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Tele-asistencia y tele-alarma para adultos mayores: experiencias preliminares en Mexico / Tele-care and tele-alarms for the elderly: preliminary experiences in Mexico
Giraldo-Rodriguez, Liliana; Torres-Castro, Sara; Martinez-Ramirez, David; Gutierrez-Robledo, Luis Miguel; Perez-Cuevas, Ricardo.
  • Giraldo-Rodriguez, Liliana; Secretaria de Salud Mexico. Instituto Nacional de Geriatria. MX
  • Torres-Castro, Sara; Secretaria de Salud Mexico. Instituto Nacional de Geriatria. MX
  • Martinez-Ramirez, David; Secretaria de Salud Mexico. Instituto Nacional de Geriatria. MX
  • Gutierrez-Robledo, Luis Miguel; Secretaria de Salud Mexico. Instituto Nacional de Geriatria. MX
  • Perez-Cuevas, Ricardo; Secretaria de Salud Mexico. Instituto Nacional de Geriatria. MX
Rev. saúde pública ; 47(4): 711-717, ago. 2013. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-695402
RESUMEN
OBJETIVO Analizar el efecto de un programa piloto de tele-asistencia y tele-alarma en la autopercepción del estado de salud de los adultos mayores y conocer la satisfacción y aceptación del programa. METODOS Estudio transversal que incluyó entrevistas a 378 adultos mayores, 294 cuidadores/familiares y 53 profesionales de la salud, realizado en la Ciudad de México en 2010. Variables sociodemográficas, de autopercepción del estado de salud, satisfacción y aceptación del programa se obtuvieron por medio de cuestionario estandarizado. Se realizó análisis descriptivo y se utilizaron pruebas no paramétricas. RESULTADOS Se observaron efectos significativos en la autopercepción del estado de salud, 6,17 (DE 17,9 p < 0,05) puntos por encima de la media. El programa tuvo una buena aceptación por parte de los adultos mayores, de sus cuidadores familiares y de los profesionales de la salud. CONCLUSIONES El programa contribuye a mantener o mejorar la calidad de vida, permite la atención preventiva y es un medio ideal para dar apoyo psicosocial a los adultos mayores. .
ABSTRACT

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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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Telephone / Delivery of Health Care / Diagnostic Self Evaluation / Health Services for the Aged / Health Services Needs and Demand / Home Care Services Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. saúde pública Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico Institution/Affiliation country: Secretaria de Salud Mexico/MX

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Telephone / Delivery of Health Care / Diagnostic Self Evaluation / Health Services for the Aged / Health Services Needs and Demand / Home Care Services Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. saúde pública Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico Institution/Affiliation country: Secretaria de Salud Mexico/MX