Dependence in basic activities of daily living in elderly fallers and non-fallers

Authors

  • Luciana Paludetti Zubieta Traldi Universidade de São Paulo- USP Ribeirão Preto (SP).
  • Jair Lício Ferreira Santos Universidade de São Paulo.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2015v18i1p235-243

Keywords:

Aged, Accidental falls, Activities of daily living.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify the influence of level of functional dependence in basic activities of daily living in elderly fallers and non-fallers. 100 subjects were assessed, both genders, with a mean age 71,82 years. The subjects fallers and non-fallers were characterized as independent for activities. In this way, its emphasize the relevance of a criterious evaluation to acting on the promotion elderly health.

 

Author Biographies

Luciana Paludetti Zubieta Traldi, Universidade de São Paulo- USP Ribeirão Preto (SP).

Fisioterapeuta. Mestre em Ciências. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto. Universidade de São Paulo.

 

Jair Lício Ferreira Santos, Universidade de São Paulo.

Professor Titular e colaborador sênior do Departamento de Medicina Social. Faculdade de Medicina Social. Universidade de São Paulo.


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Published

2015-03-31

How to Cite

Traldi, L. P. Z., & Santos, J. L. F. (2015). Dependence in basic activities of daily living in elderly fallers and non-fallers. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 18(1), 235–243. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2015v18i1p235-243

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Papers

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