Tele-asistencia y tele-alarma para adultos mayores: experiencias preliminares en Mexico / Tele-care and tele-alarms for the elderly: preliminary experiences in Mexico
Rev. saúde pública
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47(4): 711-717, ago. 2013. tab
Article
in Spanish
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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. .
Aceptacion de la Atencion de Salud; Aged; Anciano; Atencion Domiciliaria de Salud; Consulta Remota, utilizacion; Continuidad de la Atencion al Paciente; Continuity of Patient Care; Health Services Research; Home Nursing; Investigacion sobre Servicios de Salud; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Remote Consultation, utilization
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Main subject:
Telephone
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Delivery of Health Care
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Diagnostic Self Evaluation
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Health Services for the Aged
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Health Services Needs and Demand
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Home Care Services
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Evaluation studies
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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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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