The oldest old: multidimensional functional assessment/Os muito idosos: avaliação funcional multidimensional/Los ancianos mayores: evaluación funcional multidimensional

When translated into population aging, the demographic transition process imposes an adaptation of the healthcare and social services to the needs and expectations of the elderly. The definition of interventions requires a multidimensional functional assessment. Here, Rodrigues et al assess the func...

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Published inRevista de Enfermagem Referência Vol. 4; no. 5; p. 65
Main Authors Rodrigues, Rogério Manuel Clemente, da Silva, Cristiana Filipa Ribeiro, Loureiro, Luís Manuel de Jesus, da Silva, Sílvia Manuela Dias Tavares, Crespo, Sandrina Sofia da Silva, Azeredo, Zaida de Aguiar Sá
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Coimbra Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra 01.04.2015
EditionEnglish ed.
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Age differences
Aging
Gender differences
Older people
Social services
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Summary:When translated into population aging, the demographic transition process imposes an adaptation of the healthcare and social services to the needs and expectations of the elderly. The definition of interventions requires a multidimensional functional assessment. Here, Rodrigues et al assess the functional capacity of individuals aged 75 years and older from the municipality of Coimbra in five areas (social resources, economic resources, mental health, physical health and activities of daily living). They conclude that the multidimensional assessment provides data for an integrated intervention of healthcare and social services, taking into account gender and age differences.
DOI:10.12707/RIV14040