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Capacidade para o trabalho em cuidadores formais de idosos

Authors: Simões, Marta Sofia Rosa;

Capacidade para o trabalho em cuidadores formais de idosos

Abstract

O presente estudo exploratório pretendeu avaliar a relação entre variáveis psicopatológicas, vulnerabilidade ao stress e capacidade para o trabalho em cuidadores formais de idosos institucionalizados. A amostra foi recolhida em instituições de terceira idade entre fevereiro de 2011 e março de 2012, sendo constituída por 104 trabalhadores de sete instituições que prestam cuidados a idosos. A recolha da informação realizou-se a partir de questionários de auto - relato. Os instrumentos utilizados foram o BDI, o STAY-1, o STAY-2, o BSI, o 23 QVS, e o ICT. Os resultados mostraram que os cuidadores mais velhos apresentavam piores resultados no índice de capacidade para o trabalho e que quanto maior era o nível de sintomatologia psicopatológica experienciada pelo cuidador formal, menor era a sua capacidade para o trabalho. Constatou-se igualmente que uma maior vulnerabilidade ao stress estava relacionada com um menor índice de capacidade para o trabalho e com níveis superiores de sintomatologia psicopatológica. Quanto às habilitações dos cuidadores, verificou-se que quanto maior o nível de escolaridade, melhor a capacidade para o trabalho. Estes resultados demonstraram a importância da ligação entre a investigação e a intervenção. A avaliação da capacidade para o trabalho poderá constituir um bom indicador para identificar os trabalhadores mais vulneráveis a desenvolver sintomatologia psicopatológica e, neste sentido, as instituições poderão promover ações de formação e estratégias de promoção da saúde para os seus colaboradores. A melhoria da capacidade para o trabalho destes profissionais deverá, em consequência, refletir-se numa prestação de cuidados de maior qualidade para os idosos a seu cargo.

With this exploratory study we aimed to evaluate the relationship between psychopathological variables, vulnerability to stress and ability to work in formal caregivers of institutionalized elderly. The sample was collected in institutions for the elderly between February 2011 and March 2012, and was consisted of 104 workers from seven institutions that provide care for the elderly. The data collection involved self - report questionnaires. The instruments used in this study were the BDI, STAY-1, STAY-2, BSI, 23 QVS and the ICT. The results showed that older formal caregivers had worse results in the ability to work index and that the greater the level of psychopathological symptoms experienced by the caregiver, the lower was their ability to work. It was also found that a greater vulnerability to stress was associated with a lower capacity for work and higher levels of psychopathological symptoms. Regarding the qualifications of caregivers, it was found that the higher the educational level, the better the ability to work. This study demonstrated the importance of the link between research and intervention. The assessment of work capacity could be a good indicator to identify the caregivers that are more vulnerable to develop psychopathological symptoms, in order that institutions may therefore promote training actions and strategies to support health for its employees. A better ability to work of these professionals should therefore be reflected in the provision of a higher care quality for seniors that are at their responsability.

Mestrado em Psicologia Clínica e da Saúde

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Portugal
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Keywords

Psicologia clínica, Pessoas idosas: Assistência ao paciente, Stresse (Psicologia), Pessoal de saúde

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