Objective: To identify the life quality and personal and job satisfaction of geriatrics assistants, caregivers of the institutionalized elderly. Methodology: Descriptive study made from quantitative and qualitative data. The sample size was 12 geriatrics assistants that work in the center Sociosanitario Ricardo Fortuny and in Sant Francesc de Vilafranca del Penedès Residence. Results: Most of them are satisfied with their personal life and have good life quality. They like their job and are motivated. However, they stated being little appreciated and badly paid. They think training is important to deliver quality care. Conclusion and discussion: Specialized training is needed to deliver quality care to the institutionalized elderly, as it does not only affect the job satisfaction of geriatrics assistants but also their personal satisfaction and quality of life.
This case study identifies the elements that compose the Quality of Life (QofL) of individuals who were 75 years old or older and receive care at home. The study's sample was composed of individuals 75 years or older cared for by a home health care service in the primary health care unit in Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain (n=26). The variables included: a) socio- As variáveis foram: a) dados sociodemográficos, b) conceito de QV, c) percepção de QV, d) motivos, e) satisfação com a vida e aspectos relacionados e f) sentimento de felicidade.Aplicou-se a técnica da entrevista frente a frente. Do total, 76,9% apresentou boa percepção de QV e os principais elementos relacionados foram: saúde, relações familiares e sociais e adaptação. A teoria dos papéis e a teoria da desvinculação explicam o processo de adaptação desses indivíduos, nessa etapa da vida.Descritores: Adaptação; Serviços de Assistência Domiciliar; Qualidade de Vida; Felicidade; Idoso; Satisfação Pessoal.
Calidad de vida, felicidad y satisfacción con la vida en personas ancianas de 75 años atendidas en un programa de atención domiciliariaSe objetivó detectar los elementos que participan en la Calidad de Vida (CV) de las personas mayores de 75 años que reciben cuidados domiciliarios. El diseño fue de un estudio de caso. La muestra del estudio la configuraron las personas con 75 años o más, atendidos por el servicio de Atención Domiciliaria del Área Básica de Vilafranca del Penedès (n=26). Las variables fueron: a) datos socio demográficos, b) concepto de CV; c) percepción de CV, d) motivos; e) satisfacción con la vida y aspectos relacionados; f) sentimiento de felicidad. Se aplicó la técnica de la entrevista cara a cara. El 76,9% presentó una buena percepción de CV y los principales elementos relacionados fueron la salud, las relaciones familiares y sociales y la adaptación. La teoría de los roles y la teoría de la desvinculación explican el proceso de adaptación de estos individuos en esa etapa de la vida.
Resumen-El presente trabajo ofrece una validez de constructo de un cuestionario sobre percepciones y creencias de epidemia. El instrumento a utilizar se apoya con el uso del cine para favorecer aprendizaje significativo y fomentar aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida. Se aprecian dificultades en aspectos de comunicación y ética frente a una epidemia. Los resultados obtenidos en este piloto permiten afirmar que esta experiencia sirve para crear y desarrollar competencias profesionales de tipo comunicativa y pensamiento crítico. Se identificaron situaciones éticas en sucesos complejos que afectan el desempeño de su actividad profesional Palabras clave: medios de comunicación, epidemias, aprendizaje, educación basada en competencias Abstract-The present work offers a construct validity of a questionnaire about perceptions and beliefs of epidemic. The instrument to be used is supported by the use of cinema to promote meaningful learning and to encourage lifelong learning. There are difficulties in communication and ethics in the face of an epidemic. The results obtained in this pilot allow to affirm that this experience serves to create and to develop professional competences of type communicative and critical thinking. Ethical situations were identified in complex events that affect the performance of their professional activity
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