Educational technology: a facilitating instrument for the elderly care

• Main Authors: Rachel da Silva Serejo Cardoso (Author), Selma Petra Chaves Sá (Author), Ana Maria Domingos (Author), Vera Maria Sabóia (Author), Tauan Nunes Maia (Author), Joviria Marcia Ferreira de Oliveira Padilha (Author), Glycia de Almeida Nogueira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

ABSTRACT Objective: To develop educational technology with caregivers of older people based on the needs, difficulties and concerns related to the elderly care expressed by the caregivers themselves. Method: Research of qualitative nature, with participant observation, based on concepts used by Paulo Freire. Data collection and analysis used the "World Cafe" methodology and the thematic content analysis, respectively. Result: The needs of these caregivers refer to their training and information on aging. The difficulties highlighted are deterrents to quality assistance to older adults, such as: insufficient resources, environmental factor and relationship with the family. The interests are evident in relation to the care and to its more subjective relationship. Final considerations: Educational technologies, printed matter and media, developed along with the caregivers, contribute to orientation and information of caregiver, population and professionals as facilitating instruments, regarding elderly care.

Item Description

1984-0446
10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0129