| Name: | Description: | Size: | Format: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 MB | Adobe PDF |
Authors
Abstract(s)
Introdução: O processo de transição de residência para uma Estrutura Residencial para
Pessoas Idosas (ERPI), acarreta inúmeras mudanças nas rotinas e ambientes do idoso que
tende a apresentar maiores índices de dependência e fragilidade, e que tem,
frequentemente, múltiplas patologias. Assim, o foco das ERPIs será de assegurar um mais
fácil processo de adaptação e garantir um serviço que aposta na qualidade de vida dos
utentes durante a sua estadia.
Objetivo: Traçar o perfil do idoso residente em ERPI no concelho do Sabugal,
caracterizando a qualidade de vida e indagar sobre possíveis fatores que impactem a mesma.
Materiais e Métodos: Este é um estudo observacional descritivo realizado em 21 ERPIs
do concelho do Sabugal que contou com 350 participantes, adultos idosos nelas residentes,
selecionados de forma aleatória. Procedeu-se à caracterização sociodemográfica e clínica
dos participantes , foram aplicados instrumentos de avaliação geriátrica, e um inquérito de
satisfação. Foi ainda efetuada a descrição das ERPIs atendendo às suas características
estruturais e processuais. Fez-se análise estatística descritiva e inferencial com recurso ao
software estatístico SPSS.
Resultados: Verificou-se, com o presente estudo, uma população de idosos residentes em
ERPIs no concelho Sabugal, na sua maioria, do sexo feminino (73,4%), com uma idade
média de 87,1 anos, com baixas habilitações literárias, altamente dependentes (Índice de
Barthel médio: 56,5 pontos), com múltiplas comorbilidades (média: 4,56 doenças),
relatando uma qualidade de vida superior ao panorama nacional para idosos
institucionalizados (média 94,07). Verificaram-se associações estatisticamente
significativas entre a qualidade de vida e a autoperceção de saúde, o grau de dependência e
a presença de sentimentos de solidão.
Conclusão: Com vista a uma prestação de cuidados à população idosa em seio de ERPI,
com importantes limitações pelo seu grau de dependência, multimorbilidades, fraca rede
de apoio social entre outras problemáticas inerentes à idade, é necessário um foco em novos
indicadores de saúde mais holísticos, como o da qualidade de vida, sendo de particular
urgência adotar métodos de avaliação sistemática, para uma implementação de medidas
mais personalizadas e eficientes, promovendo o bem-estar completo do idoso.
Introduction: The transition process from home to a Residential Structure for the Elderly (ERPI) entails numerous changes in the routines and environments of the elderly, who tend to exhibit higher levels of dependence and fragility and often have multiple pathologies. Thus, the focus of ERPIs is to ensure an easier adaptation process and to guarantee a service that promotes the quality of life of users during their stay. Objective: To outline the profile of the elderly residents in ERPIs in the municipality of Sabugal, characterizing their quality of life and investigating factors that may impact it. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive observational study conducted in 21 ERPIs in the municipality of Sabugal, involving 350 participants, elderly adults residing in them, randomly selected. Sociodemographic and clinical characterization of the participants was conducted, geriatric assessment instruments were applied, and a satisfaction survey was conducted. A description of the ERPIs was also made considering their structural and procedural characteristics. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS statistical software. Results: In the present study, a population of elderly residents in ERPIs in Sabugal was found, mostly female (73.4%), with an average age of 87.1 years, with low levels of literacy, highly dependent (mean Barthel Index: 56.5 points), with multiple comorbidities (mean: 4.56 diseases), reporting a higher quality of life than the national average for institutionalized elderly (mean 94.07). Statistically significant associations were found between quality of life and self-perceived health, degree of dependence, and feelings of loneliness. Conclusion: In order to provide care to the elderly population within ERPIs, with significant limitations due to their degree of dependence, multimorbidities, weak social support network, among other age-related issues, there is a need to focus on new, more holistic health indicators, such as quality of life. It is particularly urgent to adopt systematic evaluation methods for the implementation of more personalized and efficient measures, promoting the overall well-being of the elderly.
Introduction: The transition process from home to a Residential Structure for the Elderly (ERPI) entails numerous changes in the routines and environments of the elderly, who tend to exhibit higher levels of dependence and fragility and often have multiple pathologies. Thus, the focus of ERPIs is to ensure an easier adaptation process and to guarantee a service that promotes the quality of life of users during their stay. Objective: To outline the profile of the elderly residents in ERPIs in the municipality of Sabugal, characterizing their quality of life and investigating factors that may impact it. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive observational study conducted in 21 ERPIs in the municipality of Sabugal, involving 350 participants, elderly adults residing in them, randomly selected. Sociodemographic and clinical characterization of the participants was conducted, geriatric assessment instruments were applied, and a satisfaction survey was conducted. A description of the ERPIs was also made considering their structural and procedural characteristics. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS statistical software. Results: In the present study, a population of elderly residents in ERPIs in Sabugal was found, mostly female (73.4%), with an average age of 87.1 years, with low levels of literacy, highly dependent (mean Barthel Index: 56.5 points), with multiple comorbidities (mean: 4.56 diseases), reporting a higher quality of life than the national average for institutionalized elderly (mean 94.07). Statistically significant associations were found between quality of life and self-perceived health, degree of dependence, and feelings of loneliness. Conclusion: In order to provide care to the elderly population within ERPIs, with significant limitations due to their degree of dependence, multimorbidities, weak social support network, among other age-related issues, there is a need to focus on new, more holistic health indicators, such as quality of life. It is particularly urgent to adopt systematic evaluation methods for the implementation of more personalized and efficient measures, promoting the overall well-being of the elderly.
Description
Keywords
Geriatria Adulto Idoso Estruturas de Residência para Pessoas Idosas (Erpi) Gerontologia Qualidade de Vida