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P1‐220: E‐Health and Assistive Technology (AT) as suitable answers to global aging
Author(s) -
Spiru Luiza,
Turcu Ileana,
Ioancio Ioana,
Nuta Costin,
Ghita Camelia,
Martin Mariana,
Annicchiarico Roberta,
Cortes Ulises,
Riano David
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2009.04.227
Subject(s) - autonomy , general partnership , ehealth , population ageing , quality of life (healthcare) , institutionalisation , psychology , health care , gerontology , population , knowledge management , business , medicine , public relations , process management , computer science , political science , nursing , environmental health , finance , psychiatry , law
Background: Active aging is associated with well-being and quality of life. There are variations in health status and levels of independence among older people. As people are living longer increase the risk of interruption in the practice of activities. Health professionals who work with elderly people often need to assess activity levels as a marker of physical, mental and social well-being. The aim of study was to analyze the applicability of the Adelaide Activities Profile (AAP) in Brazil, and characterize the frequency and type of activities among older adults living in São Paulo, 60 and older, who belong to the Japanese community. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study that used the questionnaire of Adelaide Activities Profile (AAP) translated and adapted to Brazilian Portuguese. Results: The sample was composed of two groups: 30 mahjong players with 7 men and 23 women, and 30 gateball players with 16 men and 14 women. The AAP data suggested that the participants of both groups were active individuals. Women were more active in domestic chores, service to others, and intellectual leisure, men were more active in social activities. Conclusions: The AAP may be useful to analyze the activity profile of older adults and guide the indication of gerontological interventions.