Assessment of depression in elderly with systemic hypertension

Abstract

We aimed to evaluate the presence of depression, the ability to perform activities of daily living, and the cognitive function of elderly with hypertension registered in a unit of the family health strategy. A descriptive-quantitative research conducted in Minas Gerais, Brazil, from December 2011 to January 2012, with 172 elderly patients, using a characterization instrument; the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale; the Katz Activities of Daily Living Scale; and the Mini-Mental State Examination. We found depressive symptoms in 30.2% of the sample, 93% of the elderly were classified as independent, 2.2% presented partial dependence, and 4.8%, total dependence. By associating the variables "ability to perform activities of daily living" and "depression", we found a statistically significant difference. Thus, we concluded that elderly patients with hypertension present depressive symptoms in a percentage higher than that found in the general population and that most have the ability to perform activities of daily living.

Nutrition and health-related quality of life among people with hypertension

“…As for education, the highest percentage of people with hypertension (53.3%) had incomplete primary education, reflecting low education. These data corroborate other studies in people with systemic arterial hypertension having completed less than four years of study (13)(14)(15) . In this context, the multidisciplinary team should identify possible difficulties related to the treatment of hypertension, as the low level of education can be an obstacle to understanding and learning instructions (14) .…”

“…With regard to marital status, the study results indicate prevalence of people with systemic arterial hypertension married or living with a partner, which shows resemblance to a study investigating the presence of depression, the ability to perform activities of daily living and cognitive function among older adults with systemic arterial hypertension developed in the same geographic region (13) . When it comes to people married or living with a partner, the literature states that health professionals should encourage the participation of the spouse or partner in supporting the care of family in the treatment of hypertension, and thus promote better adherence to treatment and consequent disease control (14) .…”

Competências do enfermeiro na promoção da saúde da pessoa idosa com hipertensão arterial sistêmica

“…Foram localizadas 13 produções, a caracterização dos artigos selecionados apresentada na Figura 2. Observou-se prevalência das produções nacionais, que totalizaram 13 artigos (65%), dentre os quais cinco (25%) eram oriundos da região Nordeste 15,17,21,23,24 ; quatro (20%) da região Centro-Oeste 13,[18][19][20] , três (15%) do Sudeste 14,16,25 ; e uma (5%) do Norte 12 .…”

Influência do Estado Mental Cognitivo no Equilíbrio Postural de Idosos

“…Estes valores apresentaram diferenças significativas em todas as comparações (ANOVA, P <0.001, Quadro 1). dos indivíduos na realização das atividades instrumentais de vida diária (AIVDs), independente de apresentarem doenças crônicas 16 . Alguns autores têm considerado a multicausalidade como determinante nesse processo, em que as variáveis sociodemográficas, físicas e psíquicas atuam como importantes fatores preditores de distúrbios da marcha, da mobilidade, da postura e de equilíbrio 17 .…”