Quality of Life of Hospitalized Octogenarians

Abstract

Objective: to characterize socio-demographic and economic profiles, as well as to evaluate the quality of life of hospitalized octogenarians. Method: cross-sectional study with 128 hospitalized octogenarians. Instruments from the World Health Organization were used to evaluate the quality of life. Spearman correlation coefficient, student’s t-test and analysis of variance were used to correlate the studied variables with the quality of life of octogenarians. Results: the longer the hospitalization time, the higher the psychological score (p=0.0126), and the higher the scores in the past, present and future activity domain (p = 0.0485). The higher the age, the lower the score in the past, present, and future activity domain (p=0.0480). The higher the number of octogenarian morbidities, the lower the score in the social relation domain. Conclusion: it is highly important that care for the hospitalized elderly is planned and implemented, taking into account the factors that interfere in a positive and negative way in their quality of life.

Qualidade De Vida Relacionada À Saúde De Pessoas Com Feridas Crônicas E Fatores Associados

“…Já pelo SF-36, o tipo de tecido e o volume do exsudato apresentaram associações significativas com os domínios dor e estado geral de saúde (SF-36). O perfil clínico da ferida crônica pode predizer sinais de infecção, como aspectos do exsudato e predominância de tecido necrótico, que causam impacto significativo na QVRS [29][30] . Assim, uma avaliação clínica detalhada dos sintomas-chave pode proporcionar um manejo apropriado do tratamento e contribuir para elevar o nível da QVRS.…”

Diagnósticos De Enfermagem Relacionados Ao Psicossocial/Psicoespiritual De Idosos Hospitalizados

“…Destaca-se, no entanto, que a presença de suporte social vem sendo amplamente correlacionada à diminuição de eventos desfavoráveis na saúde do idoso, a exemplo de quedas, hospitalizações e morte 19 e, quanto a isso, estudo realizado com 128 idosos identificou que 67,2% dos investigados não possuíam rede de apoio, fato que implica a funcionalidade do idoso, além de afetar diretamente o declínio emocional, tornando-o propenso à depressão. 20 Identificaram-se, em continuidade, alguns idosos com Bom humor. Salienta-se que, frente às emoções positivas, ocorre maior produção de endorfina, responsável pela diminuição da dor e do sofrimento vivenciados pelos pacientes em situação de adoecimento, portanto, estimular ambientes alegres e bom humor colabora, de forma benéfica, para melhora do agravo, tornando os dias de internação mais leves, podendo causar menor impacto não somente físico, mas, sobretudo, na saúde mental do indivíduo.…”

Health-Related Quality of Life in People With Chronic Wounds and Associated Factors

“…In turn, according to SF-36, type of tissue and exudate volume presented significant associations with its functional capacity and overall health status domains. The clinical profile of the chronic wound can predict signs of infection, such as exudate aspect and predominance of necrotic tissue, which exert a significant impact on HR-QoL [29][30] . Thus, a detailed clinical assessment of the key symptoms can provide appropriate treatment management and contribute to improving the HR-QoL level.…”

“…A number of research studies suggest that, when measuring HR-QoL in people who are facing adverse health situations, especially chronic conditions, it is possible to identify, in an objective and standardized way, factors that influence QoL. This is a standard that can be implemented both in clinical care and in health research, as it presents the potential to guide effective strategies and care, adherence to the treatment, produce result indicators on performance of the health system and guide public health policies that prioritize improvements in care [30][31] .…”