ABSTRACT Objective: Propose the concept of vulnerability of the elderly based on the Hybrid Concept Development Model. Method: Methodological study with a qualitative approach, based on the theoretical-methodological framework of the Hybrid Concept Development Model. Initially, an integrative literature review was carried out, followed by empirical collection through semi-structured interviews with 12 professio...
ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the concept of “frailty syndrome” in the literature, according to the method proposed by Walker and Avant. Methods: It is a concept analysis, guided by the method proposed by Walker and Avant, made operational through an integrative literature review. The search in a scientific database was carried out using the descriptors: Frail elderly, syndrome, phenotype, geriatric assessment...
ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the concept of vulnerability of the elderly. Method: A concept analysis, according to the method proposed by Walker and Avant, operationalized through integrative review through search in scientific data portals using the Descriptors: Health vulnerability, aged, health services for the aged, health of the elderly, vulnerable populations and geriatric health services. To compose th...
ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms according to the model proposed by Walker and Avant. Method: a descriptive-reflexive study developed in the first half of 2016. He used the first five phases proposed by the Walker and Avant model: identification of the origins of the theory; examination of the meaning of the theory; logical adequacy; utility; degree of generalization and parsimon...
ABSTRACT Objective: identifying conditions of individual vulnerability in older adults and investigating the relationship with health indicators through a household survey. Method: a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted with 368 older adults attended by the Family Health Strategy. Data collection was performed through a structured interview, supported by instruments that include sociodemographic characte...