Resident Population In Institutions Of Long Stay For Elderly

Abstract

Objective: To describe the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of elderly living in long-stay institutions in the municipality of João Pessoa. Method:Cross-sectional study, descriptive, population character.This study consisted of 324 elderly, living in six long-stay institutions for elderly in the municipality of João Pessoa. Data was collected by means of questionnaires to the elderly and/or responsible people, and analysis of patient records, and it was analyzed through descriptive statistics.Results: 75.31% (244/324) are female. The average age between genres as 81.17 years, most unmarried, white; 53.69% unnaducated; 57.95% have an average of only 2.16 years of formal education; 64.46% were referred by relatives. Hypertension, osteoarticular and neurological diseases were the most prevalent medical conditions. Conclusion:It highlighted the importance of qualified healthcare professionals, the pressing need for public healthcare policies directed to the particularities of this population, and a greater presence of the State in the institutions.

Perceived Health, Depression and Psychological Well-Being in Older Adults: Physical Activity and Osteoarticular Disease

“…Osteoarticular diseases are those that affect bones, cartilage, tendons, and/or joints-temporary or permanent-and that cause mild, moderate, or severe disability [3], with the highest prevalence in older adults [4]. These pathologies are responsible for decreasing physical activity and for increasing falls and fractures, which contributes to loss of autonomy for daily activities and increases mortality and demand for public health services [5,6]. Some studies have concluded that these kinds of diseases could be related to heart diseases and to severe physical limitations when an upper limb is affected [7,8].…”