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The Functional Profile, Depressive Symptomatology, and Quality of Life of Older People in the Central Alentejo Region: A Cross-Sectional Study
| dc.contributor.author | Fonseca, César | |
| dc.contributor.author | Morgado, Bruno | |
| dc.contributor.author | Alves, Elisabete | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ramos, Ana | |
| dc.contributor.author | Silva, Maria Revés | |
| dc.contributor.author | Pinho, Lara | |
| dc.contributor.author | João, Ana | |
| dc.contributor.author | Lopes, Manuel | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-04T14:10:20Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-04T14:10:20Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Europe’s aging population presents challenges such as a shrinking labor force, pressure on health services, and increased demand for long-term care. This study assesses the functional profile, depressive symptoms, and quality of life of older adults in the Central Alentejo region of Portugal. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted with a convenience sample of 868 older adults in Portuguese long-term care facilities across the Évora district. A structured questionnaire collected sociodemographic data, elderly nursing core set patient information, a health questionnaire with nine responses, and WHO Quality of Life Assessment (short version) scores. Results: Nearly half of the participants needed assistance with care. Women (OR = 1.46) and those with cognitive impairment (OR = 10.83) had higher impaired functionality, while education (OR = 0.52) and being overweight (OR = 0.52) were inversely related to functional dependence. Quality of life scores ranged from 56.4 (physical) to 66.6 (environmental). Moderate depressive symptoms were found in 17.1% of participants, with 9% having moderately severe to severe symptoms. Higher dependence doubled the likelihood of depressive symptoms (OR = 2.18). Discussion and Conclusions: High rates of depression and functional dependence correlate with a low perception of quality of life, highlighting the need for research to promote and protect the health of older adults. | eng |
| dc.identifier.citation | Fonseca, C., Morgado, B., Alves, E., Ramos, A., Silva, M. R., Pinho, L., João, A., & Lopes, M. (2024). The Functional Profile, Depressive Symptomatology, and Quality of Life of Older People in the Central Alentejo Region: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare, 12(22), 2303. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12222303 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12222303 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2227-9032 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/57561 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.peerreviewed | yes | |
| dc.publisher | MDPI | |
| dc.relation.hasversion | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/22/2303 | |
| dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
| dc.subject | Older adults | |
| dc.subject | Aging | |
| dc.subject | Quality of life | |
| dc.subject | Depression | |
| dc.title | The Functional Profile, Depressive Symptomatology, and Quality of Life of Older People in the Central Alentejo Region: A Cross-Sectional Study | eng |
| dc.type | journal article | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| oaire.citation.issue | 22 | |
| oaire.citation.startPage | 2303 | |
| oaire.citation.title | Healthcare | |
| oaire.citation.volume | 12 | |
| oaire.version | http://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85 |