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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Interactive gerontechnology for fall prevention in the elderly: a descriptive study
- Juliana Cunha Maia
, - Jamylle Lucas Diniz ,
- Caroline Ribeiro de Sousa ,
- Francisco Gerlai Lima Oliveira ,
- Brenda Pinheiro Evangelista , [ ... ],
- Rachel Gabriel Bastos Barbosa
05-08-2023
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEInteractive gerontechnology for fall prevention in the elderly: a descriptive study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(2):e20220739
05-08-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0739
- Juliana Cunha Maia ,
- Jamylle Lucas Diniz ,
- Caroline Ribeiro de Sousa ,
- Francisco Gerlai Lima Oliveira ,
- Brenda Pinheiro Evangelista ,
- Janaína Fonseca Victor Coutinho ,
- Marília Braga Marques ,
- Rachel Gabriel Bastos Barbosa
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Objectives:
to develop interactive gerontechnology for the prevention of falls in the elderly at home.
Methods:
an exploratory and descriptive study that consisted of gerontechnology development and evaluation by experts and the target audience. For evaluation, researchers used the Agreement Index (AI), considering values greater than 80%.
Results:
the three-dimensional virtual scale model was elaborated through the SketchUp program, with the distribution of rooms and floors, constituting Prototype 1 (P1). Fifty-four judges evaluated the P1, and all presented agreement above the established, with a minimum AI of 88% and a maximum of 100%, producing Prototype 2 (P2). Thirty elderly participants from a philanthropic institution evaluated Prototype 2. On all items, AI ranged from 83% a 100%, resulting in the final version.
Conclusions:
the product of this research reveals itself as an innovative and scientifically based tool aimed at preventing falls in the elderly.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEInteractive gerontechnology for fall prevention in the elderly: a descriptive study
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(2):e20220739
05-08-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0739
- Juliana Cunha Maia ,
- Jamylle Lucas Diniz ,
- Caroline Ribeiro de Sousa ,
- Francisco Gerlai Lima Oliveira ,
- Brenda Pinheiro Evangelista ,
- Janaína Fonseca Victor Coutinho ,
- Marília Braga Marques ,
- Rachel Gabriel Bastos Barbosa
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Objectives:
to develop interactive gerontechnology for the prevention of falls in the elderly at home.
Methods:
an exploratory and descriptive study that consisted of gerontechnology development and evaluation by experts and the target audience. For evaluation, researchers used the Agreement Index (AI), considering values greater than 80%.
Results:
the three-dimensional virtual scale model was elaborated through the SketchUp program, with the distribution of rooms and floors, constituting Prototype 1 (P1). Fifty-four judges evaluated the P1, and all presented agreement above the established, with a minimum AI of 88% and a maximum of 100%, producing Prototype 2 (P2). Thirty elderly participants from a philanthropic institution evaluated Prototype 2. On all items, AI ranged from 83% a 100%, resulting in the final version.
Conclusions:
the product of this research reveals itself as an innovative and scientifically based tool aimed at preventing falls in the elderly.
- Juliana Cunha Maia
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Three-dimensional Educational Technology for the prevention of accidents caused by falls in the elderly
- Rayanne Branco dos Santos Lima ,
- Rachel Gabriel Bastos Barbosa ,
- Jamylle Lucas Diniz ,
- Joyce da Silva Costa ,
- Marília Braga Marques , [ ... ],
- Janaína Fonseca Victor Coutinho
03-15-2021
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEThree-dimensional Educational Technology for the prevention of accidents caused by falls in the elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(suppl 5):e20190806
03-15-2021DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0806
- Rayanne Branco dos Santos Lima ,
- Rachel Gabriel Bastos Barbosa ,
- Jamylle Lucas Diniz ,
- Joyce da Silva Costa ,
- Marília Braga Marques ,
- Janaína Fonseca Victor Coutinho
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Objective:
Evaluate a three-dimensional educational gerontotechnology for the prevention of falls in the elderly at home.
Methods:
Cross-sectional, descriptive study, involving the Development of gerontotechnology; Evaluation by specialists and target audience, took place in Fortaleza, State of Ceara, Brazil, from June 2017 to October 2018. For the development, it was used the steps adopted in a booklet and the Casa Segura project for the elderly. 16 specialists and 30 elderly participated in the evaluation, using the Health Promotion Model, by Nola Pende.
Results:
The scale model has an area of 160 cm2, with four rooms made of Medium Density Fiberboard . Specialists consider technology adequate, with a level of compliance of 87.7% IC95% [87,71-88,42]. All the elderly related that the scale model looked their homes, and 13 of them (43.3%) suggested the construction of a backyard, a possible second floor, corridors, and stairs.
Conclusion:
Gerontotechnology was considered fit to be used in the prevention of falls in the elderly.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEThree-dimensional Educational Technology for the prevention of accidents caused by falls in the elderly
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(suppl 5):e20190806
03-15-2021DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0806
- Rayanne Branco dos Santos Lima ,
- Rachel Gabriel Bastos Barbosa ,
- Jamylle Lucas Diniz ,
- Joyce da Silva Costa ,
- Marília Braga Marques ,
- Janaína Fonseca Victor Coutinho
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Objective:
Evaluate a three-dimensional educational gerontotechnology for the prevention of falls in the elderly at home.
Methods:
Cross-sectional, descriptive study, involving the Development of gerontotechnology; Evaluation by specialists and target audience, took place in Fortaleza, State of Ceara, Brazil, from June 2017 to October 2018. For the development, it was used the steps adopted in a booklet and the Casa Segura project for the elderly. 16 specialists and 30 elderly participated in the evaluation, using the Health Promotion Model, by Nola Pende.
Results:
The scale model has an area of 160 cm2, with four rooms made of Medium Density Fiberboard . Specialists consider technology adequate, with a level of compliance of 87.7% IC95% [87,71-88,42]. All the elderly related that the scale model looked their homes, and 13 of them (43.3%) suggested the construction of a backyard, a possible second floor, corridors, and stairs.
Conclusion:
Gerontotechnology was considered fit to be used in the prevention of falls in the elderly.
- Rayanne Branco dos Santos Lima
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Nursing diagnosis Risk for Falls in the elderly in primary health care
- Paulo Henrique Fernandes dos Santos ,
- Marina Morato Stival ,
- Luciano Ramos de Lima ,
- Walterlânia Silva Santos ,
- Cris Renata Grou Volpe , [ ... ],
- Silvana Schwerz Funghetto
07-08-2020
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ORIGINAL ARTICLENursing diagnosis Risk for Falls in the elderly in primary health care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(suppl 3):e20180826
07-08-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0826
- Paulo Henrique Fernandes dos Santos ,
- Marina Morato Stival ,
- Luciano Ramos de Lima ,
- Walterlânia Silva Santos ,
- Cris Renata Grou Volpe ,
- Tania Cristina Morais Santa Barbara Rehem ,
- Silvana Schwerz Funghetto
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Objective:
to evaluate the Nursing Diagnosis (ND) Risk for Falls in elderly subjects in primary health care in the Federal District.
Methods:
a descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional study conducted in two basic health units. Data collection included blood collection, nursing consultation and physical evaluation of 156 elderly subjects with chronic diseases.
Results:
the most prevalent intrinsic risk factors of NANDA-I were visual impairment (73.7%), impaired mobility (70.5%) and history of falls (69.9%); and extrinsic factors were the use of insufficient material in the bathroom (60.3%) and loose carpets (58.3%). The intrinsic factors that increased the risk for falls were the use of assistive devices (OR 3.50; p=0.030), impaired walking (OR 2.84; p=0.019) and cognitive impairment (OR 1.26; p=0.019); and the extrinsic factor was the use of loose rugs (OR 1.59; p=0.041).
Conclusion:
this ND has proved to be a valuable instrument for the identification of risk factors for falls in elderly subjects in primary care.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLENursing diagnosis Risk for Falls in the elderly in primary health care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(suppl 3):e20180826
07-08-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0826
- Paulo Henrique Fernandes dos Santos ,
- Marina Morato Stival ,
- Luciano Ramos de Lima ,
- Walterlânia Silva Santos ,
- Cris Renata Grou Volpe ,
- Tania Cristina Morais Santa Barbara Rehem ,
- Silvana Schwerz Funghetto
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Objective:
to evaluate the Nursing Diagnosis (ND) Risk for Falls in elderly subjects in primary health care in the Federal District.
Methods:
a descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional study conducted in two basic health units. Data collection included blood collection, nursing consultation and physical evaluation of 156 elderly subjects with chronic diseases.
Results:
the most prevalent intrinsic risk factors of NANDA-I were visual impairment (73.7%), impaired mobility (70.5%) and history of falls (69.9%); and extrinsic factors were the use of insufficient material in the bathroom (60.3%) and loose carpets (58.3%). The intrinsic factors that increased the risk for falls were the use of assistive devices (OR 3.50; p=0.030), impaired walking (OR 2.84; p=0.019) and cognitive impairment (OR 1.26; p=0.019); and the extrinsic factor was the use of loose rugs (OR 1.59; p=0.041).
Conclusion:
this ND has proved to be a valuable instrument for the identification of risk factors for falls in elderly subjects in primary care.
- Paulo Henrique Fernandes dos Santos
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RESEARCH
Repercussions of hospitalization due to fall of the elderly: health care and prevention
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(suppl 2):763-769
01-01-2018
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RESEARCHRepercussions of hospitalization due to fall of the elderly: health care and prevention
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(suppl 2):763-769
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0069
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Objective:
To know the repercussions of the fall reported by the elderly and their caregiver during hospitalization in a public hospital in Florianópolis city from October to December 2014.
Method:
Exploratory research with a qualitative approach, conducted by depth interviews with 16 participants, the eight elderly were hospitalized for falls and eight elderly caregivers. Data analysis were performed through the Thematic Content Analysis.
Results:
It was evidenced the thematic axis: Faller Elderly supported by four thematic categories: Changes caused by Falls, I am a faller, I take care of me and Prevention of the Fall. The repercussions of the fall were evidenced in the impairment of the health condition, self-care and functional capacity. We observed the naturalization of the phenomenon and the passivity with the harmful consequences of the event.
Final Considerations:
The fall is valued the more negative its repercussion, such as the need for hospitalization and surgery. Managing the vulnerability of the elderly, especially in primary care, evaluating their comorbidities and their internal and external environment, will minimize unfavorable consequences and the social and financial cost of hospitalizations.
Palavras-chave: Accident PreventionAccidents by FallsCaregiversHealth of the ElderlyVulnerability in HealthVer maisVisualizações0Resumo
RESEARCHRepercussions of hospitalization due to fall of the elderly: health care and prevention
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(suppl 2):763-769
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0069
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Objective:
To know the repercussions of the fall reported by the elderly and their caregiver during hospitalization in a public hospital in Florianópolis city from October to December 2014.
Method:
Exploratory research with a qualitative approach, conducted by depth interviews with 16 participants, the eight elderly were hospitalized for falls and eight elderly caregivers. Data analysis were performed through the Thematic Content Analysis.
Results:
It was evidenced the thematic axis: Faller Elderly supported by four thematic categories: Changes caused by Falls, I am a faller, I take care of me and Prevention of the Fall. The repercussions of the fall were evidenced in the impairment of the health condition, self-care and functional capacity. We observed the naturalization of the phenomenon and the passivity with the harmful consequences of the event.
Final Considerations:
The fall is valued the more negative its repercussion, such as the need for hospitalization and surgery. Managing the vulnerability of the elderly, especially in primary care, evaluating their comorbidities and their internal and external environment, will minimize unfavorable consequences and the social and financial cost of hospitalizations.
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RESEARCH
Social representation of elderly people on falls: structural analysis and in the light of Neuman
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(suppl 2):851-859
01-01-2018
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RESEARCHSocial representation of elderly people on falls: structural analysis and in the light of Neuman
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(suppl 2):851-859
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0258
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Objective:
To understand the symbolic elements and the hierarchical system of representations of elderly people on falls, according to Abric’s structural analysis and Neuman’s theory.
Method:
Abric structural approach developed at the home of primary care users in a city of Minas Gerais. A free evocation technique of images triggered by images was performed in 2016 with elderly individuals (≥65 years old). Data treated by dictionary of equivalent terms; processed in Evoc 2000 software converging, analytically, according to Neuman. Ethical/legal criteria were met.
Results:
195 people participated, 78.5% were women, and 45.1% were aged ≥75 years. Summarized 897 words; 155 different ones. Central nucleus containing cognates: dizziness-vertigo-labyrinthitis and slipper-shoes (behavioral and objective dimension). The word disease integrated the area of contrast. Environmental and personal stressors were identified according to Neuman.
Final considerations:
Objects and risk behaviors for falls integrated the representations, although environmental and personal stressors indicate the need for preventive interventions in the environment and in the intrapersonal dimension.
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RESEARCHSocial representation of elderly people on falls: structural analysis and in the light of Neuman
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2018;71(suppl 2):851-859
01-01-2018DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0258
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Objective:
To understand the symbolic elements and the hierarchical system of representations of elderly people on falls, according to Abric’s structural analysis and Neuman’s theory.
Method:
Abric structural approach developed at the home of primary care users in a city of Minas Gerais. A free evocation technique of images triggered by images was performed in 2016 with elderly individuals (≥65 years old). Data treated by dictionary of equivalent terms; processed in Evoc 2000 software converging, analytically, according to Neuman. Ethical/legal criteria were met.
Results:
195 people participated, 78.5% were women, and 45.1% were aged ≥75 years. Summarized 897 words; 155 different ones. Central nucleus containing cognates: dizziness-vertigo-labyrinthitis and slipper-shoes (behavioral and objective dimension). The word disease integrated the area of contrast. Environmental and personal stressors were identified according to Neuman.
Final considerations:
Objects and risk behaviors for falls integrated the representations, although environmental and personal stressors indicate the need for preventive interventions in the environment and in the intrapersonal dimension.
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RESEARCH
The elderly recognizing themselves as vulnerable to falls in the concreteness of the femoral fracture
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):279-286
01-01-2017
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RESEARCHThe elderly recognizing themselves as vulnerable to falls in the concreteness of the femoral fracture
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):279-286
01-01-2017DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0392
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Objectives:
understand the experience of the elderly with falls followed by femoral fracture and elaborate theoretical model of this process of lived experience.
Method:
qualitative research with theoretical saturation through analysis of the ninth nondirected interview of elderly who underwent such experience. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed according to Grounded Theory.
Results:
three categories emerged (sub-processes): evaluating signs and symptoms of fracture after the fall; feeling sad and insecure with the new condition; and finding oneself susceptible to fractures. From realignment of these categories (sub-processes) we could abstract the central category (process), recognizing oneself as vulnerable to falls in the concreteness of the fracture.
Conclusion:
the theoretical model considering the Symbolic Interactionism signals the implementation of continued program for fall prevention, with teaching strategies that encourage the elderly to reflect on the concreteness of contexts in which there is risk of occurring injury to their health.
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RESEARCHThe elderly recognizing themselves as vulnerable to falls in the concreteness of the femoral fracture
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(2):279-286
01-01-2017DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0392
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Objectives:
understand the experience of the elderly with falls followed by femoral fracture and elaborate theoretical model of this process of lived experience.
Method:
qualitative research with theoretical saturation through analysis of the ninth nondirected interview of elderly who underwent such experience. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed according to Grounded Theory.
Results:
three categories emerged (sub-processes): evaluating signs and symptoms of fracture after the fall; feeling sad and insecure with the new condition; and finding oneself susceptible to fractures. From realignment of these categories (sub-processes) we could abstract the central category (process), recognizing oneself as vulnerable to falls in the concreteness of the fracture.
Conclusion:
the theoretical model considering the Symbolic Interactionism signals the implementation of continued program for fall prevention, with teaching strategies that encourage the elderly to reflect on the concreteness of contexts in which there is risk of occurring injury to their health.
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RESEARCH
Evaluation of the safety of hospitalized older adults as for the risk of falls
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):860-867
01-01-2017
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RESEARCHEvaluation of the safety of hospitalized older adults as for the risk of falls
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):860-867
01-01-2017DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0098
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Objective:
To evaluate the safety of hospitalized older adults as for the risk of falls according to the parameters of the Morse Fall Scale.
Method:
Epidemiological, cross-sectional, prospective and descriptive study with n=75.
Results:
Average age of 71.3 years (SD±8.2); 58.7% male; 44% with low educational level; 38.7% hospitalized for cardiovascular diseases; average hospitalization of 10 days (SD±9.38); 78.7% with comorbidities; 61.3% with the calf circumference ≥ 31 cm; 62.7% were former smokers for more than 10 years; 65% did not drink alcohol; 100% did not have identification bracelet; 22.7% had similar names in the infirmary; 48% took up to five medicines; and 93.3% received some invasive procedure, especially the vessel puncture (65.3%). There was a high risk of falls in 52% of older adults.
Conclusion:
The results pointed to imminent risk of breach of patient safety, emphasizing the need for implementation of protocols and predictive scales such as the Morse scale.
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RESEARCHEvaluation of the safety of hospitalized older adults as for the risk of falls
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(4):860-867
01-01-2017DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0098
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Objective:
To evaluate the safety of hospitalized older adults as for the risk of falls according to the parameters of the Morse Fall Scale.
Method:
Epidemiological, cross-sectional, prospective and descriptive study with n=75.
Results:
Average age of 71.3 years (SD±8.2); 58.7% male; 44% with low educational level; 38.7% hospitalized for cardiovascular diseases; average hospitalization of 10 days (SD±9.38); 78.7% with comorbidities; 61.3% with the calf circumference ≥ 31 cm; 62.7% were former smokers for more than 10 years; 65% did not drink alcohol; 100% did not have identification bracelet; 22.7% had similar names in the infirmary; 48% took up to five medicines; and 93.3% received some invasive procedure, especially the vessel puncture (65.3%). There was a high risk of falls in 52% of older adults.
Conclusion:
The results pointed to imminent risk of breach of patient safety, emphasizing the need for implementation of protocols and predictive scales such as the Morse scale.
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