scholarly journals Cuidar, Cotidiano e Ocupações: Um olhar da Terapia Ocupacional sobre cuidadores familiares de idosos / Caring, everyday and occupations: a look at occupational therapy about elderly family caregivers

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-31
Author(s):  
Ayra Caroline Melges Bossi Costa ◽  
Grasielle Silveira Tavares Paulin ◽  
Keila Cristiane Trindade da Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Daily Life Activities

Este estudo de natureza descritivo exploratória objetivou identificar as áreas de ocupação prejudicadas no cotidiano de cuidadores familiares, analisar a autopercepção do cuidador sobre o seu papel e o cuidado prestado, identificar os sentimentos relacionados ao cuidado e conhecer as razões que o levaram a se tornar cuidador principal. A amostra do estudo foi composta por quatro cuidadores participantes do curso para cuidadores oferecido pela Liga Acadêmica de Gerontologia e Geriatria da Universidade de Brasília (LAGGUnB). Para a coleta de dados utilizou-se como instrumento de pesquisa uma entrevista semiestruturada com perguntas sobre o perfil sócio demográfico do idoso e do cuidador, a autopercepção do cuidador em relação ao cuidado prestado, a rotina diária antes e após se tornar cuidador. A análise dos dados foi feita através da análise de conteúdo e emergiram três categorias: rotina do cuidador, identificando o cuidado prestado e autopercepção do cuidado. Dentre os resultados encontrados notou-se que seis áreas de ocupação estão afetadas. Verificou-se também que não houve uma escolha em se tornar cuidador além disto, sentimentos positivos foram evidenciados ao justificar a escolha em exercer o papel de cuidar.  Conclui-se, portanto, que foram pontuadas mudanças no cotidiano, atividades foram negligenciadas ou diminuídas. Sendo assim, a participação do profissional de Terapia Ocupacional tem sua intervenção com foco na reorganização da rotina, resgatando a realização de atividades significativas.Palavras chaves: Cuidador, Terapia Ocupacional, Envelhecimento.  AbstractThis study had as objectives to identify the impaired occupations in the daily routine of family caregivers, to analyze the caregiver's selfperception about his / her role and care, to identify the feelings related to care and to know the reasons that led him to become a primary caregiver . It is a descriptive and exploratory study with a qualitative approach to the data. The sample consisted of four caregivers participating in the course for caregivers offered by the Academic League of Gerontology and Geriatrics of a public federal university. To collect data, a semi-structured interview was used as a research tool with questions about the socio-demographic profile of the elderly and the caregiver, the self-perception of the caregiver in relation to the care provided, the daily routine before and after becoming a caregiver. The analysis of the data was done through the technique of content analysis and emerged three categories: caregiver routine, care provided and self-perception of care. Among the results found, there were affected occupations: activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental activities of daily living (AIVD), sleep, leisure, social participation and work. It was concluded, therefore, that changes were scored in daily life, activities were neglected or diminished. Thus, the participation of the Occupational Therapy professional has its intervention focused on the reorganization of the routine, rescuing the performance of significant activities. Keywords: Caregivers; Aging; Occupational therapy.

scholarly journals Effect of multimodal interventions on pain and activities of daily living among the elderly with osteoarthritis

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Shyam Das ◽  
Kavitha Chandran C
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design

The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of multimodal interventions on pain and activities of daily living among the elderly with         knee osteoarthritis attending Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation OPD at General Hospital Alappuzha,Kerala. Objectives were to assess the level of joint pain in elderly with knee osteoarthritis, to assess the ability of elderly to perform activities of daily living, to evaluate the effect of multimodal interventions on pain and activities of daily living of elderly with knee osteoarthritis and to find out association between multimodal interventions and analgesic usage. The investigator adopted quantitative experimental approach for the study and research design was quasi experimental non equivalent control group design. The sample size was 74 elderly patients diagnosed as knee osteoarthritis selected using purposive sampling technique. A structured interview schedule was used to assess the socio personal and clinical data; pain and activities of daily living were assessed by numerical pain rating scale and Katz index respectively. Routine care was given to control group, while the experimental group underwent multimodal interventions which included educational session, isometric exercises and moist heat application for three weeks along with routine care. After three weeks, post-test was done in both groups. The findings revealed that there was a significant reduction in pain (P<0.001), improvement in activities of daily living (P<0.001) and also reduction in frequency of analgesic intake (p< 0.001) among elderly with knee osteoarthritis.

scholarly journals An Evaluation of Graphical Formats for the Summary of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 194
Author(s):  
Caroline A. Byrne ◽  
Michael O’Grady ◽  
Rem Collier ◽  
Gregory M. P. O’Hare
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Line Graph ◽  
Ambient Assisted Living ◽  
User Interaction ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Daily Monitoring

Activities of Daily Living systems (ADLs) and the User Interface (UI) design principles used to implement them empowers the elderly to continue living a normal daily routine. The daily monitoring of activities for most Assisted Living (AL) systems demands/necessitates accurate daily user interaction, and the design principles for these systems often focus on the UI usability for the elder, not the caregiver/family member. This paper reviews Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) and ADLs UI designs and evaluates the usability of ADLs visualisation tools for caregivers. Results indicate that the UI presenting information in a bar graph format was the preferred option for respondents, as 60% chose this summarisation method over the alternative line graph UI, which had 38% of respondents selecting this format for information representation. Therefore, when designing Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) UIs, it is recommended that short periods of time are best presented in a pie graph format in combination with a bar graph format for representing extended timeline information to caregivers about their loved ones.

scholarly journals Development of a Training Program for Family Caregivers on Home Care of Older Adults in Cameroon

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Ukum Susan Ubenoh ◽  
Nahyeni Bassah ◽  
John Ngunde Palle
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Primary Care Providers ◽  
World Health ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Available Resources

Background: Family caregivers who are the primary care providers to the elderly in communities in Cameroon, specifically in the Buea health district, are not aware of available resources and lack adequate knowledge and skills on the care of the elderly. As a result, the elderly are not receiving adequate care and support which might also affect their quality of life. In line with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) strategic proposed objectives of promoting healthy aging, the aim of this study was to develop a training program for family caregivers of the elderly. Methods: An exploratory, cross-sectional study research design was employed, with the use of qualitative methods for data collection. In-depth interviews were conducted with 15 key informants including nurses, social workers, community relay persons, personnel from the ministries (Public Health and Social Affairs), director of a geriatric nurse training school and directors of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) concerned with age-care who were purposively recruited. Information on the scope of practice and available resources was obtained. The sample size was determined based on data saturation. Data was transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic content analysis. Results: Two major themes emerged from data analysis; ‘Recognise the boundary’ for the scope of practice of family caregivers which was further divided into two categories (bridge the gap and shared responsibilities)’ and ‘Health and wellbeing’ as all available resources were aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of the elderly. Conclusion: The training program should include a pyscho-educational intervention with information on available resources such as: Geriatric nurses and social centers, the  scope of practice for family caregivers which includes: Assistance with Activities of Daily Living & Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, Psychosocial care, strategies to  involve  elderly persons in various activities and the creation of age- friendly environments.

scholarly journals Use of the Barthel Index to Assess Activities of Daily Living before and after SARS-COVID 19 Infection of Institutionalized Nursing Home Patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bibiana Trevissón-Redondo ◽  
Daniel Lopez Lopez ◽  
Eduardo Perez-Boal ◽  
Pilar Marques-Sanchez ◽  
Cristina Liébana-Presa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Barthel Index ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Daily Life Activities ◽  
Nursing Home Patients ◽  
Before And After

Objective: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the activities of daily living using the Barthel Index, before and after the infection by SARS-COV-2 and to see if the results vary according to sex. Methods: The activities of daily living of 68 cohabiting geriatric patients, 34 men and 34 women, in 2 nursing homes were measured before and after SARS-COV-2 infection using the Barthel index. Results: The Covid 19 infection affects the performance of daily life activities in institutionalized elderly in nursing homes, and it does so especially the older the subject, regardless of sex. Conclusions: The Covid 19 pandemic, in addition to having claimed some victims, especially in the elderly population, has reduced the ability of these people to carry out their activities of daily life, considerably worsening their quality of life despite have been able to overcome the disease.

Compliance with Prescribed Adaptive Equipment: A Literature Review

2000 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trish Wielandt ◽  
Jenny Strong
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Functional Potential ◽  
And Training

This article describes a literature review that examined the topic of the postdischarge compliance of individuals with prescribed adaptive equipment. Assisting individuals to accomplish tasks relevant to their activities of daily living and thereby achieve functional independence is central to the role of occupational therapy. The prescription of adaptive equipment is a frequently used intervention. The rationale for prescribing adaptive equipment is that it maximises a client's functional potential, allows for independence in activities of daily living and fosters confidence as a result of being able to accomplish such tasks. All studies that surveyed compliance with prescribed adaptive equipment between 1963 and 1996 were reviewed. The factors that reportedly affect compliance by individuals can be considered under five discrete categories: medical-related, client-related, equipment-related, assessment-related and training-related. On the basis of the findings of this literature review, recommendations are made for further research, specifically investigating methods that therapists could incorporate into current practice to address the problem of non-compliance with prescribed adaptive equipment.

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