Perfil dos idosos que sofreram trauma em Londrina - Paraná

Abstract

Portuguese / English: www.scielo.br/reeusp RESUMO O objetivo foi caracterizar os idosos que sofreram trauma e foram internados nos três hospitais terciários, da cidade de Londrina -Paraná. Pesquisa quantitativa através de um estudo observacional, transversal, com 121 idosos de 60 a 74 anos e seus cuidadores, realizada durante um período de seis meses, por meio de entrevistas e visita domiciliar. Os resultados evidenciaram que a maioria dos idosos era do sexo masculino, com média de idade de 67,7 anos. Os traumas sofridos foram: 62,0% quedas, 25,6% acidentes de transporte e 10,4% outras causas. Como conseqüência ao trauma houveram de uma a três lesões, e 11 idosos (9,1%), foram a óbito. A queda foi a principal causa de trauma, a qual pode ser evitada observando os fatores intrínse-cos e os extrínsecos que a predispõem, com o intuito de estabelecer estratégias de prevenção desse tipo de trauma. DESCRITORESIdoso. Acidentes por quedas. Ferimentos e lesões. ABSTRACTThe objective of this study is to characterize elderly victims of traumas admitted to three tertiary hospitals in Londrina, Paraná State. This quantitative-based research lasted six months and was carried out by means of an observational and cross-sectional study of 121 elderly people (60 to 74 years old) and their caregivers at the patients' homes, by the use of interviews. Results indicated that the majority of the elderly patients were males, with average age of 67.7 years. The suffered traumas were distributed as follows: 62.0% by falls; 25.6% by transport accidents; and 10.4% by other sources. As a consequence of the trauma, the elderly patient had from one to three injuries and 11 (9.1%) died. Falls were the major source of traumas. This event can be avoided by the observations of predisposing intrinsic and extrinsic factors, aiming at establishing prevention strategies to this type of trauma. KEY WORDSAged. Accidental falls. Wounds and injuries. RESUMENEl objetivo fue caracterizar a los ancianos que sufrieron traumas y fueron internados en los tres hospitales terciarios, de la ciudad de Londrina, Paraná. Investigación cuantitativa a través de un estudio observacional, transversal, realizado en 121 ancianos de 60 a 74 años y sus cuidadores, realizada durante un período de seis meses, por medio de entrevistas y visitas a domicilio. Los resultados colocaron en evidencia que la mayoría de los ancianos era de sexo masculino, con promedio de edad de 67,7 años. Los traumas sufridos fueron: 62,0% caídas, 25,6% accidentes de transporte y 10,4% otras causas. Como consecuencia del trauma tuvieron de una a tres lesiones y 11 ancianos (9,1%), murieron. La caída fue la principal causa del trauma, la cual puede ser evitada observando los factores intrínsecos y los extrínsecos que la predisponen, con la finalidad de establecer estrategias de prevención para este tipo de trauma. DESCRIPTORES

The profile of spinal injuries in the elderly population

“…The present study shows that the SI affects elderly women more, with an average age in accordance with that found in other studies 1,3,4,7,11,12,14 . As to the etiology, the main mechanisms of SI in the elderly were falls from their own height, followed by falls from heights and falls.…”

“…It is possible that this percentage includes falls from heights and from one's own height. Biazin et al 4 profiled the elderly who suffered trauma in Londrina (PR, Brazil) and presented falls as the primary mechanism, with a prevalence of 62%. This higher prevalence found may be explained by the fact that the authors did not analyze the falls into subgroups 4 .…”

“…Biazin et al 4 profiled the elderly who suffered trauma in Londrina (PR, Brazil) and presented falls as the primary mechanism, with a prevalence of 62%. This higher prevalence found may be explained by the fact that the authors did not analyze the falls into subgroups 4 . Adding up the present study's three types of falls an 82.1% value is reached, which exceeds their percentage.…”

“…The increase in longevity, associated with the increase in the elderly population in Brazil and also the more active life style of the elderly, has led to increased cases of trauma in the geriatric population 3,4 . Trauma is the fifth leading cause of death in the elderly 3,4 .…”

“…The increase in longevity, associated with the increase in the elderly population in Brazil and also the more active life style of the elderly, has led to increased cases of trauma in the geriatric population 3,4 . Trauma is the fifth leading cause of death in the elderly 3,4 . After a trauma, the elderly remains hospitalized from 1 to 52 days 5 , while young adults remain hospitalized between 2 and 10 days 6 .…”