Selfcare and functionality of elderly people in residential care: a cross-sectional study
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https://doi.org/10.37914/riis.v7i3.415Keywords:
self-care, rehabilitation nursing, mobility limitation, health of the elderlyAbstract
Background: residential facilities for the elderly have emerged as a response to the increase of people with some level of dependency as a result of ageing and functional decline. Objectives: characterize the level of dependence in terms of self-care and functionality of elderly people in residential facilities. Methodology: observational, descriptive, exploratory and cross-sectional study. Health status, self-care dependency, gait, balance and physical and recreational activity were assessed. Results: a total of 152 people were included, with multimorbidity and polymedication, moderate to high risk of falling, changes in balance when getting up and immediate standing. The most dependent self-care tasks were feeding, taking medication and grooming. Inability to walk and moderate to severe mobility problems were significant. Low level of physical activity. Conclusion: multimorbidity, polymedication and dependency require complex interventions. Rehabilitation can improve functional and self-care capabilities and mitigate the effects of ageing, which affect the autonomy. It is essential to change the care paradigm, favoring interventions centered on prevention, attenuation of functional decline, training and empowerment for self-care.
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