A qualidade na atenção à saúde da mulher idosa: um relato de experiência

Abstract

Relato de experiências sobre a assistência integral a mulheres idosas em um Programa de Extensão desenvolvido no Hospital Escola da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Apresenta uma proposta pedagógica e assistencial de elevado significado social e de formação acadêmica resultado do empenho de uma equipe de profissionais.. Descreve o perfil do idoso que procura o serviço especializado e analisa a situação da atenção, com enfoque na melhoria da qualidade da assistência prestada. Utilizaramse os conceitos da Qualidade em Saúde e o Pacto pela Vida. Responde o porquê deste espaço, construído para o desenvolvimento de ações sob a visão de um modelo humanizado, em que as enfermeiras se apoiam nas práticas de educação em saúde. Concluiuse que a proposta pedagógica é um instrumento da atenção e possibilita analisar as expectativas e necessidades da clientela em uma perspectiva da melhoria da qualidade de vida e de saúde, buscando o nível de satisfação da clientela.

Factors associated with the functional independence of elderly women in the city of Cuiabá

“…23,25 Nowadays, they take care of themselves and participate in social activities that preserve their physical and cognitive condition through activities such as dancing, travelling and crafts workshops. 22,25,26 The association found in the present study between the age group of younger elderly women and FI is not surprising. Studies have shown that women aged under 80 years are more independent.…”

“…These modern benefits have made them more financially independent. 22,23 In addition, they have found new meaning in their lives, broadening their horizons, seeking more information, incorporating new knowledge and expanding their interpersonal relationships. 24 A number of studies have shown that many elderly women are more physically resistant, maintaining their health and autonomy.…”

Mulheres idosas: desvelando suas vivências e necessidades de cuidado

“…In this context, investments must be made in access to healthcare services and in effective communication that addresses the specific needs of the elderly population and the provision of available services (19)(20) .…”

“…Integral care focused on elderly women is necessary and must be based on their real needs, including the guarantee of their physical, moral, social and cultural rights, particularly in regard to specific requirements, such as health, leisure, education, and free social participation (19)(20) .…”

“…She must be viewed in a way that potentializes the specificities arising from her current context of life, which has been shown to be a determinant of the experience of the aging process and the developments that arise from it. The well-being of the elderly woman is considered to involve care relationships with family members and professionals, and public policies that seek to ensure her rights, with the purpose of creating conditions that promote health, autonomy, integration and social participation (20) . The greatest challenge for the humanities, applied social sciences and health sciences is the understanding of the transformations of the aging process that involve the elderly, their family members and healthcare services because these transformations impact society and generate diverse demands (22) .…”