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Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
Published on: September 30, 2020
[Relationship between subjective well-being and the functionality of elderly outpatients]
Giovana Sposito1, Maria J D'Elboux Diogo, Fernanda Ap Cintra
1Departamento de Gerontologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brasil. gigi.sposito@uol.com.br
Summary
Older adults report higher life satisfaction and better perceived health. Good physical performance is linked to better perceived health compared to peers, regardless of sex.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Public Health
Context:
- Aging population requires understanding factors influencing well-being.
- Elderly individuals in outpatient settings present unique health challenges.
- Functional independence and physical performance are key indicators in geriatric care.
Purpose:
- To examine the correlation between subjective well-being, functional independence, and lower-limb performance in older adults.
- To stratify findings by sex and age groups.
- To identify predictors of perceived health and life satisfaction in the elderly.
Summary:
- A study of 125 elderly individuals (≥60 years) assessed functional independence (FIM), physical performance (SPPB), and subjective well-being (SWB).
- Results indicated no significant sex-based differences in correlations between SWB and physical performance.
- Older participants reported higher life satisfaction and better perceived health, especially those with moderate to good physical performance.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of physical performance for perceived health in older adults.
- Suggests interventions targeting physical function may improve subjective well-being.
- Provides insights for geriatric care strategies focusing on quality of life for the elderly.
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