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O envelhecimento populacional da sociedade contemporânea constitui um dos
maiores desafios da nossa atualidade. O envelhecimento corresponde a um processo
complexo, multideterminado, previsível, inevitável, e que depende de múltiplos fatores.
O idoso que não seja detentor da sua autonomia para a realização das atividades básicas
da vida diária, e que permaneça sozinho na sua casa, ainda que apenas durante ainda parte
do seu dia, pode ficar vulnerável a várias situações de risco (por exemplo, sair de casa e
perder-se, alimentação e higiene desadequadas). O centro de dia surge como resposta que
fornece um acompanhamento técnico e personalizado à pessoa mais velha, satisfazendo
as suas necessidades. No entanto, o que o idoso considera serem as suas necessidades,
podem ser diferentes das considerações dos seus familiares ou dos membros da equipa do
centro de dia, e pode condicionar e causar constrangimentos à intervenção realizada. O
presente estudo pretende avaliar quais as necessidades dos idosos que levaram à procura
do centro de dia, bem como se o centro de dia dá resposta a essas necessidades. A amostra
é constituída por seis participantes, incluindo dois idosos que frequentam um centro de
dia, dois familiares de idosos que frequentam um centro de dia, e dois técnicos que
trabalham num centro de dia. Recorreu-se ao guião de entrevista para a realização de
entrevistas semi-estruturadas para a recolha de dados. A análise dos dados qualitativos
foi realizada através do software MaxQDA2018, com recurso à análise temática de dados.
Os resultados revelaram a existência de concordância entre os participantes relativamente
às necessidades sentidas pelo idoso previamente à entrada no equipamento, e indicam
melhoria do bem-estar geral do idoso pós admissão no centro de dia. A perceção dos
intervenientes em relação ao funcionamento e impacto do centro de dia na vida do idoso
é bastante positiva, considerando que as necessidades sentidas previamente foram no
geral satisfeitas, e que o processo de envelhecimento é vivido de forma feliz por todos.
Population aging in contemporary society is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Ageing corresponds to a complex, multidetermined, predictable, and inevitable process that, depends on multiple factors. Elderly without autonomy to carry out basic activities of daily living, and who remain alone in their homes, even if only for part of their day, may be vulnerable to various risk situations (for example, going out and getting lost, inadequate food and hygiene). The day center appears as a response that provides technical and personalized support to the older people, satisfying their needs. However, what the elderly person considers to be their needs, may be different from the considerations of their family members or members of the day center team, wish may cause constraints to the intervention performed. This study aims to identify the needs of the elderly that have led them to look for the day center, as well as whether the day center responds to the needs. The sample consists of six participants, including two elderly people who attend a day center, two family members of elderly people who attend a day center, and two technicians who work in a day center. The interview guide was used to conduct semi-structured interviews for data collection. The analysis of qualitative data was performed using the MaxQDA2018 software, using thematic data analysis. The results revealed the existence of agreement among the participants regarding the needs felt by the elderly prior their enterance at the day center, and indicate an improvement in the general well-being the after admission in this facility. The perception of the stakeholders in relation to the functioning and impact of the day center on the elderly person's life is very positive, indicating that the needs previously felt were generally satisfied, and that the aging process is lived in a more satisfying way by all.
Population aging in contemporary society is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Ageing corresponds to a complex, multidetermined, predictable, and inevitable process that, depends on multiple factors. Elderly without autonomy to carry out basic activities of daily living, and who remain alone in their homes, even if only for part of their day, may be vulnerable to various risk situations (for example, going out and getting lost, inadequate food and hygiene). The day center appears as a response that provides technical and personalized support to the older people, satisfying their needs. However, what the elderly person considers to be their needs, may be different from the considerations of their family members or members of the day center team, wish may cause constraints to the intervention performed. This study aims to identify the needs of the elderly that have led them to look for the day center, as well as whether the day center responds to the needs. The sample consists of six participants, including two elderly people who attend a day center, two family members of elderly people who attend a day center, and two technicians who work in a day center. The interview guide was used to conduct semi-structured interviews for data collection. The analysis of qualitative data was performed using the MaxQDA2018 software, using thematic data analysis. The results revealed the existence of agreement among the participants regarding the needs felt by the elderly prior their enterance at the day center, and indicate an improvement in the general well-being the after admission in this facility. The perception of the stakeholders in relation to the functioning and impact of the day center on the elderly person's life is very positive, indicating that the needs previously felt were generally satisfied, and that the aging process is lived in a more satisfying way by all.
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Envelhecimento Autonomia Bem-estar Necessidades Centro de Dia Aging Autonomy Well-being Needs Day Care Center