Effects of hospitalization on functional capacity and quality of life of cardiometabolic patients
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https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v13n1.4572Keywords:
Activities of daily living, Evaluation, Physical fitness, Hospitalization, Quality of life.Abstract
Introduction: Hospitalization may cause changes in physical and functional capabilities of patients. Objectives: To identify the effects of hospitalization on functional capacity and quality of life of cardiometabolic patients. Methods: Ten patients were evaluated in two periods (Collection 1: hospitalization) and (Collection 2: high), the variables were grip strength, reaction speed, static balance test, aerobic fitness , physical activity index , index of activities of daily living and quality of life evaluation. Results: The hospitalization caused decline in variables, handgrip strength and reaction speed, however the activities of daily living and quality of life showed improvement. Conclusions: The findings identify the limitations of the comprehensive care clinic as verifying the need for expanded approach of health care in hospital practice.Downloads
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2014-03-28
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Dorneles S de Q, Signori LU, Corrêa LQ, Silveira DF, Guerreiro LF, Teixeira AO. Effects of hospitalization on functional capacity and quality of life of cardiometabolic patients. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2014 Mar. 28 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];13(1):101-9. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/4572
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