Fatores sociais e clínicos que causam limitação da mobilidade de idosos

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the association between physical mobility demands and social and clinical variables of the elderly living in the community. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study including 52 elderly community residents. The research instrument was constructed based on the theory of Virginia Henderson. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the chi-square or Fisher exact test, with a significance level of 0.05. Results: The mean age was 72.6 (± 8.6) years, 69.2% were female. There was a prevalence of physical mobility demands, with significant statistical associations with significant statistical associations with social and clinical variables. Conclusion: Physical mobility was influenced by social and clinical characteristics of the elderly in the community. ResumoObjetivo: Investigar a associação entre demandas na mobilidade física e variáveis sociais e clínicas de idosos que vivem em comunidade. Métodos: Estudo transversal com a inclusão de 52 idosos residentes em comunidade. O instrumento de pesquisa foi construído com base na teooria de Virginia Henderson. Os dados foram analisados através da estatística descritiva e do teste do Qui-Quadrado ou exato de Fisher, com nível de significância 0,05. Resultados: A média de idade foi de 72,6 (±8,6) anos, 69,2% eram do sexo feminino. Houve prevalência de demandas da mobilidade física, com associações estatísticas significativas com as variáveis sociais e clínicas. Conclusão: A mobilidade física sofre influência das características sociais e clínicas em idosos da comunidade.

Falls in institutionalized older adults: risks, consequences and antecedents

“…Measures such as bed height adjustment, use of non-slippery material, adequate lighting, fixed floor mats and hip protectors can be made available to reduce these risks (23) . Limitation of movement is a relevant factor for the risk of fall (24) , a result also found in this study through the Mann Whitney test, that found a p-value = 0.007 when correlated to Berg Scale score to the presence of falls.…”

Nursing Diagnosis of Impaired Physical Mobility in Elderly People at Primary Health Care

“…A study carried out with a population of sixty elderly in a family health center showed that 71.2% of the elderly did not perform regular physical activities, which was statistically associated with all the demands of moving and maintaining a proper posture [3]. The reduction of activities is an indicator of frailty, contributing to the decline of functional capacity.…”

“…The reduction of activities is an indicator of frailty, contributing to the decline of functional capacity. Thus, the practice of physical activities by the elderly is of fundamental importance for the preservation of mobility and, consequently, for the maintenance of independence and autonomy [3]. Therefore, health professionals should stimulate it among the old people.…”

“…Among the more present restrictions among the elderly, the physical limitations stand out, considering that during the process of physiological aging, changes such as loss of mass, reduction of resistance and muscular function, joint stiffness, reduction of range of motion, alterations in gait and balance can significantly impair the physical mobility of the elderly, predisposing them to falls, pain and functional disability [3].…”

Alterações Articulares Causadas Pelo Envelhecimento E Seus Impactos Para a Autonomia Do Idoso

“…Alterações articulares causadas pelo envelhecimento e seus impactos para a autonomia do idoso ___________________________________________________________________________ De acordo com Clares et al (2014), as doenças articulares comprometem a funcionalidade e autonomia da pessoa idosa, afetando a mobilidade e apresentando dificuldade na realização de atividades de vida diária. Alterações nas articulações causam dor, rigidez e diminuição do espaço intra-articular, perda de massa muscular, rigidez articular, o que provoca redução da amplitude de movimentos, alterações de marcha e equilíbrio, assim compromete a mobilidade física predispondo a incapacidade funcional.…”