Functional capacity and self-care practices of older primary healthcare users and their association with indicators of social vulnerability
Priscila Tavares Franco e Semprebom,
Marina Picazzio Perez Batista,
Maria Helena Morgani de Almeida
Abstract:Introduction Public policies for older people encourage interventions aimed at preserving or improving their functional capacity and autonomy. Some of these policies emphasize self-care practices and the strengthening of daily activities, especially in primary healthcare. Objective The objective of this study was to assess the functional capacity and self-care practices of older users of primary healthcare in Brazil and their association with indicators of social vulnerability. Method This is a quantitative,… Show more
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