Introdução: O objetivo do estudo foi analisar a relação entre funções executivas e funcionalidade em uma amostra de idosos com diferentes graus de comprometimento cognitivo e caracterizar sua funcionalidade. O segundo objetivo deste estudo foi traduzir e adaptar culturalmente o instrumento Direct Assessment of Functional Status- revised (DAFS-R) para língua portuguesa (Brasil), avaliar as propriedades psicométricas do instrumento e caracterizar o perfil funcional de cada grupo diagnóstico. Estudos anteriores mostraram diferentes resultados entre avaliação objetiva e avaliação baseada em relatos de informantes sobre funcionalidade de um indivíduo. Neste estudo, foi comparada a avaliação funcional realizada através de medidas objetivas (teste de desempenho) e de julgamentos subjetivos (relatados por cuidadores). Métodos: 89 idosos (idade média de 73,8 anos) foram submetidos a avaliações clínica e neuropsicológica, e foram alocados em três grupos diagnósticos de acordo com nível cognitivo: controles (CO, n = 32), comprometimento cognitivo leve (CCL, n = 31) e doença de Alzheimer (DA, n = 26). As funções executivas foram avaliadas com o instrumento Executive Interview (EXIT25) e a funcionalidade foi medida objetivamente através da DAFS-BR. Resultados: Foi encontrada forte correlação negativa entre os escores da DAFS-BR e os escores da EXIT25 (r=- 0,872, p<0,001). A análise de regressão linear sugeriu uma influência significativa da EXIT-25 e do CAMCOG nos resultados da DAFS-BR. Médias significativamente diferentes foram observadas nos três diagnósticos em relação ao escore total da DAFS-BR. Os subdomínios da DAFS-BR capazes de diferenciar pacientes com CCL dos controles estavam relacionados às habilidades para lidar com dinheiro e de fazer compras. A adaptação transcultural mostrou boa consistência interna (alfa de Cronbach = 0,78), alta confiabilidade interavaliadores (0,996, p<0,001), bem como estabilidade teste-reteste ao longo do tempo (0,995, p <0,001). Correlação entre o escore total da DAFS-BR e do IQCODE foi significativa (r=-0,65, p<0,001). DAFSBR foi capaz de discriminar os grupos estudados (CO, CCL e DA). Análise da curva ROC sugeriu que DAFS-BR tem boa sensibilidade e especificidade para identificar com precisão pacientes com CCL, CO e DA. Conclusões: disfunção executiva está associada a pior capacidade de realizar atividades instrumentais da vida diária. Nesta amostra, os pacientes com CCL apresentaram pior estado funcional quando comparados aos controles. Pacientes com CCL podem apresentar alterações sutis no estado funcional, que somente são capturadas por medidas objetivas da funcionalidade. Resultados da adaptação transcultural e da avaliação das propriedades psicométricas sugerem que a DAFS-BR pode documentar diferentes graus de alterações do comprometimento funcional entre idosos brasileiros. Diagnósticos e tratamentos devem considerar estas diferenças entre métodos de avaliação funcional em vez de focar exclusivamente em relatos subjetivos de funcionalidade do paciente / Introduction: The objective of the study is to examine the association between executive functions and functional status in a cross section of older adults with varying degrees of cognitive impairment and characterize the functional status. The second objective of this study was to translate, culturally adapt the Direct Assessment of Functional Status- revised (DAFS-R) for Brazilian Portuguese (DAFS-BR), and to evaluate its reliability and validity to characterize the functional status in each diagnostic group. Previous studies show different results from objective assessment of functional abilities compared to information based on informants reports. In this study we compared perception of functional status between objective (performance test) e subjective (caregivers judgments) measures of assessment. Methods: 89 individuals (mean age 73.8 years) underwent clinical and neuropsychological evaluations, and were allocated into three diagnostic groups according to cognitive status: normal controls (NC, n=32), mild cognitive impairment (MCI, n=31) and mild Alzheimers disease (AD, n=26). Executive functions were assessed with the 25-item Executive Interview (EXIT25), and functional status was measured with the Brazilian version of the Direct Assessment of Functional Status test (DAFS-BR). Results: We found a robust negative correlation between the DAFS-R and the EXIT25 scores (r=-0.872, p<0.001). Linear regression analyses suggested a significant influence of the EXIT-25 and the CAMCOG on the DAFS-R scores. The DAFS-BR items that differentiated MCI from controls involved the ability to deal with finances and shopping skills. The results of cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity indicated good internal consistency (Cronbach´s alpha =0.78) in the total sample. DAFS-BR showed high inter-observer reliability (0.996; p<0.001) as well as test-retest stability over time (0.995; p<0.001). Correlation between the DAFS-BR total score and the IQCODE was moderate and significant (r=-0.65, p<0.001). Significantly different total DAFS-R scores were observed across the three diagnostic groups. The instrument was able to discriminate the studied groups (NC, MCI and AD). ROC curve analyses suggested that DAFS-BR has good sensitivity and specificity to identify MCI and DA from unimpaired controls. Conclusions: Executive dysfunction is associated with worse ability to undertake instrumental activities of the daily living. In this sample, patients with MCI showed worse functional status when compared to NC. MCI patients may show subtle changes in functional status that may only be captured by objective measures of ADLs. Results of cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity suggest DAFS-BR can document degrees of severity of functional impairment among Brazilian older adults. Diagnose and treatments should consider these discrepancies rather than focusing on subjective reports of patient functionality

Made available in DSpace on 2015-03-05T20:05:12Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 18 / Nenhuma / O presente estudo transversal objetivou traçar o perfil epidemiológico dos idosos associados a um plano de saúde e verificar a capacidade funcional dos indivíduos, através do Índice de Barthel, e os fatores associados. A população deste estudo incluiu todos os associados do plano (titulares e seus respectivos dependentes), pertencentes à faixa etária de 60 anos ou mais. Para a coleta de dados foram utilizados dois questionários: um socioeconômico familiar e outro individual de saúde. Ambos os instrumentos foram auto-respondidos. Quanto à capacidade funcional entre 254 participantes idosos, quatro (1,6%) indivíduos apresentavam dependência total, uma (0,4%) pessoa com dependência grave, uma (0,4%) moderada, 29 (11,4%) leve e 219 (86,2%) foram classificados como independentes. Assim, a variável foi agregada de forma que 86,2% foram classificados como independentes e 13,8% (IC95% 9,5 a 18,0) com dependência. Na análise ajustada, apenas idade manteve-se associado ao desfecho. Os resultados mostraram que os indiví / This cross sectional study aimed to investigate the fuctional capacity of elders and its associated factors. The study population was all health isuarance holders aged 60 years or more. Data colection was made by a self-completed questionnaire and included sociodemographic and health data. Fuctional capacity was measured by the Barthel index. From the 254 participants, four (1,6%) reported total dependency, one (0,4%) severe dependency, one moderate dependency, 29 (11,4%) slight dependency and 219 (86,2%) were classified as independents. The outcome was defined as people having any kind of dependecy. Therefore the prevalence of functional incapacity was 13,8% (IC95% 9,5 a 18,0). Only one varible was significant in the multivariate models. Subjects aged 80 years or more had higher probability of functional incapacity compared with those aged 60-79 years. In high socioeconomic level populations there is a possibility of survival bias

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-27T18:47:35Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Maria Noemia Vieira Pessoa.pdf: 756897 bytes, checksum: 07cf2019ef7b9d8c64fa41ea8e93274f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009-11-24 / The research presented in this dissertation has increased the scientific knowledge that allows for the consolidation of the interfaces between the fields of Gerontology and Occupational Therapy. Its main goal was to connect socioeconomic status with the functional capacity of elders with 80 years of age and older in the development of their daily activities. It specifically intended to identify actual standard of living indicators of elders, characterise their daily activities, establish a measure of their autonomy and satisfaction in performing activities of daily living and their life quality. The dissertation involved both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The field work consisted of individual interviews using validated protocols conducted with ten elders of different social backgrounds of randomly selected subjects . The data collection was preceded by contacts with the participants in order to inform them about the research, the methodology used and to get their informed consent to participate in the interviews. The interviews applied the following instruments: the Quality of Life Questionnaire SF 36 , the protocol Novo Critério Padrão de Classificação Econômica Brasil 2008 (New Standard Criterion of Economic Classification Brasil, 2008), the Protocol of Functional Independence Measure (FIM) , as well as a semi-structured interview script with questions regarding the specific aims of the study. The analyses were supported by theoretical and methodological categories defined by the data collected and the theoretical references selected for this research. The study concluded that elders from different socioeconomic status have similar measures of independence in performing activities of daily living. However, it has also found that elders of lower socioeconomic status have richer daily routines and more satisfaction with their life quality than those of higher status / A pesquisa que fundamentou esta dissertação possibilitou ampliar os conhecimentos científicos propiciadores da consolidação das interfaces entre as áreas da Gerontologia e da Terapia Ocupacional. O estudo realizado teve como objetivo central analisar a situação socioeconômica e a condição funcional de idosos com 80 anos e mais e o desempenho das suas atividades cotidianas. O trabalho visou, especificamente, identificar os indicadores da realidade de vida dos sujeitos pesquisados, caracterizar suas atividades diárias, constatar o grau de autonomia e satisfação tanto no exercício das funções desempenhadas no dia a dia quanto no que se refere à qualidade de vida na velhice. Esta investigação foi desenvolvida por meio das abordagens quantitativa e qualitativa. O trabalho de campo foi realizado mediante entrevistas individuais com utilização de protocolos validados, abrangendo dez idosos selecionados aleatoriamente e provenientes de diferentes origens sociais. Para se proceder à coleta de dados, houve contatos prévios com os idosos para informá-los sobre a pesquisa e acerca da metodologia adotada, a fim de que manifestassem seu consentimento para participar das entrevistas, que foram realizadas com base na aplicação dos seguintes instrumentos: Questionário de Qualidade de Vida SF 36 , protocolo Novo Critério Padrão de Classificação Econômica Brasil 2008 , Protocolo de Avaliação de Medida de Independência Funcional , além de roteiro semi-estruturado com questões relativas aos objetivos específicos do estudo. Os procedimentos de análise foram respaldados em categorias teóricometodológicas, definidas a partir dos dados coletados e do marco teórico de referência selecionado para esta pesquisa. Os resultados indicam, essencialmente, que idosos de diferentes situações socioeconômicas apresentam graus de independência semelhantes para realizar as atividades de vida diária, porém pôde-se apreender também que idosos de nível socioeconômico mais baixo têm rotina diária mais rica e maior satisfação quanto à qualidade de vida, se comparados aos de nível mais alto

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Além disso, foi traçado um perfil socioeconômico e demográfico, avaliado os sintomas depressivos e presença de deficit cognitivo. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com 741 idosos cadastrados nos três CAIMI da cidade, no período de novembro de 2015 a março de 2017. As coletas eram realizadas por estudantes do curso de fisioterapia da Universidade Federal do Amazonas, previamente treinados. Para avaliação dos idosos, foram utilizados os questionários: Internacional Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Escala de Qualidade de Vida de Flanagan (EQVF), Escala de Lawton e Brody, Índice de Katz, Escala de Depressão Geriátrica (EDG) e Mini Exame do Estado Mental (MEEM). Esta pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Universidade Federal do Amazonas, pelo parecer número 786. 685. Os idosos apresentaram média de idade de 69 anos, sendo que a maioria (521) era do sexo feminino, 44,94% casados e 60,05% não completaram o primeiro grau. Em relação à renda, 40,60% ganhavam até um salário mínimo e 53,51% diziam ser o principal provedor da casa. A maior frequência (72,74%) era de aposentados e 79,76% relataram ainda trabalhar. Referente ao nível de atividade física ,70,18% dos idosos foram classificados como ativos pelo IPAQ, 98,38% eram independentes, segundo índice de Katz e, na EQVF, apresentaram média de 80,07, o que indica uma satisfação positiva com sua qualidade de vida. A maioria (62,08%) não tinha deficit cognitivo quando avaliado pelo MEEM. Os sintomas depressivos atingem 22,98% dos idosos. A presença de sintomas depressivos foi maior em viúvos (28,97%), nos que apresentavam deficit cognitivo (28,67%), nos que tinham renda de até um salário mínimo (34,23%) e nos que não estavam satisfeitos com sua qualidade de vida (31,73%). A média de pontos da EDG foi de 4,17±2,23. Os que ganhavam até um salário mínimo tinham três vezes mais chances de desenvolver sintomas depressivos que os outros. A ausência de deficit cognitivo foi um fator protetor para o desenvolvimento dos sintomas. Conclui-se que a maioria dos idosos atendidos nos CAIMI são do sexo feminino, com baixa renda, casados, com baixa escolaridade e aposentados, mas que ainda trabalham. Além disso, são independentes, ativos fisicamente e apresentam-se satisfeitos com sua qualidade de vida. A maioria não apresenta deficit cognitivo nem depressão. / The main objective of this study was to evaluate the level of physical activity, functional capacity and quality of life in elderly enrolled in specialized centers for elderly care in Manaus. In addition, a socioeconomic and demographic profile was drawn, in which depressive symptoms and cognitive deficit presence was accessed. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 741 elderly people enrolled in the three of thaose centers in the city, from November 2015 to March 2017. Interviews were carried out by previously trained physiotherapy students of Federal University of Amazonas. Questionnaires used were: International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Flanagan Life Quality Scale (QOLS), Lawton and Brody Scale, Katz Index, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Mini-Mental State (MMSE). This research was approved by Research Ethics Committee at Federal University of Amazonas for under number 786,685. The elderly mean age was 69 years, and the majority (521) were female, 44.94% married and 60.05% did not complete the first degree. In relation to income, 40.60% earned up to a minimum wage and 53.51% said to be the main provider of the family. The highest frequency (72.74%) was retired subjects and 79.76% reported that they were still working. Regarding the level of physical activity, 70.18% of the elderly were classified as active by IPAQ, 98.38% were independent by Katz Index and, in the EQVF, they presented a mean of 80.07, indicating a positive satisfaction with their quality of life. Most of them (62.08%) had no cognitive deficit by MMSE. Signs of depression were found in 22.98% of the group. The presence of depressive symptoms was greater in widows (28.97%), the ones with cognitive deficits (28.67%), incomes up to one minimum wage (34.23%) and those who were not satisfied with their own quality of life (31.73%). The mean GDS score was 4.17 ± 2.23. Those who earned even a minimum wage were three times more likely to develop depressive symptoms than others. The absence of cognitive deficit was a protective factor for developing depressive symptoms. The conclusion was that the majority of the elderly attending those centers are female, with low income, married, with low education level and retired, but still working. In addition, regarding to functional capacity, they are independent, physically active and satisfied with their quality of life. Most of them do not have cognitive deficit nor depression. / 117/2014

Introdução: O objetivo do estudo foi analisar a relação entre funções executivas e funcionalidade em uma amostra de idosos com diferentes graus de comprometimento cognitivo e caracterizar sua funcionalidade. O segundo objetivo deste estudo foi traduzir e adaptar culturalmente o instrumento Direct Assessment of Functional Status- revised (DAFS-R) para língua portuguesa (Brasil), avaliar as propriedades psicométricas do instrumento e caracterizar o perfil funcional de cada grupo diagnóstico. Estudos anteriores mostraram diferentes resultados entre avaliação objetiva e avaliação baseada em relatos de informantes sobre funcionalidade de um indivíduo. Neste estudo, foi comparada a avaliação funcional realizada através de medidas objetivas (teste de desempenho) e de julgamentos subjetivos (relatados por cuidadores). Métodos: 89 idosos (idade média de 73,8 anos) foram submetidos a avaliações clínica e neuropsicológica, e foram alocados em três grupos diagnósticos de acordo com nível cognitivo: controles (CO, n = 32), comprometimento cognitivo leve (CCL, n = 31) e doença de Alzheimer (DA, n = 26). As funções executivas foram avaliadas com o instrumento Executive Interview (EXIT25) e a funcionalidade foi medida objetivamente através da DAFS-BR. Resultados: Foi encontrada forte correlação negativa entre os escores da DAFS-BR e os escores da EXIT25 (r=- 0,872, p<0,001). A análise de regressão linear sugeriu uma influência significativa da EXIT-25 e do CAMCOG nos resultados da DAFS-BR. Médias significativamente diferentes foram observadas nos três diagnósticos em relação ao escore total da DAFS-BR. Os subdomínios da DAFS-BR capazes de diferenciar pacientes com CCL dos controles estavam relacionados às habilidades para lidar com dinheiro e de fazer compras. A adaptação transcultural mostrou boa consistência interna (alfa de Cronbach = 0,78), alta confiabilidade interavaliadores (0,996, p<0,001), bem como estabilidade teste-reteste ao longo do tempo (0,995, p <0,001). Correlação entre o escore total da DAFS-BR e do IQCODE foi significativa (r=-0,65, p<0,001). DAFSBR foi capaz de discriminar os grupos estudados (CO, CCL e DA). Análise da curva ROC sugeriu que DAFS-BR tem boa sensibilidade e especificidade para identificar com precisão pacientes com CCL, CO e DA. Conclusões: disfunção executiva está associada a pior capacidade de realizar atividades instrumentais da vida diária. Nesta amostra, os pacientes com CCL apresentaram pior estado funcional quando comparados aos controles. Pacientes com CCL podem apresentar alterações sutis no estado funcional, que somente são capturadas por medidas objetivas da funcionalidade. Resultados da adaptação transcultural e da avaliação das propriedades psicométricas sugerem que a DAFS-BR pode documentar diferentes graus de alterações do comprometimento funcional entre idosos brasileiros. Diagnósticos e tratamentos devem considerar estas diferenças entre métodos de avaliação funcional em vez de focar exclusivamente em relatos subjetivos de funcionalidade do paciente / Introduction: The objective of the study is to examine the association between executive functions and functional status in a cross section of older adults with varying degrees of cognitive impairment and characterize the functional status. The second objective of this study was to translate, culturally adapt the Direct Assessment of Functional Status- revised (DAFS-R) for Brazilian Portuguese (DAFS-BR), and to evaluate its reliability and validity to characterize the functional status in each diagnostic group. Previous studies show different results from objective assessment of functional abilities compared to information based on informants reports. In this study we compared perception of functional status between objective (performance test) e subjective (caregivers judgments) measures of assessment. Methods: 89 individuals (mean age 73.8 years) underwent clinical and neuropsychological evaluations, and were allocated into three diagnostic groups according to cognitive status: normal controls (NC, n=32), mild cognitive impairment (MCI, n=31) and mild Alzheimers disease (AD, n=26). Executive functions were assessed with the 25-item Executive Interview (EXIT25), and functional status was measured with the Brazilian version of the Direct Assessment of Functional Status test (DAFS-BR). Results: We found a robust negative correlation between the DAFS-R and the EXIT25 scores (r=-0.872, p<0.001). Linear regression analyses suggested a significant influence of the EXIT-25 and the CAMCOG on the DAFS-R scores. The DAFS-BR items that differentiated MCI from controls involved the ability to deal with finances and shopping skills. The results of cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity indicated good internal consistency (Cronbach´s alpha =0.78) in the total sample. DAFS-BR showed high inter-observer reliability (0.996; p<0.001) as well as test-retest stability over time (0.995; p<0.001). Correlation between the DAFS-BR total score and the IQCODE was moderate and significant (r=-0.65, p<0.001). Significantly different total DAFS-R scores were observed across the three diagnostic groups. The instrument was able to discriminate the studied groups (NC, MCI and AD). ROC curve analyses suggested that DAFS-BR has good sensitivity and specificity to identify MCI and DA from unimpaired controls. Conclusions: Executive dysfunction is associated with worse ability to undertake instrumental activities of the daily living. In this sample, patients with MCI showed worse functional status when compared to NC. MCI patients may show subtle changes in functional status that may only be captured by objective measures of ADLs. Results of cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity suggest DAFS-BR can document degrees of severity of functional impairment among Brazilian older adults. Diagnose and treatments should consider these discrepancies rather than focusing on subjective reports of patient functionality

Orientador: José Eduardo Corrente / Resumo: O objetivo geral deste estudo foi avaliar o nível de atividade física, capacidade funcional e qualidade vida de idosos cadastrados nos Centros de Atenção Integral a Melhor Idade (CAIMI) da cidade de Manaus. Além disso, foi traçado um perfil socioeconômico e demográfico, avaliado os sintomas depressivos e presença de deficit cognitivo. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com 741 idosos cadastrados nos três CAIMI da cidade, no período de novembro de 2015 a março de 2017. As coletas eram realizadas por estudantes do curso de fisioterapia da Universidade Federal do Amazonas, previamente treinados. Para avaliação dos idosos, foram utilizados os questionários: Internacional Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Escala de Qualidade de Vida de Flanagan (EQVF), Escala de Lawton e Brody, Índice de Katz, Escala de Depressão Geriátrica (EDG) e Mini Exame do Estado Mental (MEEM). Esta pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Universidade Federal do Amazonas, pelo parecer número 786. 685. Os idosos apresentaram média de idade de 69 anos, sendo que a maioria (521) era do sexo feminino, 44,94% casados e 60,05% não completaram o primeiro grau. Em relação à renda, 40,60% ganhavam até um salário mínimo e 53,51% diziam ser o principal provedor da casa. A maior frequência (72,74%) era de aposentados e 79,76% relataram ainda trabalhar. Referente ao nível de atividade física ,70,18% dos idosos foram classificados como ativos pelo IPAQ, 98,38% eram independentes, segundo índice de K... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the level of physical activity, functional capacity and quality of life in elderly enrolled in specialized centers for elderly care in Manaus. In addition, a socioeconomic and demographic profile was drawn, in which depressive symptoms and cognitive deficit presence was accessed. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 741 elderly people enrolled in the three of thaose centers in the city, from November 2015 to March 2017. Interviews were carried out by previously trained physiotherapy students of Federal University of Amazonas. Questionnaires used were: International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Flanagan Life Quality Scale (QOLS), Lawton and Brody Scale, Katz Index, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Mini-Mental State (MMSE). This research was approved by Research Ethics Committee at Federal University of Amazonas for under number 786,685. The elderly mean age was 69 years, and the majority (521) were female, 44.94% married and 60.05% did not complete the first degree. In relation to income, 40.60% earned up to a minimum wage and 53.51% said to be the main provider of the family. The highest frequency (72.74%) was retired subjects and 79.76% reported that they were still working. Regarding the level of physical activity, 70.18% of the elderly were classified as active by IPAQ, 98.38% were independent by Katz Index and, in the EQVF, they presented a mean of 80.07, indicating a positive satisfaction with their quali... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

Title: Group exercise with elements of the method Pilates in individuals with ankylosing spondylitis - comparisons with the control group Objective: Find impact of group therapy with engaging Pilates method to movability of axial system, functional status, activity of disease and total health status of individuals with ankylosing spondylitis. Compare this method with compensation group motion program in individuals with ankylosing spondylitis. Methods: 26 individuals with ankylosing spondylitis of average age (38,25 ± 9,18) attending Institute of Rheumatology in Prague were chosen. Probands were split into two groups: experimental group, which were doing motion program with elements of Pilates (n=13), and control group, which were attending compensation group motion program in individuals with ankylosing spondylitis. It was empirical quantitative research, exactly comparative quasiexperiment, where was compared individual groups in between (inter-group) and, moreover, influence of individual motion programs (intra-group). Data gathering was executed twice - at the beginning of quasiexperiment (pre-test) and at the end (3 months after; post-test). Those parameters were examined: Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index for axial system region and expansion of chest, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis...

Human health is multidimensional: apart from physical, mental, and social aspects, it also incorporates subjective perceptions of health, and functional status (FS). Given that elderly persons have very distinctive health and social needs, multidimensional assessment (MA) of health proves particularly useful in this age group.¶ Aboriginal populations suffer poor health, and there are relatively few studies addressing the health problems of older Aboriginal Australians, mainly because of their distinctive demographic structure, and the low proportion of their elderly. Also, there is no prior information available on MA of health in this Australian population group.¶ This thesis offers a MA of health in older Aboriginal persons from two, urban and rural/isolated, locations in the NT, Katherine and Lajamanu (the NT survey).¶ This thesis specifically addresses the following questions: - what is the physical health, FS, subjective perception of health, and social functioning amongst the NT survey participants? - what are the possible similarities and differences in various dimensions of health between the two major survey locations, what age and gender patterns are observed, and what are the reasons for these patterns, similarities and differences? - how do various dimensions of health relate to each other, and why? - how do current findings relate to broader Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations, and why? - what can MA add to a better understanding of various aspects of morbidity and health care use? - what are its possible implications for health planning?¶ Findings from this work indicate poor physical health amongst participants in almost all investigated aspects, comparable to information available from other Aboriginal populations. These are accompanied by low levels of ability for physical functioning. Despite this, subjective perception of health is rather optimistic amongst participants, and levels of social functioning high. Use of health services is mainly related to available health infrastructure. Important health differences exist between Katherine and Lajamanu, and they became particularly visible when all dimensions of health are considered together.¶ The Main conclusions from the current work are that 1) poor physical health is not necessarily accompanied by similar level of deterioration in other dimensions of health: even though participants from the isolated community of Lajamanu experience most chronic diseases, their ability for physical functioning is better, self-perceived health (SPH) more optimistic and levels of social functioning highest 2) institutionalised participants from Katherine suffer by far the worst health of all sample segments in this study; at least some of the poor health outcomes are potentially avoidable, and could be improved by more appropriate residential choices for Aboriginal elderly 3) better health infrastructure does not necessarily bring better health in all its dimensions, suggesting that other factors (primarily socio-economic and cultural) should be addressed in conjunction with this in solving complex health problems of Aboriginal Australians, and 4) it provides strong support that MA can become a useful tool in comprehensive health assessment of older Aboriginals.

Introduction: Medical advances have resulted in reduced mortality of pediatric patients with Intestinal Failure. Consequently, more patients go home on parenteral nutrition (PN) for extended durations. This time-consuming and complicated therapy necessitates persistent vigilance in monitoring and response to potential life-threatening side effects. These issues may impact quality of life (QOL) for patients, caregivers and families. Methods: This observational, cross-sectional, mixed-methods analysis of multidimensional QOL used a quantitative battery assessment and a qualitative focus group. Questionnaire results were compared to published norms, published small bowel transplant (SBTx), and institutional SBTx patients. Results: Home PN proxy assessments scored children lower than published norms but similar to SBTx. The child self-reports were similar to both normative and SBTx populations, except lower general and overall health. Generic questionnaires did not capture disease-specific issues. Conclusion: QOL is compromised in children on home PN and caregivers compared to norms but is similar to SBTx.

Introduction: Medical advances have resulted in reduced mortality of pediatric patients with Intestinal Failure. Consequently, more patients go home on parenteral nutrition (PN) for extended durations. This time-consuming and complicated therapy necessitates persistent vigilance in monitoring and response to potential life-threatening side effects. These issues may impact quality of life (QOL) for patients, caregivers and families. Methods: This observational, cross-sectional, mixed-methods analysis of multidimensional QOL used a quantitative battery assessment and a qualitative focus group. Questionnaire results were compared to published norms, published small bowel transplant (SBTx), and institutional SBTx patients. Results: Home PN proxy assessments scored children lower than published norms but similar to SBTx. The child self-reports were similar to both normative and SBTx populations, except lower general and overall health. Generic questionnaires did not capture disease-specific issues. Conclusion: QOL is compromised in children on home PN and caregivers compared to norms but is similar to SBTx.