Aged care service use by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people after aged care eligibility assessments, 2017-2019: a population-based retrospective cohort study.

OBJECTIVE: To characterise the socio-demographic characteristics, aged and health care needs, and aged care services used by older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people assessed for aged care service eligibility. STUDY DESIGN: Population-based retrospective cohort study; analysis of Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) National Historical Cohort data. SETTING, PARTICIPANTS: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years or older who were first assessed for aged care service eligibility (permanent residential aged care, home care package, respite care, or transition care) during 1 January 2017 - 31 December 2019. MAJOR OUTCOME MEASURES: Socio-demographic and aged care assessment characteristics; health conditions and functional limitations recorded at the time of the assessment; subsequent aged care service use. RESULTS: The median age of the 6209 people assessed for aged care service eligibility was 67 years (interquartile range [IQR], 60-75 years), 3626 were women (58.4%), and 4043 lived in regional to very remote areas of Australia (65.1%). Aboriginal health workers were involved in 655 eligibility assessments (10.5%). The median number of health conditions was six (IQR, 4-8); 6013 (96.9%) had two or more health conditions, and 2592 (41.8%) had seven or more. Comorbidity was most frequent among people with mental health conditions: 597 of 1136 people with anxiety (52.5%) and 1170 of 2416 people with depression (48.5%) had seven or more other medical conditions. Geriatric syndromes were recorded for 2265 people (36.5%); assistance with at least one functional activity was required by 6190 people (99.7%). A total of 6114 people (98.5%) were approved for at least one aged care service, 3218 of whom (52.6%) subsequently used these services; the first services used were most frequently home care packages (1660 people, 51.6%). CONCLUSION: Despite the high care needs of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, only 52% used aged care services for which they were eligible. It is likely that the health and aged care needs of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are not being adequately met.

Analysis of demand and influencing factors for smart senior care among older adults in underdeveloped regions of western China: a case study of Lanzhou.

Introduction: With the rapid development of artificial intelligence and Internet-of-Things technology, internal support systems among families are gradually weakening, which can no longer satisfy the current demands of older adults. In this context, smart senior care has become a new development direction. However, existing studies on the demand for smart senior care are primarily concentrated in economically developed provinces and mega-cities in eastern China; their research results or conclusions may not apply to underdeveloped areas in the Western region. Therefore, our study selects Lanzhou as a representative city in an underdeveloped western region to investigate the demand of older adults for smart senior care and analyze the influencing factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 4,815 older adults from Lanzhou, China. A structured questionnaire was designed to investigate the demands of the older adults for smart senior care and analyze thie influencing factors. The Chi-square test was used for single factor analysis of each variable. The logistic regression model included the statistically significant variables to analyze factors influencing older adults' demand for smart senior care. A significance level of p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Among the surveyed older adults, 1,625 (33.75%) expressed a demand for smart senior care. The finding indicated that participants' age, level of education, marital status, monthly income, number of children, type of endowment insurance, and knowledge of smart senior care were significantly associated with their demands for smart senior care (p < 0.05). Notably, medical care emerged as the smart senior care service with the highest demand rate (79.45%). Conclusion: In Lanzhou, older adults show a low level of knowledge but a high demand for smart senior care. Their demand is influenced by personal, family, health conditions, senior care security, and other factors. To advance smart senior care, government departments should accelerate the improvement of the laws and regulations on smart senior care while vigorously enhancing the service's publicity to raise knowledge about it. Additionally, the service contents for smart senior care should be expanded to meet the diversified demands of older adults.

Utilization of home- and community-based services among older adults worldwide: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: To identify and categorize home- and community-based services used by older adults and the distribution of their utilization, and to examine their utilization patterns in terms of region, time trends, and older adults' characteristics. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS: We conducted a systematic search of six databases for studies published up to January 12, 2023, and performed meta-analyses and subgroup analyses to identify the utilization of home- and community-based services and analyze utilization patterns concerning region, time trends, and individual characteristics. RESULTS: We included 42 studies from 10 countries worldwide, involving a total of 2,942,069 older adults. Home- and community-based services were grouped into three categories: health services, social services, and family caregiver services. Regional differences were consistently evident across all three categories of services, reflecting diverse patterns of home- and community-based service adoption worldwide. Notably, there was a significant increase in the utilization of social services, as distinct from health services and family caregiver services, during the post-2010 period (2010-2018) in comparison with the pre-2010 period (before 2010). In addition, age and cognitive function also played an important role in the utilization of home- and community-based services. CONCLUSION: These findings highlight the importance of tailoring home- and community-based services to specific populations and understanding the needs of older adults over time. Further research should be undertaken to gain a deeper understanding of the reasons behind these variations and differences and to provide more targeted and effective services to older adults worldwide.

[Differences in the Elderly Care Service Demand,Preference,and Tendency Between Urban and Rural Areas in the Pearl River Delta].

Objective To understand the differences in the demand,preference,and tendency for elderly care services between urban and rural areas in the Pearl River Delta (PRD),and to provide reference for the planning and balanced allocation of elderly care resources in urban and rural areas. Methods Using the multi-stage stratified random sampling method,we selected 7 community health service centers in 2 prefecture-level cities in the PRD and conducted a questionnaire survey on the elderly care service demand,preference,and tendency among 1919 regular residents aged 60 years and above who attended the centers. Results A total of 641 urban elderly residents (33.4%) and 1278 rural elderly residents (66.6%) were surveyed in the PRD.The urban and rural elderly residents showed differences in the child number (χ2=43.379,P<0.001),willingness to purchase socialized elderly care services (χ2=104.141,P<0.001),and attitudes to the concept of raising child to avoid elderly hardship (χ2=65.632,P<0.001).The proportion (71.8%) of rural elderly residents who prefer family-based elderly care was higher than that (57.1%) of urban elderly residents (χ2=41.373,P<0.001).The proportion (62.2%) of urban elderly residents clearly expressing their willingness to choose institutions for elderly care was higher than that (44.0%) of rural elderly residents (χ2=57.007,P<0.001).Compared with family-based elderly care,the willingness to choose institutional or community-based in-house elderly care was low among the urban elderly residents with surplus monthly household income or balanced income and expenditure;urban males,those with college education background or above,and those who purchased socialized elderly care services tended to prefer community-based in-house elderly care.In rural areas,the elderly residents who had local household registry were prone to choose institutional or community-based in-house elderly care,while those who had more than one child and those who were satisfied with the current living conditions were less willing to choose community-based in-house elderly care. Conclusions It is suggested that the urban-rural differences in the elderly care service demand,preference and tendency should be fully considered in the planning and allocation of urban and rural elderly care resources.Efforts remain to be made to develop diversified social elderly care services tailored to the characteristics of urban and rural areas.

Association Between Community Elderly Care Services and the Physical and Emotional Burden of Family Caregivers of Older Adults: Evidence from Beijing, China.

The rate of usage of community elderly care services in China is low, and past studies about the effects of these services on caregiver burden domestically are few. This study used a large sample of Beijing census data (n = 55,634) to examine the impact of these services on caregiver burden. Logistic regression and propensity score matching were used to estimate the effects. The results showed that meal assistance, respite care, and spiritual comfort are all significantly associated with a lower likelihood of perceived emotional burden among caregivers, while only respite care is very significantly associated with a lower likelihood of feeling physically burdened. However, the effects of these services on caregiver burden also depend on the activities of daily living performance and location of residence of the care recipients. The practical implications for policy makers are discussed.

Characteristics of frequent users of emergency departments living with major neurocognitive disorders: a cohort study / Características dos utilizadores frequentes dos departamentos de emergência que vivem com demência: um estudo de coorte

OBJETIVO: Este estudo teve como objetivo descrever e comparar as características dos adultos idosos, residentes na comunidade, que vivem com demência e que recorreram frequentemente aos departamentos de emergência. METODOLOGIA: Este é um estudo retrospetivo baseado numa análise secundária de dados administrativos provinciais de saúde no Quebeque, Canadá. Incluímos adultos idosos residentes na comunidade do Quebeque considerados utilizadores frequentes dos departamentos de emergência (mínimo de quatro visitas no ano seguinte a uma visita ao departamento de emergência indexada, escolhida aleatoriamente durante o período de 1 de janeiro de 2012 até 31 de dezembro de 2013) e diagnosticados com pelo menos uma condição crônica. Comparamos as características dos utilizadores frequentes que vivem com e sem demência utilizando os testes qui-quadrado e Kruskal-Wallis. RESULTADOS: A coorte do estudo consistiu em 21 393 utilizadores frequentes, dos quais 3051 (14,26%) foram identificados como portadores de demência. Os resultados salientam maior carga de condições crônicas, polifarmácia, uso de antipsicótico e serviços de saúde passados entre esses indivíduos. Os resultados também revelam maior proporção de doenças associadas a síndromes geriátricas como trauma e lesão, desnutrição, hipertensão ortostática e distúrbios de marcha. CONCLUSÃO: Os utilizadores frequentes dos serviços de emergência que vivem com demência representam uma população complexa. Os nossos resultados salientam a importância de abordar sistematicamente as suas necessidades, em contextos apropriados e por meio de intervenções personalizadas. (AU)

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to describe and compare the characteristics of community-dwelling older adults living with or without major neurocognitive disorders who made frequent use of emergency departments. METHODS: This is a retrospective cohort study based on a secondary analysis of provincial health administrative data in Quebec, Canada. We included community-dwelling older adults from Quebec who were considered frequent emergency department users (a minimum of 4 visits in the year following an index emergency department visit chosen randomly between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2013) and who had been diagnosed with at least one chronic condition. We compared characteristics of frequent users living with or without major neurocognitive disorders using chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests. RESULTS: The study cohort consisted of 21 393 frequent emergency department users, of which 3051 (14.26%) were identified as having a major neurocognitive disorder. The results highlight a higher burden of chronic conditions, polypharmacy, antipsychotic use, and past use of healthcare services among these individuals. The results also reveal a higher proportion of conditions associated with geriatric syndromes such as trauma and injury, malnutrition, orthostatic hypertension, and gait disorders. CONCLUSION: Frequent emergency department users living with major neurocognitive disorders represent a complex population. Our results highlight the importance of systematically addressing their needs in appropriate settings and through customized interventions. (AU)

Salud oral integral para adultos de 60 años: un análisis territorial de su cobertura a 12 años de su implementación / Comprehensive oral health for adults 60 years of age: a territorial analysis of its coverage 12 years after its implementation

INTRODUCCIÓN. Las personas mayores en Chile tienen alta carga de morbilidad oral y de déficit funcional que afecta directamente su calidad de vida. El programa universal GES Salud Oral Integral del adulto de 60 años, implementado desde el 2007, permite a las personas de 60 años acceder a tratamiento odontológico integral, aunque a la fecha se tiene pocos antecedentes de sus resultados. El objetivo de este estudio es estimar la cobertura del programa GES 60 para el año 2019 de los beneficiarios FONASA y su variabilidad territorial desagregada por Servicio de Salud (SS), sexo y tipo de prestador (público o compra de servicios). MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS. Se realizó un estudio observacional ecológico, utilizando fuentes de datos secundarios de uso público (DEIS, FONASA). Se estimó la cobertura nacional total y por sexo, estratificada para cada SS. RESULTADOS. La cobertura del programa en el sector público de salud fue de un 22,8% el año 2019. La menor cobertura se observó en el SS Arica (5,3%) y la mayor en el SS Arauco (37,9%). La cobertura nacional fue significativamente mayor (valor p=0,001) en mujeres (27,1%) que en hombres (17,9%). La compra de servicios a proveedores externos totalizó el 12,2% de las altas dentales, siendo esta proporción heterogénea entre SS con relación inversa entre Compra de servicios y Cobertura. DISCUSIÓN. La cobertura para el año evaluado fue baja, siendo insuficiente para poder resolver la alta carga de morbilidad de las personas mayores chilenas. Existe una amplia variabilidad territorial de la cobertura, presentando diferencias por sexo y en la compra de servicios.

INTRODUCTION. Elderly people in Chile have a high burden of oral morbidity and functional deficits that directly affect their quality of life. The universal GES program: "Comprehensive Oral Health for the 60-year-old adult", implemented since 2007, allows 60-year-olds to access comprehensive dental treatment, however there is limited evidence of its results to date.The aim of this study is to estimate the coverage of the program for the year 2019 of the public health insurance FONASA beneficiaries and their territorial variability disaggregated by Health Service (HS), sex and type of provider (public or purchase of services). MATERIALS AND METHODS. An observational ecological study was carried out, using secondary data from public sources (DEIS, FONASA). Total national coverage and by sex was estimated, stratified for each SS. Results. The coverage of the program in the public health sector was 22.8% in 2019. The lowest coverage was observed in Arica HS (5.3%) and the highest in Arauco HS (37.9%). National coverage was significantly higher (p-value = 0.001) in women (27.1%) than in men (17.9%). Purchase of services from external providers totaled 12.2% of the dental discharges, this pro-portion being heterogeneous between SS with an inverse relationship between "Purchase of services" and "Coverage". DISCUSSION. The coverage for the evaluated year was low, being insufficient to be able to solve the high burden of morbidity of Chilean elderly. There is a wide territorial variability of coverage, presenting differences by sex and in the purchase of services.

Desafios da COVID-19 nas instituições de longa permanência para idosos em países hispano-americanos / COVID-19: challenges in long-term care facilities for older adults in Hispanic American countries

INTRODUÇÃO: Pouco se sabe sobre o enfrentamento e a mitigação da COVID-19 em instituições de longa permanência para idosos (ILPIs) na América Latina. OBJETIVO: Descrever como os gestores de ILPIs de países hispano-americanos planejaram e adequaram suas rotinas de enfrentamento da COVID-19 e se foram capazes de cumprir as recomendações da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS). METODOLOGIA: Estudo transversal baseado na aplicação de uma pesquisa on-line dirigida aos gestores de ILPIs situadas em países hispano-americanos. Um questionário de 46 questões (adotando os princípios da OMS) foi enviado aos participantes. Estatística descritiva foi usada para resumir os dados. RESULTADOS: Vinte e três gestores responderam à pesquisa, totalizando 874 idosos (5 min - 270 máx); um questionário foi excluído por falta de respostas. Quatorze ILPIs (63,60%) eram privadas com fins lucrativos. A taxa de adesão às recomendações da OMS foi superior a 70% para a maioria das questões. Pouco mais da metade das instituições elaborou um plano estratégico de enfrentamento, ou identificou estratégias para lidar com óbitos de casos suspeitos. Dificuldade para a aquisição de equipamentos de proteção individual (EPIs) foi relatada por 59,10% das ILPIs investigadas. A capacidade de testagem para o SARS-Cov-2 foi reduzida (36,36% das instituições não dispunham de nenhum teste). CONCLUSÕES: A taxa de adesão às recomendações propostas pela OMS para o enfrentamento da COVID-19 foi superior a 70% para a maioria das ILPIs investigadas. Planos estratégicos de enfrentamento foram elaborados em pouco mais da metade das instituições. A disponibilidade de EPIs e a capacidade de testagem para o SARS-Cov-2 mostraram-se bastante insatisfatórias.

INTRODUCTION: Little is known about management and mitigation of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities (LTCF) for older adults in Latin America. OBJECTIVE: To describe how the management of LTCF in Hispanic American countries plan and adapt their routines for coping with COVID-19 and whether they have been able to fulfill recommendations published by the World Health Organization (WHO). METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted by online survey of managers of LTCF located in Hispanic American i countries. A 46-item questionnaire (adopting the WHO principles) was sent to participants. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data. RESULTS: Twenty-three care home managers replied, responsible for a total of 874 older people (range: 5 - 270). One questionnaire was excluded because of missing responses. Fourteen LTCF (63.60%) were private, for-profit facilities. The rate of compliance with WHO recommendations exceeded 70% for the majority of items. Just over half of the institutions had developed dû a strategic management plan, or had identified strategies for dealing with deaths of suspected cases. Difficulty acquiring personal protective equipment (PPE) was reported by 59.10% of the LTCF surveyed. The homes' capacity for SARS-Cov-2 testing was limited (36.36% of the institutions did not have any tests). CONCLUSIONS: The rate of compliance with recommendations published by the WHO for dealing with COVID-19 was greater than 70% at the majority of the LTCF surveyed. More than half of the institutions had strategic management plans. Availability of PPE and SARS-Cov-2 testing capacity were very unsatisfactory.

A puertas cerradas: La vejez en instituciones en Buenos Aires y el Interior: 1850-1950 / Behind closed doors: Old age in institutions in Buenos Aires and in the country: 1850-1950

Un aspecto clave de la historia de la vejez es el de la asistencia a los ancianos pobres, enfermos o sin familia, sobre todo durante el siglo XIX y principios del XX que constituyen la edad de oro del asilo de ancianos. Partiendo de esa constatación y de los principales problemas historiográficos involucrados, se propone como objetivo principal reconstruir la oferta de instituciones existentes y la proporción de personas atendidas. Para ello explora, en primer lugar las posibilidades y límites de las escasas fuentes estadísticas disponibles. En segundo término, propone una comparación exploratoria con el interior del país y con la asistencia a otros grupos de edad, en particular los niños. Tanto por la centralidad de los procesos históricos involucrados (crecimiento urbano, impacto de la inmigración, desarrollo de políticas sociales), como por la consecuente disponibilidad de fuentes, el caso porteño constituye el eje central de la indagación. (AU)

Webconferência Saúde do Idoso - Telessaúde ES 23/04/2013

Health profile of older adults assisted by the Elderly Caregiver Program of Health Care Network of the City of São Paulo / Perfil de saúde dos idosos assistidos pelo Programa Acompanhante de Idosos na Rede de Atenção à Saúde do Município de São Paulo

ABSTRACT Objective To assess the health profile of community-dwelling older adults, according to sex, assisted by the Elderly Caregiver Program of the City of São Paulo. Methods Secondary data of 535 older adults, assisted by ten Elderly Caregiver Program teams from the southern region of São Paulo, were collected from medical records and the Multidimensional Evaluation of Older People in Primary Care, after verifying the inclusion and exclusion criteria for the study and obtaining subjects' consent. Results Older adults assisted by this program were predominantly female (77.6%), mean age of 76.2±8.0 years. They had negative self-rated health (67.8%), difficulties in instrumental activities of daily living (68.4%) and signs of mood changes (60.3%). A high prevalence of older adults with vision problems (58.8%), polypharmacy (58.1%), memory-related complaints (55.8%) and multiple morbidities (50.6%) were observed. The prevalence of multiple morbidities, polypharmacy, cognitive impairment and signs of mood changes were higher in women. On the other hand, men reported more hearing problems than women. Conclusion The poorer health conditions of the older adults in this study, evidenced by a high prevalence of subjects with negative self-rated health, difficulties in instrumental activities of daily living, multiple morbidities, polypharmacy and other complaints (sensorial changes, depressive and cognitive symptoms), reinforce the importance of this program as a long-term care policy and as a way to ensure these older adults can continue living in their communities.

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar o perfil de saúde de idosos residentes na comunidade, de acordo com o sexo, cadastrados no Programa Acompanhante de Idosos do Município de São Paulo. Métodos Os dados secundários de 535 idosos assistidos por dez equipes do Programa Acompanhante de Idosos da região sul de São Paulo foram coletados a partir da consulta em prontuários e da Avaliação Multidimensional da Pessoa Idosa na Atenção Primária, após verificados os critérios de inclusão e exclusão para o estudo e a autorização dos idosos selecionados. Resultados Os idosos assistidos por este programa eram predominantemente do sexo feminino (77,6%), apresentavam média de idade 76,2±8,0 anos, tinham autoavaliação negativa de saúde (67,8%), comprometimento das atividades instrumentais da vida diária (68,4%) e indícios de alterações de humor (60,3%). Foi observada alta prevalência de idosos com dificuldades para enxergar (58,8%), polifarmácia (58,1%), queixas de problemas de memória (55,8%) e com múltiplas morbidades (50,6%). Na comparação entre os sexos, a presença de múltiplas morbidades, polifarmácia, queixas cognitivas e sinais de alterações de humor foi maior entre as mulheres. Por outro lado, a demanda de maior prevalência entre os homens foi referente a dificuldades em ouvir. Conclusão As piores condições de saúde desses idosos, constatadas pela alta prevalência de autoavaliação negativa de saúde, pelo comprometimento das atividades instrumentais da vida diária, por múltiplas morbidades, pela polifarmácia e outras queixas (alterações sensoriais, sintomas depressivos e alterações cognitivas), reafirmam a importância deste programa como política de cuidados de longa duração e para a manutenção destes idosos residindo na comunidade.

Evaluation of comprehensive care for older adults in primary care services / Avaliação da atenção integral ao idoso em serviços de atenção primária

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To evaluate the performance of comprehensive care for older adults in primary care services in the Brazilian Unified Health System in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS A total of 157 primary care services from five health regions in midwestern São Paulo responded, from October to December 2014, the pre-validated 2014 questionnaire for primary care services assessment and monitoring. We selected 155 questions, based on national policies and guidelines on this theme. The responses indicate the service performance in older adults' care, clustered into three areas of analysis: health care for active and healthy aging (45 indicators, d1), chronic noncommunicable diseases care (89 indicators, d2), and support network in aging care (21 indicators, d3). Performance was measured by the sum of positive (value 1) or negative (value 0) responses for each indicator. Services were clustered according to k-means of the performance scores of each domain. After weighting the domains (Z tests), we estimated the associations between the scores of each domain and independent management variables (typology, planning and evaluation of services), with simple and multiple linear regression. RESULTS Chronic noncommunicable diseases care (d2) showed, for all clusters, better average performance (55.7) than domains d1 (35.4) and d3 (39.2). Service performance in the general area of planning and evaluation associates with the performance of older adults' care. CONCLUSIONS The evaluated services had incipient implementation of comprehensive care for older adults. The evaluation framework can contribute to processes to improve the quality of primary health care.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Avaliar o desempenho da atenção integral ao idoso em serviços de atenção primária do Sistema Único de Saúde no estado de São Paulo, Brasi lMÉTODOS Um total de 157 serviços de atenção primária de cinco regiões de saúde do centro-oeste paulista respondeu, de outubro a dezembro de 2014, o instrumento pré-validado Questionário de Avaliação e Monitoramento de Serviços de Atenção Básica 2014. Foram selecionadas 155 questões, com base nas políticas e diretrizes nacionais sobre essa temática. As respostas indicam o desempenho do serviço na atenção ao idoso, agrupadas em três domínios de análise: atenção à saúde para o envelhecimento ativo e saudável (45 indicadores, d1), atenção às doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (89 indicadores, d2) e rede de apoio na atenção ao envelhecimento (21 indicadores, d3). A medida de desempenho foi a soma de respostas positivas (valor 1) ou negativas (valor 0) para cada indicador. Os serviços foram agrupados segundo k-médias dos escores de desempenho de cada um dos domínios. Após a ponderação dos domínios (testes Z), foram estimadas as associações entre os escores de cada domínio e variáveis independentes de gestão (tipologia, planejamento e avaliação dos serviços), por meio de regressão linear simples e múltipla. RESULTADOS A atenção às doenças crônicas não transmissíveis (d2) mostrou, para todos os agrupamentos, melhor desempenho médio (55,7) do que os domínios d1 (35,4) e d3 (39,2). O desempenho do serviço na área geral de planejamento e avaliação esteve associado ao desempenho da atenção ao idoso. CONCLUSÕES Os serviços avaliados apresentaram implementação incipiente da atenção integral ao idoso. O quadro avaliativo pode contribuir para processos de melhoria da qualidade da atenção primária à saúde.

Factors associated with the use of potentially inappropriate medication by elderly patients prescribed at hospital discharge / Fatores associados ao uso de medicamentos potencialmente inapropriados para idosos na alta hospitalar

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the frequency of use of potentially inappropriate medication prescribed to elderly at hospital discharge from a public hospital, considering the Brazilian Consensus on Potentially Inappropriate Medication for Elderly, and to identify the associated factors. Methods Patients aged ≥60 years, admitted in clinical and geriatric units of a public hospital were invited to participate in the study. The information about the use of medicines was collected from the patient's electronic record and through telephone contact. The Brazilian Consensus on Potentially Inappropriate Medication for Elderly was used to classify the medication, regardless of the clinical condition. Results A total of 255 elders were included in this study. The frequency of use of potentially inappropriate medication by elderly was 58.4%. The potentially inappropriate medication use in elderly was positively associated with the presence of depression (odds ratio of 2.208) and polypharmacy (odds ratio of 2.495). The hospitalization in a geriatric unit showed an inverse association with the potentially inappropriate medication use in elderly (odds ratio of 0.513). Conclusion The frequency of potentially inappropriate medication prescription to elderly upon hospital discharge was high. The presence of depression and polypharmacy were directly associated with use of potentially inappropriate medication in the elderly. Admission to the geriatric clinic has become a protection factor for the use of potentially inappropriate medication in elderly. Strategies to improve the elderly pharmacotherapy should implemented aiming at healthcare quality and safety in the transition of care.

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar a frequência de uso de medicamentos potencialmente inapropriados para idosos na prescrição de alta hospitalar de idosos de um hospital público, considerando o Consenso Brasileiro de Medicamentos Potencialmente Inapropriados para Idosos, e identificar os fatores associados. Métodos Pacientes com idade ≥60 anos, internados nas unidades de clínica médica e geriátrica de um hospital público, foram convidados para participar do estudo. As informações sobre o uso de medicamentos foram coletadas do prontuário eletrônico do paciente e confirmadas por contato telefônico. O Consenso Brasileiro de Medicamentos Potencialmente Inapropriados para Idosos independente da condição clínica foi utilizado para a classificação dos medicamentos. Resultados Foram incluídos no estudo 255 idosos. A frequência de uso de medicamentos potencialmente inapropriados para idosos foi de 58,4%. O uso de medicamentos potencialmente inapropriados para idosos foi associado positivamente à presença de depressão (razão de chance de 2,208) e polifarmácia (razão de chance de 2,495). A internação em unidade de geriatria apresentou associação inversa com uso de medicamentos potencialmente inapropriados para idosos (razão de chance de 0,513). Conclusão A frequência de prescrição de medicamentos potencialmente inapropriados para idosos na alta hospitalar foi alta. Depressão e polifarmácia estiveram diretamente associadas ao uso de medicamentos potencialmente inapropriados para idosos. Ficar internado na clínica geriátrica mostrou-se fator protetor para uso de medicamentos potencialmente inapropriados para idosos. Estratégias para melhorar a farmacoterapia do idoso devem ser implementadas, visando à qualidade assistencial e à segurança na transição do cuidado.

Causes for hospitalization of elderly individuals due to primary care sensitive conditions and its associated contextual factors

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to analyze the hospitalizations of the elderly for conditions sensitive to primary care (ICSAP) and associated contextual factors, referring to elderly people aged 60 and over, living in municipalities in the Northeast region. METHODS Characterized as being an ecological study using data from the Hospital Information System (SIH) and the Basic Attention Information System (SIAB) referring to elderly people aged 60 and over. RESULTS The total hospitalization rate was 527,524, with the highest number due to heart failure, followed by cerebrovascular diseases, and infectious gastroenteritis. Analyzing the ICSAP rates with the contextual factors, all were significant. Regarding the coverage of basic care, a similarity occurred between them, and for the rate of the number of consultations among the elderly, despite the greater number of these in the municipalities with higher hospitalization rates, there was no significant difference between them. CONCLUSION We conclude that the contextual factors interfere in the conditions of this hospitalization, necessitating, besides the improvement of primary care, an improvement in the living conditions of the elderly population.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Objetivou-se realizar uma análise das internações dos idosos por condições sensíveis à atenção primária (ICSAP) e fatores contextuais associados em idosos com 60 anos ou mais, residentes em municípios da Região Nordeste. MÉTODOS Caracterizou-se por ser um estudo ecológico utilizando dados do Sistema de Informação Hospitalar (SIH) e do Sistema de Informação da Atenção Básica (Siab) referentes a idosos com 60 anos ou mais. RESULTADOS A taxa total de internação foi de 527,524, sendo em maior quantidade aquelas por insuficiência cardíaca, seguidas das doenças cerebrovasculares e, em terceiro, as gastroenterites infecciosas. Analisando as taxas de ICSAP com os fatores contextuais, todas foram significativas. Em relação à cobertura da atenção básica, ocorreu uma similaridade entre eles, e para a taxa do número de consultas entre idosos, apesar do maior número destas nos municípios com maiores taxas de internação, não existiu diferença significativa entre eles. CONCLUSÃO Concluímos que os fatores contextuais interferem nas condições dessa internação, necessitando, além da melhoria da atenção primária, uma melhoria nas condições de vida da população idosa.

Fatores associados à utilização dos serviços de saúde por homens idosos: uma revisão sistemática da literatura / Factors associated with the use of the health services by elderly men: a systematic review of the literature

Resumo Foi conduzida uma revisão sistemática da literatura de estudos epidemiológicos analíticos sobre os fatores associados à utilização dos serviços de saúde por homens idosos. Foram utilizadas quatro bases de dados, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science e Lilacs, e os seguintes descritores "serviços de saúde", "serviços de saúde para idosos", "idoso", "idoso de 80 anos ou mais", "homem" e "saúde do homem" e seus correspondentes na língua inglesa. Foram encontrados 1.782 artigos, e após seleção com leitura independente de resumos e artigos completos, oito foram incluídos na revisão. O modelo de Utilização dos Serviços de Saúde guiou a apresentação dos resultados. Foram identificados como fatores predisponentes associados ao uso: local de residência, hábitos de vida, faixa etária, história familiar, educação e estado civil; fatores de capacitação: utilização de serviço privado de saúde e posse de seguro de saúde; por fim, fatores de necessidade: percepção do estado de saúde, susceptibilidade percebida ao stress, histórico médico, comorbidades e status funcional. A temática do envelhecimento da população masculina ainda é pouco estudada e merece atenção especial para reconhecer como os homens idosos expressam suas necessidades e como estão sendo absorvidos pelos sistemas de cuidado em saúde.

Abstract A systematic review of the literature on analytical epidemiologic studies about factors associated with the use of health services by elderly men was conducted. Four databases were researched, namely PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Lilacs and the following key words "health services," "health services for the aged," "aged," "aged 80 and over," "men" and "men's health" and their corresponding expressions in Portuguese were used. After independent reading and selection of the abstracts and full texts of the 1782 articles located, only eight were included in this review. The Health Services Utilization model assisted in the presentation of the results. Predisposing factors associated with regard to the use of the healthcare services were identified: place of residence; lifestyle habits; age bracket; family history; education and marital status; training factors: private health services use and affiliation to a health insurance plan; effective factors of need; perception of health status; perceived susceptibility to stress; medical history; comorbidities; and functional status. The issue of aging among the male population is still poorly studied and deserves special attention to establish how elderly men express their needs and how they are being assisted by healthcare systems.

Adesão dos idosos às formas de administração do tratamento da tuberculose / Adherence of elderly people to tuberculosis treatment / Adhesión de los ancianos a las formas de administración del tratamiento de la tuberculosis

Objetivo: Conhecer a adesão dos idosos às formas de administração do tratamento da tuberculose. Métodos: Estudo exploratório-descritivo, transversal e quantitativo, desenvolvido no Distrito Sanitário Oeste de Natal, com os idosos que fizeram tratamento entre janeiro de 2010 a dezembro de 2015. Resultados: Observou-se que os idosos utilizam tanto o regime autoadministrado (51,1%) quanto o diretamente observado (48,9%). Em ambos os grupos prevaleceu a faixa etária de 60 a 69 anos (29,8%; 35,1%), a forma pulmonar da doença (41,5%; 44,7%) e o caso novo como tipo de entrada para o tratamento (31,9%; 27,7%). Quanto ao encerramento, destacou-se a conclusão do tratamento (33,0%; 25,5%). Conclusão: A tuberculose ainda é prevalente no Brasil, destacando-se a importância do diagnóstico e tratamento adequados, além da adoção de medidas de controle e capacitação dos profissionais de saúde frente ao cuidado desses pacientes

The study's purpose has been to know the adherence of elderly people to the different forms of management of tuberculosis treatment. Methods: It is a descriptive-exploratory and cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach that was carried out in the Western Sanitary District at Natal city, and counted with elderly patients who underwent treatment from January 2010 to December 2015. Results: It was observed that the elderly people use both the self-administered regimen (51.1%) and directly observed (48.9%). In both groups the participants were within the age group from 60 to 69 years old (29.8%, 35.1%), the pulmonary form of the disease (41.5%, 44.7%) prevailed, and the new case as the type of entry for the treatment (31.9%, 27.7%). Regarding the treatment termination, the accomplishment of the treatment conclusion was highlighted among the studied cases (33.0%, 25.5%). Conclusion: Tuberculosis is still prevalent in Brazil, highlighting the importance of both adequate diagnosis and treatment, as well as the adoption of measures to control and train health professionals with regards to the care of these patients

Objetivo: Conocer la adhesión de los ancianos a las formas de administración del tratamiento de la tuberculosis. Métodos: Estudio exploratoriodescriptivo, transversal y cuantitativo, desarrollado en el Distrito Sanitario Oeste de Natal, con los ancianos que hicieron tratamiento entre enero de 2010 a diciembre de 2015. Resultados: Se observó que los ancianos utilizan tanto el régimen autoadministrado (51, 1%) como el directamente observado (48,9%). En ambos grupos prevaleció el grupo de edad de 60 a 69 años (29,8%, 35,1%), la forma pulmonar de la enfermedad (41,5%, 44,7%) y el caso nuevo como tipo de entrada para El tratamiento (31,9%, 27,7%). En cuanto al cierre, se destacó la conclusión del tratamiento (33,0%, 25,5%). Conclusión: La tuberculosis sigue siendo prevalente en Brasil, destacándose la importancia del diagnóstico y tratamiento adecuados, además de la adopción de medidas de control y capacitación de los profesionales de salud frente al cuidado de esos pacientes

Fatores intervenientes nos indicativos de depressão em idosos usuários das unidades básicas de saúde de Maringá, Paraná, 2017 / Factores intervienientes en los indicativos de depresión en adultos mayores usuarios de las unidades básicas de salud de Maringá, Paraná, Brasil, 2017 / Factores intervienientes en los indicativos de depresión en adultos mayores usuarios de las unidades básicas de salud de Maringá, Paraná, Brasil, 2017

Objetivo: analisar os fatores intervenientes nos indicativos de depressão em idosos das unidades básicas de saúde (UBS) do município de Maringá, Paraná, Brasil, em 2017. Métodos: estudo transversal, realizado com idosos usuários das UBS de Maringá; utilizou-se um questionário com questões sociodemográficas, a Escala de Depressão Geriátrica (Geriatric Depression Scale [GDS]) e o Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física (International Physical Activity Questionnaire [IPAQ]); foram analisadas as associações e comparações do indicativo de depressão com as variáveis sociodemográficas e as condições de saúde. Resultados: 654 idosos participaram do estudo; apresentaram maior indicativo de depressão aqueles com menor renda mensal, percepção de saúde ruim, histórico de quedas e três ou mais comorbidades, enquanto os fisicamente ativos apresentaram menor indicativo de depressão. Conclusão: renda mensal e condições de saúde parecem ser fatores intervenientes nos indicativos de depressão; a prática de atividades físicas leves está associada a menor tendência de depressão na terceira idade.

Objective: to analyze factors influencing depression markers in elderly patients at primary healthcare centers (PHC) in the city of Maringá, Paraná, Brazil, in 2017. Methods: this was a cross-sectional study carried out with elderly individuals at PHCs in Maringá city; we used a questionnaire comprising sociodemographic questions, the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ); we analyzed associations and compared depression markers with sociodemographic variables and health conditions. Results: 645 elderly people took part in the study; those with the highest depression markers had lower income, poor health perception, a history of falls and three or more comorbidities; the physically active elderly had lower depression markers. Conclusion: monthly income and health conditions are factors that influence depression markers; doing light physical activities is associated with lower tendency of depression in the elderly.

Objetivo: analizar los factores intervinientes en los indicativos de depresión en adultos mayores de las unidades básicas de salud (UBS) del municipio de Maringá, Paraná, Brasil, en 2017. Métodos: estudio transversal realizado con adultos mayores usuarios de las UBS del municipio de Maringá; se utilizó un cuestionario con preguntas sociodemográficas, la Escala de Depresión Geriátrica (Geriatric Depression Scale [GDS]) y el Cuestionario Internacional de Actividad Física (International Physical Activity Questionnaire [IPAQ]); se analizaron las asociaciones y comparaciones del indicativo de depresión con las variables sociodemográficas y las condiciones de salud. Resultados: los adultos mayores que presentaron mayor indicativo de depresión fueron los con menores ingresos, percepción de mala salud, histórico de caídas y tres o más comorbilidades; los adultos mayores activos físicamente presentaron menor indicativo de depresión. Conclusión: la renta mensual y las condiciones de salud son factores intervinientes en los indicativos de depresión; la práctica de actividades físicas leves está asociada a menor tendencia de depresión en la tercera edad.

Tendência das internações e da mortalidade de idosos por condições sensíveis à atenção primária / Trends in hospitalization and mortality for ambulatory care sensitive conditions among older adults

RESUMO: Objetivo: Analisar a tendência das taxas de internação e de mortalidade de idosos por condições sensíveis à atenção primária (CSAP) no estado de Santa Catarina, Brasil, no período de 2008 a 2015. Método: Estudo ecológico de série temporal, com dados do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares (SIH) do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), utilizando as autorizações de internações hospitalares como fonte de dados, no período de 2008 a 2015, em Santa Catarina. Os dados foram analisados por sexo e idade, estratificada em duas faixas etárias: 60a 79 anos e 80 anos ou mais. Foram realizadas a padronização das taxas por idade através do método direto e a análise estatística por meio de regressão linear segmentada (joinpoint regression). Resultados: Asinternações por condições sensíveis representaram 41% do total de internações de idosos em 2008 e 32% em 2015. Avariação anual da taxa comportou-se de maneira decrescente [-4,6^ IC (-5,7; -3,6)]. As causas mais prevalentes foram: insuficiência cardíaca, doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica e doenças cerebrovasculares. As taxas de mortalidade das internações apresentaram redução, independentemente do sexo e na faixa etária até 80 anos, representando variação anual de menos 2,4%, 2,1% para os idosos e 2,7% para as idosas. Conclusão: Por meio da análise do indicador CSAP, que avalia a qualidade da assistência e a efetividade dos cuidados prestados na atenção primária, os resultados desta pesquisa evidenciaram queda nas taxas de internação de idosos, independentemente do sexo e das faixas etárias estabelecidas no estudo.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To analyze the trends in hospitalization and mortality rates for ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSC) among older adults in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, from 2008 to 2015. Method: Ecological time-series study based on data from the Hospital Information System (Sistema de Informações Hospitalares - SIH) of the public health system (Sistema Único de Saúde - SUS), using hospital admission authorization forms as data source, from 2008 to 2015, in Santa Catarina. Data were analyzed by gender and age, which was stratified into two age groups: 60 to 79 years and 80 years or older. We standardized age rates using the direct method and statistical analysis using segmented linear regression (joinpoint regression). Results: Sensitive conditions led to 41% of total hospitalizations of older adults in 2008 and 32% in 2015. The annual rate variation decreased [-4.6^ 95%CI (-5.7; -3.6)]. The most prevalent causes were: heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cerebrovascular diseases. Hospitalization mortality rates dropped, regardless of gender and in the age group up to 80 years, representing an annual variation of -2.4%, with -2.1% for males and -2.7% for females. Conclusion: Analyzing the ACSC indicator, which evaluates the quality and effectiveness of primary care, the results of this research revealed a reduction in hospitalization rates among older adults, regardless of gender and age groups established in this study.

Profile of drugs used for self-medication by elderly attended at a referral center / Perfil de medicamentos utilizados por automedicação por idosos atendidos em centro de referência

ABSTRACT Objective To determine the profile of medications used for self-medication by the elderly. Methods A cross-sectional study based on interviews with elderly seen at a reference center for Elderly Health of a teaching hospital, from July 2014 to July 2015. Clinical, demographic and pharmacotherapeutic data were collected. Results A total of 170 elderly were interviewed, 85.9% female, and the median age was 76 years. The frequency of self-medication was 80.5%. The most used medications for self-medication were central acting muscle relaxants, analgesics and antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic agents. Among the elderly who practiced self-medication, 55.5% used drugs that were inappropriate for the elderly, according to Beers criteria of 2015, and 56.9% used medications that showed therapeutic duplicity with the prescribed drugs. We identified 57 drugs used for self-medication, of which 30 (52.6%) were classified as over-the-counter and 27 (47.4%) as prescription drugs. Approximately 68.6% of elderly had at least one interaction involving drugs prescribed and those used for self-medication. Conclusion The practice of self-medication was frequent in the elderly studied. The widespread use of over-the-counter drugs and/or potentially inappropriate medications for elderly increases the risk of drug interactions and adverse events.

RESUMO Objetivo Determinar o perfil dos medicamentos utilizados por automedicação por idosos. Métodos Estudo transversal baseado em entrevistas com idosos atendidos de julho de 2014 a julho de 2015 em um centro de referência na Atenção à Saúde do Idoso de um hospital de ensino. Foram coletadas informações clínicas, demográficas e farmacoterápicas. Resultados Entrevistaram-se 170 idosos, 85,9% eram mulheres e a mediana de idade foi 76 anos. A frequência de automedicação foi 80,5%. Os medicamentos mais utilizados por automedicação foram relaxantes musculares de ação central, analgésicos e antipiréticos, além dos anti-inflamatórios e antireumáticos não esteroidais. Entre os idosos que praticaram automedicação, 55,5% utilizaram medicamentos inapropriados para idosos, segundo os critérios de Beers de 2015, e 56,9% utilizam medicamentos que apresentavam duplicidade terapêutica com os medicamentos prescritos. Foram identificados 57 medicamentos utilizados por automedicação, e 30 (52,6%) eram classificados como isentos de prescrição e 27 (47,4%) como de venda sob prescrição médica. Cerca de 68,6% dos idosos apresentavam pelo menos uma interação envolvendo medicamentos prescritos e utilizados por automedicação. Conclusão A prática de automedicação foi elevada nos idosos estudados. O amplo uso de medicamentos de venda livre e/ou potencialmente inapropriados para idosos aumenta o risco de interações medicamentosas e de eventos adversos.