
handle: 10174/23529
Este trabalho pretendeu contribuir para a promoção da Qualidade de Vida dos Cuidadores Informais de idosos no domicílio. Contexto: O fenómeno envelhecimento acentuará os problemas de dependência dos idosos e consequentemente a necessidade de cuidados informais, porém o ato de cuidar pode condicionar a qualidade de vida dos cuidadores informais. Objetivos: Promover a capacitação e empoderamento dos cuidadores informais de idosos no domicílio, para a promoção do autocuidado e melhoria da Qualidade de Vida. Metodologia: Recorreu-se à metodologia do planeamento em saúde e como referencial teórico à Teoria de Déficit de Autocuidado de Orem. Resultados: Após o diagnóstico da situação constatou-se que os cuidadores informais apresentam déficit de autocuidado sendo evidente a necessidade de participação social. Conclusão: Através de intervenções de promoção da saúde a nível pessoal, de grupos e organizacionais desenvolveram-se ambientes favoráveis à capacitação dos cuidadores informais; ABSTRACT: "Serpa Promotes the Quality of Life of Informal Caregivers!" This study aimed to contribute to the promotion of the Quality of Life of Informal Caregivers of the elderly at home. Context: The phenomenon of aging will accentuate the problems of dependence of the elderly and consequently the need for informal care, but the act of caring can condition the quality of life of informal caregivers. Objectives: To promote the empowerment of informal caregivers of the elderly at home, to promote self-care and improve Quality of Life. Methodology: The methodology of health planning was used as a theoretical reference to Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory. Results: After the diagnosis of the situation it was verified that informal caregivers present a deficit of self-care, evidencing the need for social participation. Conclusion: Through health promotion interventions at a personal, group and organizational level, environments favorable to the training of informal caregivers were developed.
Informal caregivers, Quality of life, Qualidade de vida, Participação social, Cuidadores informais, Social participation
Informal caregivers, Quality of life, Qualidade de vida, Participação social, Cuidadores informais, Social participation
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