cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016306
title: Influence of gender, age and income on the well-being of elderly caregivers

description: OBJECTIVES: To compare elderly caregivers with non-caregivers regarding their health psychosocial and functional status, and to investigate the influence of socioeconomic variables on these conditions in both groups. METHODS: A study involving elderly residents from three Brazilian cities - Parnaíba-PI, Campinas-SP and Ivoti-RS - from FIBRA study. The sample was composed of 676 older adults, 338 caregivers and 338 non-caregivers. Caregivers were identified through two questions of the Elders Life Stress Inventory (ELSI) regarding care provision. The instruments used were: the Brazilian versions of the Geriatric Depression Scale, the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List and the Lawton instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale (IADL), and 13 items of advanced activities of daily living and a scale of life satisfaction. We applied self-report questions about age, gender, family income, number of diseases and fatigue. RESULTS: The elderly caregivers were about 29% of the sample. The task of caring was more frequent among women (65.7%), aged between 65 and 74 years and among those with lower income. A higher frequency of insomnia complaint was observed among caregivers compared to non-caregivers (p=0.013). For both groups, low income influenced the quality of sleep and dependence in IADL and more depressive symptoms among caregivers (p=0.24). In addition women had a greater number of diseases and men were more restricted in social participation. Older caregivers were more dependent in IADL (p=0.015). CONCLUSION: Socioeconomic status can influence negatively in physical health status and psychological well-being, particularly among elderly caregivers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016306.v1
title: Influence of gender, age and income on the well-being of elderly caregivers

description: OBJECTIVES: To compare elderly caregivers with non-caregivers regarding their health psychosocial and functional status, and to investigate the influence of socioeconomic variables on these conditions in both groups. METHODS: A study involving elderly residents from three Brazilian cities - Parnaíba-PI, Campinas-SP and Ivoti-RS - from FIBRA study. The sample was composed of 676 older adults, 338 caregivers and 338 non-caregivers. Caregivers were identified through two questions of the Elders Life Stress Inventory (ELSI) regarding care provision. The instruments used were: the Brazilian versions of the Geriatric Depression Scale, the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List and the Lawton instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale (IADL), and 13 items of advanced activities of daily living and a scale of life satisfaction. We applied self-report questions about age, gender, family income, number of diseases and fatigue. RESULTS: The elderly caregivers were about 29% of the sample. The task of caring was more frequent among women (65.7%), aged between 65 and 74 years and among those with lower income. A higher frequency of insomnia complaint was observed among caregivers compared to non-caregivers (p=0.013). For both groups, low income influenced the quality of sleep and dependence in IADL and more depressive symptoms among caregivers (p=0.24). In addition women had a greater number of diseases and men were more restricted in social participation. Older caregivers were more dependent in IADL (p=0.015). CONCLUSION: Socioeconomic status can influence negatively in physical health status and psychological well-being, particularly among elderly caregivers.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016308
title: Cross validation between the percentage of fat measured by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry and the equation of Deurenberg in elderly women

description: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the validity of cross-equation Deurenberg et al. METHODS: Cross-sectional study in which 25 women (59.04 ± 7.2 years) were randomly selected from a population of 186 women aged from 50 years, involved in programs of leisure physical activity in Maceió city, state of Alagoas, Brazil. The reference method used was the X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). The percentage of body fat was estimated by the equation of Deurenberg et al., using as independent variables: body mass index, age and sex. The t test was used to compare averages, the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) to determine the correlation and Bland & Altman to assess agreement. RESULTS: No significant difference was observed between the two methods (p = 0.358), and a high ICC (0.84, p &lt;0.05). The constant error indicated that the percentage of fat found by equation underestimates slightly (1.1%) the value obtained by DXA. A standard error of estimate of 6.1% was observed and the distribution of individual residues of Bland & Altman showed limits of agreement (95%), ranging between 12.88 and -10.67%. CONCLUSION: The equation proposed by Deurenberg et al. is valid to estimate the percentage of fat in women with characteristics similar to the study sample.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016308.v1
title: Cross validation between the percentage of fat measured by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry and the equation of Deurenberg in elderly women

description: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the validity of cross-equation Deurenberg et al. METHODS: Cross-sectional study in which 25 women (59.04 ± 7.2 years) were randomly selected from a population of 186 women aged from 50 years, involved in programs of leisure physical activity in Maceió city, state of Alagoas, Brazil. The reference method used was the X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). The percentage of body fat was estimated by the equation of Deurenberg et al., using as independent variables: body mass index, age and sex. The t test was used to compare averages, the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) to determine the correlation and Bland & Altman to assess agreement. RESULTS: No significant difference was observed between the two methods (p = 0.358), and a high ICC (0.84, p &lt;0.05). The constant error indicated that the percentage of fat found by equation underestimates slightly (1.1%) the value obtained by DXA. A standard error of estimate of 6.1% was observed and the distribution of individual residues of Bland & Altman showed limits of agreement (95%), ranging between 12.88 and -10.67%. CONCLUSION: The equation proposed by Deurenberg et al. is valid to estimate the percentage of fat in women with characteristics similar to the study sample.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016314
title: Aging process: perceptions of elementary school teachers of the municipal education in Uruguaiana-RS, Brazil

description: OBJECTIVE: To assess the perception about the human aging process of teachers from public elementary schools in the city of Uruguaiana, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. METHODS: This is a descriptive study, with sample composed by 13 teachers who responded to a questionnaire previously validated by researchers, containing eight questions, which was subsequently read, analyzed and categorized through the content analysis technique. RESULTS: There were positives and negatives in that investigation, in accordance with the sociocultural values of each teacher. Educators see aging as a step for the transfer and sharing of experiences and knowledge, and in spite of adversity and health problems that supposedly will face, they have an optimistic view of this process. CONCLUSIONS: The reports stated that the future quality of life is a reflection of the current, so self-perception can change the behavior of a community by providing different perspectives of this biological cycle. We emphasize the importance of investing in studies to suppress prejudices and stereotypes common to people concerning this stage of life, especially with this audience that is an opinion maker.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016314.v1
title: Aging process: perceptions of elementary school teachers of the municipal education in Uruguaiana-RS, Brazil

description: OBJECTIVE: To assess the perception about the human aging process of teachers from public elementary schools in the city of Uruguaiana, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. METHODS: This is a descriptive study, with sample composed by 13 teachers who responded to a questionnaire previously validated by researchers, containing eight questions, which was subsequently read, analyzed and categorized through the content analysis technique. RESULTS: There were positives and negatives in that investigation, in accordance with the sociocultural values of each teacher. Educators see aging as a step for the transfer and sharing of experiences and knowledge, and in spite of adversity and health problems that supposedly will face, they have an optimistic view of this process. CONCLUSIONS: The reports stated that the future quality of life is a reflection of the current, so self-perception can change the behavior of a community by providing different perspectives of this biological cycle. We emphasize the importance of investing in studies to suppress prejudices and stereotypes common to people concerning this stage of life, especially with this audience that is an opinion maker.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016312
title: Drug-related problems of frail elderly people of Zona da Mata in Minas Gerais state, Brazil

description: OBJECTIVE: To identify major health problems, drug usage profile and drug-related problems (DRPs) involved in the treatment of frail elderly people of Zona da Mata of Minas Gerais state, Brazil. METHODS: The study assessed 260 medical records of elderly patients served by Centro Mais Vida, Juiz de Fora-MG, between August and September 2010. The diseases were grouped according to the International Classification of Diseases - 10th review, the drugs according to the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System and the DRPs according to the Dáder method. RESULTS: It was observed that 73.8% of the elderly people were female and 42.7% were aged 60-69 years. We found 1,300 diseases, of which 31.07% were of circulatory system, 19.85% endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases and 13.46% of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue. Among the 1,737 drugs, the ones of cardiovascular system (42.8%), followed by alimentary tract and metabolism (23.7%) and nervous system (18.2%) were the most prevalent. Among all drugs, 53.9% presented some DRPs, being DRP 1 (not using the drug needed) the most frequent (37.4%). CONCLUSION: The results highlight the need to review drug regimens of elderly patients, aiming to encourage rational and effective use of medicines. The data also show the need for more complete studies about the evaluation of DRP risks in the elderly population.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016312.v1
title: Drug-related problems of frail elderly people of Zona da Mata in Minas Gerais state, Brazil

description: OBJECTIVE: To identify major health problems, drug usage profile and drug-related problems (DRPs) involved in the treatment of frail elderly people of Zona da Mata of Minas Gerais state, Brazil. METHODS: The study assessed 260 medical records of elderly patients served by Centro Mais Vida, Juiz de Fora-MG, between August and September 2010. The diseases were grouped according to the International Classification of Diseases - 10th review, the drugs according to the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System and the DRPs according to the Dáder method. RESULTS: It was observed that 73.8% of the elderly people were female and 42.7% were aged 60-69 years. We found 1,300 diseases, of which 31.07% were of circulatory system, 19.85% endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases and 13.46% of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue. Among the 1,737 drugs, the ones of cardiovascular system (42.8%), followed by alimentary tract and metabolism (23.7%) and nervous system (18.2%) were the most prevalent. Among all drugs, 53.9% presented some DRPs, being DRP 1 (not using the drug needed) the most frequent (37.4%). CONCLUSION: The results highlight the need to review drug regimens of elderly patients, aiming to encourage rational and effective use of medicines. The data also show the need for more complete studies about the evaluation of DRP risks in the elderly population.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016317
title: Analysis of the perception of a group of seniors about their hearing handicap before and after hearing aid use

description: INTRODUCTION : Presbycusis or hearing loss caused by aging can generate communicative psychological and social problems in the elderly, with profound impacts on their social and family life. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the perception of a group of seniors about their hearing handicap before and after using a hearing aid. METHODS: A questionnaire was administered to 29 elderly coming from a private hospital in the city of Curitiba, Brazil. In this study the elderly responded to questions regarding the emotional consequences caused by hearing loss and about the social effects of this loss. The questionnaire was completed prior to placing the hearing aid and in a second stage, after one or two years of use. RESULTS: We found significant differences between the average handicap before and after using the device (p=0.0000). Thus there was significant decrease of hearing handicap after hearing aid use in the study group. CONCLUSION: It was found that the elderly generally made good use of hearing aids after a year of use, which had a positive impact on the quality of life and perception of their auditory handicap before and after use of the prosthesis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016317.v1
title: Analysis of the perception of a group of seniors about their hearing handicap before and after hearing aid use

description: INTRODUCTION : Presbycusis or hearing loss caused by aging can generate communicative psychological and social problems in the elderly, with profound impacts on their social and family life. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the perception of a group of seniors about their hearing handicap before and after using a hearing aid. METHODS: A questionnaire was administered to 29 elderly coming from a private hospital in the city of Curitiba, Brazil. In this study the elderly responded to questions regarding the emotional consequences caused by hearing loss and about the social effects of this loss. The questionnaire was completed prior to placing the hearing aid and in a second stage, after one or two years of use. RESULTS: We found significant differences between the average handicap before and after using the device (p=0.0000). Thus there was significant decrease of hearing handicap after hearing aid use in the study group. CONCLUSION: It was found that the elderly generally made good use of hearing aids after a year of use, which had a positive impact on the quality of life and perception of their auditory handicap before and after use of the prosthesis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016318
title: The effects of a program of teaching games in psychobiological aspects of elderly women

description: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of a program of teaching games (TG) in psychobiological aspects of elderly women. METHODS: 53 female elderly volunteers were distributed in two groups: Active group (n=27) participating of a TG program composed by adapted sporting activities for six months, three times a week, for one hour; Control group (n=26) was told not to change their routine and not to start any physical exercise regular program. The mean (±standard-deviation) of height, weight, BMI were: 67.91±6.11years; 1.55±0.06cm; 80.68±8.45kg; and 33.41±2.62kg/m2, respectively. Before and after of program proposed, the volunteers answered a psychobiology battery composed by: mini-mental state examination; Epworth sleepiness scale; Pittsburgh sleep quality index; SF-36; geriatric depression scale; STAI-trait/state; Brunel mood scale; habitual physical activity; and body shape questionnaire. RESULTS: After the intervention period, the Active group showed better human psychobiological answers, represented by lower scores of anxiety and depression, better quality of life with increased functional capacity and vitality, and improved body image, when compared to the Control group. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that a 6-month TG program improves psychobiological aspects of elderly women.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016318.v1
title: The effects of a program of teaching games in psychobiological aspects of elderly women

description: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of a program of teaching games (TG) in psychobiological aspects of elderly women. METHODS: 53 female elderly volunteers were distributed in two groups: Active group (n=27) participating of a TG program composed by adapted sporting activities for six months, three times a week, for one hour; Control group (n=26) was told not to change their routine and not to start any physical exercise regular program. The mean (±standard-deviation) of height, weight, BMI were: 67.91±6.11years; 1.55±0.06cm; 80.68±8.45kg; and 33.41±2.62kg/m2, respectively. Before and after of program proposed, the volunteers answered a psychobiology battery composed by: mini-mental state examination; Epworth sleepiness scale; Pittsburgh sleep quality index; SF-36; geriatric depression scale; STAI-trait/state; Brunel mood scale; habitual physical activity; and body shape questionnaire. RESULTS: After the intervention period, the Active group showed better human psychobiological answers, represented by lower scores of anxiety and depression, better quality of life with increased functional capacity and vitality, and improved body image, when compared to the Control group. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that a 6-month TG program improves psychobiological aspects of elderly women.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016320
title: Description of the role of the pharmacist in a multiprofessional team focused on the care of hospitalized elderly

description: OBJECTIVE: To describe the role of pharmacists within a multiprofessional team, focusing on care of hospitalized elderly, and pharmacist interventions performed during pharmacotherapy follow up of individuals assisted. METHOD: Descriptive, exploratory and retrospective study. The sample involved 24 patients aged &gt;60 years under the care of the pharmacist in the multiprofessional team for elderly care in the investigated hospital. Pharmacotherapy was analyzed in relation to the number of drugs, their indication, dosage, biopharmaceutical aspects related to the oral or enteral route of administration, stability, incompatibility and parenteral drug routes, drug interactions, effectiveness and safety. The adequacy to the elderly was analyzed according to Beers criteria. Drugs with anticholinergic activity were identified according to Rudolph et al. and Chew et al. Information was recorded on a data collection tool and the descriptive statistic analysis was carried out in SPSS 10.0. RESULTS: At the moment of hospital discharge, none of the subjects were making use of drugs potentially inappropriate for the elderly; eight (30.0%) patients were using such drugs when admitted to hospital; and five (20.8%) used such drugs during their hospitalization. The number of patients in use of anticholinergic drugs decreased from 19 (79.2%) during hospitalization to four (16.6%) at hospital discharge. Twenty one (87.5%) patients required pharmaceutical interventions and 20 (83.3%) required pharmaceutical interventions by the physician. A total of 163 pharmaceutical interventions were carried out, representing a mean of 6.79 interventions/patient and 82.2% acceptance. CONCLUSION: The role of pharmacists in caring for elderly optimizes pharmacotherapy and affects the safety and effectiveness of the aged care.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016320.v1
title: Description of the role of the pharmacist in a multiprofessional team focused on the care of hospitalized elderly

description: OBJECTIVE: To describe the role of pharmacists within a multiprofessional team, focusing on care of hospitalized elderly, and pharmacist interventions performed during pharmacotherapy follow up of individuals assisted. METHOD: Descriptive, exploratory and retrospective study. The sample involved 24 patients aged &gt;60 years under the care of the pharmacist in the multiprofessional team for elderly care in the investigated hospital. Pharmacotherapy was analyzed in relation to the number of drugs, their indication, dosage, biopharmaceutical aspects related to the oral or enteral route of administration, stability, incompatibility and parenteral drug routes, drug interactions, effectiveness and safety. The adequacy to the elderly was analyzed according to Beers criteria. Drugs with anticholinergic activity were identified according to Rudolph et al. and Chew et al. Information was recorded on a data collection tool and the descriptive statistic analysis was carried out in SPSS 10.0. RESULTS: At the moment of hospital discharge, none of the subjects were making use of drugs potentially inappropriate for the elderly; eight (30.0%) patients were using such drugs when admitted to hospital; and five (20.8%) used such drugs during their hospitalization. The number of patients in use of anticholinergic drugs decreased from 19 (79.2%) during hospitalization to four (16.6%) at hospital discharge. Twenty one (87.5%) patients required pharmaceutical interventions and 20 (83.3%) required pharmaceutical interventions by the physician. A total of 163 pharmaceutical interventions were carried out, representing a mean of 6.79 interventions/patient and 82.2% acceptance. CONCLUSION: The role of pharmacists in caring for elderly optimizes pharmacotherapy and affects the safety and effectiveness of the aged care.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19660557
title: TABLES S1.xlsx

description: Location, chemical and isotopic (Sr-Nd-Pb) composition of surface sediments from potential dust source areas (PSAs) of Southern Africa.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19660557.v1
title: TABLES S1.xlsx

description: Location, chemical and isotopic (Sr-Nd-Pb) composition of surface sediments from potential dust source areas (PSAs) of Southern Africa.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20016323
title: Nutritional status and prevalence of chronic diseases among elderly in the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil

description: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the factors affecting the nutritional status of socially active elderly in a municipality in the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. METHODS: A cross-sectional study where 284 subjects participated voluntarily. A structured individual questionnaire containing questions relating to eating habits was administered and anthropometric data (weight, height, waist circumference) were collected. RESULTS: 60.3% of men and 62.5% of women were overweight. Based on the assessment of waist circumference (WC) there was increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in 98.5% of men and 92.5% women. Most women (56.9%) reported some solid drug use, whereas among men (52.5%), most reported no medicine consumption. No significant difference between the different nutritional status and dietary habits investigated was observed. Among married, overweight was found in 47.1% of men and 35.6% of women. CONCLUSION: The majority of the elderly population was overweight and waist circumference was large among men and women. No association between nutritional status and the number of meals, water intake, daily intake of fruits and vegetables, type of milk consumed, weekly consumption of meat, candies, fried foods and legumes was observed.