Efecto de una intervención multidimensional en personas mayores autovalentes para el manejo del riesgo de caídas / Effect of a multidimensional intervention for prevention of falls in the eldery

OBJETIVO: Evaluar el efecto de una intervención multidimensional en la percepción y el manejo de factores de riesgo intrínsecos y extrínsecos de caídas y en la frecuencia de caídas en personas mayores autovalentes que viven en la comunidad. DISEÑO: Ensayo clínico aleatorizado controlado. Emplazamiento: Centro público de salud familiar, nivel primario de atención. PARTICIPANTES: Personas mayores autovalentes que viven en la comunidad. Intervención: Intervención educativa multidimensional de visita domiciliaria y seguimiento telefónico mensual por 5 meses para el grupo intervenido (GI, n = 77) y los asignados al grupo control (GC, n = 77) atención habitual en su centro de salud. Mediciones principales: Percepción de riesgo de caídas, número de factores de riesgo caídas y número de caídas en el periodo. RESULTADOS: En ambos grupos aumenta la percepción de los factores de riesgo de caídas asociadas con la deambulación (GI: p ≤ 0,001 y GC: p ≤ 0,001). Pertenecer al GI se asocia significativamente con una disminución en los factores de riesgo asociados con las superficies (r = 0,25) y los zapatos (r = 0,24); un aumento en la percepción de riesgo de caídas asociadas a la deambulación (r = 0,21) y la presencia de objetos o muebles (r = 0,36). En GI, 5 participantes (7,9%) sufrieron al menos una caída en el periodo de 5 meses y en el GC 18 (27,7%) (p = 0,004). CONCLUSIONES: La intervención multidimensional fue efectiva para reducir la frecuencia de caídas y para el manejo de factores de riesgo extrínsecos asociados con las superficies, la iluminación y los dispositivos de apoyo

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of a multidimensional intervention on the perception and management of risk factors and frequency of falls in independent elderly people living in the community. DESIGN: Randomised clinical trial. SETTING: Family health centre, primary care. PARTICIPANTS: Independent elderly people living in the community. INTERVENTION: For intervention group (IG) a multidimensional intervention, consisting of home visits and telephone follow-up was carried out for 5 months (n = 77), and those assigned to the control group (CG, n = 77) received usual care in the family health centre. MAIN MEASUREMENTS: Perception of risk of falls, number of risk factors and number of falls in the study period. RESULTS: In both groups there were increases in the perception of risk factors for falling associated with walking (IG: P < .001 and CG: P < .001). Belonging to the IG was significantly associated with a decrease in the risk factors associated with surfaces (r = 0.25) and shoes (r = 0.24), as well as an increase in the perception of risk of falls associated with walking (r = 0.21) and the presence of objects or furniture (r = 0.36). In the IG, 5 participants (7.9%) suffered at least one fall in the 5-month period and 18 (27.7%) patients in the CG (P = .004). CONCLUSIONS: The Multidimensional intervention was effective in reducing the frequency of falls and in the management of extrinsic risk factors associated with surfaces, lighting, and support devices

[Effect of a multidimensional intervention for prevention of falls in the eldery]. / Efecto de una intervención multidimensional en personas mayores autovalentes para el manejo del riesgo de caídas.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of a multidimensional intervention on the perception and management of risk factors and frequency of falls in independent elderly people living in the community. DESIGN: Randomised clinical trial. SETTING: Family health centre, primary care. PARTICIPANTS: Independent elderly people living in the community. INTERVENTION: For intervention group (IG) a multidimensional intervention, consisting of home visits and telephone follow-up was carried out for 5 months (n=77), and those assigned to the control group (CG, n=77) received usual care in the family health centre. MAIN MEASUREMENTS: Perception of risk of falls, number of risk factors and number of falls in the study period. RESULTS: In both groups there were increases in the perception of risk factors for falling associated with walking (IG: P<.001 and CG: P<.001). Belonging to the IG was significantly associated with a decrease in the risk factors associated with surfaces (r=0.25) and shoes (r=0.24), as well as an increase in the perception of risk of falls associated with walking (r=0.21) and the presence of objects or furniture (r=0.36). In the IG, 5 participants (7.9%) suffered at least one fall in the 5-month period and 18 (27.7%) patients in the CG (P=.004). CONCLUSIONS: The multidimensional intervention was effective in reducing the frequency of falls and in the management of extrinsic risk factors associated with surfaces, lighting, and support devices.

The lived experience of undergraduate student parents: roles compatibility challenge.

OBJECTIVES: To reveal the meanings attributed by university students to their experience of becoming a mother/father during their studies. METHODS: A phenomenological study was conducted with students at a private Chilean University. Sixteen students from different undergraduate careers (eight women and eight men) participated in in-depth interviews, which were recorded. A phenomenological analysis of the data that followed the Streubert method was carried out, ensuring rigor by the criteria established by Guba and Lincoln during the research process. The ethical aspects were addressed through the process of informed consent, confidentiality and methodological rigor. RESULTS: The phenomenon of becoming a mother/father during the university studies was revealed through four central themes: Emotions in conflict; Internal mobilization to address the situation; Position oneself in a new role; and Need for support. The central contribution of the study is the revelation of the transformation process towards the integrated role of father/mother-student. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides qualitative evidence that contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the experience of becoming a mother/father during the university studies; concluding that this life experience is presented as a process of role compatibility, which is necessary to support. For this, it is necessary to make visible the role of parents/students in university policies, with the aim of providing concrete support during this process of parallel transition in the lives of young people.

La experiencia de estudiantes universitarios que son madres/padres: desafíos en la compatibilidad de roles / A experiência vivida por estudantes universitários que são mães/pais: desafios na compatibilidade dos papéis / The lived experience of undergraduate student parents: roles compatibility challenge

Objective. To reveal the meanings attributed by university students to their experience of becoming a mother/father during their studies. Methods. A phenomenological study was conducted with students at a private Chilean University. Sixteen students from different undergraduate careers (eight women and eight men) participated in in-depth interviews, which were recorded. A phenomenological analysis of the data that followed the Streubert method was carried out, ensuring rigor by the criteria established by Guba and Lincoln during the research process. The ethical aspects were addressed through the process of informed consent, confidentiality and methodological rigor. Results. The phenomenon of becoming a mother/father during the university studies was revealed through four central themes: Emotions in conflict; Internal mobilization to address the situation; Position oneself in a new role; and Need for support. The central contribution of the study is the revelation of the transformation process towards the integrated role of father/mother-student. Conclusion. This study provides qualitative evidence that contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the experience of becoming a mother/father during the university studies; concluding that this life experience is presented as a process of role compatibility, which is necessary to support. For this, it is necessary to make visible the role of parents/students in university policies, with the aim of providing concrete support during this process of parallel transition in the lives of young people. (AU)

La experiencia de estudiantes universitarios que son madres/padres: desafíos en la compatibilidad de roles Objetivo. Develar los significados atribuidos por estudiantes universitarios a su experiencia de convertirse en madre/padre durante sus estudios. Métodos. Se realizó un estudio fenomenológico en una universidad privada chilena. Dieciséis estudiantes de diferentes carreras de pregrado (ocho mujeres y ocho hombres) participaron en entrevistas en profundidad las cuales se grabaron. Se realizó un análisis fenomenológico de los datos que siguió el método de Streubert, cuidando el rigor de la investigación mediante el cumplimiento de los criterios establecidos por Guba y Lincoln durante el proceso de investigación. Resultados. El fenómeno de convertirse en madre/padre durante la etapa universitaria se develó a través de cuatro temas centrales: Emociones en conflicto; Movilización interna para abordar la situación; Posicionarse en un nuevo rol; y Necesidad de apoyo. La contribución central del estudio es la revelación del proceso de transformación hacia el rol integrado de padre/madre-alumno. Conclusión. Este estudio proporciona evidencia cualitativa que contribuye a una comprensión integral de la experiencia de convertirse en madre/padre durante la etapa universitaria. Como conclusión, esta experiencia de vida se presenta como un proceso de compatibilidad de roles, que es necesario apoyar. Para ello se requiere visibilizar el papel de los padres/madres estudiantes en las políticas universitarias con el objetivo de proporcionar un apoyo concreto durante este proceso de transición paralelo en la vida de los jóvenes.(AU)

A experiência vivida por estudantes universitários que são mães/pais: desafios na compatibilidade dos papéis Objetivo. Revelar os significados atribuídos por estudantes universitários à sua experiência de tornar-se em mãe/pai durante seus estudos. Métodos. Se realizou um estudo fenomenológico com estudantes numa Universidade particular chilena. Dezesseis estudantes de diferentes cursos de graduação (oito mulheres e oito homens) participaram em entrevistas em profundidade as quais foram gravadas. Se realizou uma análise fenomenológico dos dados que seguiu o método de Streubert, cautelando o rigor da investigação por meio do cumprimento dos critérios estabelecidos por Guba e Lincoln durante o processo de investigação. Resultados. O fenômeno de tornar-se em mãe/pai durante a etapa universitária se revelou através de quatro assuntos centrais: Emoções em conflito; Mobilização interna para abordar a situação; Posicionar-se num novo papel; e Necessidade de apoio. A contribuição central do estudo é a revelação do processo de transformação para o papel integrado de pai/mãe-aluno. Conclusão. Este estudo proporciona evidência qualitativa que contribui a uma compreensão integral da experiência de tornar-se em mãe/pai durante a etapa universitária; concluindo que esta experiência de vida se apresenta como um processo de compatibilidade de papéis, que é necessário apoiar. Para isto se requere visibilizar o papel dos pais/mães alunos nas políticas universitárias, com o objetivo de proporcionar um apoio concreto durante este processo de transição paralelo na vida dos jovens. (AU)

Del autocuidado al automanejo: La escuela de enfermería UC en la vanguardia del cuidado crónico / From self-care to self-management: UC nursing school in the forefront of chronic care

Se propone una reflexión sobre el desafío que representa el cuidado de personas con condiciones crónicas de salud (CC) en la atención de salud y la incorporación del constructo "Apoyo al Automanejo " como parte de la formación profesional y a su vez, cómo este desafío ha sido asumido por la Escuela de Enfermería UC. Se apoya esta propuesta, en el escenario epidemiológico actual de las condiciones crónicas de salud, especialmente de las enfermedades no transmisibles y los limitados resultados alcanzados con el modelo actual de atención, con los consecuentes efectos en las personas y familias. Se discute sobre el déficit de preparación en el equipo de salud para afrontar la complejidad de la situación. Se revisa la trayectoria de la Escuela de Enfermería en el ámbito de formación e investigación en autocuidado de la salud y su relación y evolución hacia el apoyo al automanejo como parte integral del Modelo de Cuidados Crónicos que es la estrategia definida por el Ministerio de Salud para enfrentar esta situación y se releva el rol de la Escuela al ser reconocida como Centro Colaborador OMS-OPS para el Desarrollo de Servicios de Salud y Enfermería para el Cuidado en Enfermedades No Transmisibles.

We propose a reflection on the challenge of caring for people with chronic health conditions (CC) and the incorporation of "Supporting Self-Management" concept in the undergraduate program. Also there is a comment on how this challenge has been assumed by the UC School of Nursing. This approach is based on the current epidemiological scenario of chronic health conditions, particularly non-communicable diseases and the limited results achieved with the current model of care, with consequent effects on individuals and families diseases. It discusses the deficit of preparation for health teams to deal with the complexity of the situation. The trajectory of the School of Nursing is reviewed in the field of training and research in self- care and their relationship and evolution towards self-management support as an integral part of the Chronic Care Model which is the strategy defined by the Ministry of Health to deal with this situation and the role of the School is relieved to be recognized as WHO-PAHO Collaborating Center for the Development of Health Services and Nursing in non communicable diseases.

Programa de apoyo al trabajador-cuidador familiar: fenómeno social emergente / A Program to Support Family Worker-Caregivers: An Emerging Social Phenomenon / Programa de apoio ao trabalhador-cuidador familiar: fenômeno social emergente

En el contexto demográfico actual de envejecimiento poblacional surge un nuevo rol: el funcionario-cuidador. La persona que trabaja y, además, cuida a un familiar con discapacidad, presenta problemas personales, laborales y menor compromiso con su autocuidado. Entre las intervenciones eficaces se encuentra el mejorar la percepción del apoyo social. Se presenta un programa interdisciplinario, iniciado en el año 2009, de apoyo a trabajadores-cuidadores familiares. Su propósito es promover la salud y prevenir factores de riesgo de enfermedad a través del fortalecimiento de sus habilidades de autocuidado y el desarrollo de políticas institucionales que faciliten el cumplimiento de ambos roles en forma eficiente y saludable. Como estrategias de promoción en salud se han utilizado: la educación para el autocuidado, el fortalecimiento de redes de apoyo familiar y social, la asesoría profesional y la comunidad de pares. En las últimas tres cohortes anuales han participado sesenta funcionarios, de los cuales el 83,4% son mujeres, con un promedio de edad de cincuenta años. El programa ha cumplido con éxito los objetivos propuestos, aumentando la percepción de apoyo social manifestado por los propios participantes.

A new role has emerged within the current demographic context of an aging population; namely, that of the worker-caregiver. The person who works and also cares for a disabled family member has personal and work-related problems and is less committed to their own self-care. Improving the perception of social support can be an effective intervention in this respect. The article describes an interdisciplinary program initiated in 2009 to support family workers-caregivers. Its purpose is to promote health and prevent disease risk factors by strengthening self-care skills and the development of institutional policies that facilitate efficient and healthy compliance with both roles. Some of the health promotion strategies that have been used include education for self-care, strengthening family and social support networks, professional counseling and a community of peers. Sixty workers took part in the last three annual cohorts: 83.4% were women, with an average age of fifty. The program has successfully met its proposed objectives by increasing the perception of social support expressed by the participants themselves.

No contexto demográfico atual de envelhecimento populacional, surge um novo papel: o funcionario-cuidador. A pessoa que trabalha e, além disso, cuida de um familiar com necessidades especiais apresenta problemas pessoais, laborais e menor compromisso com seu auto-cuidado. Entre as intervenções eficazes, encontra-se o melhorar a percepção do apoio social. Apresenta-se um programa interdisciplinar, iniciado em 2009, de apoio a trabalhadores-cuidadores familiares. Seu propósito é promover a saúde e prevenir fatores de risco de doenças por meio do fortalecimento de suas habilidades de autocuidado e o desenvolvimento de políticas institucionais que facilitem o cumprimento de ambos os papéis de forma eficiente e saudável. Como estratégias de promoção da saúde têm sido utilizados: a educação para o auto-cuidado, o fortalecimento de redes de apoio familiar e social, a assessoria profissional e a comunidade de pares. Nas últimas três coortes anuais, participaram 60 funcionários, dos quais 83,4% são mulheres, com uma média de idade de 50 anos. O programa tem cumprido com sucesso os objetivos propostos e, assim, tem aumentado a percepção de apoio social manifestado pelos próprios participantes.