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.

This research aimed to analyze the practices in active methodologies used in health education for the elderly. The sample search was carried out in the LILACS, SciELO, CAPES journals and Google Scholar search databases. Seven articles were selected and their analysis resulted in the categories “the use of active methodologies for teaching health to the elderly” and “the use of the main active methodologies in the training of academics, professionals and caregivers”. Current social demands require teaching methodologies that enable critical, reflective and problematizing training. The need for more research on this topic is suggested, both in the academic sphere and in other teaching contexts, such as health and permanent education.