Studies on the prevalence of pressure ulcer and e.rperiences of living with elderly people with injuries during practice in long-stay institutions for the elderly have given rise to many concerns. This work aims to examine the prevalence and risk factors of pressure ulcer in the institutionalized elderly. This retrospective, quantitative study was held in a public long-stay institution for the elderly in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The sample consisted of 300 medical records of elderly from 2006 to 9009. It was used for data collection form. All ethical guidelines were followed. The most prevalent risk factors were: stroke (60%) and hypertension (74.3%). The average prevalence of pressure ulcers in the period was 18.8%, rangingfrom 11.1% to 23.2%. The recommendations for the prevention of pressure ulcers include the development of a prevention program to promote active aging
IntroduçãoO envelhecimento populacional é um fenômeno acentuado no Brasil e no mundo, de grande impacto na estrutura econômica e sanitária das sociedades, tendo RESUMO: Estudo transversal e descritivo que objetivou descrever as características sociodemográficas e clínicas de idosos institucionalizados. Participaram da pesquisa 54 idosos residentes numa instituição de longa permanência de Fortaleza/CE, mediante aplicação de formulário, em 2011. A população estudada apresentou idade média de 72,4±8,5 anos, predominando os idosos do sexo masculino (61,1%), solteiros (46,3%), analfabetos (46,3%), aposentados (77,8%). Quanto à institucionalização, 51,9% residiam na instituição há menos de cinco anos, 29,6% eram ex-moradores de rua e 72,2% não recebiam visitas. Quanto às características clínicas, 81,5% possuíam alguma doença crônica, 83,3% faziam uso contínuo de medicação; os níveis pressóricos e glicêmicos estiveram controlados para 57,4% e 81,1% idosos, respectivamente. Quanto ao perfil de fragilidade, 74,1% dos idosos encontravam-se frágeis. Esses dados podem subsidiar as ações dos enfermeiros na promoção de uma atenção mais efetiva e individualizada ao idoso institucionalizado. Palavras-Chave: Idoso; instituição de longa permanência para idosos; características da população; enfermagem.ABSTRACT: This cross-cutting, descriptive study described the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of institutionalized older adults. Fifty-four elderly residents at a long-stay institution in Fortaleza, Ceara State, Brazil, participated by responding to a form in 2011. Study population mean age was 72.4±8.5 years; they were predominantly elderly males (61.1%), single (46.3%), illiterate (46.3%) and retired (77.8%). Institutionalization was expressed as: 51.9% had lived in the institution less than five years; 29.6% were former street dwellers; and 72.2% received no visits. Clinical characteristics included: 81.5% had a chronic disease; 83.3% made continuous use of medication; and blood pressure and blood glucose levels were controlled in 57.4% and 81.1% participants, respectively. Frailty profile was given as 74.1% of the elderly being fragile. These data can support the actions of nurses in promoting more effective and individualized care for institutionalized elderly. Keywords: Elderly; homes for the elderly; population characteristics; nursing. RESUMEN:Estudio transversal y descriptivo, cuyo objetivo fue describir las características sociodemográficas y clínicas de ancianos institucionalizados. Han participado de la encuesta 54 ancianos que viven en una institución de larga estancia de Fortaleza/Ceará, a quienes se les aplicó un formulario en 2011. La población estudiada tenía una edad media de 72,4±8,5 años, predominantemente varones ancianos (61,1%), solteros (46,3%), analfabetos (46,3%), jubilados (77,8 %). En cuanto a la institucionalización, un 51,9% vivía en la institución desde hacía menos de cinco años, un 29,6% había vivido en las calles y un 72,2% no recibía visitas. Respecto a las características clínicas, un...
This study aimed to evaluate the adaptation of elderly individuals voluntarily reside in Institution for the Aged (LTCF) in the city of Fortaleza-CE, based on the theoretical model of Roy. Descriptive study, in a IPLI involving thirteen elderly residents. Data collect was through interviews in the months of October and December 2011 and organized by thematic content analysis. The following themes has emerged: I Physical subdivided into body sensation and body image; Staff and I, subdivided into self-consistency and auto ideal be moral-ethical-spiritual. Thus, the option to live in ILPI not effectively changed the lives of elderly people. They managed to adapt to the local and coexist well with internal and external stimuli.
Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease that is increasing the number of cases worldwide. The treatments currently used have not worked as expected. Alternative and complementary medicines were inserted in health services, especially in primary care, as an attempt to minimize risks and help control diseases such as diabetes. Among the herbal medicines used stands out cinnamon, which can serve as an adjuvant in the control of diabetes. Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of 3 grams of cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) per day for 90 days in reducing glycemic and lipid levels in adults with T2DM compared with placebo Methods: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase II trial, which will be conducted at basic health units in the city of Parnaíba, state of Piauí, Brazil. In total, 130 people diagnosed with T2DM, followed at health units, with hemoglobin A1c > 6.5%, and using oral antidiabetic medicines, are expected to participate in the study. The intervention will last for 3 months, and each participant will receive a total of 3 bottles containing 120 capsules in each bottle of cinnamon or placebo. Each person should take 4 capsules daily, for 90 days. The patients will be distributed into the 2 groups by performing block randomization (n = 6) at a ratio of 1:1 according to a code generated by a software. Assessments of socioeconomic, clinical, lifestyle, anthropometric, and laboratory variables will be performed in 2 separate visits. Discussion: This study will be the first to investigate cinnamon to reduce glycemic, lipid, and anthropometric levels in Brazil. In case of favorable results, this therapy may be used as an alternative or additional medicine in cases where only oral antidiabetic agents are used and can promote the use of the product to minimize future complications of patients with diabetes and people who do not have the disease. Trial registration: RBR-2KKB6D, registered on December 11th, 2018.
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