Long-stay institutions for the elderly: physical-structural and organizational aspects
Abstract Objective: To characterize long-stay institutions for the elderly in respect to physical-structural and organizational aspects. Method: This descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative research was carried out in four long-stay institutions for the elderly in Salvador - Bahia, Brazil, betwee...
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Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro,
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| Summary: | Abstract Objective: To characterize long-stay institutions for the elderly in respect to physical-structural and organizational aspects. Method: This descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative research was carried out in four long-stay institutions for the elderly in Salvador - Bahia, Brazil, between September and November 2013. Data were collected from the technical officers of the institutions using a questionnaire based on National Health Surveillance Agency standards. Results: This study highlights a partial compliance with current regulations both in respect to the physical-structural and organizational aspects. The elderly are exposed to an environment that is sometimes unhealthy with risk factors for health problems. Conclusion and implications for practice: There is need for adjustments in the institutions to comply with current legislation. This study shows the importance of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care of institutionalized elderly, with emphasis on the role of nurses in the qualification of institutions and valorization of the elderly. |
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| Item Description: | 2177-9465 10.1590/2177-9465-ean-2016-0337 |