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：本研究的目的是开发针对患有帕金森病的老年人的老年护理流程，旨在通过创造预防跌倒的老年技术来促进健康。研究方法：采用综合护理研究作为方法论途径。数据收集于2017年2月至10月，共纳入九位患有帕金森病的老年人。通过临床评估（包括量表评估、半结构化访谈和研讨会）开发了教育手册、名为“não cai istepô”的记忆游戏以及名为“caiu de maduro”的记忆游戏。结果：老年技术的应用促使老年人在自我护理、赋权和知识通过游戏获得，表现出对行为改变的兴趣，追求独立和学习，并作为护理的促进因素。结论：所提出的老年技术作为一种游戏化和创新的护理老年护理工具，具有显著意义。