Health status of shut-ins in the Marigot Health District, Commonwealth of Dominica
By: Boersma, A.A | Luteijn, A.J | Veehof, L | Meyboom-de, Jong
Description: 5 pSubject(s): HEALTH CONDITIONS | HEALTH | DISABLED PERSONS | AGED | DISABILITY | CHILDREN | DOMINICASummary: 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.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Grey Literature | National Documentation Centre Vertical File | 00369-VV (Browse shelf) | Available | 2700 |
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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.
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