Clinical and functional vulnerability of elderly caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s

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Maria Emilia Marcondes Barbosa¹  Ellen Vanusa Martins Bertelli¹  Ieda Harumi Higarashi¹  Lígia Carreira¹  iovana Aparecida de Souza Scolari¹  Marciane Conti Zornita Bortolanza² 

[1] Universidade Estadual de Maringá;Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste;

关键词: geriatric nursing;    nursing care;    health of the elderly;    alzheimer disease;    vulnerability analysis.;   

DOI  :  10.15253/2175-6783.20192040851

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Objective: to evaluate the clinical and functional vulnerability of elderly caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease. Methods: it was a cross-sectional study with elderly caregivers registered in an Alzheimer’s Patient Care Association. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the Clinical-Functional Vulnerability Index-20 were used for data collection, which were analyzed using R statistical software, Spearman’s correlation, and Somers’ D. Results: 31 elderly caregivers participated, mostly women, aged between 60 and 74 years, married, with low schooling, and taking care of the spouse. A greater risk of vulnerability related to self-perceived health, cognition and mood was identified. Functionality in daily activities, communication, mobility, and multiple comorbidities was preserved. Conclusion: most elderly caregivers were at risk of frail, which did not stop them from providing care for the relative with Alzheimer’s. Professionals and institutions should work to prevent the functional decline of these elderly caregivers.

【 授权许可】

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