The relationship between social support and functional capacity in elderly persons with cognitive alterations

Authors

  • Tábatta Renata Pereira de Brito Universidade Federal de São Carlos
  • Sofia Cristina Iost Pavarini Universidade Federal de São Carlos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692012000400007

Keywords:

Aged, Social Support, Activities of Daily Living, Cognition Disorders

Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify the relationship between social support and the functional capacity of elderly persons with cognitive alterations. It is a descriptive, cross-sectional and quantitative study. The subjects were 101 elderly persons registered in Family Health Centers whose performance in the Mini-Exam for Mental Status was below a certain specified level in a previous study. The Medical Outcomes Study questionnaire, Katz Index and Pfeffer Questionnaire were applied. The dimensions of material, affective, emotional, informational and positive social interaction support resulted in an average final score of 74.32 points, indicating a better level of material and affective support in relation to the other dimensions of support. There was a statistically significant correlation between emotional support and the Katz Index. Knowledge about this relationship favors the development of a nursing care pathway for the elderly which is capable of maintaining their functional capacity and ensuring satisfactory social relations.

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Published

2012-08-01

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 4 (2012)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

The relationship between social support and functional capacity in elderly persons with cognitive alterations. (2012). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 20(4), 677-684. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692012000400007