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[Stories by the elderly].

Fernanda A Cintra1, Maria José Delboux Diogo, Maria Filomena Ceolim

  • 1Departamento de Enfermagem, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Cidade Universitaría Zeferino Vaz, Campinas, Săo Paulo, Brasil.

Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|November 25, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This study highlights the value of elderly health education programs, like the Health Care Group for the Elderly (GRASI), in fostering self-care and addressing health challenges through shared life experiences.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Health Education
  • Qualitative Research

Context:

  • Lack of dedicated health education programs for the elderly in Brazil.
  • Development of the Health Care Group for the Elderly (GRASI) program.
  • Application of Vygotsky's social-historical perspective in elderly education.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the dynamic speeches of elderly participants in the GRASI educational program.
  • To identify themes and meanings within the conversations and stories of elderly individuals.
  • To explore the impact of shared experiences on health self-care among seniors.

Summary:

  • Seven elderly participants (≥60 years) engaged in group discussions within the GRASI program.
  • Content analysis of recorded speeches and underlying texts identified thematic units.
  • Participants shared life experiences, transformations, and strategies for managing health problems and self-care.

Impact:

  • Expressing life experiences is a valuable resource for elderly nursing care.
  • Findings support the development of effective health education programs for older adults.
  • Empowering seniors to articulate their health journeys can improve self-management and well-being.

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