Objectives: to verify the association between knowledge and adherence to foot self-care practices performed by patients with diabetes mellitus type 2. Methods: cross-sectional, descriptive study carried out with 197 patients in basic health units located in the Northeast region of Brazil. For data collection, we used a semi-structured questionnaire that addressed issues inherent to knowledge and Diabetes Self-Care Activities. Results: we observed that patients with moderate knowledge about self-care practices were more likely to perform foot self-examination, dry the interdigital spaces, moisturize their feet with creams and oils, observe the presence of mycosis and ingrown toenail when compared to patients with insufficient knowledge. Conclusions: the patients' level of knowledge was closely related to the self-care activities carried out, which reinforces the importance of nurses working on training those on essential health care.

IntroductionFamily caregivers of older persons devote much of their time and energy to caring for another person. This exposure may burden caregivers and compromise their health and quality of life.ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between burden, sociodemographic, caregiving, and health characteristics of informal caregivers of dependent older adults.MethodsCross-sectional and analytical study carried out in Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil, with 52 informal caregivers of older persons who need full-time help for basic living activities. Caregivers' burden was assessed by Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). Data were analyzed using a T-test, Pearson's correlation, and Multiple Linear Regression.ResultsThe ZBI mean score of caregivers was 26.3 points (SD = 14.6; min = 0; max = 68). Burden scores were higher among caregivers who did not receive help from other people in care (p = 0.016), reported family dysfunction (p = 0.001), and had depression symptoms (p = 0.007). A correlation was found between the scores of burdens and satisfaction with care (r = 0.76; p < 0.001) and perceived material support (r = −0.30; p = 0.40). Satisfaction with care (β: 0.61; p < 0.001) and family dysfunction (β: 8.07; p = 0.033) were significantly associated with the burden score.ConclusionCaregivers with dysfunctional families and satisfaction with the care presented the highest-burden scores. The findings reveal the need for strategies to facilitate mediation and reduce caregiver burden by strengthening the family network support or providing professional assistance.

Qualidade de vida de cuidadores familiares de pessoas idosas acamadasQuality of life of family caregivers of bedridden older adults Calidad de vida de cuidadores familiares de adultos mayores encamados Ilaise Brilhante Batista 1 https://orcid.

Esta pesquisa objetivou analisar as práticas em metodologias ativas utilizadas no ensino de saúde do idoso. Realizou-se a busca da amostra nas bases de dados LILACS, SciELO, Periódicos CAPES e buscador Google Scholar. Foram selecionados 07 artigos e sua análise resultou nas categorias “o uso de metodologias ativas para o ensino em saúde ao idoso” e “o uso das principais metodologias ativas na formação de acadêmicos, profissionais e cuidadores”. As demandas sociais atuais exigem metodologias de ensino que possibilitem uma formação crítica, reflexiva e problematizadora. Sugere-se a necessidade de mais pesquisas sobre esse tema, tanto no âmbito acadêmico, quanto em outros contextos de ensino, como a educação em saúde e permanente. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Metodologia ativa; Saúde; Idoso.

Esse trabalho objetivou relatar a vivência de voluntários em ações do Projeto Escuta Solidária voltadas aos cuidadores de idosos acamados. Os voluntários realizavam ligações telefônicas que possibilitaram o estreitamento de vínculo com cuidadores, permitindo o desenvolvimento de habilidades como o acolhimento, a escuta qualificada e o reconhecimento das necessidades do cuidador. A experiência perpassou o conhecimento científico, promovendo aos voluntários percepção de gratidão e engrandecimento na execução das ações.