Functional Capacity in Institutionalized Elders

May 8, 2009 updated by: Centro de Estudos Superiores de Maceio

Evaluation of the Functional Capacity in Institutionalized Elders Who Do Not Receive Physiotherapic Assistance

Getting old is a process of transformation of the body that occurs along the vital cycle in a universal and progressive way causing functional restrictions in the human being. The aim of this work was to identify, analyze and quantify the limitations of the functional capacity of the institutionalized elderly who are not provided with physiotherapic assistance.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

A descriptive, qualitative, quantitative and transverse field research was made, based on an evaluation of the activities of daily living (ADL) using the Katz Index, with 62 institutionalized elderly people from Casa do Pobre de Maceió, Alagoas, both genders, average age of 77.03 years old and different levels of functions. Activities related to the self care were emphasized. At first, people were classified as independent, partially dependent and totally dependent. According to the Katz Index score, they were classified regarding their functional dependency, which varies from level 0 (a totally independent person) to level 6 (a totally dependent person in the six evaluated functions).

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

3

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Brazil
    • Alagoas
      • Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil, 57051-160
        • CESMAC - Centro de Estudos Superiores de Maceió

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

60 years to 90 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Community sample, eder people.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • To be elderly and a resident of Casa do Pobre de Maceió

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals under the age of 60 years and over 90, or received private care or physical therapy who refused to participate in the evaluation

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Old-aged people
Other: Evaluation of the functional capacity
An evaluation (questionnaire) was performed by the Katz Index of individuals in this group, including personal issues (sex and age) and different levels of functional independence for the elderly in their basic activities of daily living (ABVD's) such as: bathe, dress, use the bathroom for withdrawals, transfers perform, has control of the sphincters and the food itself. Subject themselves, if capable of responding to the issues of consistency index, did. The answers were given to the auxiliary nurse responsible for care to residents.
Other Names:
  • Elderly

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Centro de Estudos Superiores de Maceio

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Juliana F Pontes, Centro de Estudos Superiores de Maceio

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 7, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 7, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

May 8, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 11, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 8, 2009

Last Verified

May 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CEP - 414/2008

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