Velocidade da marcha, quedas, medo de cair e capacidade funcional em idosos da comunidade : dados do FIBRA / Speed of walking, falls, fear of falling and functional ability in older community : data from FIBRA

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DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2009

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Objective: To investigate the profile of the elderly community of Campinas, classified by level of living conditions in the district where they reside, in terms of gender, age, speed of walking, with falls last year, fear of falling and performance in Advanced Activities of Daily Living (AAVDs). Participants: Participants were 264 elderly people aged 65 years or older, recruited in their residence in census tracts belonging covering areas of health centers classified by the Index of Living Conditions, an indicator of social vulnerability Procedures: The data were part of electronic banking population survey were collected and given to self-report, except the measure of progress which was collected by running test. Results: 71.21% were women, 72.73% did not report falls in the previous year; 57.58% reported fear of falling; 62.50% had an average speed of walking and 66.70% were independent for AAVDs. Women had a number of falls significantly higher than men and also more afraid of falling. The AAVDs most often done by older people relate to sociability played at home and at church and performed less are associated with participation in institutions of education and leisure for the elderly. The indicator of low ICV appeared significantly associated with less functionality in AAVDs. Conclusion: Most of the research subjects reported no falls in the last year, but reported fear of falling. There was a significant occurrence of falls, fear of falling and slower speed of walking in women, although there is a tendency for women making on average a higher percentage of AAVDs with men. Seniors in the group of high ICV showed a better performance of motion and those with low ICV appeared significantly associated with functionality in AAVDs, confirming our hypothesis of the study. However, studying the profile of the elderly in a community, can also demonstrate the need for interventions, help in the planning of public politics

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quality of life indicadores de saude fragility qualidade de vida fragilidade health index

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