The aim of this study is to analyse the condition of the elderly of Rome through a multidimensional instrument to determine their assistance needs. To this purpose a sample composed by 693 over 65 subjects was selected (430 women and 263 men). The Geriatric Functional Rating Scale of Grauer was administered to them. The questionnaire is divided into 7 sections (physical health, mental health, functional skills, support to the collectivity, type of housing, social relationships and economic situation); they enable to evaluate the dependency level of each subject. On the base of each area score a total score is obtained which divides the elderly into three categories according to their assistance need. The whole information collected in the single areas led to a definition of non self-sufficiency for 4.9% of the interviewed people and of partial self-sufficiency for 5.3%, the rest of the sample turned out composed by subjects able to live in an autonomous way. This sample of elderly (about 10%) is that on which it is possible to intervene with social and/or health home care plans in order to limit institutionalization.

Scarcella, P., Liotta, G., Palombi, L., Mancinelli, S., Noce, A., La Rosa, T., et al. (2003). [Multidimensional functional evaluation of social and health care needs of an elderly population in Rome]. ANNALI DI IGIENE MEDICINA PREVENTIVA E DI COMUNITÀ, 15(1), 83-91.

[Multidimensional functional evaluation of social and health care needs of an elderly population in Rome]

SCARCELLA, PAOLA;LIOTTA, GIUSEPPE;PALOMBI, LEONARDO;MANCINELLI, SANDRO;
2003-01-01

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyse the condition of the elderly of Rome through a multidimensional instrument to determine their assistance needs. To this purpose a sample composed by 693 over 65 subjects was selected (430 women and 263 men). The Geriatric Functional Rating Scale of Grauer was administered to them. The questionnaire is divided into 7 sections (physical health, mental health, functional skills, support to the collectivity, type of housing, social relationships and economic situation); they enable to evaluate the dependency level of each subject. On the base of each area score a total score is obtained which divides the elderly into three categories according to their assistance need. The whole information collected in the single areas led to a definition of non self-sufficiency for 4.9% of the interviewed people and of partial self-sufficiency for 5.3%, the rest of the sample turned out composed by subjects able to live in an autonomous way. This sample of elderly (about 10%) is that on which it is possible to intervene with social and/or health home care plans in order to limit institutionalization.
2003
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Settore MED/42 - IGIENE GENERALE E APPLICATA
Italian
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Data Interpretation, Statistical; Aged, 80 and over; Male; Interviews as Topic; Rome; Health Services Needs and Demand; Female; Social Support; Dependency (Psychology); Humans; Geriatric Assessment; Activities of Daily Living; Aged
Scarcella, P., Liotta, G., Palombi, L., Mancinelli, S., Noce, A., La Rosa, T., et al. (2003). [Multidimensional functional evaluation of social and health care needs of an elderly population in Rome]. ANNALI DI IGIENE MEDICINA PREVENTIVA E DI COMUNITÀ, 15(1), 83-91.
Scarcella, P; Liotta, G; Palombi, L; Mancinelli, S; Noce, A; La Rosa, T; Parisi, R; Marazzi, M
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