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Fragilidade em pessoas idosas residentes no domicílio inscritas numa unidade de saúde do norte de Portugal
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Introdução: Com o aumento da longevidade e declínio da função física, psicológica e social dos idosos é essencial perceber as condições sociodemográficas e de saúde que concorrem para a fragilidade.
Objetivos: Analisar o perfil de fragilidade dos idosos de uma unidade de saúde do norte de Portugal.
Metodologia: Estudo descritivo, transversal com 173 idosos a residir no domicílio e inscritos numa Unidade de Saúde. Como instrumento de recolha de dados usou-se um inquérito, realizado por telefone, contendo dados sociodemográficos, de saúde e o Índice de fragilidade de Tilburg (TFI).
Resultados: Amostra predominantemente feminina com idade média de 81,11 anos, maioritariamente casados, com diversas comorbilidades e polimedicados. A representação da fragilidade foi de 60,7%, estando essa condição significativamente associada ao género, estado civil, número de doenças crónicas, polimedicação e autoperceção da saúde. Para a maioria dos idosos (83,8%), a condição de fragilidade é influenciada cumulativamente pelas dimensões físicas, psicológicas e sociais.
Conclusão: A fragilidade é uma condição prevalente e o perfil está associado a um conjunto de caraterísticas nas quais é possível intervir retardando a progressão da fragilidade que ocorre com o envelhecimento.
Introduction: With the increase in longevity and decline in the physical, psychological and social function of the elderly, it is essential to understand the sociodemographic and health conditions that contribute to frailty. Objectives: To analyze the frailty profile of the elderly in a health unit in northern Portugal and to identify their willingness to join a specific program. Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study with 173 elderly people living at home and enrolled in a Health Unit. As a data collection instrument, a survey was carried out by telephone, containing sociodemographic and health data and the Tilburg frailty index (TFI). Results: A predominantly female sample with a mean age of 81.11 years, mostly married, with several comorbidities and polymedicates. The representation of frailty was 60.7%, with this condition significantly associated with gender, marital status, number of chronic diseases, polymedication and self-perceived health. For the majority of the elderly (83.8%), the condition of frailty is cumulatively influenced by physical, psychological and social dimensions. Conclusion: Fragility is a prevalent condition and the profile is associated with a set of characteristics in which it is possible to intervene, slowing the progression of fragility that occurs with aging.
Introduction: With the increase in longevity and decline in the physical, psychological and social function of the elderly, it is essential to understand the sociodemographic and health conditions that contribute to frailty. Objectives: To analyze the frailty profile of the elderly in a health unit in northern Portugal and to identify their willingness to join a specific program. Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study with 173 elderly people living at home and enrolled in a Health Unit. As a data collection instrument, a survey was carried out by telephone, containing sociodemographic and health data and the Tilburg frailty index (TFI). Results: A predominantly female sample with a mean age of 81.11 years, mostly married, with several comorbidities and polymedicates. The representation of frailty was 60.7%, with this condition significantly associated with gender, marital status, number of chronic diseases, polymedication and self-perceived health. For the majority of the elderly (83.8%), the condition of frailty is cumulatively influenced by physical, psychological and social dimensions. Conclusion: Fragility is a prevalent condition and the profile is associated with a set of characteristics in which it is possible to intervene, slowing the progression of fragility that occurs with aging.
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Fragilidade Idoso Envelhecimento Enfermagem
Citation
Revista Portuguesa de Enfermagem de Reabilitação, Vol. 4 N.º 1 (2021), 6-14
Publisher
Associação Portuguesa dos Enfermeiros de Reabilitação