Assisting technologies and frailty in aged 80 years and older
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Objective: To identify and analyze the association between the use of assisting technologies and the frailty in aged 80 years and older.
Method: This is a quantitative, descriptive and transversal study conducted in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, with a sample of 144 aged 80 years and older of both sexes and living in the community. Data were gathered through the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS), and the Assisting Technology Instrument. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Fisher’s exact test at a significant level of p < 0.05.
Results: A prevalence of females, widowed, and living alone was observed. From those interviewed, 77.4% used some assisting technology, mainly lenses and supporting banisters. Concerning frailty assessment, 23.6% were considered as mild, 13.1% as moderate, and 7.8% as severe. A statistically significant association with the use of assisting technologies such as wheel chairs, banisters, and walkers was verified at all frailty levels.
Conclusion: The use of assisting technologies can help elder adults achieve a more functional independence and autonomy in their daily life activities.
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