Boersma, A.A. Luteijn, A.J. Veehof, L. Meyboom-de, Jong
Health status of shut-ins in the Marigot Health District, Commonwealth of Dominica - 5 p.
Centre has two (2) copies
In the Commonwealth of Dominica, the health and disability status of 108 people who, for various reasons, are confined to their homes the so-called "shut-ins", were studied. Eighty per cent of them were over 65 years of age and ten percent were children. Most shut-ins were independent in self-care but dependent in general activities. Their overall health was poor. Twenty-one suffered from diseases of the musculo-skeletal system c.q. osteoarthritis, 13 from blindness of various origins, 13 from neurological diseases, 13 from CVA, psychosis or dementia and 13 from different other diseases. One-third suffered from more than one disease. A special programme would be required to optimize the home-care for the shut-ins and to encourage them to become more active.
General
HEALTH CONDITIONS
HEALTH
DISABLED PERSONS
AGED
DISABILITY
CHILDREN
DOMINICA
00369-VV
Health status of shut-ins in the Marigot Health District, Commonwealth of Dominica - 5 p.
Centre has two (2) copies
In the Commonwealth of Dominica, the health and disability status of 108 people who, for various reasons, are confined to their homes the so-called "shut-ins", were studied. Eighty per cent of them were over 65 years of age and ten percent were children. Most shut-ins were independent in self-care but dependent in general activities. Their overall health was poor. Twenty-one suffered from diseases of the musculo-skeletal system c.q. osteoarthritis, 13 from blindness of various origins, 13 from neurological diseases, 13 from CVA, psychosis or dementia and 13 from different other diseases. One-third suffered from more than one disease. A special programme would be required to optimize the home-care for the shut-ins and to encourage them to become more active.
General
HEALTH CONDITIONS
HEALTH
DISABLED PERSONS
AGED
DISABILITY
CHILDREN
DOMINICA
00369-VV