Perception of hippotherapy professionals about their practice with the elderly
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Resumo: | Introduction: Riding therapy is a therapeutic method recently regulated in Brazil. Nevertheless, it has been studied for years, especially focusing on children and adolescents. Considering the growing number of elderly in the Brazilian population, investigations focusing on older people are increasingly necessary. Objective: To analyze the perceptions of equine therapy professionals about their practice with the elderly. Methods: This was a qualitative and cross-sectional research, in which the participants answered an online questionnaire, composed of demographic questions and questions related to horseback riding with the elderly. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic content analysis. Results: Twenty-five professionals (23-57 years old), graduates, who had worked for at least two years with hippotherapy (mean = 6.64; standard deviation = 5.39 years) participated. This sample was composed mostly of female professionals (72%) and physical therapists (48%). Of the total, 60% reported having already assisted at least one elderly practitioner. Among those who had never worked with this public, 90% wished to do so. All professionals considered that horseback riding can be beneficial in old age, reducing depressive symptoms and promoting psychosocial (e.g., socializing) and physical (e.g., balance) variables. Despite the benefits, professionals mentioned challenges, such as difficulties of the practitioner (e.g., fear), problems with the workplace (e.g., lack of qualified staff), and low demand. Conclusion: Hippotherapy professionals consider riding therapy a method that contributes to improving biopsychosocial aspects of the elderly. However, they face challenges in this practice, hindering or preventing them from serving older people. |
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Perception of hippotherapy professionals about their practice with the elderlyPercepção de profissionais de equoterapia sobre a prática com idosos Introduction: Riding therapy is a therapeutic method recently regulated in Brazil. Nevertheless, it has been studied for years, especially focusing on children and adolescents. Considering the growing number of elderly in the Brazilian population, investigations focusing on older people are increasingly necessary. Objective: To analyze the perceptions of equine therapy professionals about their practice with the elderly. Methods: This was a qualitative and cross-sectional research, in which the participants answered an online questionnaire, composed of demographic questions and questions related to horseback riding with the elderly. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic content analysis. Results: Twenty-five professionals (23-57 years old), graduates, who had worked for at least two years with hippotherapy (mean = 6.64; standard deviation = 5.39 years) participated. This sample was composed mostly of female professionals (72%) and physical therapists (48%). Of the total, 60% reported having already assisted at least one elderly practitioner. Among those who had never worked with this public, 90% wished to do so. All professionals considered that horseback riding can be beneficial in old age, reducing depressive symptoms and promoting psychosocial (e.g., socializing) and physical (e.g., balance) variables. Despite the benefits, professionals mentioned challenges, such as difficulties of the practitioner (e.g., fear), problems with the workplace (e.g., lack of qualified staff), and low demand. Conclusion: Hippotherapy professionals consider riding therapy a method that contributes to improving biopsychosocial aspects of the elderly. However, they face challenges in this practice, hindering or preventing them from serving older people.Introdução: A equoterapia é um método terapêutico recen-temente regulamentado no Brasil. Não obstante, há anos já vem sendo estudado, sobretudo com foco em crianças e adolescentes. Considerando o aumento do número de idosos na população brasileira, investigações com enfoque em pessoas na velhice são cada vez mais necessárias. Objetivo: Analisar as percepções de profissionais de equoterapia sobre sua prática com idosos. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa e transversal, em que os participantes responderam a um questionário online composto por questões demográficas e relacionadas à equoterapia com idosos. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva e da análise de conteúdo temática. Resultados: Participaram 25 profissionais (23-57 anos), graduados, que trabalhavam há pelo menos dois anos com equoterapia (média = 6,64; desvio padrão = 5,39 anos). Essa amostra foi composta majoritariamente por profissionais do sexo feminino (72%) e fisioterapeutas (48%). Do total, 60% relataram já terem atendido pelo menos um praticante idoso. Entre aqueles que nunca trabalharam com esse público, 90% desejam atendê-lo. Todos os profissionais consideram que a equoterapia pode ser benéfica na velhice, reduzindo sintomas depressivos e promovendo variáveis psicossociais (por ex., socialização) e físicas (por ex., equilíbrio). Apesar dos benefícios, os profissionais mencionaram desafios, como dificuldades do praticante (por ex., medo), do local de trabalho (por ex., falta de equipe qualificada) e baixa demanda. Conclusão: A equoterapia é considerada pelos participantes um método que contribui para melhorar aspectos biopsicossociais de idosos, porém estes profissionais enfrentam desafios na prática, dificul-tando ou impedindo que atendam pessoas na velhice. Editora PUCPRESS2022-09-30info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttps://periodicos.pucpr.br/fisio/article/view/2971510.1590/fm.2022.35147 Fisioterapia em Movimento (Physical Therapy in Movement); Vol. 35 (2022): n. cont.Fisioterapia em Movimento; v. 35 (2022): n. cont.1980-5918reponame:Fisioterapia em Movimentoinstname:Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUC-PR)instacron:PUC_PRengporhttps://periodicos.pucpr.br/fisio/article/view/29715/25840https://periodicos.pucpr.br/fisio/article/view/29715/25841Matarazo, Jackeline Barbosa Freitas, Eduarda Rezende info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2022-11-09T15:13:54Zoai:ojs.periodicos.pucpr.br:article/29715Revistahttps://periodicos.pucpr.br/fisioPRIhttps://periodicos.pucpr.br/fisio/oairubia.farias@pucpr.br||revista.fisioterapia@pucpr.br1980-59180103-5150opendoar:2022-11-09T15:13:54Fisioterapia em Movimento - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUC-PR)false |
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Perception of hippotherapy professionals about their practice with the elderly Percepção de profissionais de equoterapia sobre a prática com idosos |
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Matarazo, Jackeline Barbosa |
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Matarazo, Jackeline Barbosa Freitas, Eduarda Rezende |
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Matarazo, Jackeline Barbosa Freitas, Eduarda Rezende |
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Introduction: Riding therapy is a therapeutic method recently regulated in Brazil. Nevertheless, it has been studied for years, especially focusing on children and adolescents. Considering the growing number of elderly in the Brazilian population, investigations focusing on older people are increasingly necessary. Objective: To analyze the perceptions of equine therapy professionals about their practice with the elderly. Methods: This was a qualitative and cross-sectional research, in which the participants answered an online questionnaire, composed of demographic questions and questions related to horseback riding with the elderly. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic content analysis. Results: Twenty-five professionals (23-57 years old), graduates, who had worked for at least two years with hippotherapy (mean = 6.64; standard deviation = 5.39 years) participated. This sample was composed mostly of female professionals (72%) and physical therapists (48%). Of the total, 60% reported having already assisted at least one elderly practitioner. Among those who had never worked with this public, 90% wished to do so. All professionals considered that horseback riding can be beneficial in old age, reducing depressive symptoms and promoting psychosocial (e.g., socializing) and physical (e.g., balance) variables. Despite the benefits, professionals mentioned challenges, such as difficulties of the practitioner (e.g., fear), problems with the workplace (e.g., lack of qualified staff), and low demand. Conclusion: Hippotherapy professionals consider riding therapy a method that contributes to improving biopsychosocial aspects of the elderly. However, they face challenges in this practice, hindering or preventing them from serving older people. |
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