title: Health status of shut-ins in the Marigot Health District, Commonwealth of Dominica.
abstract: In the Commonwealth of Dominica, the health and disability status of 108 people who, for various reasons, are confined to their homes--the so-called "shut-ins"--were studied. Eighty per cent of them were over 65 years of age and 10% were children. Most shut-ins were independent in self-care but dependent in general activities. Their overall health was poor. Twenty-one suffered from diseases of the musculo-skeletal system c.q. osteoarthritis, 13 from blindness of various origins, 13 from neurological diseases, 13 from CVA, psychosis or dementia and 13 from different other diseases. One-third suffered from more than one disease. A special programme would be required to optimize the home-care for the shut-ins and to encourage them to become more active.
authors: Marigot Hospital, Dominica, W.I.
authors: A A
authors: AA
authors: Boersma
authors: A J
authors: AJ
authors: Luteijn
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Veehof
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Meyboom-de Jong
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006699:Home Care Services; D018577:Homebound Persons; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014900:West Indies