Tele-asistencia y tele-alarma para adultos mayores: experiencias preliminares en Mexico
AUTOR(ES)
Giraldo-Rodriguez, Liliana, Torres-Castro, Sara, Martinez-Ramirez, David, Gutierrez-Robledo, Luis Miguel, Perez-Cuevas, Ricardo
FONTE
Rev. Saúde Pública
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2013-08
RESUMO
OBJECTIVE : To analyze the effect of a pilot program of tele-assistance and tele-alarms on the elderly’s self-perception of health status and to identify the satisfaction with and acceptance of the program. METHODS : Cross-sectional study that included interviews with 378 elderly individuals, 294 caretakers/relatives and 53 health care professionals. The program was run in Mexico City in 2010. The variables were socio-demographic characteristics, self-rated health, satisfaction and acceptance of the program. The information was gathered through a standardized questionnaire. The statistical analysis included descriptive analysis and nonparametric tests. RESULTS : Significant effects on self-perception of health were observed, 6.17 (SD 17.9 p < 0.05) points above the average. The program was well received and accepted by the elderly, family caregivers and health professionals. CONCLUSIONS : The program helps to maintain or improve quality of life, allows preventive care and is an ideal means of providing psychosocial support to the elderly.
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