Formal careers of institutionalized elderly: perceptions and professional satisfaction
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Resumo: | Introduction: As a result of the growing demographic aging and the increase in the average life expectancy, the institutionalization of the elderly represents an emerging problem today. We therefore consider it pertinent to study the profile of the formal caregiver of institutionalized elderly people and their professional satisfaction in order to improve the quality of care provided. Aim: It was outlined as a main objective to identify the representations that the formal caregivers have about the care provided to the institutionalized elderly. Methodology: Qualitative study through content analysis of the registration units. The data collection instrument used was the semi-structured interview. The sample consisted of twelve formal caregivers from an institution of the elderly in the central zone of the country. Results: The meanings attributed by the caregivers of what it is to be old were: a person deserving of respect, with wisdom, who needs affection and care, to return to being a child and a person with physical limitations. By caring, they understand giving affection / support, transmitting trust, an essential good, caring for the body, mind and heart and also, knowing how to listen. The relationship of caregivers with the elderly is guided by joy and good disposition, a relation of respect for the individuality / will of the elderly person, trying to adapt to the personality of each one. They often perform hygiene (shaving); dressing / undressing; to raise / to lie down; position; feeding / hydration care; recreational activities and support in the deambulation of the elderly. It is in the transportation and positioning of the elderly that they experience greater difficulties. In most cases, the interviewees report that their work is appreciated by all (elderly, family and management). For some caregivers what gives them greater satisfaction is to feel that the elderly are happy / comfortable. Conclusion: All the interviewees reported that the caregiver activity brings them professional satisfaction and identified training needs in some areas of knowledge. The results of this research lead us to reflect on the importance of creating and monitoring programs of action in the field of training in specific areas adapted to the reality of each institution. |
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Formal careers of institutionalized elderly: perceptions and professional satisfactionCuidadores formais de idosos institucionalizados: perceções e satisfação profissionalIntroduction: As a result of the growing demographic aging and the increase in the average life expectancy, the institutionalization of the elderly represents an emerging problem today. We therefore consider it pertinent to study the profile of the formal caregiver of institutionalized elderly people and their professional satisfaction in order to improve the quality of care provided. Aim: It was outlined as a main objective to identify the representations that the formal caregivers have about the care provided to the institutionalized elderly. Methodology: Qualitative study through content analysis of the registration units. The data collection instrument used was the semi-structured interview. The sample consisted of twelve formal caregivers from an institution of the elderly in the central zone of the country. Results: The meanings attributed by the caregivers of what it is to be old were: a person deserving of respect, with wisdom, who needs affection and care, to return to being a child and a person with physical limitations. By caring, they understand giving affection / support, transmitting trust, an essential good, caring for the body, mind and heart and also, knowing how to listen. The relationship of caregivers with the elderly is guided by joy and good disposition, a relation of respect for the individuality / will of the elderly person, trying to adapt to the personality of each one. They often perform hygiene (shaving); dressing / undressing; to raise / to lie down; position; feeding / hydration care; recreational activities and support in the deambulation of the elderly. It is in the transportation and positioning of the elderly that they experience greater difficulties. In most cases, the interviewees report that their work is appreciated by all (elderly, family and management). For some caregivers what gives them greater satisfaction is to feel that the elderly are happy / comfortable. Conclusion: All the interviewees reported that the caregiver activity brings them professional satisfaction and identified training needs in some areas of knowledge. The results of this research lead us to reflect on the importance of creating and monitoring programs of action in the field of training in specific areas adapted to the reality of each institution.Introdução: Resultante do crescente envelhecimento demográfico e do aumento da esperança média de vida, a institucionalização do idoso representa nos dias de hoje uma problemática emergente. Consideramos por isso pertinente estudar o perfil do cuidador formal de idosos institucionalizados e a sua satisfação profissional no intuito de melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados prestados. Objetivo: Delineou-se como objetivo principal identificar as representações que os cuidadores formais têm acerca do cuidado prestado ao idoso institucionalizado. Metodologia: Estudo qualitativo através da análise de conteúdo das unidades de registo. O instrumento de recolha de dados utilizado foi a entrevista semiestruturada. A amostra foi constituída por doze cuidadoras formais de uma instituição de idosos da zona centro do país. Resultados: Os significados atribuídos pelas cuidadoras do que é ser idoso foram: uma pessoa merecedora de respeito, com sabedoria, que precisa de afeto e cuidados, que voltar a ser criança e pessoa com limitações físicas. Por cuidar, entendem dar carinho/apoio, transmitir confiança, um bem essencial, cuidar do corpo, mente e coração e ainda, saber escutar. A relação das cuidadoras com os idosos pauta-se pela alegria e boa disposição, uma relação de respeito pela individualidade/vontade da pessoa idosa, tentar adaptar-se à personalidade de cada um. Executam frequentemente os cuidados de higiene (fazer a barba); vestir/despir; levantar/deitar; posicionar; cuidados da alimentação/hidratação; atividades lúdicas e apoio na deambulação dos idosos. É no transporte e posicionamento dos idosos que sentem maiores dificuldades. Na maioria dos casos, as entrevistadas referem que o seu trabalho é apreciado por todos (idosos, família e direção). Para algumas cuidadoras o que lhes dá maior satisfação é sentirem que os idosos estão contentes/confortáveis. Conclusão: Todas as entrevistadas relataram que a atividade de cuidadora lhes traz satisfação profissional e identificaram necessidades formativas em algumas áreas do conhecimento. Os resultados resultantes desta investigação levam-nos à reflexão sobre a importância da criação e monitorização de programas de ação no domínio formativo em áreas especificas adaptado à realidade de cada instituição.Universidade Católica Portuguesa2019-09-11T00:00:00Zjournal articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://doi.org/10.7559/gestaoedesenvolvimento.2019.385oai:ojs.revistas.ucp.pt:article/385Gestão e Desenvolvimento; No 27 (2019); 291-313Gestão e Desenvolvimento; n. 27 (2019); 291-3132184-56380872-556X10.7559/gestaoedesenvolvimento.2019.n27reponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAPporhttps://revistas.ucp.pt/index.php/gestaoedesenvolvimento/article/view/385https://doi.org/10.7559/gestaoedesenvolvimento.2019.385https://revistas.ucp.pt/index.php/gestaoedesenvolvimento/article/view/385/906Direitos de Autor (c) 2019 Magda Guerra, Isabel Martins, Dina Santos, J Veiga, R Moitas, R Silvahttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessGuerra, MagdaMartins, IsabelSantos, DinaVeiga, J.Moitas, R.Silva, R.2022-09-23T15:47:17Zoai:ojs.revistas.ucp.pt:article/385Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T16:04:36.798893Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Formal careers of institutionalized elderly: perceptions and professional satisfaction Cuidadores formais de idosos institucionalizados: perceções e satisfação profissional |
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Formal careers of institutionalized elderly: perceptions and professional satisfaction Guerra, Magda |
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Guerra, Magda Martins, Isabel Santos, Dina Veiga, J. Moitas, R. Silva, R. |
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Introduction: As a result of the growing demographic aging and the increase in the average life expectancy, the institutionalization of the elderly represents an emerging problem today. We therefore consider it pertinent to study the profile of the formal caregiver of institutionalized elderly people and their professional satisfaction in order to improve the quality of care provided. Aim: It was outlined as a main objective to identify the representations that the formal caregivers have about the care provided to the institutionalized elderly. Methodology: Qualitative study through content analysis of the registration units. The data collection instrument used was the semi-structured interview. The sample consisted of twelve formal caregivers from an institution of the elderly in the central zone of the country. Results: The meanings attributed by the caregivers of what it is to be old were: a person deserving of respect, with wisdom, who needs affection and care, to return to being a child and a person with physical limitations. By caring, they understand giving affection / support, transmitting trust, an essential good, caring for the body, mind and heart and also, knowing how to listen. The relationship of caregivers with the elderly is guided by joy and good disposition, a relation of respect for the individuality / will of the elderly person, trying to adapt to the personality of each one. They often perform hygiene (shaving); dressing / undressing; to raise / to lie down; position; feeding / hydration care; recreational activities and support in the deambulation of the elderly. It is in the transportation and positioning of the elderly that they experience greater difficulties. In most cases, the interviewees report that their work is appreciated by all (elderly, family and management). For some caregivers what gives them greater satisfaction is to feel that the elderly are happy / comfortable. Conclusion: All the interviewees reported that the caregiver activity brings them professional satisfaction and identified training needs in some areas of knowledge. The results of this research lead us to reflect on the importance of creating and monitoring programs of action in the field of training in specific areas adapted to the reality of each institution. |
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