Fernanda Rochelly do Nascimento Mota

Família e redes sociais de apoio para o atendimento das demandas de saúde do idoso

A proposta foi avaliar as redes sociais de apoio das familias com idosos segundo o modelo Calgary de avaliacao de familia (MCAF). Estudo quantitativo do tipo transversal de carater exploratorio e descritivo, desenvolvido juntos as familias com idosos residentes em bairros perifericos de Fortaleza-CE, de novembro/2008 a janeiro/2009. Dados obtidos de 218 familias atraves de entrevista em domicilio ao responsavel pelos cuidados da familia. Nas redes sociais de apoio, a atuacao do enfermeiro foi bastante expressiva (32,1%); em situacao de doenca, a demanda de apoio de outros foi de 68,3% e a da familia em apoio a outros foi de 76,6%. Quanto a ajuda financeira, percebe-se que 58,7% afirmam faze-la; no entanto, apenas 36,2% pedem esse tipo de ajuda. A estrutura de familia com idosos merece atencao na busca por conhecimentos cientificos diante do holismo para subsidiar a pratica profissional do enfermeiro.

Cross-cultural adaptation of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment for use in Brazil with informal caregivers of the elderly

This study aimed to carry out the cross-cultural adaptation of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment CRA for use in Brazil with informal caregivers of dependent elderly METHOD A methodological study, of five steps: initial translation, synthesis of translations, retro-translation, evaluation by a judge committee and a pre-test, with 30 informal caregivers of older persons in Fortaleza, Brazil. Content validity was assessed by five experts in gerontology and geriatrics. The cross-cultural adaptation was rigorously conducted, allowing for inferring credibility. RESULTS The Brazilian version of the CRA had a simple and fast application (ten minutes), easily understood by the target audience. It is semantically, idiomatically, experimentally and conceptually equivalent to the original version, with valid content to assess the burden of informal caregivers for the elderly (Content Validity Index = 0.883). CONCLUSION It is necessary that other psychometric properties of validity and reliability are tested before using in care practice and research.UNLABELLED This study aimed to carry out the cross-cultural adaptation of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment CRA for use in Brazil with informal caregivers of dependent elderly METHOD A methodological study, of five steps: initial translation, synthesis of translations, retro-translation, evaluation by a judge committee and a pre-test, with 30 informal caregivers of older persons in Fortaleza, Brazil. Content validity was assessed by five experts in gerontology and geriatrics. The cross-cultural adaptation was rigorously conducted, allowing for inferring credibility. RESULTS The Brazilian version of the CRA had a simple and fast application (ten minutes), easily understood by the target audience. It is semantically, idiomatically, experimentally and conceptually equivalent to the original version, with valid content to assess the burden of informal caregivers for the elderly (Content Validity Index = 0.883). CONCLUSION It is necessary that other psychometric properties of validity and reliability are tested before using in care practice and research.

Factors associated with vaccination against Influenza A (H1N1) in the elderly

This study aimed to investigate the sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral factors and receiving information about the vaccine against pandemic influenza ...This study aimed to investigate the sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral factors and receiving information about the vaccine against pandemic influenza A (H1N1) associated with vaccination of elderly people. Study of quantitative and transversal nature, in which 286 elderly residents in Fortaleza, CE, Brazil participated. The association between variables was analyzed by the Pearson chi-square test, considering a 95% confidence interval and significance level (p≤0.05). The results revealed that, unlike the sociodemographic characteristics, many clinical, behavioral and informational aspects correlated significantly with adherence to Influenza A (H1N1) vaccination. It is believed that the findings can be used in strategies to control and prevent infection by viral subtypes within the elderly population, extensible even to other vaccine-preventable diseases, especially in light of possible future pandemics.

Fatores associados à vacinação contra Influenza A (H1N1) em idosos

This study aimed to investigate the sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral factors and receiving information about the vaccine against pandemic influenza ...This study aimed to investigate the sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral factors and receiving information about the vaccine against pandemic influenza A (H1N1) associated with vaccination of elderly people. Study of quantitative and transversal nature, in which 286 elderly residents in Fortaleza, CE, Brazil participated. The association between variables was analyzed by the Pearson chi-square test, considering a 95% confidence interval and significance level (p≤0.05). The results revealed that, unlike the sociodemographic characteristics, many clinical, behavioral and informational aspects correlated significantly with adherence to Influenza A (H1N1) vaccination. It is believed that the findings can be used in strategies to control and prevent infection by viral subtypes within the elderly population, extensible even to other vaccine-preventable diseases, especially in light of possible future pandemics.

Validity and reliability of the Brazilian version of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment

OBJECTIVE To analyze the validity based on the internal structure and reliability of the Brazilian version of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment (CRA) applied to informal caregivers of dependent elderly. METHOD A methodological study with 120 informal caregivers of the elderly. Validity based on the internal structure evaluated by exploratory factorial analysis, with extraction of main factorial axes, varimax orthogonal rotation and retention of factors by parallel analysis. Reliability assessed by Cronbachs alpha. RESULTS The instrument revealed a factorial structure different from the original version: three factors were identified, equivalent to subscales, self-esteem, daily activities and family support, with explained variance of 42%. The values of the Cronbach alpha for the items belonging to each subscale were, respectively: 0.71, 0.81 and 0.83. CONCLUSION The Brazilian version of CRA presents good evidence of validity based on internal structure and is reliable, and can be used to assess the overload of informal caregivers of dependent elderly.

Adaptación Transcultural Del Caregiver Reaction Assessment Para Empleo En Brasil Con Cuidadores Informales De Ancianos

This study aimed to carry out the cross-cultural adaptation of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment CRA for use in Brazil with informal caregivers of dependent elderly METHOD A methodological study, of five steps: initial translation, synthesis of translations, retro-translation, evaluation by a judge committee and a pre-test, with 30 informal caregivers of older persons in Fortaleza, Brazil. Content validity was assessed by five experts in gerontology and geriatrics. The cross-cultural adaptation was rigorously conducted, allowing for inferring credibility. RESULTS The Brazilian version of the CRA had a simple and fast application (ten minutes), easily understood by the target audience. It is semantically, idiomatically, experimentally and conceptually equivalent to the original version, with valid content to assess the burden of informal caregivers for the elderly (Content Validity Index = 0.883). CONCLUSION It is necessary that other psychometric properties of validity and reliability are tested before using in care practice and research.UNLABELLED This study aimed to carry out the cross-cultural adaptation of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment CRA for use in Brazil with informal caregivers of dependent elderly METHOD A methodological study, of five steps: initial translation, synthesis of translations, retro-translation, evaluation by a judge committee and a pre-test, with 30 informal caregivers of older persons in Fortaleza, Brazil. Content validity was assessed by five experts in gerontology and geriatrics. The cross-cultural adaptation was rigorously conducted, allowing for inferring credibility. RESULTS The Brazilian version of the CRA had a simple and fast application (ten minutes), easily understood by the target audience. It is semantically, idiomatically, experimentally and conceptually equivalent to the original version, with valid content to assess the burden of informal caregivers for the elderly (Content Validity Index = 0.883). CONCLUSION It is necessary that other psychometric properties of validity and reliability are tested before using in care practice and research.

Adaptação transcultural do Caregiver Reaction Assessment para uso no Brasil com cuidadores informais de idosos

This study aimed to carry out the cross-cultural adaptation of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment CRA for use in Brazil with informal caregivers of dependent elderly METHOD A methodological study, of five steps: initial translation, synthesis of translations, retro-translation, evaluation by a judge committee and a pre-test, with 30 informal caregivers of older persons in Fortaleza, Brazil. Content validity was assessed by five experts in gerontology and geriatrics. The cross-cultural adaptation was rigorously conducted, allowing for inferring credibility. RESULTS The Brazilian version of the CRA had a simple and fast application (ten minutes), easily understood by the target audience. It is semantically, idiomatically, experimentally and conceptually equivalent to the original version, with valid content to assess the burden of informal caregivers for the elderly (Content Validity Index = 0.883). CONCLUSION It is necessary that other psychometric properties of validity and reliability are tested before using in care practice and research.UNLABELLED This study aimed to carry out the cross-cultural adaptation of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment CRA for use in Brazil with informal caregivers of dependent elderly METHOD A methodological study, of five steps: initial translation, synthesis of translations, retro-translation, evaluation by a judge committee and a pre-test, with 30 informal caregivers of older persons in Fortaleza, Brazil. Content validity was assessed by five experts in gerontology and geriatrics. The cross-cultural adaptation was rigorously conducted, allowing for inferring credibility. RESULTS The Brazilian version of the CRA had a simple and fast application (ten minutes), easily understood by the target audience. It is semantically, idiomatically, experimentally and conceptually equivalent to the original version, with valid content to assess the burden of informal caregivers for the elderly (Content Validity Index = 0.883). CONCLUSION It is necessary that other psychometric properties of validity and reliability are tested before using in care practice and research.

Factores asociados a la vacunación contra la Influenza A (H1N1) en adultos mayores

This study aimed to investigate the sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral factors and receiving information about the vaccine against pandemic influenza ...This study aimed to investigate the sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral factors and receiving information about the vaccine against pandemic influenza A (H1N1) associated with vaccination of elderly people. Study of quantitative and transversal nature, in which 286 elderly residents in Fortaleza, CE, Brazil participated. The association between variables was analyzed by the Pearson chi-square test, considering a 95% confidence interval and significance level (p≤0.05). The results revealed that, unlike the sociodemographic characteristics, many clinical, behavioral and informational aspects correlated significantly with adherence to Influenza A (H1N1) vaccination. It is believed that the findings can be used in strategies to control and prevent infection by viral subtypes within the elderly population, extensible even to other vaccine-preventable diseases, especially in light of possible future pandemics.

Development of a data collection tool for research with elderly

Report of experience aiming to show the importance of the participation of nursing students in the development of a data collection tool to assess families with aged. In order to elaborate it students were first exposed to the theory this study is based on and then the tool was developed. A pilot was made to identify possible problems concerning clarity and objectiveness of questions. After tested, the tool was adapted and applied in families with elderly. Data collection showed appropriacy of such instrument to be used in further studies in the area of Strategy for Family Health. Besides, the research enhanced creativity, critical and scientific thinking of the students involved in it.Relato de experiencia que pretiende senalar la importancia de la participacion de estudiantes de enfermeria en la elaboracion de una herramienta de colecta de datos para la evaluacion de las familias con los ancianos. Para la construccion de esto, los alumnos tuvieron contacto con el marco teorico de la investigacion. Despues, se produccio la herramienta, haciendo una prueba piloto, para la identificacion de posibles errores asociados a la claridad y objetividad de las cuestiones. Despues de la prueba, esta fue adaptada y aplicada en las familias con ancianos. La colecta de datos senalo que la herramienta hay sido consideerada adecuada a los estudios a seren realizados en areas de abrangencia de la Estrategia Salude de la Familia. Ademas, la investigacion posibilito el desarrollo del sentido critico, creatividad y raciocinio cientifico de los estudiantes envueltos.

Elaboração de um instrumento de coleta de dados para pesquisa com idosos

Report of experience aiming to show the importance of the participation of nursing students in the development of a data collection tool to assess families with aged. In order to elaborate it students were first exposed to the theory this study is based on and then the tool was developed. A pilot was made to identify possible problems concerning clarity and objectiveness of questions. After tested, the tool was adapted and applied in families with elderly. Data collection showed appropriacy of such instrument to be used in further studies in the area of Strategy for Family Health. Besides, the research enhanced creativity, critical and scientific thinking of the students involved in it.Relato de experiencia que pretiende senalar la importancia de la participacion de estudiantes de enfermeria en la elaboracion de una herramienta de colecta de datos para la evaluacion de las familias con los ancianos. Para la construccion de esto, los alumnos tuvieron contacto con el marco teorico de la investigacion. Despues, se produccio la herramienta, haciendo una prueba piloto, para la identificacion de posibles errores asociados a la claridad y objetividad de las cuestiones. Despues de la prueba, esta fue adaptada y aplicada en las familias con ancianos. La colecta de datos senalo que la herramienta hay sido consideerada adecuada a los estudios a seren realizados en areas de abrangencia de la Estrategia Salude de la Familia. Ademas, la investigacion posibilito el desarrollo del sentido critico, creatividad y raciocinio cientifico de los estudiantes envueltos.