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PURPOSE: Our study investigates the effectiveness of aural rehabilitation to decrease depressive symptoms in older adults, and the relationship between hearing loss and depression. METHODS: A randomized controlled study was conducted at a hearing rehabilitation center with people over 65 years old. Participants were randomly allocated to the intervention group who received hearing aids, or to the control group. Data collection included pure-tone audiometry and a Portuguese version of the Geriatric Depression Scale assessed at two time points: baseline (P0) and after 4-week period (P1). RESULTS: The results show that the increase of hearing thresholds in pure-tone audiometry is associated with a significant increase in depressive symptoms (p = 0.001). The effect of aural rehabilitation for improving depressive symptoms was significant in intervention group (p = 0.000) and between groups (p = 0.003) in P1. CONCLUSION: Age-related hearing loss has adverse effects on older adults' mental health, due to reduced hearing inputs that may increase levels of effort to communicate and affect social engagement, which lead to depression. Hearing aid use improves levels of depression and can promote greater quality of life in older adults.
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Audífonos , Presbiacusia , Anciano , Audiometría de Tonos Puros , Depresión/diagnóstico , Depresión/etiología , Humanos , Presbiacusia/diagnóstico , Calidad de VidaRESUMEN
Face ao reconhecimento da importância da participação social como fator promotor de envelhecimento bem-sucedido, procura-se, através de um estudo de natureza quantitativo, analisar os efeitos de variáveis sociodemográficas e da participação social em atividades/programas de base comunitária, promovidas por um município da zona centro de Portugal, ao nível da qualidade de vida de pessoas com mais de 56 anos, residentes no concelho.
Dado el reconocimiento de la importancia de la participación social como un factor que promueve el envejecimiento exitoso, un estudio cuantitativo busca analizar los efectos de las variables sociodemográficas y la participación social en actividades / programas basados en la comunidad promovidos. por un municipio del centro de Portugal, en términos de calidad de vida de las personas mayores de 56 años, residentes en el municipio.
Considering the recognition of social participation as a relevant factor for promoting successful ageing, a study of quantitative nature was conducted in order to analyze the effects of sociodemographic variables and of social participation in community-based activities/ programs, promoted by a municipality in central Portugal, into the level of quality of life of its habitants, over 56 years of age.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Calidad de Vida , Participación Social/psicología , Portugal , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Participación de la Comunidad , Redes Comunitarias , Investigación Participativa Basada en la Comunidad , Envejecimiento SaludableRESUMEN
Este estudo exploratório analisa agregados familiares de casais idosos, em termos de estrutura, dinâmicas relacionais e valores. Foi aplicado um questionário a 136 casais de idosos Portugueses de classe socioeconómica média. Os resultados sugerem: i) estrutura composta por casais de idosos que vivem predominantemente sós; ii) dinâmica familiar pautada por clima afetuoso, amizade e diálogo constante; iii) baseado em valores assentes no amor, diálogo e convívio familiar.
This exploratory study examines old age couples household in terms of structure, relational dynamics and values. A questionnaire was applied to 136 old Portuguese couples of middle socio-economic class. Results suggest: i) structure composed by old couples who live mostly alone, ii) family dynamic characterized by affection, friendship and dialogue iii) values based on love, dialogue and family convivial.