Avaliação multidimensional da pessoa idosa em uma estratégia saúde da família: relato de experiência

Abstract

Introduction: The health of the elderly presents challenges that need to be faced to maintain the well-being and quality of life of the elderly. Objective: to report the experience of the Multidimensional Assessment of the Elderly in a Family Health Strategy. Method: This is a descriptive, qualitative study, of the experience report type, carried out with health professionals, multidisciplinary residents, medical and nursing students, from April to October 2023 in a Family Health Strategy in a municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, through training on the Functional Clinical Vulnerability Index. Results: The training proved to be effective in stimulating active participation and promoting reflection on knowledge of the Functional Clinical Vulnerability Index. Conclusion: The importance of applying the instrument to stratify the risk of elderly people in professional practice is highlighted.