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DeScriPtOrS Aged; Wounds and Injuries; Skin; Health Services for the Aged
Prevalência e caracterÃsticas das feridas em pessoas idosas residentes na comunidade Prevalencia y caracterÃsticas de las lesiones en personas mayores que viven en la comunidade aBStract Objective: To describe the profile and the characteristics of elderly people with mobility restrictions who are residents in the community and have skin lesions. Method: This was an exploratory and descriptive study that was part of the Health, Welfare and Ageing (SABE) study which assessed the presence of skin lesions in a probabilistic sample of elderly people living in the city of São Paulo in relation to factors such as sociodemographic issues, blood biomarkers, health conditions and the use of services. The analysis used the chi-square test with the Rao-Scott correction for complex samples, with a level of significance of 5%. Results: In 2010, 20.7% of elderly people with restricted mobility had skin lesions due to this problem. The most common sites of these lesions were the sacral region for both sexes, the scapular region for women and the trochanteric region for men. Older age, multimorbidity and functional impairment were more prevalent among the elderly people with lesions, as well as greater levels of care that were required. Family dysfunction was associated with higher burdens on caregivers, which may affect the quality of care provided. It was observed that elderly people who are priorities for home care do not receive such care adequately. Conclusion: The prevalence of skin lesions in the elderly with mobility restrictions living in the community was low; however, these elderly people require special attention, which is not currently being adequately provided. The reorganization of policies and care services appears to be essential
Prevalência e caracterÃsticas das feridas em pessoas idosas residentes na comunidade
Objetivo Describir el perfil y las caracterÃsticas de las personas mayores con limitaciones de movilidad, residentes en la comunidad y con la presencia de lesiones en la piel. Método Un estudio exploratorio y descriptivo, parte del Estudio SABE – Salud, Bienestar y Envejecimiento para evaluar la presencia de lesiones en la piel en una muestra probabilÃstica de personas mayores que viven en la ciudad de São Paulo por caracterÃsticas sociodemográficas, biomarcadores sanguÃneos, condiciones de salud y uso de los servicios. El análisis utilizó la prueba de chi cuadrado con corrección de Rao-Scott para muestras complejas con nivel de significación de 5%. Resultados En 2010, el 20,7% de los viejos con limitaciones de movilidad tenÃa lesiones en la piel debido a esto. Los sitios más comunes fueron la región sacra para ambos sexos, escapular para mujeres y del trocánter para hombres. Edad avanzada, multimorbidades y deterioro funcional fueron más frecuentes entre las personas mayores con heridas, asà como una mayor necesidad de atencÃon. La disfunción familiar se asoció con una mayor carga de los cuidadores que pueden afectar a la calidad de la atención prestada. Se observó que estas personas mayores que son prioritarios para la atención domiciliaria no la reciben correctamente. Conclusión La prevalencia de lesiones de la piel en personas mayores con limitaciones de movilidad en la comunidad es baja, sin embargo, requieren una atención especial y esa no se está proporcionando adecuadamente. Una reorganización de las polÃticas y servicios de bienestar es esencial.Objetivo Descrever o perfil e as caracterÃsticas de idosos com restrição de mobilidade, residentes na comunidade e com presença de lesões de pele. Método Estudo exploratório e descritivo, parte do Estudo SABE – Saúde Bem-estar e Envelhecimento que avaliou a presença de lesões de pele em uma amostra probabilÃstica de idosos residentes no municÃpio de São Paulo segundo aspectos sociodemográficos, biomarcadores sanguÃneos, condições de saúde e utilização de serviços. A análise utilizou o teste de qui-quadrado com correção de Rao-Scott para amostras complexas com nÃvel de significância de 5%. Resultados No ano de 2010, 20,7% dos idosos com restrição de mobilidade apresentavam lesões na pele em decorrência desse problema. Os locais mais frequentes foram região sacral para ambos os sexos, escapular para mulheres e trocanteriana para homens. Idade mais avançada, multimorbidade e comprometimento funcional foram mais prevalentes entre os idosos com feridas, assim como a maior frequência de cuidado requerido. A disfuncionalidade familiar mostrou-se associada à maior sobrecarga do cuidador que pode refletir na qualidade do cuidado prestado. Observou-se que esses idosos que são prioritários para a atenção domiciliar não a recebem adequadamente. Conclusão A prevalência de lesões de pele em idosos com restrição de mobilidade na comunidade é baixa, no entanto requerem atenção diferenciada e essa não está sendo adequadamente oferecida. A reorganização das polÃticas e serviços assistenciais mostra-se essencial.Objective To describe the profile and the characteristics of elderly people with mobility restrictions who are residents in the community and have skin lesions. Method This was an exploratory and descriptive study that was part of the Health, Welfare and Ageing (SABE) study which assessed the presence of skin lesions in a probabilistic sample of elderly people living in the city of São Paulo in relation to factors such as socio-demographic issues, blood biomarkers, health conditions and the use of services. The analysis used the chi-square test with the Rao-Scott correction for complex samples, with a level of significance of 5%. Results In 2010, 20.7% of elderly people with restricted mobility had skin lesions due to this problem. The most common sites of these lesions were the sacral region for both sexes, the scapular region for women and the trochanteric region for men. Older age, multimorbidity and functional impairment were more prevalent among the elderly people with lesions, as well as greater levels of care that were required. Family dysfunction was associated with higher burdens on caregivers, which may affect the quality of care provided. It was observed that elderly people who are priorities for home care do not receive such care adequately. Conclusion The prevalence of skin lesions in the elderly with mobility restrictions living in the community was low; however, these elderly people require special attention, which is not currently being adequately provided. The reorganization of policies and care services appears to be essential