Evaluación funcional en la vejez
- Maria do Rosário de Jesus Martins
- Valeriana Guijo Blanco
ISSN: 0214-9877
Year of publication: 2012
Issue Title: PSICOLOGÍA Y VALORES EN EL MUNDO ACTUAL
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
Pages: 329-336
Type: Article
More publications in: International Journal of Developmental and Educational Psychology: INFAD. Revista de Psicología
Abstract
This paper presents the results of an investigative study conducted with older people users of the Health Center of Covilhã, where a convenience sample was used with the aim to establish the functionality level of people over 65 years old. The dependent variable was the ability to perform the independent variable included sociodemographic aspects, such as age, gender, habits, etc. Through the application of the Katz Index and the Lawton Scales, allowed to state that those individuals living outside old people’s homes keep a high level of functional independence. This level of functionality is related to socio-demographic factors and quality of life. However, the significance levels expected were not found. A detailed analysis of each subscale allows to establish a more accurate profile of the influential factors, as it can be seen in the discussion provided in this study.
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