TY - JOUR PY - 2019// TI - Gerontotechnology for fall prevention of the elderly with Parkinson JO - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem A1 - Hammerschmidt, Karina Silveira de Almeida A1 - Ferreira, Juliana Martins A1 - Heidemann, Ivonete Teresinha Schülter Buss A1 - Alvarez, Angela Maria A1 - Locks, Melissa Orlandi Honório A1 - Siewert, Josiane Steil SP - 243 EP - 250 VL - 72 IS - Suppl 2 N2 - 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.

Language: pt

LA - pt SN - 0034-7167 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0704 ID - ref1 ER -