ArticleNursing reports (Pavia, Italy)2024
Functional Capacity of Institutionalized Older People and Their Quality of Life, Depressive Symptoms and Feelings of Loneliness: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Multidimensional Symptom Burden Among Institutionalised Older Adults: Associations with Functional Status, Psychological Factors and Quality of Life.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Anticholinergic Burden in Elderly People in Nursing Homes: Cross-Sectional Assessment Using ACB Calculator and CRIDECO Anticholinergic Load Scale.Medicines (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of art therapy and mindfulness on depression, anxiety, and stress among elderly people living in old age homes in Salem district, Tamil Nadu.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Hormonal and Cytokine Imbalances Promote a Proinflammatory Profile in Institutionalized Elderly.Brain sciences · 2025Article
- Activities of daily living mediate the association between balance and falls in middle aged and older adults.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Functional impairment without depression diagnosis as an indicator of psychological distress in older adults.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe increasing number of institutionalized older individuals worldwide stresses the need to evaluate the association between the functional profile of institutionalized older adults and their quality of life (QoL), depressive symptoms and feelings of loneliness.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in 19 residential facilities in Alentejo, Portugal. Between March and September 2023, all individuals aged ≥65 years were invited to complete a structured questionnaire (
resultsThe highest level of dependence was observed in the self-care dimension (mean (SD) = 2.93 (1.21)), with 40% of participants exhibiting levels of dependence requiring daily care or total replacement. QoL was inversely associated with functionality in all dimensions, as well as with severe or complete dependence, even after adjusting for sex, age and education. Participants with depressive symptoms and feelings of loneliness were, respectively, three and two times more likely to be dependent on care (adjusted OR = 3.69, 95% CI: 1.80-7.52; adjusted OR = 2.04, 95% CI: 1.07-3.87).
conclusionsPublic policies and interventions should include social and emotional support strategies alongside traditional medical interventions.
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