Geriatrics
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25. A brief review of chronic exercise intervention to prevent autonomic nervous system changes during the aging process
The aging process is associated with alterations in the cardiovascular and autonomic nervous systems. Autonomic changes related to aging involve parasympathetic and sympathetic alterations leading to a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. Several studies have suggested that physical exercise is effective in preventing deleterio
Clinics. Publicado em: 2009-03
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26. Equipe interdisciplinar em hospital geriátrico e gerontológico: (re)ligando ofícios? / Interdisciplinary team in geriatrics and gerontology hospital: (re)connecting disciplines?
This study stems from a personal attempt to discuss interdisciplinary concepts associated with a geriatric and gerontological hospital. It underscores the story of the researcher, sharing empirical experiences that were significant in the theoretical basis of the content, highlighting theoretical concepts and analyzing aspects that are relevant in the popula
Publicado em: 2009
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27. A saúde bucal do idoso assistido em domicílio / The oral health of the elderly assisted at home
This dissertation is the result of an investigation that, from the methodological point of view, was based on a quantitative and qualitative approach. Carried out with the participation of the elderly and/or caregivers linked to the Home Care Services (HCS) of Hospital do Servidor Publico Municipal de Sao Paulo; this study turned the focus to the problematiz
Publicado em: 2009
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28. Audição e Voz: a interface no envelhecimento. / Hearing and voice: its interface in ageing
Introduction: According to data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, the life expectancy estimated at birth in Brazil, for both sex, increased to 71,3 years. The life expectancy increase reflects in special attention necessities to the elderly population, and it falls to the Speech-Language and Hearing Science the parcel that concerns to
Publicado em: 2009
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29. Active citomegalovirus infection in elderly with frailty´s criteria / Infecção ativa por citomegalovirus em idosos com criterios de fragilidade
There is growing interest in understanding the evolution and possible prevention of Frailty, as well as the pathophysiological process of diseases that trigger this syndrome with important functional consequences. Research has shown that chronic latent HCMV in the elderly population is highly prevalent in the frail elderly and is an important trigger of limi
Publicado em: 2009
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30. Impacto dos sintomas do trato urinário inferior na qualidade de vida de um grupo de homens idosos. / Lower urinary tract symptoms impact in the quality of life of a group of elderly men.
Purpose: To evaluate the changes in quality of life due to lower urinary tract symptoms in a group of elderly men. Methods: Prospective randomized clinical study. A sample of 200 elderly men (any race, schooling and social level) was recruited between March and September 2008 in Urology and Geriatrics ambulatories of Federal University of São Paulo (Brazil)
Publicado em: 2009
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31. O idoso e a praia: revelando significados
O presente estudo, realizado na cidade de Santos-SP, teve como objetivo compreender o significado do meio ambiente praiano para os idosos que assiduamente freqüentam este espaço natural para realizar atividades físicas. Caracterizado como um estudo qualitativo, a pesquisa, sustentada na literatura da gerontologia, utilizou como recursos metodológicos a a
Publicado em: 2008
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32. DECLÍNIO COGNITIVO, DEPRESSÃO E QUALIDADE DE VIDA EM PACIENTES DE DIFERENTES ESTÁGIOS DA DOENÇA RENAL CRÔNICA / DECLÍNIO COGNITIVO, DEPRESSÃO E QUALIDADE DE VIDA EM PACIENTES DE DIFERENTES ESTÁGIOS DA DOENÇA RENAL CRÔNICA
Population aging is today an universal phenomenon. The increase of the elderly population is associated with larger prevalence of dementia. Elderly people constitute 9,6% of all Brazilians and dementia is one of the most prevalent morbidity, with estimated prevalence of 2% to 25% ou ranging from 2% to 25% in those aged 65 years or more. Parallel to the cogni
Publicado em: 2008
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33. Contribuindo para a transição de uma instituição psiquiátrica - Centro de Reabilitação de Casa Branca-SP em um hospital Geronto/geriátrico / Contributing to the transition from a psychiatric institution-Center for Rehabilitation of White House-SP in a hospital Geronto/geriatric
Elderly aged 60 and over are gradually gaining greater representation within the Brazilian population as a whole, is the growing increase in its proportion, as the economic and social implications that this fact implies. With an ageing population, is the remarkable increase in the number of elderly people seeking care because of problems of physical and ment
Publicado em: 2008
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34. Confiabilidade interobservador da escala do equilíbrio de Berg entre fisioterapeutas com extensa e escassa prática clínica
This study aimed at assessing the interobserver reliability of the Brazilian-Portuguese version of the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). The assessment was made by physiotherapists with extensive or little clinical experience in non-institutionalized elderly individuals. Participants comprised 12 elderly subjects (10 women and 2 men) with mean ages of 75.8 8.4 years
Publicado em: 2008
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35. Arranjo domiciliar e apoio dos familiares aos idosos mais velhos / Domestic organization and Family Support to older Elderly.
O contexto do envelhecimento dos idosos mais velhos necessita ser considerado em decorrência dos fatores socioeconômicos, políticos e demográficos do país, além do processo de redefinição da família como instituição social. Dessa forma, a pesquisa relacionada aos arranjos domiciliares e a rede de suporte social, vem de encontro com as questões re
Publicado em: 2008
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36. Características vocais e propriocepção do envelhecimento, queixa e saúde vocal em mulheres idosas de diferentes faixas etárias
Introdução: a preocupação com o idoso cresceu muito, pois despontou, no cenário mundial, uma transição demográfica, com um aumento significativo do número de pessoas com 60 anos ou mais. Considera-se fundamental realizar pesquisas com atenção às diferentes faixas etárias nesse segmento da população, pois agrupá-los simplesmente como idosos, p
Publicado em: 2008