Education And Elderly
Mostrando 1-12 de 189 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Cognitive Alterations in Elderly Patients with Heart Failure’
Abstract Background: Among the various pathologies that affect the elderly, Heart Failure (HF) stands out. Recently, an attempt has been made to verify the existence of cognitive impairment associated with HF. Objectives: To compare the cognitive performance of elderly people with heart failure with that of age-matched individuals without this pathology. C
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Influence of small-group experiential learning of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine on the oral health knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of elderly patients with diabetes
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at the oral health problems of elderly patients with diabetes. A training course of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine was constructed, helping patients improve their oral health quality of life. METHODS: A randomized controlled prospective experimental study was conducted. A total of 190 elderly patient
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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3. A Model of Social Distancing for Interacting Age-Distributed Multi-Populations: An Analysis of Students’ In-Person Return to Schools
ABSTRACT Because of the current scenario of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic in Brazil, whose vaccination campaign is in its initial stage, government authorities have pointed towards the complete reopening of the economy. And recently, for the in-personal return of classroom teaching in schools. Given the family relationship, one of the questions that rem
Trends in Computational and Applied Mathematics. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Relationships between self-reported dyspnea, health conditions and frailty among Brazilian community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Dyspnea is a symptom present in several chronic diseases commonly seen among older adults. Since individuals with dyspnea tend to stay at rest, with consequently reduced levels of physical activity, they are likely to be at greater risk of developing frailty, especially at older ages. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study at community
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Elderly Mortality from Cerebrovascular Disease in Alagoas, 2000-2016: Spatial-Temporal Analysis
Abstract Background Cerebrovascular diseases (CVDs) are the second leading cause of death in Brazil. Objective This study aimed to describe the epidemiological profile and to analyze the spatiotemporal dynamics of mortality from cerebrovascular disease in the elderly in Alagoas from 2000-2016. Methods This is a multilevel ecological study of all deaths
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-04
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6. Knee extension strength and handgrip strength are important predictors of Timed Up and Go test performance among community-dwelling elderly women: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Handgrip and knee extension strengths have each been used to characterize disability. However, it has been reported that the association between handgrip and knee extension strengths is weak. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of knee extensor and handgrip muscle strength on Timed Up and Go (TUG) test results among elderly women wi
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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7. Life post-COVID-19: symptoms and chronic complications
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular risk factors are frequently associated with lowered cognitive performance among elderly people, but rarely among middle-aged adults. OBJECTIVES: To investigate associations between cardiovascular risk factors (age, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol use, hypertension and diabetes) and lower cognitive performance amo
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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8. Diabetes and hypertension are associated with lowered cognitive performance among middle-aged Brazilian adults: cross-sectional analyses nested in the longitudinal Pró-Saúde study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular risk factors are frequently associated with lowered cognitive performance among elderly people, but rarely among middle-aged adults. OBJECTIVES: To investigate associations between cardiovascular risk factors (age, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol use, hypertension and diabetes) and lower cognitive performance amo
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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9. The study of responses to auditory processing tests in the elderly
RESUMO Objetivo: gerar valores de referência para diferentes testes de processamento auditivo central, investigando a influência da audição periférica e considerando escolaridade e cognição, na população idosa. Métodos: pesquisa de caráter prospectivo, quantitativo e transversal. A casuística foi composta por 23 idosos, com idades entre 60 a 81
Rev. CEFAC. Publicado em: 10/01/2020
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10. Anatomic and neuropsychological findings in low-educated cognitively intact elderly from a Brazilian cohort
RESUMO Sabe-se que baixos níveis de educação são comuns em países em desenvolvimento. Em indivíduos idosos, em particular, baixos níveis de educação podem representar um fator de risco para o desenvolvimento de demência. Objetivo: Este estudo examina os correlatos cognitivos e neuroanatômicos de escolaridade alta versus baixa, em idosos cognitivam
Dement. neuropsychol.. Publicado em: 09/12/2019
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11. Non-use of sunscreen among adults and the elderly in southern Brazil
Abstract Background One of the main prevention methods against skin cancer is the use of sunscreen; however, incidence of this disease has not declined despite prevention campaigns. Objective Investigate the prevalence of non-use of sunscreen and its associated factors. Method A population-based cross-sectional study with individuals aged 18 years or over
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 09/12/2019
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12. Participation in university activities for the elderly: Motivations of Brazilian and Spanish Seniors
RESUMO Objetivo: Compreender os motivos que levam idosos brasileiros e espanhóis a matricularem-se na universidade aberta à terceira idade. Método: Estudo qualitativo que utilizou o Interacionismo Simbólico como referencial teórico e a Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados como referencial metodológico. Foram entrevistados 44 idosos matriculados em universid
Rev. Bras. Enferm.. Publicado em: 05/12/2019