Health conditions of elderly individuals with mobility restrictions assisted by primary care ; Condições de saúde de idosos com restrição de mobilidade assistidos pela atenção primária

With the aging of the population, the morbidity and mortality profile of the Brazilian population has faced important and worrying changes, especially since the most prevalent diseases are those with the potential to generate disabilities and, consequently, reduce mobility. This epidemiological scenario calls for a critical look at the Brazilian health system. The aim of this study is to produce a diagnosis of the living and health conditions of elderly individuals with mobility restrictions who are assisted by Primary Health Care. Cross-sectional study carried out from August 2021 to December 2022 in the municipality of Ijuí/RS/Brazil with elderly individuals who are bedridden at home or with restricted mobility through interviews at home about general living and health conditions. Sample of 195 elderly individuals; 65.6% were women, 53.3% were aged 80 or over; 21% were in wheelchairs, 55.9% were housebound and 21.3% were bedridden; more than a third of the elderly individyals had some degree of dependence in carrying out daily activities; 74.4% of the elderly individuals needed a caregiver; 95.4% of the elderly individuals used medication continuously. In conclusion, the diagnosis of the health conditions of elderly individuals with mobility restrictions assisted by Primary Health Care shows a situation of dependency that requires the promotion of public policies. ; Com o envelhecimento populacional o perfil de morbimortalidade da população brasileira tem enfrentado mudanças importantes e preocupantes; especialmente porque as doenças mais prevalentes são doenças com potencial para gerar incapacidades e consequentemente redução de mobilidade. Este cenário epidemiológico instiga o olhar crítico sobre o sistema de saúde brasileiro. O objetivo do estudo é produzir um diagnóstico das condições de vida e saúde de idosos com restrição de mobilidade assistidos pela Atenção Primária à Saúde. Estudo transversal realizado de agosto de 2021 a dezembro de 2022 no município de Ijuí/RS/Brasil com idosos que estão acamados em ...