Gerontotechnology for fall prevention of the elderly with Parkinson

Abstract

Objective: to develop the gerontological nursing care process among the elderly with Parkinson’s disease, aiming at the promotion of health through the creation of gerontotechnologies for fall prevention. Method: Convergent Care Research was used as a methodological route. Data were collected from February to October 2017, with the participation of nine elderly people with Parkinson’s disease. An educational booklet, a memory game called “não cai istepô”, a memory game called “caiu de maduro” were developed through clinical evaluation through scales, recorded semi-structured interview and workshops. Results: the application of gerontotechnology resulted from the elderly in self-care, empowerment and knowledge through play, revealing interest in behavior change, independence and learning, as well as serving as a facilitator of care. Conclusion: the gerontotechnologies presented as a playful and innovative instrument for the nursing gerontological care process.

Construction and validation of care-educational gerontechnologies: integrative review

“…Regarding the construction method, different processes performed by the authors were observed. Common points were found, such as the older people's situational diagnosis, reported by eleven studies, guided by the application of semi-structured interviews 24,25,27,30,35,36 , dialogue 6,22,31 and scales 26,29,30 , selected according to the purpose of each research. Six studies report carrying out a literature review on the topic to be addressed to support the subsequent elaboration of the technology content 21,24,25,31,34,36 .…”

“…Regarding the validation process, six studies present gerontechnologies validated by specialists and older people 24,27,28,31,33,35 , seven were validated only by older people 6,21,22,25,26,29,30 , and four were not validated by the authors 23,32,34,36 . Regarding the methodological approach, qualitative studies stood out (n=15) 6,[21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30]32,34,36 , of which six were guided by the principles of Convergent Care Research 6,21,22,26,29,30 , on the other hand, three studies had a quantitative approach, of the methodological research type 28,31,35 , and two studies were quantitative-qualitative 28,34 .…”

Game of Attitudes: educational gerontotechnology for the elderly undergoing haemodialysis

“…The insertion of gerontotechnology is still challenging, as it is a recent and innovative theme, however it brings a new way of looking at the care process, regardless of its field of action; can be an instrument that complements care in the areas of geriatrics and gerontology, providing transformations in daily practices (26) .…”

Awareness-raising workshops on (geronto)technologies for elderly/family care: contributions to knowledge

“…Signs for identifying objects and rooms, organizing the routine and strategies to improve accessibility and reduce the risk of injury to elderly people were also mentioned as care (geronto) technologies, after awareness-raising workshops/training. It is evident, therefore, that using (geronto)technologies in elderly people's daily lives is an important tool that aims to encourage independence, autonomy and self-care, favoring the prevention and risk of falls (18) . We emphasize the need for the participation of family members/caregivers in this context, who must understand that elderly people have a history and have desires.…”