Body composition and quality of life (QoL) of the elderly offered by the “University Third Age” (UTA) in Brazil

Sonati, Jaqueline Girnos; Modeneze, Dênis Marcelo; Vilarta, Roberto; Maciel, Érika da Silva; Boccaletto, Estela Marina Alves; Silva, Cleliani C. da

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2010.04.010

Cited by 33 publications

(38 citation statements)

References 28 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…The profile of the UATI students in this study corroborates various studies that describe a young elderly person, with an average age of less than 75 years (ANDERSON et al, 1998;BARRETO et al, 2003;CASTRO et al, 2007;CIESLAK et al, 2007;FENALTI;SCHWARTZ, 2003;IRIGARAY, 2006;SCHNEIDER, 2008a;SCHNEIDER, 2008b;LEITE et al, 2006;LOURES, 2001;LOURES et al, 2010;ORDONEZ;BATISTONI;CACHIONI, 2011;PEREIRA, 2003;ROCHA et al, 2016;SONATI et al, 2011;SWINDELL, 1990;YENERALL, 2003), female (BARRETO et al, 2003;CACHIONI, 1998;CIESLAK et al, 2007;CRUZ, 2003;FENALTI;SCHWARTZ, 2003;HEBESTREIT, 2006;IRIGARAY, 2006;SCHNEIDER, 2008a;SCHNEIDER, 2008b;LEITE et al, 2006;LOESER, 2006;LOURES, 2001;LOURES et al, 2010;MACHADO, 2004;ORDONEZ;BATISTONI;CACHIONI, 2011;PEREIRA, 2003;ROCHA et al, 2016;SONATI et al, 2011;SWINDELL, 1990;WILLIAMSON, 2000;…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 72%

“…Of these, the oldest is that of Erbolato (1996) and the most recent that of Zielińska-Więczkowska and collaborators (2012). We note that most studies on UATI are descriptive, with data collected during a single session (ALVES, 2008;ANDERSON et al, 1998;CACHIONI, 1998;CASTRO et al, 2007;CIESLAK et al, 2007;CRUZ, 2003;LIMA et al, 2007;ERBOLATO, 1996;SCHNEIDER, 2008a;SCHNEIDER, 2008b;JACOB, 2007;MACHADO, 2004;MELLO, 2008;MITCHELL;LEGGE;SINCLAIR-LEGGE, 1997;SONATI et al, 2011;ZIELIŃSKA-WIĘCZKOWSKA et al, 2012).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Twenty studies were found to meet the inclusion criteria (ALVES, 2008;ANDERSON et al, 1998;ASSIS, 2004;CACHIONI, 1998;CASTRO et al, 2007;CIESLAK et al, 2007;CRUZ, 2003;LIMA et al, 2007;ERBOLATO, 1996;SCHNEIDER, 2008a;SCHNEIDER, 2008b;JACOB, 2007;LOESER, 2006;LOURES, 2001;LOURES et al, 2010;MACHADO, 2004;MELLO, 2008;MITCHELL;LEGGE;SINCLAIR-LEGGE, 1997;SONATI et al, 2011;ZIELIŃSKA-WIĘCZKOWSKA et al, 2012). Of these, the oldest is that of Erbolato (1996) and the most recent that of Zielińska-Więczkowska and collaborators (2012).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Efeito da Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade sobre a qualidade de vida do idoso

et al. 2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The education of older adults fosters knowledge leading to a re-dimensioning required to improve the quality of life (QOL) through the concepts of interdisciplinarity, social participation, and the promotion of healthy activities. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of the Third Age Open University (the acronym in Portuguese is UATI) program on the QOL of elderly students. To this end, the scores were measured before and after the intervention (at the beginning and end of the course year) and were compared with the scores of a group not attending the UATI. The data collection tools were as follows: Characterizations of Participants, the Brazilian Economic Classification Criteria, and the Quality of Life Assessment Scale (QdV-DA). All data obtained were entered into the Statistical Package for Social Sciences instrument for carrying out non-parametric statistical analysis. On analysis, the data revealed the following: (a) a positive difference between the total scores of QOL of older adults who were students of UATI before and after the intervention (at the beginning and end of the course year) (Z = −4.541; p < 0.001); (b) after participation in the UATI, the perceptions of QOL were higher for UATI students compared to the group of individuals who did not participate in the program (χ2 = 7.448; df = 1; p = 0.006). The results of this study indicate that participation in the UATI is favorable for enhancing perceived QOL.

show abstract

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 72%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Efeito da Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade sobre a qualidade de vida do idoso

et al. 2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…16 In addition, since the subjects were recruited from within the UATI, the profile of younger elderly (between 60 and 75 years) married, highly-educated women with a good income corroborates previous studies that described the participants of these programs. [17][18][19][20] In the present study, CS was able to improve levels of visual and spatial function, as well as depression and anxiety symptoms. It is known that spatial perceptions can be affected by education levels.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 74%

Impact of cognitive stimulation on depression, anxiety, cognition and functional capacity among adults and elderly participants of an open university for senior citizens

Casemiro

Rodrigues

Dias

et al. 2016

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objective: this study evaluated the effectiveness of a Gerontological Cognitive Stimulation workshop, aimed at improving the cognitive and functional performance and mood symptoms of senescent participants in an Open University for Senior Citizens. Method: An open controlled clinical trial with a wait list was performed, with 15 people participating in the intervention group and 16 people in the control group. At the beginning and end of the study (six months later) the Digit span, ACE-R, Anxiety Inventory and Beck Depression, and Functional Independence Measure (FIM) tests were applied. Results: In the intervention group, there was improvement in the variables evaluated, with significant differences in the visuospatial domain ( p=0.022), symptoms of depression ( p=0.048) and anxiety ( p=0.002). In the control group the symptoms of depression and anxiety deteriorated. Conclusion: The results suggest that the cognitive stimulation program has a beneficial effect on the mood symptoms of adults and elderly members of an Open University Program for Senior Citizens.

show abstract

“…Other studies conducted in the Brazilian context have shown that functional capacity is a central aspect of quality of life in the elderly. 25,[30][31][32] Maintain or regain the ability to walk, and hence capacity for work, can therefore have a positive impact on the perception of quality of life in this population.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Quality of life evaluation of frail elderly in Campinas, São Paulo

Varela

Ciconelli

Campolina

et al. 2015

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Summary Objective: describe the quality of life of frail elderly assisted by the Centro de Referência à Saúde do Idoso (CRI), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. Methods: the convenience sample included 122 frail elderly being treated from January 2010 to July 2011, out of a total of 668 frail elderly who were referred to the CRI after application of the brief evaluation form of the elderly, recommended by Ministry of Health, which identifies the elderly with some degree of frailty. Descriptive observational study collected data through sociodemographic questionnaire and quality of life questionnaires: WHOQOL-BREF, WHOQOLOLD and SF-36. Results: the study included 122 frail elderly. Of these, 74.6% (91) were female, mean age 73 years, 46.7% (57) were married, 51.6% (63) had less than 3 years of schooling and 87.7% (107) reported income of one to four minimum wages. The mean total score of the WHOQOL-BREF was 56.6, the WHOQOL-OLD 57.6 and SF-36 Physical Component Summary 34.5 and Mental Component Summary 43.6. Conclusion: knowledge of the impairment profile of quality of life among frail elderly is, therefore, essential for planning health care to this population.

show abstract

Body composition and quality of life (QoL) of the elderly offered by the “University Third Age” (UTA) in Brazil

Cited by 33 publications

References 28 publications

Efeito da Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade sobre a qualidade de vida do idoso

Efeito da Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade sobre a qualidade de vida do idoso

Impact of cognitive stimulation on depression, anxiety, cognition and functional capacity among adults and elderly participants of an open university for senior citizens

Quality of life evaluation of frail elderly in Campinas, São Paulo

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About