Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the vulnerable elders survey 13 (VES-13)

Luz, Laércio Lima; Santiago, Lívia Maria; Silva, J.F.S. da; Mattos, Inês Echenique

doi:10.1016/j.jgo.2013.09.101

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“…The frequency of polypharmacy was 68.2%, and the number of medications used by these older adults was higher after discharge (median = 6.0; IQR 4.0) than the total number of medications used before admission (median = 5.0; IQR 5.0). Potential drug interactions were identified in 173 patients (67.8%), with a median of six interactions per older adult (IQR = 4; minimum = 1, maximum = 15) ( Table 1) 16 interaction in this study was between amlodipine and simvastatin, which was identified in 16 (6.3%) of all the prescriptions. The ten most frequent major drug interactions and their clinical effects, as per DrugReax, are shown in Table 2.…”

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Potential drug interactions in drug therapy prescribed for older adults at hospital discharge: cross-sectional study

2019

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The number of older adults in the world is expanding rapidly as a consequence of increased quality of life and technological advances. 1,2 This demographic transition is increasing the prevalence of chronic-degenerative diseases. One of the consequences is higher consumption of medicines, which implies a great challenge for the healthcare system. 3 Given that use of several drugs is needed to treat the multimorbidity commonly seen in older adults, it can be expected that the prevalence of polypharmacy among older adults and the risk of drug interactions will increase substantially. 4 Drug interactions are a common cause of adverse drug reactions among older adults, and these include arrhythmias, acute kidney injury and increased risk of falls. 5-7 A direct correlation between the number of medications and their interactions and the risk of adverse drug reactions has been shown. 4-7 The reasons for this are multifactorial and particularly include age-related changes in the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drugs, reduced renal function and lower hepatic clearance. 6-8 At hospital discharge, older adults generally present changes to their drug therapy, with higher numbers of prescribed medications, which leads to higher frequency of drug interactions. 8 Thus, it is essential to know the frequency of these interactions at hospital discharge among older people and their determinants, in order to promote safer use of drugs among older adults.

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“…1 The patients' vulnerability was evaluated by means of the Vulnerable Elders Survey-13 tool (VES-13). 16…”

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Potential drug interactions in drug therapy prescribed for older adults at hospital discharge: cross-sectional study

2019

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“…The Vulnerable Elders Survey (VES-13) is an assessment instrument developed to identify older people at risk of health deterioration or death, where vulnerability is defined as increased risk of functional decline or death 5 . Studies have shown that the version adapted and validated for use in Brazil was easily understood and accepted by older people and has consistent and adequate psychometric properties 6,7 .…”

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Vulnerabilidade e fatores associados em idosos atendidos pela Estratégia Saúde da Família

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Silva

Mattos

et al. 2019

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Resumo Este estudo teve por objetivo analisar a prevalência de vulnerabilidade e fatores associados em idosos atendidos pelas Estratégias Saúde da Família do município de Várzea Grande (MT). Estudo transversal realizado com 377 idosos. A variável dependente, vulnerabilidade, foi investigada através do The Vulnerable Elders Survey. As variáveis independentes foram as sociodemográficas e as condições de saúde, avaliadas através dos instrumentos validados: Miniexame do Estado Mental, Escala de Katz, Escala de Lawton, Escala de Depressão Geriátrica e Miniavaliação Nutricional Reduzida. Foi realizada análise descritiva das variáveis categóricas e numéricas, análise bivariada calculando-se as Razões de Prevalência, utilizando o teste do χ2 de Mantel Haenszel e a análise múltipla usando a regressão de Poisson. Dos idosos, 49% são vulneráveis, sendo que a maior prevalência de vulnerabilidade esteve associada com a dependência em AIVD (RP = 4,43), apresentar sintomas depressivos (RP = 1,34) e estar na faixa etária de 80 anos e mais (RP = 1,34). A prevalência de vulnerabilidade encontrada no presente estudo foi alta ao se comparar com outros estudos realizados com idosos da comunidade, enquanto que o VES-13 demonstrou-se um instrumento de fácil aplicação na atenção primária em saúde e bastante prático na triagem de idosos vulneráveis.

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“…QoL tend not to be adaptable for older adults, whether owing to their single-dimensional approach or because elderly rating their QoL as "good" may not be classifi ed as such according to the interpretation of the instruments. Thus, there appears to be a set of characteristic multi-dimensional aspects that defi ne QoL in the elderly age group [3,4]. Developing a QoL scale for elderly is especially important, in view of the specifi cities of this age group and its increase as a proportion of the world population [3,5].…”

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“…Faced with this need, researchers should be aware that suitable methods must be adopted to ensure the new instrument produced is both appropriate and reliable. 4 Hence, instruments should be devised when they are lacking and required.…”

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Vitor Quality of Life Scale for the elderly: Construction

Silva¹,

Baptista²

2019

Arch Gerontol Geriatr Res

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The objective of this study was to describe the conceptual model and construction of the Vitor Quality of Life Scale for the Elderly (VITOR QLSE). The following approaches were employed to devise and incorporate new items and dimensions into the scale: qualitative study, literature review, focus group and pre-test performed in 30 older adults. The VITOR QLSE was constructed based on the structure of the Quality of Life Index (QLI) and on a specifi c methodological structure providing dimensions refl ecting the quality of life of older adults. The present instrument may serve as a valuable resource in healthcare practice and research that meets the needs of the scientifi c community, especially in light of the current dearth of instruments in this area.

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Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the vulnerable elders survey 13 (VES-13)

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Potential drug interactions in drug therapy prescribed for older adults at hospital discharge: cross-sectional study

Potential drug interactions in drug therapy prescribed for older adults at hospital discharge: cross-sectional study

Vulnerabilidade e fatores associados em idosos atendidos pela Estratégia Saúde da Família

Vitor Quality of Life Scale for the elderly: Construction

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