Objective: to construct and validate an educational gerontechnology on frailty in elderly people. Method: a methodological study developed in three stages: educational video construction, validation by expert judges and elderly people. Validation was carried out by 22 judges and 22 elderly people. Educational Content Validation Instrument was used for judges and questions adapted from the Suitability Assessment of Materials questionnaire for elderly people. For validation, agreement criterion greater than 80% was considered, verified using Content Validation Index and binomial test. Results: the video addresses recommendations for elderly people at risk of frailty and health-promoting habits, using cordel literature. An agreement greater than 80% was verified in all items assessed by judges and the target audience. Conclusion: the video proved to be valid in terms of content and appearance by judges and elderly people, with the potential to mediate health-promoting educational practices in healthy aging.

Objective: Reflect, in the light of the Health Belief Model, on the adoption of behavioral measures in the context of COVID-19. Methods: Theoretical-reflective essay, based on the Health Belief Model, to reflect on adherence to preventive behaviors in the pandemic of COVID-19. Results: Adherence to preventive behaviors is strongly influenced by socioeconomic, territorial, political and individual factors in the face of critical health situations. In addition, the spread of false news modulates the thinking and execution of behavioral actions in the population. Final Considerations: It is necessary to understand the importance of health communication processes and the use of tools aimed at responsible human behavior and engaged in the adoption of a preventive posture.

Objective: To analyze the symptoms of anxiety and depression in informal caregivers of dependent elderly at home. Methods: Analytical, cross-sectional study conducted in the city of Teresina (PI), with informal caregivers of dependent elderly people. Data collection took place from November 2017 to February 2018, using a characterization form for the dependent elderly and their caregiver, Beck’s Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI). The forward linear regression model was used to identify the predictive variables of anxiety and depression. Results: It was found that 18.4% of caregivers had symptoms of depression; and 14%, moderate to severe anxiety. There was a correlation between anxiety and depression (p = 0.000). Conclusion: The findings of this study make it possible to assess anxiety and depression in caregivers of dependent elderly people, making it possible, through these parameters, to view the profile and care demands of this population.

Aims and objectives To identify the most frequent determinants of contact limitation on older adults' mobility addressed by the recommendations to mitigate mobility limitation during the COVID‐19 pandemic and identify the recommendations characteristics and means of dissemination that might guide coping actions. Background Measures for physical contact restriction were implemented to prevent COVID‐19 spread. These measures directly impacted older people, reducing their mobility, especially outside home environment. Health systems worldwide need to be prepared to implement strategies to mitigate negative effects of reduced mobility in this population. Design Scoping review using Arksey and O′Malley's methodological framework. Method Therefore, a scoping review was conducted in LILACS, CINAHL, MEDLINE, WEB OF SCIENCE and SCOPUS databases. Documents and reports with recommendations from government agencies were also consulted. Results were presented in a narrative synthesis based on a conceptual model of mobility proposed by Webber ( The Gerontologist , 2010, 50 , 443) regarding the most frequently addressed determinants, characteristics of the proposed interventions, and means of dissemination for the older person population. Findings Twenty‐eight studies were selected for the final sample. According to Webber's model, most articles ( n = 14) presented the impacts on mobility from the perspective of physical determinants, relating this aspect to biological losses in the musculoskeletal system, and a minority assessed mobility in vital spaces, encompassing environmental ( n = 3) and financial ( n = 1) determinants. Also, the most frequent recommendation was that physical activity promotes maintenance of mobility and prevents the occurrence of adverse results, such as falls, fractures and functional decline. As to dissemination, digital technologies were recognised as a strategy to motivate, instruct and monitor exercise practice to increase mobility in older adults. Conclusion The main conditions related to the decline in mobility of older adults during COVID‐19 pandemic were physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyle. The practice of physical activity is widespread and needs to be adapted according to individual needs. Finally, digital technologies are essential tools in this period, but other alternatives should also be considered for low‐income seniors. Implications for practice It is hoped that the gaps identified through this scoping review can help enhance the discussion on the broader assessment of mobility in older adults and the design of interventions when contact restriction is a reality.

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Objetivo: avaliar a fragilidade clínico-funcional de idosos participantes de um centro de convivência. Metodologia: estudo com delineamento transversal, com 216 idosos de um centro de convivência em Teresina – PI. A coleta de dados ocorreu no período de abril a agosto de 2018, por meio do uso de um questionário para caracterização sociodemográfica e clínica, escala de fragilidade de Edmonton, escala de Autopercepção de Saúde. O estudo obedeceu às normas da n°. 466/2012, sob parecer nº 3.131.094/ 2019, do comitê de ética em pesquisa da Universidade Federal do Piauí-UFPI. Resultados: constatou-se que 30,1% dos idosos são aparentemente vulneráveis, 11,6% possuem fragilidade leve, 1,4% fragilidade moderada e 2,3% apresentam fragilidade grave. As características sociodemográficas (renda individual e renda familiar) associaram-se a fragilidade clínico-funcional (p=0.001). Conclusão: Os resultados deste estudo demonstraram que a maioria dos idosos avaliados  frequentadores do grupos de convivência foram classificados como não frágeis, o que se deve em maior parte pelos hábitos saudáveis adotados pela coletividade estudada, tais como a prática de atividade física regular e a não adoção de comportamentos nocivos a saúde.Descritores: Envelhecimento. Idoso. Fragilidade. Enfermagem geriátrica. Atenção primária à saúde.

Objetivo: Enumerar las pautas y recomendaciones para la prevención y el control de COVID-19 en instituciones de atención a larga estancia para ancianos. Método: Esta es una carta al editor que resume las principales pautas sobre la prevención y el control de COVID-19 en instituciones de atención a larga estancia para ancianos que se encuentran disponibles en documentos de agencias federales brasileñas. Resultados: Se recomienda en todas las instituciones realizar el diagnóstico situacional, la suspensión de visitas externas, la evaluación multidimensional de los residentes y la adopción de prácticas preventivas de salud como el ejercicio físico y la alimentación saludable con la distancia mínima entre los ancianos. Además, se destacan las medidas individuales, colectivas, ambientales y de higiene de los materiales y alimentos, con vigilancia y detección temprana de signos y síntomas sugestivos de la enfermedad, con el ingreso hospitalario justificado en presencia de signos clínicos de gravedad. Además, se refuerza la importancia de involucrar a los residentes y familiares en la detección de los riesgos de propagación de la enfermedad y en las estrategias de prevención, con el objetivo de optimizar la cultura de seguridad y capacitar a los residentes y miembros de la familia para garantizar una atención segura y de calidad. Conclusión: La difusión de información y directivas seguras es esencial para prevenir la difusión de Covid-19 en instituciones a larga estancia para mantener la salud y el bienestar de los ancianos y sus cuidadores. Como citar este artículo: Felipe, Sarah Giulia Bandeira; Silva, Cynthia Roberta Dias Torres;m Carvalho, Khelyane Mesquita de; Gouveia, Marcia Teles de Oliveira; Figueiredo, Maria do Livramento Fortes. Prevención y control de Covid-19 en Instituiciones de Larga Estancia para ancianos. Revista Cuidarte. 2021;12(1):e1380. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.1380

Objetivo: Realizar análise de indicadores epidemiológicos da COVID-19 no Piauí. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo epidemiológico, descritivo, realizado a partir de dados secundários de casos confirmados de COVID-19, entre 18 de março a 15 de agosto de 2020. Os dados foram obtidos a partir das plataformas de base de dados governamental de domínio público. Foram calculadas a incidência dos municípios de maior ocorrência, a mortalidade e taxa de cura. Resultados: Foram testados no estado 215.176 pacientes, dos quais 67.227 foram confirmados com COVID-19. Em relação à evolução desses casos, 64.949 foram recuperados, 1.637 evoluíram para óbito e os demais permaneciam em tratamento na ocasião do estudo. Destaca-se ainda que do total de casos testados laboratorialmente, 19.212 foram descartados. Com relação ao perfil dos pacientes, o mais incidente foi o sexo feminino (54,3%) e na faixa etária de 30 e 39 anos (23,23%). A distribuição do número de casos, taxa de mortalidade e cura apresenta-se de forma proporcional a capacidade de testagem e enfrentamento de cada município. Conclusão: A curva de infecção no Piauí caracteriza-se como linha inclinada ascendente, enquanto que o número de óbito é demonstrado linearmente. Observa-se ainda o achatamento da curva e sua projeção para semanas epidemiológicas posteriores.Descritor: Infecções por Coronavírus. Vírus da SARS. Epidemiologia. Pandemias.