FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY IN ELDERLY

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v24i0.60868

Keywords:

Aging, Elderly, Depression, Quality of life, Elderly Health.

Abstract

Objective: To identify the prevalence and factors associated with depressive symptoms and
functional capacity in the elderly.
Method: Analytical cross-sectional study with 100 elderly individuals in a Basic Health Unit
(UBS) in northern Brazil. The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Katz scale and the Lawton
and Brody scale were used. Data was analyzed with Pearson’s Chi-square test, Pearson’s
Correlation Coefficient and Student’s t tests, and a p value less than 0.05 was considered
significant.
Results: The prevalence of symptoms of depression was estimated at 22%. It was higher in
elderly people with poor self-rated health, sedentary and who did not participate in social
groups. Functional dependency of elderly for performing instrumental activities of daily living
was estimated at 46%. It was associated with depressive symptoms and old age.
Conclusion: The use of instruments for early detection of depressive symptoms and functional
disability allows risk stratification and prevention of the worsening of these living conditions
of the elderly.

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Published

2019-10-09

How to Cite

Uchoa, V. S., Chaves, L. L., Botelho, E. P., Polaro, S. H. I., & Oliveira, M. de F. V. de. (2019). FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AND FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY IN ELDERLY. Cogitare Enfermagem, 24. https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v24i0.60868

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Vol. 24 (2019)

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Research

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