Characterization of People with Functional Limitations from ICF Components Using the Longitudinal Social Protection Survey (ELPS) of Uruguay

Abstract

Characterising people with disabilities at the population level using the ICF approach is a challenge, as it implies that researchers are able to identify variables that can account for the components that make up the multidimensional definition of disability. The purpose of this study is to generate updated information on disability in Uruguay, as there has been no in-depth analysis of how this population lives, how they access the services and benefits that affect their quality of life, and what the significant differences are between those who make up this population. A quantitative analysis was applied to the target population, consisting of participants in the Longitudinal Survey of Social Protection (2016) who reported at least one limitation in performing ADLs and who were in the age range of 18–64 years. Significant differences were found between the different groups in terms of their reported limitations in relation to obtaining necessary services due to their health condition, dropping out of education before completing the compulsory level, low labour market insertion, feelings of loneliness, and low participation. More research needs to be done as it is clear that people with disabilities do not have access to the support they need, which leads to even greater exclusion.

Self-neglect among older adults with disabilities in Liaoning Province during the COVID-19 outbreak: A cross-sectional study

“…This raises a growing concern about the maintenance and development of quality of life for older adults with disabilities. Older people with disabilities face challenges of comorbidities, poor social support, and inadequate economic support, which reduce their quality of life (Córdoba and Bagnato, 2021). These disadvantages may also put older adults with disabilities at increased risk for self-neglect (Dong, 2017).…”

Prevalence of Self-Neglect and Associated Factors Among Disability Elderly in China

“…Statistics show that by 2020, the number of disability elderly in China had reached 42 million [12].So, it raises the growing concern in the maintenance and development of quality of life in disability elderly. However, it has been recognized that the circumstance is unprecedented in many respects in which inevitable challenges are faced by disability elderly resulting from comorbidities, poor social support, and inadequate economic support, thereby reducing their quality of life [13]. These disadvantages may contribute to poorer quality of life as well as put disability elderly at risk for self-neglect [1].The disability elderly is related to the decline of physical function.…”