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Teresa Cristina Gioia Schimidt1, Yeda Aparecida de Oliveira Duarte2
1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
Objective:
to measure the rate of assimilation of applied content at immediate and subsequent moments after a nonverbal communication in gerontology training program.
Method:
descriptive and exploratory fi eld study developed in three state administered hospitals, which attend Brazilian National Health Service (SUS) clients. The duration of the training was twelve hours, applied with 102 healthcare professionals.
Results:
the results revealed that the rate of assimilation of the content immediately after the program was satisfactory, as well as being satisfactory in the aspects concept of aging; strategies to foster the independence and autonomy of the elderly person; communication interferences linked to the elderly and the professional; recognition of non-verbal functions and dimensions. The exception was the professional perception faced with aspects that influence the success of communication.
Conclusion:
it was concluded that the replication of this program was relevant and current for the hospital context, remaining effi cient for healthcare professionals.
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