Capacidade funcional e fatores associados em idosos do Sul do Brasil: um estudo de base populacional

Abstract

The goal of this study was to estimate the prevalence of low functional capacity and associated factors in Joaçaba, Santa Catarina State, Brazil, in 2003-2004, using a household survey (n = 345). Subjects who demonstrated difficulty in performing 6 or more activities or inability to conduct 3 of the activities according to the scale proposed by Rikli & Jones were defined as having low functional capacity. A questionnaire covering socioeconomic, demographic, housing, and self-perceived socioeconomic variables was applied. The study included distribution of the target variables' simple frequency, chi-square association tests, and multiple logistic regression analysis. The response rate was 92.7%, with a low functional prevalence of 37.1% (95%CI: 32.0-42.2). Mean age was 69.5 years. After adjusting for confounding variables, the factors associated with low functional capacity were: age > 70 years, female gender, and negative self-perceived socioeconomic status. A high percentage of elderly citizens in Joaçaba show low functional capacity, leading to dependency. Health programs that delay the onset of such disabilities could contribute to healthier aging.

Functional capacity of elder elderly: comparative study in three regions of Rio Grande do Sul

“…One surprising finding was the absence of a statistically significant association between gender and functional capacity, differently from other studies in which functional incapacity was associated with the female gender (4)(5)(6)(16)(17) . No association was found for the marital status variable either when included in the logistic regression model.…”

“…According to studies carried out in São Paulo city, the commitment of elderly people's functional capacity for ADLs was associated with age (4)(5)(6) . In the present study, the researchers also found an association between severe dependency and more advanced age.…”

“…with decreased functional capacity, variables related to socioeconomic and demographic aspects (4)(5)(6) . One study involved elderly in urban São Paulo and evidenced the association between advanced age and greater dependence for ADLs among elderly older than 80, up to 36 times more than among other elderly (4) .…”

Avaliação da qualidade de vida de idosas vinculadas a um clube de repouso

“…Traz complicações ao longo do tempo e gera cuidados de longa permanência e alto custo, em virtude da necessidade de assistência médica e risco de hospitalização, contribuindo significativamente para a atual crise no sistema de saúde. 2 O conceito de qualidade de vida (QV) deve ser diferenciado do estado de saúde por meio de três dimensões principais: saúde mental, função física e função social. Para o primeiro, tanto a função física como a saúde mental e o bem-estar psicológico e social são essenciais.…”

Relação entre a competência funcional da memória episódica e os fatores associados à independência funcional de idosos saudáveis

“…Vários autores encontraram correlação entre idade avançada, 9-15 baixa escolaridade, 9,10,12,[14][15][16][17] pior condição socioeconômica, 9,12,13 déficit cognitivo 14,16 e sexo feminino 9,11,13 com a perda de funcionalidade no idoso.…”