Gerontechnologies to Support Family Caregivers of Elderly Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease: a strategic action research study
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https://doi.org/10.12957/reuerj.2024.84101Keywords:
Geriatrics, Aged, Alzheimer Disease, Caregivers, TechnologyAbstract
Objective: to describe gerontechnologies suggested by undergraduate health students to assist family caregivers with the main challenges experienced in caring for elderly individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Method: a strategic action research study conducted with seven family caregivers of elderly people with Alzheimer's disease and 12 undergraduate students from a university in Rio Grande do Sul. Data were collected from the caregivers through semi-structured interviews. Meanwhile, two focus groups were held with the students. Data analysis was carried out using the technique of discursive textual analysis. Results: ten challenges emerged, corresponding to cognitive aspects, Activities of Daily Living, and issues related to family/caregiver/society. It was possible to describe ten categories of gerontechnologies for care in the form of products and/or processes/knowledge/strategies. Final Considerations: the identified gerontechnologies have the potential to assist families and caregivers in the care of elderly people with Alzheimer's disease.
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