Grau de dependência de idosos hospitalizados para realização das atividades básicas da vida diária1
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2011-01-01
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Sthal, Hellen Cristina [UNESP]
Berti, Heloisa Wey [UNESP]
Palhare, Valéria de Castilho
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This study aimed to identify the level of dependence in elderly inpatients when performing Basic Activities of Daily Living. This quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted in the Adult Ward of the Botucatu University Hospital Emergency Unit - UNESP, Brazil. Data was collected by means of interviews, observation, and individual medical chart consultation, to be analyzed via logistic regression using the statistical software package SAS for Windows, version 9.2. The sample consisted of 71 subjects with a mean age of 74.30 years. It was observed that 30.99% of the older individuals showed to be independent in performing the proposed activities; 22.53% were partly dependent; and 46.48% were fully dependent. Gerontology care must aim at maintaining functional conditions, thus promoting independence and preserving these individuals' dignity.
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Activities of daily living, Geriatric assessment, Nursing, Older individuals' health
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Texto e Contexto Enfermagem, v. 20, n. 1, p. 59-67, 2011.