Citation

Clares JWB, Freitas MC, Borges CL, Clares JWB, Freitas MC, Borges CL. Acta Paul. Enferm. 2014; 27(3): 237-242.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Departamento de Enfermagem da Escola Paulista de Medicina)

DOI

10.1590/1982-0194201400040

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between physical mobility demands and social and clinical variables of the elderly living in the community.

METHODS This was a cross-sectional study including 52 elderly community residents. The research instrument was constructed based on the theory of Virginia Henderson. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the chi-square or Fisher exact test, with a significance level of 0.05.

RESULTS The mean age was 72.6 (± 8.6) years, 69.2% were female. There was a prevalence of physical mobility demands, with significant statistical associations with social and clinical variables.

CONCLUSION Physical mobility was influenced by social and clinical characteristics of the elderly in the community.Key words: Aged; Mobility limitation; Geriatric nursing; Nursing in community health; Primary care nursing

Language: en