An Intervention to Help Older Adults Maintain Independence Safely

Ganong, Lawrence H.; Coleman, Marilyn; Benson, Jacquelyn J.; Snyder-Rivas, Linley A.; Stowe, James D.; Porter, Eileen J.

doi:10.1177/1074840712471900

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“…It is paramount that health professionals and society in general understand questions related to aging, family dynamics and the social context of elderly people so they can receive proper care. (9,12,21,26,27) The increase in the number of elderly people with functional limitations results from growing chronicity and longevity. Consequently, family and healthcare services' support must be continuous and span the last years of life.…”

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Funcionalidade familiar de idosos brasileiros residentes em comunidade

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Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a funcionalidade familiar de idosos brasileiros; testar a influência de fatores determinantes. Métodos Estudo transversal com 2.052 idosos, a partir de dados coletados da linha base referente ao estudo “Aging, Gender and Quality of Life (AGEQOL)”, responderam questionários sobre funcionamento familiar; atividades básicas e instrumentais de vida diária (AVD e AIVD); estado cognitivo; e características sociodemográficas. Modelos multivariados de regressão ordinal e análise de correspondência múltipla identificaram fatores associados à boa funcionalidade familiar. Resultados A maior parte dos idosos gozava de boa funcionalidade familiar (76,3%), era casada e vivendo com cônjuge (55,5%), tinha mais de seis filhos e netos (85,4% e 76,7%, respectivamente) e independente para AIVD (71,5%). Análise de correspondência resultou em três grupos: alta, moderada e baixa funcionalidade familiar e perfil de idosos com distintas condições socioeconômicas. Conclusão Infere-se dos resultados implicações para a prática e política de atenção à família com membros idosos segundo seu funcionamento e distintas condições de vida e saúde das pessoas idosas.

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“…These factors, coupled with disinformation about the aging process, prejudice and disrespect of the elderly are worrisome. In addition, investments and public resources to meet the specific needs of the elderly population are precarious, both in terms of quantity and quality of care (23)(24)(25) . Although the elderly members have been evaluated by health professionals (medical professionals were mentioned in the interviews) as unable to remain alone given their need for care, families are resistant to comply with the recommendation and develop strategies to ensure they remain living alone.…”

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The family in face of the elderly's reality of living alone

2017

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Objective: to understand the family dynamics in face of the reality of the elderly living alone. Method: study of qualitative approach with theoretical reference of symbolic interactionism that involved interviews with families. Data were analyzed by thematic analysis. Results: six families participated in the study. The discourse analysis originated the following categories: The family respecting their decision making; The family organizing itself to the process of living alone after the age of 80 years; The family experiencing the freedom of living alone. Conclusion: in this study, it was possible to identify the facilitation of the possibility of living alone with preparation and agreements between the family during the family life cycle, leading to the feeling of freedom and quality of life of all members. Nursing, as a science responsible for elaborating care strategies, should work together with families to assist in the planning of care plans based on the individual social reality of the family. Descriptors: Elderly; Housing; Family Nursing; Family Relationships; Geriatric Nursing. RESUMO Objetivo: compreender a dinâmica familiar frente a realidade do idoso de morar sozinho. Método: estudo de abordagem qualitativa, com referencial teórico do Interacionismo Simbólico e que envolveu entrevistas com famílias. Os dados foram analisados por análise temática. Resultados: seis famílias participaram do estudo. A análise de discurso originou as seguintes categorias: A família se organizando ao processo de morar sozinho após os 80 anos; A família respeitando as suas tomadas de decisão; A família vivenciando a liberdade do morar sozinho. Conclusão: neste estudo foi possível identifi car que a possibilidade de morar sozinho é facilitada pelo preparo e acordos da família durante o ciclo vital familiar, levando à sensação de liberdade e qualidade de vida de todos os membros. A enfermagem, como ciência responsável pela elaboração de estratégias de cuidado, deve trabalhar junto às famílias auxiliando no planejamento de planos assistenciais baseados na realidade social familiar individual. Descritores: Idoso; Habitação; Enfermagem Familiar; Relações Familiares; Enfermagem Geriátrica. RESUMEN Objetivo: comprender la dinámica de la familia frente a la realidad de los ancianos que viven solos. Método: estudio cualitativo con el marco teórico de la interacción simbólica y que incluyó entrevistas con las familias. Los datos fueron analizados mediante el análisis temático. Resultados: seis familias participaron en el estudio. El análisis del discurso ha originado las siguientes categorías: La familia respeta su toma de decisiones; La familia se organiza al proceso de vivir solo después de 80 años; La familia experimenta la libertad del vivir solo. Conclusión: en este estudio se observó que la posibilidad de vivir solo se ve facilitada por la preparación y las disposiciones de la familia en el ciclo de vida familiar, dando lugar a una sensación de libertad y la calidad de vida de todos los miembros. La enfermería, como ...

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“…10 Vignettes have been used successfully in social science research to address sensitive topics. 11,12 In this study, vignettes provided a safe environment where peers gained experience about how to communicate and respond to study participants' behaviors, attitudes, and emotions.…”

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Peers Keep It Real: Re-engaging Adults in HIV Care

Enriquez

Cheng

McKinsey

et al. 2019

J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care

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Background:After diagnosis, a substantial number of people with HIV disease fall out of care. Effective interventions are needed for this priority population.Methods:The “Peers Keep It Real” study aimed to help adults who were disengaged from HIV treatment. Peers, lay individuals living with HIV, facilitated intervention sessions. Participants were randomized to immediately receive the peer-facilitated intervention or were wait-listed.Results:Considerable attrition occurred in the control group. Pre-/postanalyses showed that among participants (n = 23) who received the intervention, 65% had viral load suppression and 100% remained in care at 12 months postintervention. Impact on viral load was significant (P = .0326), suggesting that peers are effective change agents who positively impacted outcomes for individuals struggling with adherence to HIV treatment.Conclusion:Future endeavors should consider providing all individuals from this priority population with an active peer intervention from the onset to enhance retention and adherence.

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An Intervention to Help Older Adults Maintain Independence Safely

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Funcionalidade familiar de idosos brasileiros residentes em comunidade

Funcionalidade familiar de idosos brasileiros residentes em comunidade

The family in face of the elderly's reality of living alone

Peers Keep It Real: Re-engaging Adults in HIV Care

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