráter quantitativo do tipo descritivo e exploratório, objetivou conhecer, avaliar e descrever o perfil de estudantes em enfermagem de uma universidade privada de ensino superior. Num processo de escolha aleatória foram sujeitos da pesquisa oitenta alunos de enfermagem matriculados no primeiro, segundo, terceiro e quartos anos de graduação do período matutino e noturno. Os dados foram coletados durante os meses de agosto e setembro de 2006, utilizando um questionário com quinze perguntas fechadas e objetivas, referentes à caracterização da população abrangendo vários aspectos sociodemográficos. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente, tabulados e apresentados em tabelas. Sugere-se o incentivo na comunidade acadêmica quanto à promoção e educação em saúde. Desta forma, reduzir-se-á os indicadores de morbidade, maus hábitos e sedentarismo relacionado com a população acadêmica, futuros educadores e profissionais de saúde.Descritores: Qualidade de Vida, Estudantes, Enfermagem. Quality of life: profile of nursing students in a private university in the city of São PauloAbstract: This is a research about the conditions and quality of life. A quantitative, descriptive, and exploratory study aimed to know, evaluate and describe the profile of nursing students in a private university of higher education. In a process of random choice were the research subjects eighty nursing students enrolled in the first, second, third and fourth years of graduation in the morning and evening. The data were collected during the months of august and september 2006, using a questionnaire with 15 questions closed and objective, relating to the characterization of the population covering several sociodemographic aspects. The data were statistically analyzed, tabulated and presented in tables. It is suggested the incentive in the academic community regarding the promotion and education in health. This way, it will reduce the indicators of morbidity, bad habits and sedentary lifestyle related to population academic, future educators and health professionals.Descriptors: Quality of Life, Students, Nursing. Calidad de vida: el perfil de los estudiantes de enfermería en una universidad privada en la ciudad de São PauloResumen: Se trata de una investigación acerca de las condiciones y calidad de vida. Una valoración cuantitativa y estudio descriptivo y exploratorio destinado a conocer, evaluar y describir el perfil de los estudiantes de enfermería en una universidad privada de educación superior. En un proceso de selección aleatoria eran los sujetos de la investigación de enfermería 80 estudiantes matriculados en el primer, segundo, tercer y cuarto años de graduación en la mañana y en la noche. Los datos fueron recopilados durante los meses de agosto y septiembre de 2006, utilizando un cuestionario con 15 preguntas cerradas y objetivo, relativas a la caracterización de la población que cubre varios aspectos sociodemográficos. Los datos fueron analizados estadísticamente, tabulados y presentados en tablas. Se sugiere el incentivo en la comunidad académica sobre la promoción y educación en salud. De esta manera, reducirá los indicadores de morbilidad, malos hábitos y estilo de vida sedentario relativos a la población académica, los futuros educadores y profesionales de la salud.Descriptores: Calidad de Vida, Estudiantes, Enfermería.

scholarly journals Representaciones sociales y experiencias de vida cotidiana de los ancianos en la Ciudad de México // Social representations and experiences of everyday life of the elderly in Mexico City

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Martha De Alba González
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mexico City ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
The City

El presente artículo se sitúa en una perspectiva ecológica del envejecimiento, en la que se considera que este proceso no sólo depende de aspectos psicosociales sino también de la relación que las personas mantienen con su entorno de vida (físico, social, histórico y cultural). El texto tiene como propósito analizar el aspecto subjetivo de la calidad de vida a través del estudio de las representaciones sociales de la ciudad y del barrio o colonia, construidas por una muestra de residentes de cuatro colonias (diferenciadas socioeconómicamente) de la Ciudad de México. Es un estudio de corte cualitativo, basado en entrevistas a profundidad y observaciones de campo. Los resultados muestran que las representaciones sociales positivas de la ciudad, asociadas con el apego a la misma y con los espacios que favorecen un envejecimiento activo, contribuyen a proporcionar calidad de vida en la urbe. Por el contrario, las representaciones sociales negativas de la ciudad, vinculadas con problemáticas urbanas, políticas y sociales, generan un sentimiento de fragilidad en los espacios urbanos que disminuye la calidad de vida.AbstractThis article is part of the ecological perspective on aging, which considers that this process not only depends on psychosocial aspects but also on the relationship people have with their living environment (physical, social, historical and cultural). The text seeks to analyze the subjective aspect of the quality of life through the study of the social representations of the city and the neighborhood, constructed by a sample of residents of four neighborhoods in Mexico City with different socio-economic status. It is a qualitative study, based on in-depth interviews and field observations. The results show that positive social representations of the city, associated with attachment to it and to spaces that encourage active aging, help provide quality of life in the city. On the contrary, negative social representations of the city, linked to urban, political and social problems, create a sense of fragility in urban areas that reduces the quality of life.

Empresas familiares en zonas marginales. Estrategias de subsistencia y financiación pública en la localidad de ciudad bolívar de Bogotá

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Jenny Paola Cervera Quintero
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Resource Allocation ◽  
Family Business ◽  
City Government ◽  
The Real ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Institutional Action ◽  
The City

Esta investigación muestra las características y estrategias socioeconómicas identificadas en un grupo de famiempresas de confección en Ciudad Bolívar, localidad de Bogotá, con las cuales logran la permanencia de sus negocios y así la reproducción de la vida y la subsistencia de sus familias. Este primer elemento se contrasta con las políticas de consecución de ingresos desarrolladas por los gobiernos distritales en el período 2000-2013, con el fin de encontrar los elementos comunes y el real aporte con el que las políticas sociales y económicas del Distrito benefician la economía popular de la ciudad, teniendo como referencia el grupo de famiempresas con el que se trabajó. Después de obtener un paralelo entre las políticas socioeconómicas del Distrito y las necesidades reales de las famiempresas, se desarrolla un ejercicio práctico aplicando la metodología de Vester como base para la formulación de recomendaciones dirigidas hacia los gobiernos distritales, en las que se manifiestan las prioridades que esta población objetivo espera de la acción institucional para mejorar el desempeño de sus famiempresas y, por ende, el de su consecución de ingresos para mejor su calidad de vida y la de sus familias.ABSTRACTThis research examines the socio-economic characteristics and strategies pertaining to a group of family business in the apparel sector in Ciudad Bolivar (Bogota), which ensures some stability in the business itself and in their families´ livelihood. This first element is contrasted with the policies of resource allocation pursued by Bogota local administrations in the period 2000-2013, in order to identify the real governmental contributions to thelocal economy. Next, a practical exercise is conducted by applying the methodology of Vester as a basis for the formulation of recommendations addressed to the city government; those recommendations depict the priorities that the targeted population expects from the institutional action to improve the performance of their business and to enhance their income to better their quality of life and that of their families. Fecha de recepción: 23 agosto 2016Fecha de aprobación: 15 noviembre de 2016Fecha de publicación: 6 de enero de 2017

scholarly journals Association of Gender, Painkiller Use, and Experienced Pain with Pain-Related Fear and Anxiety among University Students According to the Fear of Pain Questionnaire-9

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 4098
Author(s):  
Paweł Piwowarczyk ◽  
Agnieszka Kaczmarska ◽  
Paweł Kutnik ◽  
Aleksandra Hap ◽  
Joanna Chajec ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Training ◽  
Fear Of Pain ◽  
Pain Questionnaire ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Experienced Pain ◽  
Pain Frequency ◽  
Fear And Anxiety ◽  
The City ◽  
Anxiety And Fear

Anxiety and fear are determinants of acute and chronic pain. Effectively measuring fear associated with pain is critical for identifying individuals’ vulnerable to pain. This study aimed to assess fear of pain among students and evaluate factors associated with pain-related fear. We used the Fear of Pain Questionnaire-9 to measure this fear. We searched for factors associated with fear of pain: gender, size of the city where the subjects lived, subject of academic study, year of study, the greatest extent of experienced pain, frequency of painkiller use, presence of chronic or mental illness, and past hospitalization. We enrolled 717 participants. Median fear of minor pain was 5 (4–7) fear of medical pain 7 (5–9), fear of severe pain 10 (8–12), and overall fear of pain 22 (19–26). Fear of pain was associated with gender, frequency of painkiller use, and previously experienced pain intensity. We found a correlation between the greatest pain the participant can remember and fear of minor pain (r = 0.112), fear of medical pain (r = 0.116), and overall fear of pain (r = 0.133). Participants studying medicine had the lowest fear of minor pain while stomatology students had the lowest fear of medical pain. As students advanced in their studies, their fear of medical pain lowered. Addressing fear of pain according to sex of the patient, frequency of painkiller use, and greatest extent of experienced pain could ameliorate medical training and improve the quality of pain management in patients.

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 Clinical diagnosis of 80 cases of dementia in a university hospital

2013 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata Teles Vieira ◽  
Norami de Moura Barros ◽  
Leonardo Caixeta ◽  
Sergio Machado ◽  
Adriana Cardoso Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Lewy Body Dementia ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Functional Activities ◽  
Considerable Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
State Examination

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to estimate the prevalence of dementia subtypes and to assess the socio-demographic data of patients attending the outpatient clinic of dementia at Hospital das Clínicas from January 2008 to December 2009, in the city of Goiânia-GO, Brazil. METHODS: Procedures provided for diagnosis included physical and neurological examination, laboratory tests, neuroimaging and DSM-IV. The functional capacity and level of cognitive deficit were assessed by Pfeffer Functional Activities Questionnaire (Pfeffer-FAQ) and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), respectively. RESULTS: Eighty patients met the criteria for dementia. The mean age was 63.48 (± 16.85) years old, the schooling was 3.30 (± 3.59) years old, the MMSE was 13.89 (± 7.79) and Pfeffer 17.73 (± 9.76). The Vascular Dementia (VD; 17.5%) was the most frequent cause of dementia, followed by Lewy body dementia (LBD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) (12.25%). CONCLUSION: Considering entire sample and only the elderly over 60 years, VD, AD and LBD are the most common subtypes observed at both groups. Further epidemiological studies are necessary to confirm such rates, which may have a considerable impact on the organization and planning of healthcare services in our country.

scholarly journals Red de autopistas urbanas: estimación de los efectos territoriales en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires = Urban expressways network: Estimate of the territorial effects on the City of Buenos Aires

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Augusto Tovar Numpaque
Keyword(s):  
Buenos Aires ◽  
Causal Effect ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Property Value ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
City Model ◽  
The City

ResumenEsta investigación aporta bases científicas y metodológicas de diagnóstico territorial, relacionadas al efecto causal de las autopistas elevadas sobre su entorno inmediato. Para lograrlo se utilizan antecedentes históricos y normativos, pero también, el procesamiento de datos abiertos y la utilización de herramientas econométricas que dimensionan impacto. Los resultados identifican 11.893 hogares afectados por contaminación sonora, reducción en la edificabilidad, reducción en el valor de las propiedades y aumento en la probabilidad de robo o hurto. La Ciudad de Buenos Aires es la principal centralidad de la región en términos de empleo, producción y servicios del país. Esta condición sustenta la utilidad de las autopistas en términos económicos y de movilidad; sin embargo, enfrenta desafíos de impacto ambiental y calidad de vida, que deben ser priorizados en el marco de la agenda de cambio climático y vulnerabilidad de las poblaciones. En el documento se analiza además la evolución del modelo de ciudad con autopistas, sus transformaciones y las posibilidades futuras de estas infraestructuras en los entornos urbanos. Optimizarlas, reemplazarlas por túneles o derribarlas, son las principales acciones que las ciudades vienen desarrollando, específicamente para la recualificación de zonas céntricas, frentes costeros y entornos barriales.AbstractThis research provides scientific and methodological bases for territorial diagnostics, related to the causal effect of elevated expressways on their immediate surroundings. To achieve this, historical and normative background is used, but also, the open data processing and the use of econometric tools that measure impact. The results identify 11.893 households affected by noise pollution, reduction in buildability, reduction in property value and increase in the probability of larceny or robbery. The city of Buenos Aires is the main centrality of the region in terms of employment, production and services of the country. This condition underpins the usefulness of expressways in terms of economics and mobility; however, it faces challenges of environmental impact and quality of life, which must be prioritized within the framework of climate change and the vulnerability agenda of populations. This document also analyses the evolution of the city model with motorways, their transformations and the future possibilities of these infrastructures in urban environments. Optimizing them, replacing them with tunnels or demolishing them, are the main actions that cities are developing, specifically for the re-qualification of central areas, coastal fronts and neighborhood environments.

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