Abstract
The main objective of this study is twofold; on the one hand, to study the interaction between three indicators of disability, dependence and family vulnerability. On the other hand, to determine socio-demographic and health profiles through this relationship. The indicators will be obtained from three standardised scales: i) the shortened version of the WHODAS 2.0 to measure disability (WHO, 2010), ii) the Katz Index (Katz et al., 1963) and iii) Índice de Vulnerabilidad Familiar por Discapacidad y Dependencia (IVF-DD, Améndola et al., 2014). This research is relevant in at least three dimensions: i) it measures disability, dependence and vulnerability in the same population group using standardised instruments, ii) it makes it possible to study the relationship between these three indicators, and iii) it makes it possible to describe specific needs according to the heterogeneity of the profiles obtained. It is based on the ICF approach (WHO, 2001) to disability, which establishes that the severity of a person’s disability is analysed by considering their health condition, personal characteristics and the context in which they live. The first will generate certain functional limitations, while the other two may compensate or make it more difficult to carry out activities of daily living and social inclusion. The severity of disability, then, is related to indicators of social vulnerability (associated with social exclusion) and with indicators of participation and existence of social networks (associated with social inclusion).
Presenters
Julia CórdobaProfessor, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay María José Bagnato
Professor, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
The Physiology, Kinesiology and Psychology of Wellness in its Social Context
KEYWORDS
Family vulnerability, Health profile
