[Instruments developed for the management and care of the elderly in long-stay care institutions: a systematic review].
The demand for long-stay care institutions for the elderly (ILPIs) is increasing and it is relevant for public health systems to discuss the process of assessing the health status of its residents. The study aimed to identify measurement tools built specifically for the management and care of elderly residents in long-stay care facilities. A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA recommendations in Medline and CINAHL databases since their creation to May 2013 using the Medical Subject Headings terms suitable for the search. A total of 1858 articles were located, of which 30 were selected and 28 instruments were identified in the studies. The United States was the country that created most instruments geared to this population and the Minimum Data Set/Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS/RAI) was the one most used in the studies of this review. The variables most frequently evaluated by the instruments were depression, cognition and functional capacity. The reformulation of public policies that ensure a standardized assessment system for residents in ILPIs in Brazil is urgently needed and the challenge is to ensure that the instruments developed are disseminated and effectively implemented in the daily tasks of the professionals working in these institutions.
Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina. R. Pascoal Simone 358, Coqueiros. 88080-350 Florianópolis SC Brasil. paulofisiosm@yahoo.com.br.
Paulo Adão de
PA
Medeiros
Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina. R. Pascoal Simone 358, Coqueiros. 88080-350 Florianópolis SC Brasil. paulofisiosm@yahoo.com.br.
Artur Rodrigues
AR
Fortunato
Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina. R. Pascoal Simone 358, Coqueiros. 88080-350 Florianópolis SC Brasil. paulofisiosm@yahoo.com.br.
Adriana Aparecida da Fonseca
AA
Viscardi
Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina. R. Pascoal Simone 358, Coqueiros. 88080-350 Florianópolis SC Brasil. paulofisiosm@yahoo.com.br.
Fabiana Flores
FF
Sperandio
Centro de Ciências da Saúde e do Esporte, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina. R. Pascoal Simone 358, Coqueiros. 88080-350 Florianópolis SC Brasil. paulofisiosm@yahoo.com.br.
Giovana Zarpellon
GZ
Mazo
D000368:Aged; D001938:Brazil; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D006304:Health Status; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000379:methods*; D009735:Nursing Homes; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States