Abstract
to assess cognitive functions and their association with quality of life among elderly people enrolled in a Family Health Unit (FHU) of Primary Health Care in Recife-PE. a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study in which elderly aged 60 years and over were studied. 76.7% of the elderly were women and the age group was less than or equal to 70 years. 68.6% had cognitive impairment, and in the quality of life assessment it was found that the social participation facet had the highest mean score among the elderly (14.25), while the lowest was observed in the sensory functioning facet (9.10). There was an association between cognitive decline and quality of life. most of the elderly had good quality of life rates, but low cognitive level. Using screening tools allows early detection of health problems, guiding the nursing staff in the construction of preventive measures.
Highlights
Population aging translates as a dynamic and progressive phenomenon, which is intrinsically associated with the increased prevalence of Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases (CNCDs) [1]
These diseases are characterized by slow progress, multiple etiology and long duration, especially cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases, hypertension and diabetes mellitus, which advance with age and have a financial impact on health systems
To assess cognitive functions and their association with quality of life among elderly people enrolled in a Family Health Unit (FHU) of Primary Health Care in the city of Recife, Pernambuco State
Summary
Population aging translates as a dynamic and progressive phenomenon, which is intrinsically associated with the increased prevalence of Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases (CNCDs) [1] These diseases are characterized by slow progress, multiple etiology and long duration, especially cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases, hypertension and diabetes mellitus, which advance with age and have a financial impact on health systems. They directly affect the quality of life and cognitive ability of the elderly, such as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and its relationship with the evolution of more severe forms of cognitive impairment[2,3]. Since, in old age, quality of life comprises aspects such as health, living conditions, work, social relations and autonomy, its evaluation is indispensable to the process of caring for the elderly and should be included in actions of health services[5,6,7]
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