PERFIL DOS CUIDADORES DE IDOSOS EM DECORRÊNCIA DO DESEMPENHO DE SUA ATIVIDADE LABORAL ELDERLY PATIENT CAREGIVERS PROFILE DUE TO THEIR WORK PERFORMANCE

ResumoObjetivo: Identificar o perfil dos cuidadores de idosos em decorrência do desempenho de sua atividade laboral. Métodos: Estudo de natureza observacional, descritiva e quantitativa, realizado em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde da Família, localizada no interior do Estado do Ceará. A população foi composta por 26 cuidadores de idosos vulneráveis visitados mensalmente pela equipe de saúde. A coleta de dados ocorreu através de um questionário auto aplicado, não identificado. Para se obter acesso as fontes foi realizada uma visita domiciliária ao cuidador e aplicado o questionário. Resultados: Idade: 11 (42,3%) têm mais de 50 anos, 10 (38,5%) se encaixam na faixa-etária de 31 a 50 anos e 05 (19,2%) com até 30 anos. Sexo: 26 (100%) do sexo feminino. Escolaridade: 19 cuidadores (73,1%) cursaram até o ensino fundamental. Vontade e satisfação em exercer a função laboral: 17 (65,4%) relatam que gostariam de executar outro trabalho, enquanto 09 (34,6%) negam a aspiração de outro emprego. Esforço físico: 24 (92,3%) dos cuidadores consideram fazer algum tipo de esforço físico no desempenho de suas funções. Conclusão: O estudo permitiu uma melhor compreensão da realidade atual dos cuidadores de idosos vulneráveis, relacionada à prática da atividade do cuidado de idosos. Palavras-chave:Cuidadores. Assistência a idosos. Estresse psicológico. AbstractObjective: To identify the profile of caregivers of the elderly as a result of the performance of their work activity. Methods: This is an observational, descriptive and quantitative study carried out in a Basic Family Health Unit, located in the interior of the State of Ceará. The population was composed of 26 caregivers of vulnerable elderly people visited monthly by the health team. Data were collected through a self-applied, unidentified questionnaire. In order to obtain access to the sources, a home visit was made to the caregiver and the questionnaire was applied. Results: Age: 11 (42.3%) were over 50 years of age, 10 (38.5%) fit the age range from 31 to 50 years and 05 (19.2%) with up to 30 years. Sex: 26 (100%) female. Schooling: 19 caregivers (73.1%) attended elementary school. Willingness and satisfaction in carrying out the work function: 17 (65.4%) report that they would like to perform other work, while 09 (34.6%) deny the aspiration of another job. Physical effort: 24 (92.3%) of caregivers consider doing some kind of physical effort in the performance of their duties. Conclusion: The study allowed a better understanding of the current reality of caregivers of vulnerable elderly, related to the practice of the care activity of the elderly. Keyword:Caregivers. Care for the elderly. Stress psychological

PERFIL DOS CUIDADORES DE IDOSOS EM DECORRÊNCIA DO DESEMPENHO DE SUA ATIVIDADE LABORAL

Objective: To identify the profile of caregivers of the elderly as a result of the performance of their work activity. Methods: This is an observational, descriptive and quantitative study carried out in a Basic Family Health Unit, located in the interior of the State of Ceará. The population was composed of 26 caregivers of vulnerable elderly people visited monthly by the health team. Data were collected through a self-applied, unidentified questionnaire. In order to obtain access to the sources, a home visit was made to the caregiver and the questionnaire was applied. Results: Age: 11 (42.3%) were over 50 years of age, 10 (38.5%) fit the age range from 31 to 50 years and 05 (19.2%) with up to 30 years. Sex: 26 (100%) female. Schooling: 19 caregivers (73.1%) attended elementary school. Willingness and satisfaction in carrying out the work function: 17 (65.4%) report that they would like to perform other work, while 09 (34.6%) deny the aspiration of another job. Physical effort: 24 (92.3%) of caregivers consider doing some kind of physical effort in the performance of their duties. Conclusion: The study allowed a better understanding of the current reality of caregivers of vulnerable elderly, related to the practice of the care activity of the elderly