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- Elderly residents in the community: gaining knowledge to support a rehabilitation nursing programPublication . Faria, Ana da Conceição Alves; Martins, MM; Ribeiro, Olga; Gomes, Bárbara; Fernandes, Carla SílviaTo analyze the socio-demographic and health conditions of the elderly living in the community and describe the pillars for the design of a rehabilitation nursing program in the community.
- Dar Voz aos Cuidadores: um jogo para o cuidador familiar de um doente dependentePublication . Fernandes, Carla Sílvia; Angelo, Margareth; Martins, MMObjective: To construct and assess a board game created to promote the effective transition of family members into caregivers of dependent individuals. Method: This was a qualitative exploratory and descriptive case study conducted with family caregivers of dependent individuals. Results: The study resulted in the conceptualization, construction, and assessment of the board game. The game proved to be an important family evaluation tool, enabling open communication and interventions in family dynamics. Conclusion: The results showed that the game can help build new family narratives, providing an opportunity for open communication, expression of problems and sharing, representing an important family evaluation and intervention strategy.
- Efficacy of the Use of Wii Games in the Physical and Functional Training of the Elderly: Protocol of a Systematic ReviewPublication . Lima, Andreia; Moreira, Maria Teresa; Ferreira, Maria Salomé; Parola, Vítor; Mendes, Dárcio Tadeu; Nóbrega, Maria do Perpétuo; Fernandes, Carla SílviaAbstract: Background: Scientific and technological development has constituted a reality in the lives of populations, making it unimaginable to live without specific incentives that development has allowed. That said, given the increase in the longevity of people, it will be helpful to implement these resources in promoting health and disease prevention in the elderly. The objective of this study is to identify, in the scientific evidence, the effects ofWii games on the physical training of the elderly. Methods: A systematic review will be carried out according to the methodology recommended by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Relevant databases will be used for the research, where the words will be used: rehabilitation, exercise, physical activity, rehabilitation exercise; movement; therapeutic exercise; engine activity; rehabilitation, geriatric, gerontologic care, and aged. Results: This systematic review will include experimental and quasi-experimental studies, including randomised studies with and without a control group, pre- and post-assessment. Conclusions: To promote the autonomy of the elderly and consequently healthy and prosperous ageing, it is crucial to implement all available measures and resources. For this purpose, exergames have been shown to be effective, and it is necessary to know which ones are suitable for the physical training of the elderly. This one protocol is registered with the Open Science Framework.