2007
DOI: 10.1590/s0102-311x2007001100018
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Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to identify the correlation between health-related quality of life and the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) A incidência e a prevalência da insuficiência cardíaca tendem a aumentar progressivamente com o avanço da idade, o que faz com que seja considerada uma doença dos mais velhos. Após os 65 anos, a incidência da insuficiência cardí-aca aproxima-se de 10 casos em mil, conforme dados de Thom et al. 2 . Segundo a mesma fonte, 22% dos homens e 46% das mulheres vítimas … Show more

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“…It has been approved by a validation process in the year of 2004 (12) , and has been used in Brazil both in ambulatories (13) and hospital and rehabilitation units (14) .…”
Section: Functional Independence Measurementioning
confidence: 99%
“…The impact of the disease can be measured through functional capacity, evaluation of organic systems and the economic and epidemiologic impact of the disease (8) , as well as the measurement of the individual's perception about how the disease has affected his life in the social, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects (9) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Heart Failure (HF) is among them, whose incidence tends to increase in the coming years, especially among the elderly (1)(2)(3)(4) . In Brazil, the biggest country in South America, HF is the third cause for hospital admissions (5) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…(23) Regarding risk factors, these were similar to those observed in other studies. (25,26) The literature reveals that changes in lifestyle could potentially reduce the risk of myocardial infarction hence, reducing mortality. However, the complexity of self-care which involves monitoring the therapeutic regimen, diet and physical activity can be a disincentive for chronically ill patients.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Atividades da Vida Diária (AVDs), ou seja, a independência supõe condições motoras e cognitivas satisfatórias para o desempenho dessas tarefas sem a ajuda de terceiros (SCATTOLIN; DIOGO; COLOMBO, 2007).…”
Section: Independência Funcionalunclassified