Caracterização da capacidade funcional relacionada ao estado de saúde em idosos institucionalizados

Abstract

The study aimed to characterize the functional capacity and to verify if there is a relationship between this variable and the state of health in the institutionalized elderly. A survey with a quantitative approach, conducted in the period from October to November in two Long Stay Institutions for the Elderly (ILPI). Data collection occurred with 30 people aged 60 years or over residing in the ILPI. The Katz Index and the Lawton Scale were used to measure functional capacity, and a structured questionnaire was used to collect data on health status. The univariate analysis was used as statistical treatment, by means of absolute and relative frequency, and the Chi-square test. The predominance of females in a situation of institutionalization, the growth of an older elderly population, single, literate and retired were observed. The majority were independent for Basic Activities of Daily Living (ABVD) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (AIVD). The characteristic that was related to the independence for ABVD was the rate of falls. We also found association with semidependence for ABVD and the presence of arthritis, arthrosis and rheumatism. For independence in AIVD was found relationship between the presence of arthritis, arthrosis and rheumatism.