THERAPEUTIC FACTORS IN A GROUP OF HEALTH PROMOTION FOR THE ELDERLY

Authors

  • Alyne Leite Gomes Nogueira Secretaria Municipal de Saude
  • Denize Bouttelet Munari Universidade Federal de Goias; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Leidiene Ferreira Santos Universidade Federal de Tocantins; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Lizete Malagoni de Almeida Cavalcante Oliveira Universidade Federal de Goias; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Cinira Magali Fortuna Universidade de Sao Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirao Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/reeusp.v47i6.78100

Keywords:

Aged, Group structure, Health Promotion, Health Services for the Aged, Geriatric nursing

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify therapeutic factors presented in a group of health promotion for the elderly. This is a descriptive, exploratory study with a qualitative approach. Data were collected between December 2010 and April 2011 in focal groups that included participants and their coordinators. Results were submitted to content analysis and thematic approach. Findings showed convergence of answers among participants, who indicated resonance and complementarity in identification of the following therapeutic factors: cohesion, introduction of hope, socialization, information sharing, existential factors, altruism, interpersonal relationships, and universal learning. The identification of these factors indicates the therapeutic potential of focal groups, especially for attending to the needs of elderly people, keeping these patients healthy, and strengthening their feelings of love and life, and being part of a social group.

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Published

2013-12-01

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Original Article

How to Cite

Nogueira, A. L. G., Munari, D. B., Santos, L. F., Oliveira, L. M. de A. C., & Fortuna, C. M. (2013). THERAPEUTIC FACTORS IN A GROUP OF HEALTH PROMOTION FOR THE ELDERLY. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 47(6), 1352-1358. https://doi.org/10.1590/reeusp.v47i6.78100