0286/2020 - Cuidadores formais de idosos dependentes no domicílio: Desafios vivenciados Formal caregivers of elderly dependents at home: Challenges experienced
Objetivo: Analisar as características e os desafios vivenciados pelos cuidadores formais de idosos dependentes no domicílio. Métodos: Estudo qualitativo multicêntrico, realizado em 6 cidades brasileiras, com cuidadores formais de idosos dependentes. As entrevistas foram realizadas mediante utilização de um roteiro semiestruturado, no domicílio, nos meses de maio a agosto de 2019, com duração em média de 60 minutos. Resultados: Participaram 27 cuidadores formais com idade média de 46 anos, predominantemente do sexo feminino, com tempo médio de cuidado ao idoso de 2 anos e 6 meses, sem formação profissional de cuidador. A análise e interpretação das falas conduziram a formulação de três categorias temáticas: Condições de trabalho e de saúde do cuidador formal; Perfil e modos de cuidar; e Desafios para cuidar. Considerações finais: É necessário conhecer as características e as demandas dos cuidadores formais de idosos dependentes domiciliados para que políticas públicas e intervenções eficazes possam ser desenvolvidas, levando-se em consideração as necessidades apresentadas por esses profissionais.
Objective: To analyze the characteristics and challenges experienced by formal caregivers of dependent elderly people at home. Methods: Qualitative multicenter study, conducted in 6 Brazilian cities, with formal caregivers of dependent elderly people. The interviews were conducted using a semi-structured script, at home,May to August 2019, with an average duration of 60 minutes. Results: 27 formal caregivers participated, with an average age of 46 years, predominantly female, with an average care time for the elderly of 2 years and 6 months, without professional training as a caregiver. The analysis and interpretation of the statements led to the formulation of three thematic categories: Working conditions and health of the formal caregiver; Profile and ways of caring; and Challenges to care. Final considerations: It is necessary to know the characteristics and demands of formal caregivers of dependent elderly domiciled so that public policies and effective interventions can be developed, taking into account the needs presented by these professionals.
Formal caregivers of elderly dependents at home: Challenges experienced
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Objective: To analyze the characteristics and challenges experienced by formal caregivers of dependent elderly people at home. Methods: Qualitative multicenter study, conducted in 6 Brazilian cities, with formal caregivers of dependent elderly people. The interviews were conducted using a semi-structured script, at home,May to August 2019, with an average duration of 60 minutes. Results: 27 formal caregivers participated, with an average age of 46 years, predominantly female, with an average care time for the elderly of 2 years and 6 months, without professional training as a caregiver. The analysis and interpretation of the statements led to the formulation of three thematic categories: Working conditions and health of the formal caregiver; Profile and ways of caring; and Challenges to care. Final considerations: It is necessary to know the characteristics and demands of formal caregivers of dependent elderly domiciled so that public policies and effective interventions can be developed, taking into account the needs presented by these professionals.
