Educational technology: a facilitating instrument for the elderly care

Rev Bras Enferm. 2018:71 Suppl 2:786-792. doi: 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0129.
[Article in Portuguese, English]

Abstract

Objective: To develop educational technology with caregivers of older people based on the needs, difficulties and concerns related to the elderly care expressed by the caregivers themselves.

Method: Research of qualitative nature, with participant observation, based on concepts used by Paulo Freire. Data collection and analysis used the "World Cafe" methodology and the thematic content analysis, respectively.

Result: The needs of these caregivers refer to their training and information on aging. The difficulties highlighted are deterrents to quality assistance to older adults, such as: insufficient resources, environmental factor and relationship with the family. The interests are evident in relation to the care and to its more subjective relationship. Final considerations: Educational technologies, printed matter and media, developed along with the caregivers, contribute to orientation and information of caregiver, population and professionals as facilitating instruments, regarding elderly care.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Caregivers / education*
  • Educational Technology / methods
  • Educational Technology / trends*
  • Female
  • Geriatrics / methods*
  • Geriatrics / standards
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Qualitative Research
  • Quality of Life / psychology*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Teaching / standards