Evaluation of the functional capacity among of the aged with stroke

Objective: to evaluate the functional capacity of the aged with stroke. Method: this is about a cross-sectional study, from quantitative approach, performed in Fortaleza-CE city, Brazil. It was carried out from 2006 to 2007, through an interview and application of Barthel’s and Lawton’s scales to measure basic activities of daily living (BADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). The dates were analyzed by Epi Info software, version 3.3. Results: were evaluated 97 patients who had an average age of 64,3 years, 51,5% were women; 25,3% were illiterate; 90,7% lived with family; 52,6% were married and 54,7% presented diseases associated with stroke. The time after the last stroke was 4,1 years (±4,8) and the average of strokes was 1,4 event (±0,7). The men presented more dependence to activities carry through home. However, the women showed more dependence to outdoors activities. Conclusion: the evaluation of clinical and epidemiological conditions is necessary for allowing adjusts in interventions planning and contributes for to improve the treatment. Thereby the investments in training and qualification of nurses become essential. Descriptors: activities of daily living; stroke; aged; geriatric nursing.RESUMOObjetivo: avaliar a capacidade funcional de idosos após acidente vascular encefálico (AVE). Metodologia: estudo transversal, quantitativo, desenvolvido em Fortaleza, no período de 2006 a 2007, por meio de entrevista e aplicação das escalas de Barthel e Lawton que mediram as atividades básicas (ABVD) e instrumentais (AIVD) da vida diária. Os dados foram analisados pelo programa Epi Info versão 3.3. Resultados: foram avaliados 97 indivíduos, com idade média de 64,3 anos, 51,5% mulheres; 25,3% analfabetos; 90,7% moravam com familiares; 52,6% tinham companheiros e 54,7% apresentavam patologias associadas ao AVE. Encontrou-se tempo após último AVE de 4,1 anos (±4,8) e média de 1,4 episódios (±0,7). Os homens mostraram-se mais dependentes quanto às atividades realizadas dentro do âmbito ...