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13. NÍVEL DE LETRAMENTO FUNCIONAL EM SAÚDE E COMPORTAMENTO EM SAÚDE DE IDOSOS
RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar o nível de letramento funcional em saúde de idosos e discutir sua influência no comportamento de saúde destes idosos. Método: estudo transversal, exploratório-descritivo, caracterizado como desenho misto de pesquisa, modelo de convergência. A coleta de dados, realizada ente agosto e novembro de 2016, aconteceu nos domicílio
Texto contexto - enferm.. Publicado em: 31/01/2019
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14. Use of alternative communication technology on quality of life evaluation of head and neck neoplasms patients
Resumo Introdução: A comunicação, as interações sociais e a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (QVRS) da pessoa acometida pelo câncer de cabeça e pescoço (CCP), são afetadas tanto pelo diagnóstico como pelos tratamentos. Objetivo: Avaliar o uso de um software de comunicação alternativa como recurso para aplicação de instrumentos de aval
Cad. Bras. Ter. Ocup.. Publicado em: 2019-01
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15. Hearing Loss in the Elderly: Is the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly - Screening Version Effective in Diagnosis When Compared to the Audiometric Test?
Abstract Introduction Hearing losses inherent to the natural process of aging represent today a major public health issue, despite the little attention that their adequate care still receives. Early recognition and proper management of these shortcomings can significantly improve hearing, as well as the patient’s general quality of life, reducing the ove
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2018-01
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16. Implicações do uso do Aparelho de Amplificação Sonora Individual na qualidade de vida de idosos
RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar, por meio de questionários padronizados, a qualidade de vida de idosos com deficiência auditiva diagnosticada que utilizam ou não a prótese auditiva (AASI) e de idosos sem queixa auditiva. Método Trata-se de um estudo transversal, com amostra não probabilística, distribuída em três grupos divididos da seguinte forma: 30 ido
CoDAS. Publicado em: 19/10/2017
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17. Diabetes mellitus and sensorineural hearing loss: is there an association? Baseline of the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil)
OBJECTIVES: Although several studies have investigated the effects of diabetes on hearing loss, the relationship between these two conditions remains unclear. Some studies have suggested that diabetes may cause sensorineural hearing loss, whereas others have failed to find an association. The biggest challenge in investigating the association between diabet
Clinics. Publicado em: 2017-01
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18. Aerobic training modulates T cell activation in elderly women with knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee (kOA) is a disease that mainly affects the elderly and can lead to major physical and functional limitations. However, the specific effects of walking, particularly on the immune system, are unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the effect of 12 weeks of walking (3×/week) on the leukocyte profile and quality of life (QL)
Braz J Med Biol Res. Publicado em: 03/11/2016
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19. Factors associated with attitudes and beliefs of elders with acute low back pain: data from the study Back Complaints in the Elders (BACE)
ABSTRACT Background The attitudes and beliefs that older people have about acute low back pain (LBP) may influence the coping mechanisms and the adoption of treatment strategies in this population. Objective The aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with the attitudes and beliefs of elderly patients with acute low back pain using the Bac
Braz. J. Phys. Ther.. Publicado em: 22/09/2016
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20. Accuracy of three depression screening scales to diagnose major depressive episodes in older adults without neurocognitive disorders
Objective: To determine the sensitivity and specificity of three depression screening scales to diagnose major depressive episodes in the elderly. Methods: Participants (n=129, 88% female) answered a semi-structured psychiatric interview (Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview) to determine the diagnosis of major depressive disorder. After this, dep
Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.. Publicado em: 2016-06
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21. Balance, gait, functionality and strength: comparison between elderly fallers and non-fallers
BACKGROUND: Accidental falls are a major health problem related to aging and affect one in every three elderly individuals over the age of sixty. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and compare the muscle strength, gait kinematics parameters, and performance in functional tests between elderly subjects with and without a prior history of falls. In addition, the associat
Braz. J. Phys. Ther.. Publicado em: 27/04/2015
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22. Effectiveness of muscle strengthening and description of protocols for preventing falls in the elderly: a systematic review
Background: Falls are a geriatric syndrome that is considered a significant public health problem in terms of morbidity and mortality because they lead to a decline in functional capacity and an impaired quality of life in the elderly. Lower limb muscle strengthening seems to be an effective intervention for preventing falls; however, there is no consensus
Braz. J. Phys. Ther.. Publicado em: 22/04/2014
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23. Association between the degree of physical impairment from leprosy and dependence in activities of daily living among the elderly in a health unit in the State of Minas Gerais
Introduction In addition to the common alterations and diseases inherent in the aging process, elderly persons with a history of leprosy are particularly vulnerable to dependence because of disease-related impairments. Objective determine whether physical impairment from leprosy is associated with dependence among the elderly. Methods An analytical cros
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2014-04
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24. Influence of sarcopenia and functionality indicators on the frailty profile of community-dwelling elderly subjects: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Frailty and sarcopenia are frequent conditions in the elderly and are related to inactivity and functionality. However, little is known about the influence of the sarcopenia indicators on the frailty profile or their functional implications. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether the indirect indicators of sarcopenia and functionality influence the f
Braz. J. Phys. Ther.. Publicado em: 23/08/2013