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Este estudo tem como objetivo investigar e compreender quais as
características dos idosos que percecionam um sentimento de solidão em
contexto institucional. O estudo incidiu num lar de idosos na cidade de Braga e
contou com a participação de 50 idosos, com idades compreendidas entre os 69
e os 97 anos (M=85,8). Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo de cariz descritivo,
correlacional e transversal. Utilizo os seguintes instrumentos: questionário de
caracterização sociodemográfica, Mini Mental State, Índice de Barthel e Escala
de Solidão – UCLA.
Nesta investigação foi estudada a associação entre a funcionalidade,
funcionamento cognitivo e a perceção de solidão. Verificou-se uma correlação
moderada e positiva entre a perceção de solidão (UCLA total) e o
funcionamento cognitivo (MMSE) (r=.31, N=50, p <. 05), ou seja, os idosos que
relatam uma perceção de solidão mais elevada apresenta, piores resultados no
funcionamento cognitivo. Neste estudo o preditor da solidão é o défice
cognitivo, sendo necessário e urgente a intervenção de programas de
estimulação cognitiva para evitar as suas consequências.
This study’s goal is to investigate and understand which characteristics in seniors lead to a feeling of loneliness in an institutional context. The study took place in a seniors’ residence in the city of Braga and featured 50 participants, with ages between 69 and 97 years (Avg. 85,8). This is a quantitative study of a descriptive nature, correlational and cross sectional. The following tools were used: socio-demographic surveys, Mini Mental State, Barthel Index and Loneliness Scale – UCLA. In this study it was researched the association between functionality, cognitive functionality and loneliness perception. The study established a moderate correlation between loneliness perception (UCLA total) and cognitive functionality (MMSE) (r=.31, N=50, p <. 05), that is, seniors that report a higher perception of loneliness show worst cognitive function results. In this study, it is concluded that the loneliness predictor is cognitive deficit, demanding an urgent intervention with a focus on cognitive programs to avoid these consequences.
This study’s goal is to investigate and understand which characteristics in seniors lead to a feeling of loneliness in an institutional context. The study took place in a seniors’ residence in the city of Braga and featured 50 participants, with ages between 69 and 97 years (Avg. 85,8). This is a quantitative study of a descriptive nature, correlational and cross sectional. The following tools were used: socio-demographic surveys, Mini Mental State, Barthel Index and Loneliness Scale – UCLA. In this study it was researched the association between functionality, cognitive functionality and loneliness perception. The study established a moderate correlation between loneliness perception (UCLA total) and cognitive functionality (MMSE) (r=.31, N=50, p <. 05), that is, seniors that report a higher perception of loneliness show worst cognitive function results. In this study, it is concluded that the loneliness predictor is cognitive deficit, demanding an urgent intervention with a focus on cognitive programs to avoid these consequences.
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Envelhecimento Solidão Institucionalização Aging Loneliness Nursing homes