Sociodemographic profile of elderly people cared for at a medium and high complexity hospital: a cross-sectional study, Belo Horizonte, 2015-2019
The profile found highlighted the vulnerability of the elderly population, the complexity of the cases treated and the need for specific hospital management strategies. The importance of preventive actions, palliative care and continuous training of professionals stood out, with the aim of improving the quality of life of the elderly population and optimizing health resources.
Authors
- Shirlei Moreira da Costa Faria (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7901-4098)
- Camilla Stephane Oliveira Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1907-3571)
- Cristiano Inácio Martins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7082-1179)
- Fernanda Gonçalves de Souza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3737-9133)
- Mirela Castro Santos Camargos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1151-3533)
- Karla Rona da Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0495-789X)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Epidemiologia e Serviços de Saúde
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1590/s2237-96222025v34e20240254.en
- Primary Topic
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00