2014
DOI: 10.1590/s0080-623420140000100008
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Abstract: The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between family functioning and depressive symptoms among institutionalized elderly. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study of quantitative character. A total of 107 institutionalized elderly were assessed using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Geriatric Depression Scale (to track depressive symptoms) and the Family APGAR (to assess family functioning). The correlation coefficient of Pearson's, the chi-square test and the crude and adjusted logi… Show more

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“…This economic condition supports families of 2 to 4 people. These data corroborate other studies, which point out the female predominance in elderlyrelated research, a fact strongly influenced by the greater female longevity and its expressiveness in health services (6,(19)(20)(21)(22) .…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 91%
“…This economic condition supports families of 2 to 4 people. These data corroborate other studies, which point out the female predominance in elderlyrelated research, a fact strongly influenced by the greater female longevity and its expressiveness in health services (6,(19)(20)(21)(22) .…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 91%
“…Family functioning generally refers to interactions with family members that involve physical, emotional and psychological activities, and affects many aspects of family life . The concept of family functioning has been applied in social science and medical research on families of elderly with chronic health conditions . Despite a variety of measurement tools being used, family functioning has been found to be associated with health conditions in the elderly.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For example, the majority of the elderly with chronic conditions have severe family dysfunction, and poor family functioning scores are correlated with the presence of chronic illness . Family functioning is associated with psychological outcomes, metabolic control and eating behaviors of elderly with diabetes, as well as quality of life …”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…According to research from Oliveira et al, respondents that had a dysfunctional family function (family APGAR score 0-3) were more at risk of showing depressive symptoms than respondents with functional families 21 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%