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Gerontotechnology for fall prevention of the elderly with Parkinson.

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OBJECTIVE to develop the gerontological nursing care process among the elderly with Parkinson's disease, aiming at the promotion of health through the creation of gerontotechnologies for fall prevention. METHOD Convergent… Click to show full abstract

OBJECTIVE to develop the gerontological nursing care process among the elderly with Parkinson's disease, aiming at the promotion of health through the creation of gerontotechnologies for fall prevention. METHOD Convergent Care Research was used as a methodological route. Data were collected from February to October 2017, with the participation of nine elderly people with Parkinson's disease. An educational booklet, a memory game called "não cai istepô", a memory game called "caiu de maduro" were developed through clinical evaluation through scales, recorded semi-structured interview and workshops. RESULTS the application of gerontotechnology resulted from the elderly in self-care, empowerment and knowledge through play, revealing interest in behavior change, independence and learning, as well as serving as a facilitator of care. CONCLUSION the gerontotechnologies presented as a playful and innovative instrument for the nursing gerontological care process.

Keywords: fall prevention; care; elderly parkinson; gerontotechnology

Journal Title: Revista brasileira de enfermagem
Year Published: 2019

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