cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10073735.v1
title: Profile of elderly nursing homes in the city of Recife, PE, Brazil

description: Abstract The fast aging of the Brazilian population, observed in the last decades, requires a new net of social assistance and health services directed to elderly people. The study objective was to characterize the Institutions of Long Permanence, registered in Recife city, in quantitative terms, according to the space distribution of the administrative politics region, according to the nature, available condition of monthly contribution by the user, public target and vacancy availability. The interest information included primary and secondary data registered in half-structuralized questionnaire. Two of the 27 located institutions refused to participate in the study. Results In terms of the spatial distribution (02) was located at RPA1, (04) at RPA2, (09) at RPA3, (12) private, (08) was humanitarian, (02) was mixed and (01) without any profitable objective; in relation to the monthly contribution, (04) was absolutely free, in (09) it was collected the maximum of one minimum wage (SM), in (08) from 1 through 2 SM, in (04) from 2 through 3 SM; about the target public, (01) was directed exclusively to male attendance, (08) received only women and (16) was mixed, in relation to vacancy availability 15 institutions holds up to 30 elderly, 07 holds up to 60 elderly, 02 up to 90 elderly. Conclusion in face of the reduced institution number, as well as, the number of vacancy availability, we can suggest the reorganization of the municipal shelter institution network.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10074260
title: Anthropometric comparison and the physical fitness level in women aged above 60, practitioners and non-practitioners of regular physical activity

description: Abstract As longevity increases, researches on the elderly arise the interest of researchers. The relation between physical exercise and functional capacity is one of them. The aim of this study is to evaluate the physical condition of women over 60 years old, who practice regular physical activity or not.The 20-elderly women sample was divided in two groups of ten participants. The active group was formed by elderly from the Physical Activity Group Good Age, at the Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul; the non-practicing physical activity group were elderly who were undertaking physiotherapy at the Physiotherapy School Clinic of the same university. The analyzed data found the following results: the non-practicing group had a percentage of fat of 28.98% and was above the ideal level for their age; regarding cardiovascular risk, evaluated by the waist-to-hip ratio, both groups presented low risk. Results obtained in the flexitest allow to conclude that the group of practitioners has more flexibility than the non-practitioners. In the evaluation of the local muscular endurance, the group of active women was superior in the number of repetitions per minute; in the local muscular strength this group obtained the best results, with statistic difference between them; in the evaluation of the static balance there was no statistical difference, although the time remaining in the static position for practitioners was longer than the other group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10074260.v1
title: Anthropometric comparison and the physical fitness level in women aged above 60, practitioners and non-practitioners of regular physical activity

description: Abstract As longevity increases, researches on the elderly arise the interest of researchers. The relation between physical exercise and functional capacity is one of them. The aim of this study is to evaluate the physical condition of women over 60 years old, who practice regular physical activity or not.The 20-elderly women sample was divided in two groups of ten participants. The active group was formed by elderly from the Physical Activity Group Good Age, at the Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul; the non-practicing physical activity group were elderly who were undertaking physiotherapy at the Physiotherapy School Clinic of the same university. The analyzed data found the following results: the non-practicing group had a percentage of fat of 28.98% and was above the ideal level for their age; regarding cardiovascular risk, evaluated by the waist-to-hip ratio, both groups presented low risk. Results obtained in the flexitest allow to conclude that the group of practitioners has more flexibility than the non-practitioners. In the evaluation of the local muscular endurance, the group of active women was superior in the number of repetitions per minute; in the local muscular strength this group obtained the best results, with statistic difference between them; in the evaluation of the static balance there was no statistical difference, although the time remaining in the static position for practitioners was longer than the other group.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10074185
title: Some theorethical and methodological considerations on Ageing Sociology studies

description: Abstract This article deals with human ageing from a historical and sociological perspective, emphasizing the importance of the researcher’s analytical and critical view on old age as a social and general issue. As a result of a qualitative research conducted with low income elderly people who informally work on the streets of Belo Horizonte and their families, this study presents some methodological proposals of ageing’s sociological approach and raises important questions to be explained before and during a research on this historically and socially constructed theme, which is also directly linked to the individual reality of the body’s end.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10074185.v1
title: Some theorethical and methodological considerations on Ageing Sociology studies

description: Abstract This article deals with human ageing from a historical and sociological perspective, emphasizing the importance of the researcher’s analytical and critical view on old age as a social and general issue. As a result of a qualitative research conducted with low income elderly people who informally work on the streets of Belo Horizonte and their families, this study presents some methodological proposals of ageing’s sociological approach and raises important questions to be explained before and during a research on this historically and socially constructed theme, which is also directly linked to the individual reality of the body’s end.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10258037.v1
title: Evaluation of cognitive performance in the elderly

description: Abstract Objective this research aims to analyze the process of human ageing, concerning cognitive aspects. Method epidemiologic-descriptive and transversal method was used. A sample of 65 elderly was constituted. Participants of this sample were interviewed about socio-demographic aspects and level of satisfaction with their lives, and were submitted to the Mini-Examination of Mental Condition (MEEM) Test. Results 83.1% of participants reported at least one disease; 59.3% - hypertension, 18.5% - spine problems and arthritis, 14.8% - osteoporosis, 13% - high cholesterol levels, 11.1% - heart diseases, 9.3% - arthritis and 3.7% - diabetes. Among the participants, 16.9% reported interruption of daily activities due to a disease or organic malfunction, and a majority reported a good health condition. Nevertheless, 66.2% reported some degree of memory impairment, this problem being frequent for 58.1% of them. And 73.8% reported participation in some kind of physical activity: walking (44.6%), hydrogymnastics (23.1%) and yoga (13.8%). Analysis of effects of variables showed isolated significant effect of school level over MEEM score (F=8.703, p&lt;0.000, 64g.l.), but no significant effect of age (F=0.442, p=0.724, 64g.l.). Conclusions data collected here show that seniority cannot be necessarily associated to cognitive losses; ageing is not only an organic, biological process, but also a familiar, economic and cultural one.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10258037
title: Evaluation of cognitive performance in the elderly

description: Abstract Objective this research aims to analyze the process of human ageing, concerning cognitive aspects. Method epidemiologic-descriptive and transversal method was used. A sample of 65 elderly was constituted. Participants of this sample were interviewed about socio-demographic aspects and level of satisfaction with their lives, and were submitted to the Mini-Examination of Mental Condition (MEEM) Test. Results 83.1% of participants reported at least one disease; 59.3% - hypertension, 18.5% - spine problems and arthritis, 14.8% - osteoporosis, 13% - high cholesterol levels, 11.1% - heart diseases, 9.3% - arthritis and 3.7% - diabetes. Among the participants, 16.9% reported interruption of daily activities due to a disease or organic malfunction, and a majority reported a good health condition. Nevertheless, 66.2% reported some degree of memory impairment, this problem being frequent for 58.1% of them. And 73.8% reported participation in some kind of physical activity: walking (44.6%), hydrogymnastics (23.1%) and yoga (13.8%). Analysis of effects of variables showed isolated significant effect of school level over MEEM score (F=8.703, p&lt;0.000, 64g.l.), but no significant effect of age (F=0.442, p=0.724, 64g.l.). Conclusions data collected here show that seniority cannot be necessarily associated to cognitive losses; ageing is not only an organic, biological process, but also a familiar, economic and cultural one.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10258511
title: Aging and rejuvenescence: study of social representation

description: Abstract This study is based on the theory of the social representations to analyze the content of the social representations that three different generations of women have on subjects related to aging and rejuvenescence. Seventy-two women participated on the research: 34 university students from 25 to 35 years old, 18 from 40 to 50 years old, and 20 above 60 years. The method for data collection and analysis was the technique of free association of words. The inductive terms were aging and rejuvenescence. The analysis of the evoked words followed the criteria of frequency and order of evocation. The averages were calculated in both criteria to create the quadrants that would form the contents of the hypothesis of central and peripheral cores of social representation. The main results had shown that around aging there are still crystallized old ideas in images as wisdom and experience. As to rejuvenescence, the women had expressed a favorable attitude to the prevention of aging directed to the improvement of conditions of health in detriment of the aesthetic cares, showing that in the core contents a functional dimension of the social representation in terms of preventive care practices is present. We concluded that, independently of the participants’ age groups, they built a social representation of the rejuvenescence directed toward health care much more than the aesthetic beauty.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10258511.v1
title: Aging and rejuvenescence: study of social representation

description: Abstract This study is based on the theory of the social representations to analyze the content of the social representations that three different generations of women have on subjects related to aging and rejuvenescence. Seventy-two women participated on the research: 34 university students from 25 to 35 years old, 18 from 40 to 50 years old, and 20 above 60 years. The method for data collection and analysis was the technique of free association of words. The inductive terms were aging and rejuvenescence. The analysis of the evoked words followed the criteria of frequency and order of evocation. The averages were calculated in both criteria to create the quadrants that would form the contents of the hypothesis of central and peripheral cores of social representation. The main results had shown that around aging there are still crystallized old ideas in images as wisdom and experience. As to rejuvenescence, the women had expressed a favorable attitude to the prevention of aging directed to the improvement of conditions of health in detriment of the aesthetic cares, showing that in the core contents a functional dimension of the social representation in terms of preventive care practices is present. We concluded that, independently of the participants’ age groups, they built a social representation of the rejuvenescence directed toward health care much more than the aesthetic beauty.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10258436
title: Nutritional characterization of elderly people with hypertension in Teresina, Piauí State.

description: Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the nutritional state and food consumption, and to characterize some aspects of life style, of hypertensive elderly who attend two social centers in Teresina city. The cross-sectional study comprised 125 elderly individuals of both sexes (17 men and 108 women), who were interviewed through a previously tested questionnaire. Nutritional variables were assessed through anthropometry, circumference measures and a 24-hour food record. The analysis found high rates of overweight (45,6%) and low weight (36,0%). The diastolic arterial pressure was positively associated with overweight (body mass index &gt; 27). The distribution of central lipids showed high prevalence, indicating risk for cardiovascular diseases. The most consumed food types were: beans, milk, breads, cereals, rice, pastas and meats. A great adhesion to non-pharmacologycal therapies in the group of hypertensive elderly was not observed, showing the need to review the guidelines of the Control of Arterial Pressure Program for the Elderly.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10258436.v1
title: Nutritional characterization of elderly people with hypertension in Teresina, Piauí State.

description: Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the nutritional state and food consumption, and to characterize some aspects of life style, of hypertensive elderly who attend two social centers in Teresina city. The cross-sectional study comprised 125 elderly individuals of both sexes (17 men and 108 women), who were interviewed through a previously tested questionnaire. Nutritional variables were assessed through anthropometry, circumference measures and a 24-hour food record. The analysis found high rates of overweight (45,6%) and low weight (36,0%). The diastolic arterial pressure was positively associated with overweight (body mass index &gt; 27). The distribution of central lipids showed high prevalence, indicating risk for cardiovascular diseases. The most consumed food types were: beans, milk, breads, cereals, rice, pastas and meats. A great adhesion to non-pharmacologycal therapies in the group of hypertensive elderly was not observed, showing the need to review the guidelines of the Control of Arterial Pressure Program for the Elderly.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10258079
title: Acupuncture, multidisciplinary specialty: an option in public services designed for the elderly

description: Abstract Considering the indication of multidisciplinary kinds an efficient form of service, and the increasing use of acupuncture in Brazilian health services, this study aimed to contribute for the knowledge of acupuncture and to expand its application in public services. It used literature review, carrying out data collection among medical records of patients assisted by acupuncturists of multidisciplinary formation at Oscar Clark Municipal Institute of Physical Medicine, in Rio de Janeiro, so that the professional practice could help its best development. Results ages ranged from 60 to 80 years (61%); largest frequency between diseases or complaints were pains (39%); as to improvement brought by the treatment, the largest index showed an improvement from 26 to 50%. Conclusion acupuncture brings good results, especially in cases of chronic diseases and for the elderly. The Western scientific philosophical basis must be preserved, using acupuncture in a multidisciplinary way, free from disputes for a monopoly to ensure its quality. Also,acupuncture must be expanded to other public services and to multidisciplinary public actions, as an effective, natural and low-cost option.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10258079.v1
title: Acupuncture, multidisciplinary specialty: an option in public services designed for the elderly

description: Abstract Considering the indication of multidisciplinary kinds an efficient form of service, and the increasing use of acupuncture in Brazilian health services, this study aimed to contribute for the knowledge of acupuncture and to expand its application in public services. It used literature review, carrying out data collection among medical records of patients assisted by acupuncturists of multidisciplinary formation at Oscar Clark Municipal Institute of Physical Medicine, in Rio de Janeiro, so that the professional practice could help its best development. Results ages ranged from 60 to 80 years (61%); largest frequency between diseases or complaints were pains (39%); as to improvement brought by the treatment, the largest index showed an improvement from 26 to 50%. Conclusion acupuncture brings good results, especially in cases of chronic diseases and for the elderly. The Western scientific philosophical basis must be preserved, using acupuncture in a multidisciplinary way, free from disputes for a monopoly to ensure its quality. Also,acupuncture must be expanded to other public services and to multidisciplinary public actions, as an effective, natural and low-cost option.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11391237
title: The Functional Impact of a Program of Health Promotion in Physical Therapy on the Functional Capacity of Elderly Women in Institutions

description: Abstract As the world elderly population increases, several areas of knowledge are concerned with the identification of conditions that allow aging with more quality. The elderly institution becomes a relevant topic as, when relating aging to health care, one can observe an increased demand for those long-term stay institutions. The preservation and maintenance of the functional capacity are priorities in the health of the aged. Objectives this study analyzes the effects of a health promotion Physiotherapy Program on the functional capacity, and identifies socio-demographic and clinical variables concerning functional performance of elderly institutionalized women. Methods it is a descriptive, interventionist and comparative study employing quantitative and qualitative approaches. Research was carried out using the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) and interviews were applied to a focus group. Forty-two elderly women participated,. Results the experimental group presented significant improvement (60%), in the performance of main everyday activities with a positive and meaningful correlation (r=0.6222), in the following variables: age, associated pathologies, and impairment in functional activities. Conclusion the Physiotherapy Program was effective and provided significant improvement on the performance of the everyday activities of elderly instutionalized women.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11391237.v1
title: The Functional Impact of a Program of Health Promotion in Physical Therapy on the Functional Capacity of Elderly Women in Institutions

description: Abstract As the world elderly population increases, several areas of knowledge are concerned with the identification of conditions that allow aging with more quality. The elderly institution becomes a relevant topic as, when relating aging to health care, one can observe an increased demand for those long-term stay institutions. The preservation and maintenance of the functional capacity are priorities in the health of the aged. Objectives this study analyzes the effects of a health promotion Physiotherapy Program on the functional capacity, and identifies socio-demographic and clinical variables concerning functional performance of elderly institutionalized women. Methods it is a descriptive, interventionist and comparative study employing quantitative and qualitative approaches. Research was carried out using the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) and interviews were applied to a focus group. Forty-two elderly women participated,. Results the experimental group presented significant improvement (60%), in the performance of main everyday activities with a positive and meaningful correlation (r=0.6222), in the following variables: age, associated pathologies, and impairment in functional activities. Conclusion the Physiotherapy Program was effective and provided significant improvement on the performance of the everyday activities of elderly instutionalized women.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11391327
title: The alimentary diet lipidic profile as factor of risk for cardiovascular diseases in active aged woman

description: Abstract The aim of this study is to evaluate the diet lipidic profile and its relationship with cardiovascular diseases (DVC) risk factors in a sample of 130 women above 60 years. To evaluate the nutritional state, it was used the Body Mass Index (BMI) and the Waist Circumference (WC) and the analysis of the diet was made through last 24-hours meals remember. We observed that 65.4% of the sample was overweight, 32.3% was in a normal level and 2.3% indicated low weight. Related to the risk factors, that we evaluated through the abdominal circumference, 38.5% of the women were in a normal level, 20.8% were in an increased risk level and 40.8% in a very increased risk level, results that classificate 61.6% of the studied population risking to develop cardiovascular illnesses. We evidenced some strong association between the Body Mass Index and the Abdominal Circumference (p&lt;0.05). Evaluating it alimentary diet of the aged ones, noticed that, on average the consumption of calories is of 1440,56 (+39,04), the average consumption of total and insaturated fat in relation to the total energy value had been of 29,28% (+8,87) and 13.31% (+5,77) respectively. The alimentary cholesterol average was of 156 mg (+91,62) and staple fibres, 16,84 g (+8,87). An analysis some more detailed becomes necessary and efficient intervention looking for an improvement in the lipidic profile and the general health characteristics of this population
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11391327.v1
title: The alimentary diet lipidic profile as factor of risk for cardiovascular diseases in active aged woman

description: Abstract The aim of this study is to evaluate the diet lipidic profile and its relationship with cardiovascular diseases (DVC) risk factors in a sample of 130 women above 60 years. To evaluate the nutritional state, it was used the Body Mass Index (BMI) and the Waist Circumference (WC) and the analysis of the diet was made through last 24-hours meals remember. We observed that 65.4% of the sample was overweight, 32.3% was in a normal level and 2.3% indicated low weight. Related to the risk factors, that we evaluated through the abdominal circumference, 38.5% of the women were in a normal level, 20.8% were in an increased risk level and 40.8% in a very increased risk level, results that classificate 61.6% of the studied population risking to develop cardiovascular illnesses. We evidenced some strong association between the Body Mass Index and the Abdominal Circumference (p&lt;0.05). Evaluating it alimentary diet of the aged ones, noticed that, on average the consumption of calories is of 1440,56 (+39,04), the average consumption of total and insaturated fat in relation to the total energy value had been of 29,28% (+8,87) and 13.31% (+5,77) respectively. The alimentary cholesterol average was of 156 mg (+91,62) and staple fibres, 16,84 g (+8,87). An analysis some more detailed becomes necessary and efficient intervention looking for an improvement in the lipidic profile and the general health characteristics of this population