Assessment of functional capacity of the elderly associated with the risk for pressure ulcer

Acta Paulista de Enfermagem

Elizabeth Souza Silva De Aguiar¹  Maria Júlia Guimarães Oliveira Soares²  Maria Helena Larcher Caliri¹  Marta Mirian Lopes Costa²  Simone Helena Dos Santos Oliveira² 

[1] ,Universidade Federal da ParaíbaJoão Pessoa PB ,Brazil

关键词: Aged;    Pressure ulcer;    Risk factors;    Disabled persons;    People with physical limitations;    Physical fitness;    Idoso;    Úlcera por pressão;    Fatores de risco;    Pessoas com deficiência;    Aptidão fisical;    Acondicionamento físico;    Anciano;    Úlcera por presión;    Factores de riesgo;    Personas con discapacidad;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0103-21002012000800015

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

OBJECTIVE: To characterize the elderly with physical limitations; to assess functional capacity as it relates to physical mobility, cognitive status and level of functional independence in activities of daily living, and to relate functional capacity to the risk for pressure ulcers. METHODS: A quantitative cross-sectional approach, conducted in households in the city of João Pessoa (PB) with seniors who presented physical limitation. Fifty-one elderly were investigated in a two-stage cluster sampling design. RESULTS: There was evidence of impairments in functional capacity of the elderly aged 80 years or more, with more severe physical limitations, cognitive impairment and a higher level of dependency for activities. Significant differences were observed between the level of functional independence in performing activities of daily living and the risk of pressure ulcers. CONCLUSION: This study allowed for the identification of the elderly in functional decline and at risk for developing pressure ulcers, supporting the implementation of preventive actions at the household level.

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