Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Am J Infect Control. 2023 Dec;51(12):1350-1355. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2023.05.001. Epub 2023 May 4.
Physical distancing impaired the health of older adults living in long-term care facilities (LTCF). This study aimed to assess the perception of managers of Brazilian LTCF about the loss of functionality of residents and strategies to prevent it. In this cross-sectional study, 276 managers of LTCF from all Brazilian regions responded to an online survey, following the Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys. The managers reported a loss of cognitive (60.2%) and physical (48.2%) functionality and more depressive symptoms (77.9%) and falls (16.3%) in residents. In addition, 73.2% of LTCFs reduced in-person activities, and 55.8% did not perform remote activities. Managers of LTCF neglected the functionality of residents. Thus, health surveillance, prevention, and care must be reinforced for this population.
物理距离的隔离损害了长期护理机构（LTCF）中老年人的健康。本研究旨在评估巴西 LTCF 管理人员对居民功能丧失及其预防策略的看法。在这项横断面研究中，来自巴西所有地区的 276 名 LTCF 管理人员通过在线调查对该研究进行了回应，遵循了网络电子调查结果报告清单。管理人员报告说，居民的认知（60.2%）和身体（48.2%）功能下降，抑郁症状（77.9%）和跌倒（16.3%）更多。此外，73.2%的长期护理机构减少了面对面的活动，55.8%的机构没有进行远程活动。LTCF 的管理人员忽视了居民的功能。因此，必须加强对这一人群的健康监测、预防和护理。
