Beatriz Regina Lara dos Santos

Vulnerabilidade e envelhecimento no contexto da saúde

The aging of the population is associated with important social and economic changes, as well as with changes in the epidemiological profile and demands of public health services. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify factors that contributed to individual, social, and programmatic vulnerability of the elderly people. A qualitative, descriptive study was carried out through a systematic review and synthesis of the literature about aging and vulnerability. The vulnerability of the aging population requires appropriate social and professional responses. There is a need to reflect upon health practices related to the prevention of injuries and promotion of health of the aging population.The aging of the population is associated with important social and economic changes, as well as with changes in the epidemiological profile and demands of public health services. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify factors that contributed to individual, social, and programmatic vulnerability of the elderly people. A qualitative, descriptive study was carried out through a systematic review and synthesis of the literature about aging and vulnerability. The vulnerability of the aging population requires appropriate social and professional responses. There is a need to reflect upon health practices related to the prevention of injuries and promotion of health of the aging population. Descriptores: Health; Vulnerability; Elderly; Elder Health.

Programas de cuidado de enfermagem domiciliar

O cuidado domiciliar e umaestrategia assistencial que enfatiza a autonomia do paciente, bem como o autocuidado no espaco domiciliar. A estrategia envolve planejamento, coordenacao e atuacao de varios servicos. Este estudo e do tipo descritivo, contemplando uma abordagem qualitativa por meio de uma revisao bibliografica. Os dados foram analisados pela tecnica de Analise de Conteudo, sendo identificado duas categorias: programas de cuidado domiciliar e a sistematizacao do cuidado. O cuidado domiciliar reduz o numero de complicacoes clinicas, rehospitalizacao e custos hospitalares. Ao se delinear um programa de cuidado domiciliar, os objetivos devem ser estabelecidos com a finalidade de concretizar as mudancas desejadas. O profissional de enfermagem ao sistematizar deve estabelecer vinculo e parceria com o paciente e a familia.Home care is an assistance strategy that emphasizes patient autonomy, as well as self-care in the domiciliary setting. This strategy involves planning, coordination, and performance of several services. This study is of a descriptive type, contemplating a qualitative approach by means of a bibliographical review. Data were analyzed through the Content Analysis technique, with two categories being identified: home care programs and systematization of care. Home care reduces the number of clinical complications, additional hospitalizations, and hospital costs. Upon outlining a home care program, objectives must be established with the purpose of effecting the desired changes. When carrying out the systematization, nurses must build ties and a partnership with the patient and his/her family.

Programa de assistência de enfermagem a clientes portadores de danos cardiovasculares, no ambulatório de um hospital geral e de ensino de Porto Alegre, RS

Descreve a programacao proposta pelas enfermeiras que atuam no Servico de Enfermagem de Saude Publica, de um hospital de ensino de Porto Alegre, RS, a clientes portadores de danos cardiovasculares, destacando as atividades finais (consulta de enfermagem, chamamento de faltosos e Cursos de Educacao para Saude). Procura-se caracterizar a clientela assistida, atraves da Consulta de Enfermagem, quanto a sexo, idade, classe social, procedencia e problemas apresentados.

Vulnerability and aging in the health context

The aging of the population is associated with important social and economic changes, as well as with changes in the epidemiological profile and demands of public health services. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify factors that contributed to individual, social, and programmatic vulnerability of the elderly people. A qualitative, descriptive study was carried out through a systematic review and synthesis of the literature about aging and vulnerability. The vulnerability of the aging population requires appropriate social and professional responses. There is a need to reflect upon health practices related to the prevention of injuries and promotion of health of the aging population.The aging of the population is associated with important social and economic changes, as well as with changes in the epidemiological profile and demands of public health services. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify factors that contributed to individual, social, and programmatic vulnerability of the elderly people. A qualitative, descriptive study was carried out through a systematic review and synthesis of the literature about aging and vulnerability. The vulnerability of the aging population requires appropriate social and professional responses. There is a need to reflect upon health practices related to the prevention of injuries and promotion of health of the aging population. Descriptores: Health; Vulnerability; Elderly; Elder Health.

Vulnerabilidad y envejecimiento en el contexto de la salud

The aging of the population is associated with important social and economic changes, as well as with changes in the epidemiological profile and demands of public health services. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify factors that contributed to individual, social, and programmatic vulnerability of the elderly people. A qualitative, descriptive study was carried out through a systematic review and synthesis of the literature about aging and vulnerability. The vulnerability of the aging population requires appropriate social and professional responses. There is a need to reflect upon health practices related to the prevention of injuries and promotion of health of the aging population.The aging of the population is associated with important social and economic changes, as well as with changes in the epidemiological profile and demands of public health services. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify factors that contributed to individual, social, and programmatic vulnerability of the elderly people. A qualitative, descriptive study was carried out through a systematic review and synthesis of the literature about aging and vulnerability. The vulnerability of the aging population requires appropriate social and professional responses. There is a need to reflect upon health practices related to the prevention of injuries and promotion of health of the aging population. Descriptores: Health; Vulnerability; Elderly; Elder Health.

Home care nursing programs

O cuidado domiciliar e umaestrategia assistencial que enfatiza a autonomia do paciente, bem como o autocuidado no espaco domiciliar. A estrategia envolve planejamento, coordenacao e atuacao de varios servicos. Este estudo e do tipo descritivo, contemplando uma abordagem qualitativa por meio de uma revisao bibliografica. Os dados foram analisados pela tecnica de Analise de Conteudo, sendo identificado duas categorias: programas de cuidado domiciliar e a sistematizacao do cuidado. O cuidado domiciliar reduz o numero de complicacoes clinicas, rehospitalizacao e custos hospitalares. Ao se delinear um programa de cuidado domiciliar, os objetivos devem ser estabelecidos com a finalidade de concretizar as mudancas desejadas. O profissional de enfermagem ao sistematizar deve estabelecer vinculo e parceria com o paciente e a familia.Home care is an assistance strategy that emphasizes patient autonomy, as well as self-care in the domiciliary setting. This strategy involves planning, coordination, and performance of several services. This study is of a descriptive type, contemplating a qualitative approach by means of a bibliographical review. Data were analyzed through the Content Analysis technique, with two categories being identified: home care programs and systematization of care. Home care reduces the number of clinical complications, additional hospitalizations, and hospital costs. Upon outlining a home care program, objectives must be established with the purpose of effecting the desired changes. When carrying out the systematization, nurses must build ties and a partnership with the patient and his/her family.

Programas de cuidado de enfermeria domiciliario

O cuidado domiciliar e umaestrategia assistencial que enfatiza a autonomia do paciente, bem como o autocuidado no espaco domiciliar. A estrategia envolve planejamento, coordenacao e atuacao de varios servicos. Este estudo e do tipo descritivo, contemplando uma abordagem qualitativa por meio de uma revisao bibliografica. Os dados foram analisados pela tecnica de Analise de Conteudo, sendo identificado duas categorias: programas de cuidado domiciliar e a sistematizacao do cuidado. O cuidado domiciliar reduz o numero de complicacoes clinicas, rehospitalizacao e custos hospitalares. Ao se delinear um programa de cuidado domiciliar, os objetivos devem ser estabelecidos com a finalidade de concretizar as mudancas desejadas. O profissional de enfermagem ao sistematizar deve estabelecer vinculo e parceria com o paciente e a familia.Home care is an assistance strategy that emphasizes patient autonomy, as well as self-care in the domiciliary setting. This strategy involves planning, coordination, and performance of several services. This study is of a descriptive type, contemplating a qualitative approach by means of a bibliographical review. Data were analyzed through the Content Analysis technique, with two categories being identified: home care programs and systematization of care. Home care reduces the number of clinical complications, additional hospitalizations, and hospital costs. Upon outlining a home care program, objectives must be established with the purpose of effecting the desired changes. When carrying out the systematization, nurses must build ties and a partnership with the patient and his/her family.