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- Abuse and maltreatment in the elderlyPublication . Martins, Rosa; Neto, Maria João; Andrade, Ana; Albuquerque, CarlosIntroduction The aging population is increasing worldwide, but the abuse and mistreatment in the elderly (often silenced forms) has also been increasing, with strong implications for their quality of life. Objective To identify forms of abuse and ill-treatment in the elderly, as well as the determinants of these abuses. Methodology This is a quantitative study, of the non-experimental, descriptive, cross-sectional type attended by 135 Portuguese elderly. It uses the Family APGAR Scale and the Question to Elicit Elder Abuse (QEEA), which was applied between January and June 2013, in the elderly residing in the central of Portugal. Results The data shows that 23.5% of the elderly have suffered some kind of abuse, these being especially of the emotional kind and neglect. We also found that the most abused elders were unmarried and widows, those who had lower academic qualifications, those who reported feeling lonely and less healthy and even those who perceive to integrate families with some degree of dysfunction. Conclusion We found that the abuse and mistreatment are present in the everyday life of many seniors and are a difficult subject to approach. The evidence, invite us to reflect on the development of intervention strategies, particularly at the levels of emotional abuse, neglect, promotion of health and family functioning in order to contribute to the reduction or extinction of abuse and ill-treatment in the elderly.
- The family caregiver of the older person with hip fracture: perceptions about the transition to homePublication . Rocha, Paula; Albuquerque, Carlos; Batista, Susana; Henriques, Maria Adriana; Baixinho, Cristina Lavareda; Jester, RebeccaBackground Fractures resulting from falls constitute a problem of great magnitude for the older person, as they cause functional decline and difficulty in returning to the state prior to the fracture, and for the family caregiver, as they require care support to face the compromised ability to perform daily life activities that these people experience. Objective To characterize the perception of difficulties and needs felt by family caregivers in supporting older person with hip fractures in the transition home. Methods A descriptive, exploratory, qualitative study was developed, based on semi-structured interviews with family caregivers of patients with hip fractures undergoing surgical treatment, belonging to a hospital in the central region of Portugal. To analyze the data obtained, Bardin's content analysis was used, with the support of the MAXQDA Analytic pro 2022 software. Results From the analysis of the 15 interviews carried out, two categories emerged related to the difficulties perceived by family caregivers in supporting older person with hip fractures in the transition home: Care Support and Responsiveness. In relation to felt needs, the following categories emerged: Continuity of care and Training to provide care. Conclusions The family caregiver perceives multiple needs and difficulties experienced in the support provided to older person with hip fractures in the transition home. As this phenomenon is somewhat complex due to the involvement of numerous factors, the analysis of the aspects associated with this care process is essential, contributing to a favorable evolution and a safe transition.
- Nurses' perspective on transitional care for older person with hip fracture: a qualitative studyPublication . Rocha, Paula; Lavareda Baixinho, Cristina; Albuquerque, Carlos; Batista, Susana; Henriques, Maria AdrianaBackground The aging process, being associated with a decrease in physical functionality, determines an increased risk of falling and, consequently, a greater risk of associated fractures. Among them, hip fracture often causes functional decline and difficulty returning to the state before the fracture. Objective To analyze nurses' perceptions of the transition process of the older person with hip fractures on returning home. Methods A descriptive, exploratory study of a qualitative nature was developed, based on two focus groups (FGs) with semi-structured interviews with nurses providing care to patients with hip fractures undergoing surgical treatment, whose activity takes place in a hospital context and care primary healthcare units, belonging to a Hospital in the central region of Portugal. Systematic data analysis and respective inductive work were carried out, with support from software Meetpulp®. Results The analysis of the two FGs, with 10 participants, outlines the contours of the problem that influences the personal, organizational and political spheres. Professionals recommend solutions to mitigate obstacles to the transition of care, such as: early involvement and better preparation of family members before discharge, offering greater support to caregivers, improving communication between professionals, creating a telephone support line, highlighting the importance networking and streamlining processes. Conclusion Nurses perceive important problems inherent to the transition process of older person with hip fractures, and the resulting impact on family caregivers and health services. The analysis of these aspects can constitute a basis for the reorganization of health services, in search of the best response to these needs.