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O contributo do Serviço de Apoio Domiciliário na melhoria da qualidade de vida dos idosos
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A presente investigação mostra a importância do Serviço de Apoio Domiciliário na
melhoria da qualidade de vida dos idosos, podendo mostrar-se como uma resposta capaz de
responder às necessidades dos idosos, permitindo que estes se mantenham no seu domicílio,
envelhecendo no próprio lugar.
Com a intensificação do fenómeno do envelhecimento populacional é, cada vez mais,
importante criar ou tornar as infraestruturas existentes e respostas sociais mais adaptadas e
eficazes, para que consigam promover o bem-estar, a autonomia e a qualidade de vida dos
idosos que usufruem dos serviços. Atualmente tem-se privilegiado os cuidados no domicílio,
ou seja, no seu meio natural de vida, em detrimento da institucionalização do idoso.
Com um percurso teórico centrado no processo de envelhecimento, procuramos
salientar o conceito de “aging in place” que nos mostra as vantagens de manter a pessoa idosa
no próprio lugar, na comunidade local e no contexto habitacional, inserida na sua rede de
relacionamento social para que possa envelhecer com qualidade de vida, tendo satisfeitas com
qualidade as suas múltiplas necessidades.
Tendo por base uma metodologia predominantemente qualitativa, procedemos à
realização de 20 entrevistas aos idosos, familiares e profissionais. Procurámos compreender as
perceções destes três grupos de atores, acerca da estrutura e do atual funcionamento do serviço
de apoio domiciliário.
Neste âmbito, os objetivos gerais do estudo empírico passam por percecionar a
qualidade de vida dos idosos integrados no SAD de uma instituição situada na região Norte.
Com um destaque mais específico pretendeu-se caracterizar a amostra composta por utentes
idosos, ajudantes familiares, familiares e assistente social/diretora técnica da resposta social,
apurar elementos analíticos da qualidade de vida geral dos idosos e elementos advindos da sua
perceção acerca da qualidade de vida na sua relação com o SAD.
A metodologia dominante em termos da análise de dados foi a análise de conteúdo
temática, que nos evidenciou a importância deste tipo de resposta social na promoção da
qualidade de vida da pessoa idosa e dos seus cuidadores informais, com vista à necessidade da
complementaridade de cuidados prestados por cuidadores formais e informais.
The present research showcases the relevance of the Home Support Service regarding the improvement of the quality of life of the elderly, as a response to their needs, allowing them to stay and age at their home. Given the high level of population aging, it is increasingly important to create or turn the existing infrastructures and social responses into something more adapted and effective, so that they can promote well-being, autonomy, and quality of life to the elderly who benefit from these services. Nowadays, home care in their natural environment has been privileged instead of institutionalization. With a theoretical approach that was centered on the aging process, the goal was to emphasize the concept of aging in place, which shows the advantages of keeping the elderly in their place, local community, and social relationship networks, so that they can age with high levels of quality of life and ensure that their needs are fulfilled. Based on a mainly qualitative methodology, 20 interviews were carried out with the elderly, their family members, and professionals. It was sought to understand the perceptions of these three groups of agents concerning the structure and current modus operandi of the Home Support Service. In this context, the general objectives of the empirical study are to perceive the quality of life of the elderly who are integrated into the Home Support Service of an institution located in the Northern region of Portugal. Moreover, and with a strong focus, it was intended to characterize the sample composed of the users, family helpers, other family members, and the Technical Director of the social response team, to ascertain analytical elements around the general quality of life of the elderly, as well as other elements that arose from their perception of quality of life regarding their relationship with the Home Support Service. The dominant methodology in terms of data analysis was the thematic content analysis, which has shown the relevance of this type of social response when it comes to promoting the quality of life of the elderly and the need for complementary care, which is provided by both formal and informal caregivers.
The present research showcases the relevance of the Home Support Service regarding the improvement of the quality of life of the elderly, as a response to their needs, allowing them to stay and age at their home. Given the high level of population aging, it is increasingly important to create or turn the existing infrastructures and social responses into something more adapted and effective, so that they can promote well-being, autonomy, and quality of life to the elderly who benefit from these services. Nowadays, home care in their natural environment has been privileged instead of institutionalization. With a theoretical approach that was centered on the aging process, the goal was to emphasize the concept of aging in place, which shows the advantages of keeping the elderly in their place, local community, and social relationship networks, so that they can age with high levels of quality of life and ensure that their needs are fulfilled. Based on a mainly qualitative methodology, 20 interviews were carried out with the elderly, their family members, and professionals. It was sought to understand the perceptions of these three groups of agents concerning the structure and current modus operandi of the Home Support Service. In this context, the general objectives of the empirical study are to perceive the quality of life of the elderly who are integrated into the Home Support Service of an institution located in the Northern region of Portugal. Moreover, and with a strong focus, it was intended to characterize the sample composed of the users, family helpers, other family members, and the Technical Director of the social response team, to ascertain analytical elements around the general quality of life of the elderly, as well as other elements that arose from their perception of quality of life regarding their relationship with the Home Support Service. The dominant methodology in terms of data analysis was the thematic content analysis, which has shown the relevance of this type of social response when it comes to promoting the quality of life of the elderly and the need for complementary care, which is provided by both formal and informal caregivers.
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Envelhecimento Qualidade de Vida Idoso Serviço de Apoio Domiciliário