Resultados: 3

Factors associated with the frequency of medical consultations by older adults: a national study

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 54 (), 2020
Abstract Objective: To analyze factors associated with the high frequency of medical consultations (five or more consultations) among older adult participants of the National Health Survey - 2013. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional study conducted with data from individuals aged 60 years and over...

Contributory factors for the functional independence of oldest old

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 49 (1), 2015
OBJECTIVE To investigate the socioeconomic and clinical factors that contribute to the functional independence of the oldest old of a community. METHOD Cross-sectional quantitative study whose sample consisted of 214 elderly people registered in Basic Health Units. Data were collected through structured ...

Factors associated with loss of handgrip strength in long-lived elderly

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 48 (6), 2014
Objective To investigate the prevalence of reduced grip strength and associated factors in long-lived elderly, who are users of primary health care. Method Cross-sectional quantitative study, data were collected during the period of January to December of 2013, by applying tests and questionnaires. The c...