Características sociodemográficas e clínicas de idosos institucionalizados: contribuições para o cuidado de enfermagem
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https://doi.org/10.12957/reuerj.2015.4214Keywords:
Idoso, instituição de longa permanência para idosos, características da população, enfermagem [elderly, homes for the elderly, population characteristics, nursing]Abstract
Estudo transversal e descritivo que objetivou descrever as características sociodemográficas e clínicas de idosos institucionalizados. Participaram da pesquisa 54 idosos residentes numa instituição de longa permanência de Fortaleza/CE, mediante aplicação de formulário, em 2011. A população estudada apresentou idade média de 72,4±8,5 anos, predominando os idosos do sexo masculino (61,1%), solteiros (46,3%), analfabetos (46,3%), aposentados (77,8%). Quanto à institucionalização, 51,9% residiam na instituição há menos de cinco anos, 29,6% eram ex-moradores de rua e 72,2% não recebiam visitas. Quanto às características clínicas, 81,5% possuíam alguma doença crônica, 83,3% faziam uso contínuo de medicação; os níveis pressóricos e glicêmicos estiveram controlados para 57,4% e 81,1% idosos, respectivamente. Quanto ao perfil de fragilidade, 74,1% dos idosos encontravam-se frágeis. Esses dados podem subsidiar as ações dos enfermeiros na promoção de uma atenção mais efetiva e individualizada ao idoso institucionalizado.
ABSTRACT
This cross-cutting, descriptive study described the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of institutionalized older adults. Fifty-four elderly residents at a long-stay institution in Fortaleza, Ceara State, Brazil, participated by responding to a form in 2011. Study population mean age was 72.4±8.5 years; they were predominantly elderly males (61.1%), single (46.3%), illiterate (46.3%) and retired (77.8%). Institutionalization was expressed as: 51.9% had lived in the institution less than five years; 29.6% were former street dwellers; and 72.2% received no visits. Clinical characteristics included: 81.5% had a chronic disease; 83.3% made continuous use of medication; and blood pressure and blood glucose levels were controlled in 57.4% and 81.1% participants, respectively. Frailty profile was given as 74.1% of the elderly being fragile. These data can support the actions of nurses in promoting more effective and individualized care for institutionalized elderly.
RESUMEN
Estudio transversal y descriptivo, cuyo objetivo fue describir las características sociodemográficas y clínicas de ancianos institucionalizados. Han participado de la encuesta 54 ancianos que viven en una institución de larga estancia de Fortaleza/Ceará, a quienes se les aplicó un formulario en 2011. La población estudiada tenía una edad media de 72,4±8,5 años, predominantemente varones ancianos (61,1%), solteros (46,3%), analfabetos (46,3%), jubilados (77,8 %). En cuanto a la institucionalización, un 51,9% vivía en la institución desde hacía menos de cinco años, un 29,6% había vivido en las calles y un 72,2% no recibía visitas. Respecto a las características clínicas, un 81,5% tenía alguna enfermedad crónica, un 83,3% utilizaba continuadamente medicación; los niveles de presión arterial y glucosa fueron controlados en 57,4% y 81,1% de los participantes, respectivamente. En cuanto al perfil de fragilidad, de los ancianos, un 74,1% se mostraba frágil. Estos datos pueden apoyar las acciones de los enfermeros en el sentido de promover una atención más eficaz e individualizada a los ancianos institucionalizados.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12957/reuerj.2015.4214
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