scholarly journals O PAPEL DA INTERPROFISSIONALIDADE NO CUIDADO DA PESSOA IDOSA: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-77
Author(s):  
Guilherme Parreira Vaz ◽  
Evandro Leite Bitencourt
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Unified Health System ◽  
Care For The Elderly ◽  
De Medicina

RESUMO Qual o papel da interprofissionalidade no cuidado da pessoa idosa? Partindo desse questionamento, o objetivo deste artigo é descrever e discutir as funções desempenhadas pelo trabalho interprofissional em saúde para o cuidado do público idoso. Para tal, foram descritas e interpretadas experiências vivenciadas por um grupo de estudantes da disciplina de Saúde da Família I, do curso de Medicina da Universidade Federal do Tocantins, Câmpus Palmas-TO. Na metodologia foi utilizado um estudo descritivo do tipo relato de experiência a partir das aulas práticas realizadas no Parque Municipal da Pessoa Idosa Francisco Xavier do município de Palmas. Os resultados apontam para a necessidade de aprimoramento da interprofisionalidade nas equipes de saúde pelos seguintes motivos: a existência de especificidades para o cuidado do idoso dependentes da atuação interprofissional; a melhoria da humanização na saúde ser potencializada pelo trabalho integrado, assim como o papel formativo e socializador da interdisciplinaridade para se garantir a autonomia e qualidade de vida na terceira idade. O trabalho permitiu ainda a reflexão sobre a formação dos profissionais de saúde, sendo importante por ressaltar necessidade de capacitação dos servidores da saúde para a execução eficaz dos princípios defendidos pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Palavras- Chave: Interprofissionalidade.  Saúde.  Idoso. ABSTRACT What is the role of interprofessionalism in the care of the elderly? Based on this questioning, the purpose of this article is to describe and discuss the functions performed by interprofessional work in health care for the elderly public. For that, experiences were experienced and interpreted by a group of students of the discipline of Family Health I, of the Medicine course of the Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas-TO campus. In the methodology was used a descriptive study of the type of experience report from the practical classes held in the Municipal Park of the Elderly Francisco Xavier of the municipality of Palmas. The results point to the need to improve interprofisionality in health teams for the following reasons: the existence of specifics for the care of the elderly dependent on interprofessional work; the improvement of humanization in health will be enhanced by integrated work, as well as the formative and socializing role of interdisciplinarity to guarantee autonomy and quality of life in the elderly. The work also allowed for reflection on the training of health professionals, and it is important to emphasize the need for training of health workers for the effective execution of the principles defended by the Unified Health System (SUS). Keywords: Interprofessionality. Health. Elderly.

scholarly journals Promoção da saúde bucal e o idoso

2020 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-70
Author(s):  
Lucinei Paz Torquato ◽  
Debora Berger Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
National Health Policy ◽  
Care For The Elderly

Introduction: For the year 2050, the estimate is to have more than two billion people over the age of 60 worldwide. This projection of population aging highlights the importance of assessing the oral health of the elderly and, consequently, highlighting the role of public policies and the dental surgeon in health promotion in this context. Objective: The purpose of this paper is to approach the main oral changes that occur in the elderly and the importance given to this by public policies. Discussion: The literature emphasizes the national health policy of the elderly and the duty of the professional to promote the quality of life while preserving the autonomy and functional independence of the patient. Conclusion: Several public policies ensure the rights guaranteed to people aged 60 years or older regarding whole health care for the elderly. However, much needs to be done for them to benefit and have full access to this service. Therefore, it’s the dental surgeon’s responsibility to bring awareness to this reality and need.

scholarly journals Kualitas hidup ditinjau dari pengetahuan keluarga tentang perawatan lansia

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nur ◽  
Hamid Mukhlis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
P Value ◽  
Relationship Of

Families have a significant role in developing, preventing, adapting, and improving health problems found in families. Family health issues are interconnected with the problems of other family members if one family member with health problems will undoubtedly affect the implementation of the functions Family. Similarly, the elderly will affect the quality of family life as a whole will affect the quality of life of the elderly. The purpose of this study to determine the relationship of family knowledge about elderly care with the quality of life in the elderly in pekon Ambarawa East 2017. type of research using quantitative design with cross-sectional.sampel in this study as many as 48 people. The results of the study were obtained from 48 people, and it is known some respondents with poor quality of life that is as many as 24 people (50 percent) and good quality of life as many as 24 people (50 percent) .of 48 people, it is known most respondents with poor quality of life that is as much 24 people (50 percent) and good quality of life as many as 24 people (50 percent), there is a relationship of knowledge with quality of life of elderly with p-value 0,037 and OR 4,491. Based on the results of the study, it is suggested to the family to increase knowledge about health care for the elderly, and families to be more active to ask health workers about the good elderly care for the sake of the quality of life of the elderly is good.

scholarly journals Training of Professionals from the Family Health Strategy for Psychosocial Care for the Elderly

10.3823/2277 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Verônica Lourdes Lima Batista Maia ◽  
Eliana Campelo Lago ◽  
Carmen Viana Ramos ◽  
Márcia Astrês Fernandes ◽  
Eucário Leite Monteiro Alves
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Care For The Elderly ◽  
Basic Care ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Health Strategy

Background: Mental disorders of the elderly constitute a public health problem due to their high prevalence, shortage of specialized services offered in Brazil, difficulties of access by the population and deficiency in the training of professionals of the Family Health Strategy for the identification, receptiveness and psychosocial assistance to the elderly. Objectives: To analyze the training of professionals of the Family Health Strategy on psychosocial care for the elderly in the context of the Psychosocial Care Network – RAPS (Rede de Atenção Psicossocial), and to discuss how professional training influences the care provided to the elderly. Methodology: Descriptive, qualitative study carried out with 31 professionals, 13 physicians and 18 nurses, who work at the Family Health Strategy of the city of Picos, Piauí, Brazil. The data were collected in January 2016, through a semi-structured interview guide, processed by the IRAMUTEQ software and analyzed by means of the Descending Hierarchical Classification. Results: The results were presented in three segments, namely: 1. The practice of professionals from the Family Health Strategy in psychosocial care in the family context; 2. Training of specialized professionals, in the attention to the elderly, in the Family Health Strategy; 3. The Psychosocial Attention Network in the care of elderly users of alcohol and other drugs; Conclusion: Health professionals have difficulties in dealing with the elderly with mental disorders in basic care. In order to facilitate access to specialized health services and to develop actions for social reintegration, prevention and harm reduction, it is necessary to implement a policy of ongoing training and education for health professionals to improve care for the elderly. Keywords: Aging; Mental Health; Mental disorders; Family Health Strategy.

scholarly journals Model Keperawatan Keluarga Santun Lansia dalam Upaya Peningkatan Kualitas Asuhan Keluarga pada Lansia: A Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 173
Author(s):  
Etty Rekawati ◽  
Achir Yani S. Hamid ◽  
Junaiti Sahar ◽  
Widyatuti Widyatuti ◽  
Ni Luh Putu Dian Yunita Sari
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Family Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Family Coping ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Care For The Elderly ◽  
Family Approach ◽  
Family Nursing

Family is the closest person to the elder person who has an important role in caring for elder person. The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the cordial older family nursing model in an effort to improve the quality of family care in elder person. The study approach was the study of literature with expert agreement. The search method for library resources was done online, which uses databases such as Science Direct, Scopus, Sage, Pubmed and ProQuest. The keywords used were "elder mistreatemnt", "intervention" and "family approach". Literature search was only limited in 2008 to 2019 and in English. The results obtained 15 research articles analyzed. There were three themes obtained, namely the provision of information through training, giving positive perceptions to families who care for the elderly and counseling. Training was oriented towards family coping and coping strategies in caring for the elder person aimed at caregivers, cadres and health workers. Planting suggestions were given in groups or individually to families who care for the elderly, and counseling is given individually to families who need it. Further research is expected to be able to identify the quality of life of the elder person related to the application of the cordial older family nursing model. Keywords: elderly; the cordial older family nursing model; family care quality ABSTRAK Keluarga merupakan orang terdekat lansia yang memilki peran penting dalam merawat lansia. Tujuan dari penulisan ini adalah memberikan gambaran model keperawatan keluarga santun lansia dalam upaya peningkatan kulitas asuhan keluarga pada lansia. Pendekatan studi adalah studi literatur dengan kesepakatan pakar. Metode pencarian sumber pustaka dilakukan online yaitu menggunakan basis data seperti Science Direct, Scopus, Sage, Pubmed dan ProQuest. Kata kunci yang digunakan adalah “elder mistreatment”, “intervention” dan “family approach”. Penelusuran literatur hanya dibatasi dalam tahun 2008 hingga 2019 dan dalam bahasa Inggris. Hasil yang didapatkan adalah didapatkan 15 artikel penelitian yang dianalisis. Ada tiga tema yang didapatkan, yaitu pemberian informasi melalui pelatihan, pemberian persepsi positif pada keluarga yang merawat lansia dan konseling. Pelatihan berorientasi pada dukungan dan strategi koping keluarga dalam merawat lansia yang ditujukan kepada pelaku rawat, kader dan petugas kesehatan. Penanaman sugesti diberikan secara berkelompok ataupun individual pada keluarga yang merawat lansia, dan konseling diberikan secara individual bagi keluarga yang memerlukannya. penelitian lanjutan diharapkan dapat mengidentifikasi mengenai kualitas hidup lansia yang berkaitan dengan penerapan model keperawatan santun lansia. Kata kunci: lansia; model keperawatan keluarga; kualitas asuhan keluarga

scholarly journals Gaps in nursing care for people with urinary incontinence

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Oliveira ◽  
Thiago Oliveira ◽  
Eliza Dázio ◽  
Roberta Sanches ◽  
Jenika Dias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Bladder Training ◽  
Care For The Elderly ◽  
The Subject

Objective: To survey in the literature the role of the nurse in the care of people with urinary incontinence (UI). Methods: Integrative literature review from the publications within the period of 2013 in the databases: BDENF, LILACS, Web of Science, PubMed and SciELO, in the Portuguese, English and Spanish languages. The sample consisted of 11 publications, most of them in English. Results: The data were categorized into three dimensions of care: educational (three articles), care (eight articles) and management (an article, which was also categorized as care). Educational: although nurses presented superficial and incomplete knowledge about incontinence, playful strategies were used for teaching. Assistance: the use of superabsorbent diapers and pads, 3% dimethicone impregnated wipes, spray for the formation of polymer film for incontinence-associated dermatitis, pelvic musculature, urethral massage, bladder training, and eating habits modification were recommended. Gerencial: the quality of nursing care for the elderly with UI was evaluated through protocols, standards and Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs). Conclusion: There is a shortage of studies on the subject and it was evidenced that the nurse assumes an assistance role in urinary incontinence, although its knowledge is incipient.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF INFORMAL CAREGIVERS FROM THE COMMUNITY NURSE’S PERSPECTIVE: QUALITATIVE STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (7) ◽  
pp. 181-189
Author(s):  
Aurelija Blaževičienė ◽  
Alina Vaškelytė ◽  
Aušra Kunčienė
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Home Care Services ◽  
Formal Caregivers ◽  
Care For The Elderly ◽  
The Impact

Patients with chronic health care conditions who require long-tern care are nursed at home, therefore, there is a shift in responsibility for their care from paid formal caregivers to unpaid family members. Aim of this study was to assess the role of informal caregiver’s in-home care from the community nurse’s perspective. Thirty-one nurses, providing home care services to patients with special needs requiring constant care, participated in five semi-structured focus-group discussions. The data analysis was based on descriptive phenomenology. Three distinct phases in the development of informal caregiver–nurse relationship was uncovered: (1) the first phase is associated with the organization of home care in the family context, (2) the management of possibilities and challenges faced by informal caregivers in-home care phase; (3) the impact of home care on informal caregivers‘ quality of life and health phase. This study result shows that in organizing home care for the elderly are lack of cross-sectoral cooperation and teamwork between informal caregivers and community nurses. Therefore, informal caregivers must accept a new role in life as a provider of care, advocating, and supporter roles. Furthermore, as a result of daily fatigue, the informal caregivers‘ quality of life is deteriorating and their social exclusion is increasing.

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN KESEHATAN LANSIA MELALUI POSYANDU LANSIA DENGAN PENGAKTIFAN KEGIATAN SENAM LANSIA DI DESA PAGERNGUMBUK KECAMATAN WONOAYU KABUPATEN SIDOARJO

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 319
Author(s):  
Zulfa Rufaida ◽  
Sri Wardini Puji Lestari ◽  
Abdul Muhith
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
A Value ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Health Care Policies ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Government

The number of elderly people is increasing, therefore the government has formulated various health care policies aimed at improving the health status and quality of life of the elderly to achieve a happy and efficient old age in family and community life according to their existence. The purpose of this community service is to increase knowledge about the Elderly Posyandu and to be active in participating in elderly gymnastics. The methods used are lectures, discussions, role play and mentoring. The targets are the elderly in Pagerngumbuk Village, Wonoayu District, Sidoarjo Regency, the implementation of activities from April to June 2018. Data analysis uses frequency distribution. The results obtained, there were 34 participants with the mean pre-test and post-test scores of 87.94. The result is a significant increase in knowledge of 0.000 with a value of t = -16.85, and a 95% CI between -46.81 - -36.72, meaning that the effect is strong because it does not pass 1; giving treatment can increase 3-4x knowledge compared to not given. Meanwhile, for elderly exercise assistance, the number of participants averaged 27 people. The Posyandu Elderly counseling participants were enthusiastic about the material presented. There is an increase in the knowledge of the elderly about the role of the elderly Posyandu and the importance of elderly exercise. Health workers always provide information about the activities of the Elderly Posyandu to cadres, village officials and the community on an ongoing basis.  

scholarly journals Cuidados prestados ao idoso com Alzheimer em instituições de longa permanência

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1346
Author(s):  
Márcia Astrês Fernandes ◽  
José Willyans Oliveira Galvão Sousa ◽  
Wendes Silva de Sousa ◽  
Lucas Freitas de Deus Gomes ◽  
Camila Aparecida Pinheiro Landim Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Care For The Elderly ◽  
Semantic Classes ◽  
Knowledge Deficit ◽  
Class 1

RESUMOObjetivo: analisar o cuidado prestado pelos cuidadores aos idosos acometidos com Alzheimer em Instituição de Longa Permanência. Método: estudo qualitativo, descritivo-exploratório, por meio de entrevistas, com 14 profissionais de uma Instituição de Longa Permanência, processadas no software IraMuTeQ. Resultados: foram obtidas cinco classes semânticas, a saber: Classe 2 - A rotina dos cuidados prestados pelos profissionais da instituição; Classe 1 - A importância dos profissionais nos cuidados ao idoso com sinais das consequências do Alzheimer: dificuldades de concentração e memória; Classe 4 - Lapsos de memória dos idosos com a doença de Alzheimer; Classe 5 - O papel do profissional no cuidado integralizado ao idoso com Alzheimer; Classe 3 - Ausência da família nos cuidados ao Idoso com Alzheimer. Conclusão: o cuidado se encontra satisfatório, porém foram observados pontos negativos como ociosidade dos idosos, ausência familiar e déficit de conhecimento teórico-científico por parte de alguns profissionais. Descritores: Idoso; Doença de Alzheimer; Cuidador; Família; Atenção à Saúde; Enfermagem.                                                                                                      ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the care provided by caregivers for the elderly with Alzheimer’s in Long-Stay Institution. Method: a qualitative study, descriptive-exploratory, conducted through interviews, with 14 professionals from an institution of long-stay, processed with the IraMuTeQ software. Results: there were obtained five semantic classes, namely: Class 2-The routine of care given by professionals of the institution; Class 1-The importance of the elderly care professionals with signs of the effects of Alzheimer’s: difficulties of concentration and memory; Class 4-Memory lapses of the elderly with Alzheimer’s disease; Class 5-The role of the professional in the full care to the elderly with Alzheimer’s; Class 3-Absence of the family in the care for the elderly with Alzheimer’s. Conclusion: the care is good, but negative points have been observed as idleness of the elderly, family, and absence of scientific-theoretical knowledge deficit on the part of some professionals. Descriptors:  Elderly; Alzheimer’s Disease; Caregiver; Family; Health Care; Nursing.RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar el cuidado proporcionado a los cuidadores de ancianos con Alzheimer de una institución de larga estancia. Método: estudio cualitativo, descriptivo exploratorio, a través de entrevistas, con 14 profesionales de una institución de larga permanencia, procesado en el software IraMuTeQ. Resultados: se obtuvieron cinco clases semánticas, a saber: Clase 2-La rutina de atención por profesionales de la institución; Clase 1-La importancia de los profesionales del cuidado a los ancianos con las muestras de los efectos de la enfermedad de Alzheimer: dificultades de concentración y memoria; Clase 4-Memoria decae de los ancianos con enfermedad de Alzheimer; 5-El rol de clase del profesional en el cuidado a los ancianos con Alzheimer; Clase 3-Ausencia de familia en los ancianos con cuidado de la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Conclusión: la atención es bastante buena, pero se han observado puntos negativos como la ociosidad de los ancianos, la familia y la ausencia de déficit de conocimiento científico teórico por parte de algunos profesionales. Descriptores: Ancianos; Enfermedad de Alzheimer; Cuidador; Familia; Atención a la Salud; Enfermería.

HUBUNGAN PERAN FAMILY CAREGIVER TERHADAP QUALITAS HIDUP LANSIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
RIANI PRADARA JATI ◽  
Sekar Farah Nabila
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Caregiver ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The Family

  Penempatan peran yang baik bagi Family Caregiver sangatlah membantu lansia dalam meningkatkah qualitas hidupnya, meningkatkan motivasi dalam menjalankan hidup Penelitian ini bertujuan Mengetahui hubungan peran Family Caregiver dalam pemenuhan qualitas hidup bagi lansia di Kelurahan Langenharjo Kabupaten Kendal. DesainPenelitianDeskriptifKorelasional menggunakan pendekatan Krosectional,tehnikSamplingStratified Simple Random Sampling dengan karakteristik heterogen, dari populasi mempunyai hak yang sama untuk diseleksi sebagai sampel teknik undianPengambilan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang telah diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Uji statistik Chi-square, dengan taraf signifikasi 5%jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini 70 sampel pada Family Caregiver dari 213 populasi yang ada. Hasil penelitian dari 70 responden didapatkan Peran Family Caregiver tidak baik dengan qualitas hidup tidak baik 33 (47,1%), sedangkan Peran Family Caregiver kurang baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia baik 3 (4,3%). Untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver kurang baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia tidak baik sebanyak 6 responden (8,6%) sedangkan untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver kurang baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia baik sebanyak 23 responden (32,9%). Terakhir, untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia tidak baik didapatkan hasil 2 responden (2, 9%) sedangkan untuk distribusi Peran Family Caregiver baik dengan qualitas hidup lansia baik didapatkan hasil 3 responden (4,3%)Menunjukkan nilai ρ value 0,001 (ρ < 0,05) berarti ada hubungan antara dukungan keluarga dengan kepatuhan lansia dalam keikutsertaan posyandu lansia. Disarankan kepada semua Family Cregiver lansia untuk mampu memahami pentingnya perhatian, dukungan bagi lansia dalammeningkatkan qualitas hidup yang lebih baik bagi lansia.   Kata kunci : Peran family caregiver, qualitas hidup, lansia.   ABSTRACT Placement of a good role for Family Caregiver is very helpful for the elderly to improve their quality of life, increase motivation in living life Research Objective: To know the relationship between the role of Family Caregiver in fulfilling quality of life for the elderly in Langenharjo Village, Kendal Regency. Descriptive Correlational Research Design uses a cross sectional approach, Sampling Stratified Simple Random Sampling technique with heterogeneous characteristics, from the population has the same right to be selected as a sample lottery technique Retrieving data using a questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability. Test Chi-square statistics, with a significance level of 5% the number of samples in this study 70 samples on the Family Caregiver from 213 populations. Results of the Study Of 70 respondents found the role of Family Caregiver was not good with poor quality of life 33 (47.1%) , while the role of the Family Caregiver is not good with the quality of life of a good elderly 3 (4.3%). For the distribution of the role of Family Caregiver is not good with the quality of life of the poor family as many as 6 respondents (8.6%) while for the distribution of the Role of Family Caregiver is not good with the quality of life of good elderly as many as 23 respondents (32.9%). Finally, the distribution of the Role of Family Caregiver with good quality of life for the poor is obtained by 2 respondents (2, 9%), while the distribution of the Role of Family Caregiver with good quality of life for the elderly is obtained by 3 respondents (4.3%). 0.001 (ρ <0.05) means that there is a relationship between family support and the compliance of the elderly in the participation of the elderly posyandu. It is recommended to all elderly Cregiver families to be able to understand the importance of attention, support for the elderly in improving the quality of life better for the elderly   Keywords: Role of Family Caregiver, Quality of Life, Elderly

scholarly journals Investigation of ill-defined causes of death: assessment of a program's performance in a State from the Northeastern region of Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Barboza França ◽  
Carolina Cândida da Cunha ◽  
Ana Maria Nogales Vasconcelos ◽  
Juan José Cortez Escalante ◽  
Daisy Xavier de Abreu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Completion Rate ◽  
Epidemiological Surveillance ◽  
Mortality Data ◽  
Hospital Records ◽  
Brazilian Government ◽  
Probabilistic Sample

OBJECTIVE: The proportion of ill-defined causes of death (IDCD) was persistently high in some regions of Brazil in 2004. In 2005, the Brazilian government implemented a project in order to decrease this proportion, especially in higher priority states and municipalities. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of this project in Alagoas - a state from the Northeast region of Brazil. METHOD: We selected a probabilistic sample of 18 municipalities. For all IDCD identified in 2010, we collected the verbal autopsy (VA) questionnaires used for home investigation, and the Ministry of Health (MoH) form, which contains information about the final disease and cause of death taken from hospital records, autopsies, family health teams, and civil registry office records. The completion rate of the MoH form and VA was calculated using the number of deaths with specific causes assigned among investigated deaths. RESULTS: A total of 681 IDCD were recorded in 2010 in the sample, of which 26% had a MoH and/or VA3 forms completed. Although the majority of cases were attended by health professionals during the terminal disease, the completion rate was 45% using the MoH form and 80% when VA was performed. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings provide evidence that the training of the epidemiological surveillance teams in the investigation and certification of causes of death could contribute to improve the quality of mortality data.

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