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Cuidar de cuidadores informais de pessoas idosas dependentes: Concepção de um programa de intervenção
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Introdução: O envelhecimento da população e as políticas de contenção de custos em Portugal estão a provocar
mudanças na prestação de cuidados de saúde, nomeadamente, às pessoas idosas. Quando estas adoecem, face a
imperativos económicos, legais, culturais e religiosos as famílias são responsabilizadas pela prestação de cuidados
no domicilío. É frequente os cuidadores informais que assumiram os cuidados às pessoas idosas, por instinto,
vontade, disponibilidade ou capacidade, manifestarem desespero, cansaço e ansiedade. Assim, surgiu o interesse
em construir, implementar e avaliar um programa psicoeducacional destinado aos cuidadores informais de pessoas
idosas dependentes. Este trabalho tem como objectivo descrever o processo de elaboração de um programa
de intervenção, em articulação com os profissionais de saúde e a população de cuidadores.
Metodologia: Estudo de investigação acção, em que participaram 55 cuidadores de pessoas idosas depentendes,
inscritas numa USF da Trofa. Como instrumento de avaliação inicial utilizamos o COPE Index (McKee et al.,
2003).
Análise dos resultados: Os participantes neste estudo tinham idades compreendidas entre os 51 e os 71 anos;
eram maioritariamente mulheres (91%), casadas ou a viver em união de facto (82%), possuíam o primeiro ciclo
do ensino básico (67,3%). Em termos de necessidades sentidas, 28,4% dos cuidadores manifestaram desejo de
apoio emocional e psicológico; 25,7% formação na área da prestação de cuidados e apoio para a prestação de
cuidados.
Discussão dos resultados: Segundo a literatura a partir dos nossos resultados poderemos construir um programa
com as pessoas cuidadoras e com os profissionais de saúde, encorajando-os a discutir os seus planos.
Conclusões: Face aos resultados do nosso estudo prévio e em articulação com os cuidadores e com profissionais
de saúde da USF foi elaborado um programa psicoeducacional. Com o programa pretendemos oferecer às pessoas
cuidadoras inform
Introduction: The aging population and the cost containment policies in Portugal are producing changes in the provision of health care, particularly for the elderly. When they become sick, the society press families to be responsible for providing care at home, due to economic, legal, cultural and religious factors. Informal caregivers who took care of the elderly, by instinct, will and readiness, often express despair, fatigue or anxiety. Hence arises our interest in defining, implementing and evaluating a psycho-educational program focused on the informal caregivers of dependent elderly. This study aims to develop, in conjunction with health professionals and the informal caregivers, an intervention program. Methodology: This is an action research study, involving 55 caregivers of elderly dependents registered in the USF (Family Health Unit) of Trofa. To collect data we use the COPE Index (McKee et al., 2003). Results: Participants in this study were aged between 51 and 71 years, were mostly women (91%), married or in civil union (82%) and had the first cycle of basic education (67.3%). In terms of felt needs, 28.4% of the caregivers expressed a desire for emotional and psychological support, 25.7% training in providing care and support for care. Discussion: According to literature from our results we can build a program with the group, encouraging them to discuss their plans. Conclusions: Given the results of our study and in conjunction with careers and health professionals from the USF, we designed a psycho-educational program. With the program we want to provide caregivers with information relevant, the opportunity to exchange experiences and emotions and alternatives for dealing with their problems.
Introduction: The aging population and the cost containment policies in Portugal are producing changes in the provision of health care, particularly for the elderly. When they become sick, the society press families to be responsible for providing care at home, due to economic, legal, cultural and religious factors. Informal caregivers who took care of the elderly, by instinct, will and readiness, often express despair, fatigue or anxiety. Hence arises our interest in defining, implementing and evaluating a psycho-educational program focused on the informal caregivers of dependent elderly. This study aims to develop, in conjunction with health professionals and the informal caregivers, an intervention program. Methodology: This is an action research study, involving 55 caregivers of elderly dependents registered in the USF (Family Health Unit) of Trofa. To collect data we use the COPE Index (McKee et al., 2003). Results: Participants in this study were aged between 51 and 71 years, were mostly women (91%), married or in civil union (82%) and had the first cycle of basic education (67.3%). In terms of felt needs, 28.4% of the caregivers expressed a desire for emotional and psychological support, 25.7% training in providing care and support for care. Discussion: According to literature from our results we can build a program with the group, encouraging them to discuss their plans. Conclusions: Given the results of our study and in conjunction with careers and health professionals from the USF, we designed a psycho-educational program. With the program we want to provide caregivers with information relevant, the opportunity to exchange experiences and emotions and alternatives for dealing with their problems.
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Cuidadores familiares Cuidadores informais Idosos
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Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto