title: [Degree of dependence of elderly residents in geriatric long-term care facilities in Montes Claros, MG].
abstract: This study aimed to identify the degree of dependence of institutionalized older adults in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It consists of a cross-sectional descriptive study, developed in three non-profit geriatric long-term care facilities in this municipality. The sample was comprised of 125 older adults and data were collected with the use of the Katz Index. Data were presented by descriptive and bivariate analysis. Independence was observed in 41.6% (n = 52), partial dependence in 15.2% (n = 19) and total dependence in 43.2% (n = 54). The elderly have better ability to perform feeding (86.4%, n = 108) and transferring (67.2%, n = 84) activities. Thus, this study suggests the need for continuous monitoring to prevent functional disability in this population group.
authors.affiliation: Especialista em Saúde da Família, Enfermeira da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde, Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brasil.
authors.forename: Lara Mota
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Marinho
authors.forename: Maria Aparecida
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Vieira
authors.forename: Simone de Melo
authors.initials: Sde M
authors.lastname: Costa
authors.forename: João Marcus Oliveira
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Andrade
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001938:Brazil; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004435:Eating; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006707:Homes for the Aged / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D007326:Institutionalization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D012648:Self Care; D017664:Uncompensated Care