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ArticleGlobal bioethics = Problemi di bioetica2021

Quality of life in Brazilian elderly: an analysis of healthy aging from the perspective of Potter's global bioethics.

Olivia Figueira, Helena Figueira, Renato Soleiman Franco, Paulo Sergio Marcellini, Anor Sganzerla, Carla Corradi Perini

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  2. Impact of Physical Activity on Anxiety, Depression, Stress and Quality of Life of the Older People in Brazil.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023
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Olivia FigueiraGraduate Program in Bioethics at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), Parana, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1531-3072
Helena FigueiraUNIRIO-RJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Renato Soleiman FrancoGraduate Program in Bioethics at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), Parana, Brazil.
Paulo Sergio MarcelliniUNIRIO-RJ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Anor SganzerlaGraduate Program in Bioethics at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), Parana, Brazil.
Carla Corradi PeriniGraduate Program in Bioethics at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), Parana, Brazil.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionQuality of Life (QOL) is essential for healthy aging and through the WHOQOL-Old, it is possible to analyze factors that increase vulnerability and reduce QOL. Aligned with healthy aging is Potter's global bioethics proposing expanded ethics and social justice.

objectiveTo analyze the QOL of Brazilian elderly from the perspective of Potteŕs global bioethics.

methodAnalytical observational research with a quantitative approach composed of 280 Brazilian, aged 60 or over, of both gender, volunteers, who answered the WHOQOL-Old online.

resultGlobal score of 77.9%, with the mean ± standard deviation: Functioning of the senses 86% (17.22 ± 2.80); Autonomy 78.5% (15.7 ± 2.60); Past, present, and future activities 77.3% (15.46 ± 2.34); Social participation 74.9% (14.99 ± 2.62); Death and dying 71.6% (14.33 ± 3.88) and Intimacy 79.1% (15.82 ± 2.82).

conclusionElderly perceived their QOL positively. In the quest to promote healthy aging, it is necessary to broaden the vision for social justice proposed by Potteŕs global bioethics.

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bioethicselderlyglobal bioethics‌healthy agingQuality of life

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