Frailty is a multidimensional syndrome and a predictor of adverse outcomes in the elderly. The aim of this study was to identify changes in the levels of frailty and its relationship with mortality in the elderly in a ...

The family is considered the main assistance, interaction and support network in old age. However, the effectiveness of this protective factor is not always observed. It is known that with advancing age, the chances of ...

This dissertation aims to analyze the process of implementing the Street Clinic in a city in the interior of São Paulo. This is a descriptive-exploratory study with a qualitative approach. Five respondents participated in ...

Considering obstetric practices and the experience that thousands of women have experienced of violation of their rights and abuse and ill-treatment during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum, measures to evaluate the ...

Background: poor sleep quality can be considered an important public health problem, due to its high prevalence among older adults and the negative effects on affected individuals’ well being. When it comes to older ...