Educação em saúde para a prevenção de quedas em idosos

Abstract

Introduction: aging predisposes to geriatric syndromes, such as falls. They have consequences for the health and quality of life of the elderly and are a public health problem due to the financial, social and health impact. There is a need for work aimed at preventing falls at different levels of health care. The present work aims to strengthen positive attitudes aimed at preventing falls in the elderly. Methodology: it is an intervention project created from the experiences of the multidisciplinary resident team. From a conversation with the professionals of the health team of the Surgical Unit of a hospital, proposals for instruments for health education for the prevention of falls were created, namely: an educational folder with a checklist of care, educational video and educational games. Results and discussion: the materials were developed based on literature search and with specific methodologies, and then they were presented to the multiprofessional team of the unit. It was not possible to apply the intervention in the elderly, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of this stage were brought in an experience report. The instruments created are capable of equipping professionals, contributing as a way to the sharing of knowledge. Education and health are considered inseparable practices, capable of promoting autonomy to the subject. Thus, health education practices should be strengthened with a view to preventing falls, as well as improving health and quality of life amidst its reality.