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- Title
Resultados de la capacitación a cuidadores de Adultos Mayores en el Departamento de Risaralda 2011 (Colombia).
- Authors
Agudelo Garcia, Eliana; Ríos Idárraga, Martha Luisa; González Pardo, Martha Elena; Rivera Ramírez, Erica Yuliana; Vélez Bedoya, Héctor Fabio
- Abstract
Introduction: we present the results of the training provided to caregivers of older adults in the department of Risaralda 2011. Methods: a qualitative approach evaluation. In total 121 direct and indirect caregivers of the 15 Elderly Welfare Centers (EWC) of the 14 municipalities of Risaralda, with government support. 22 focus groups were organized. The information was recorded, transcribed, coded and categorized. Results: caregivers showed motivation and interest in learning new ways to meet the needs of the institutionalized elderly. The relevant three categories of analysis was company, physical activity and protection. Conclusion: the educational inte rvention reflects the contribution and interest of directors, employees and volunteers caregivers of the EWC in improving quality of life of older adults.
- Subjects
RISARALDA (Colombia : Dept.); CAREGIVER education; MEDICAL centers; SENIOR housing; EDUCATIONAL evaluation
- Publication
Investigaciones ANDINA, 2013, Vol 15, Issue 27, p825
- ISSN
0124-8146
- Publication type
Article