Avaliação da capacidade funcional em idosos através do Índice de Barthel

Resumo (EN)

Objective – To evaluate the degree of independence in the elderly through the Index of Barthel. Functional capacity is understood as the capacity to perform vital activities, such as caring for oneself, washing clothes, washing dishes, important activities for a quality of life. Methods – This is an analytical, observational, descriptive and quantitative cross-sectional study at the Sena-Memorare Elderly Support Center, Teresina-PI, with 30 elderly women between 60 and 80 years old. Results – A total of 30 participants were interviewed at the Support Center for the Elderly Santa Catarina Sena-Memorare, in which all were female. The mean age was 69.07 years, in which the predominant frequent age group was between 60 and 69 years and the age group with the lowest frequency was between 80 years. Retired elderly women predominated. In this present survey the elderly had a good score, showing that all are considered independent, where the mean score of this study was 93.67 points. Conclusion – It was evidenced that physical therapy treatment during the activities performed in the place, promoted independence for the elderly to perform simple activities in their daily life.