Gerontotechnology for fall prevention of the elderly with Parkinson

ABSTRACT Objective: to develop the gerontological nursing care process among the elderly with Parkinson’s disease, aiming at the promotion of health through the creation of gerontotechnologies for fall prevention. Method: Convergent Care Research was used as a methodological route. Data were collected from February to October 2017, with the participation of nine elderly people with Parkinson’s disease. An educational booklet, a memory game called “não cai istepô”, a memory game called “caiu de maduro” were developed through clinical evaluation through scales, recorded semi-structured interview and workshops. Results: the application of gerontotechnology resulted from the elderly in self-care, empowerment and knowledge through play, revealing interest in behavior change, independence and learning, as well as serving as a facilitator of care. Conclusion: the gerontotechnologies presented as a playful and innovative instrument for the nursing gerontological care process.

摘要
目的：针对帕金森病老年患者群体开发老年护理照护流程，旨在通过研发跌倒预防类老年技术（gerontotechnology）以促进健康。
方法：采用汇聚护理研究法作为研究路径。研究数据采集于2017年2月至10月，共有9名帕金森病老年患者参与。研究团队通过量表临床评估、录音半结构化访谈及小组工作坊，开发了1份教育手册与两款记忆游戏，分别命名为"não cai istepô"与"caiu de maduro"。
结果：老年群体通过游戏应用该老年技术后，实现了自我照护、能力赋权与知识习得，展现出对行为改变、自主独立与学习的意愿，同时亦可作为照护支持的助力工具。
结论：上述老年技术可作为兼具趣味性与创新性的工具，应用于老年护理照护流程中。