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- Title
PRÁTICAS DE PREVENÇÃO DE QUEDAS REALIZADAS POR CUIDADORES DE IDOSOS.
- Authors
Nina Mamani, Abigail Roxana; Almeida Oliveira Reiners, Annelita; Capriata de Souza Azevedo, Rosemeiry; Dieli Ribeiro Dalla Vechia, Akeisa; Segri, Neuber José; Darc Chaves Cardoso, Joana
- Abstract
To analyze the prevalence of falls prevention practices among informal elderly caregivers and the associated factors. Cross-sectional study with 97 informal caregivers of elderly people from five Family Health Strategy units. Data collection took place in June and August 2017, using a validated questionnaire. In multivariate analysis, Poisson multiple regression was used. The prevalence of caregivers' fall prevention practices was 26.8%. The most preventive fall measures adopted and reported by caregivers were mainly to watch the elderly (57.7%), avoid loose carpets in the house (28.9%) and wet floors (23.7%), to guide the elderly to walk with caution (18.6%) and restrict the activities of the elderly (12.4%). Prevention practices were associated with the variables years of study (p = 0.027), marital status (p = 0.047) and attitudes of caregivers (p = 0.037). The prevalence of fall prevention practices performed by caregivers is low and needs to be encouraged by professionals.
- Publication
RECIEN: Revista Científica de Enfermagem, 2021, Vol 11, Issue 35, p257
- ISSN
2177-157X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.24276/rrecien2021.11.35.257-266