Psychoeducation for elderly patients: example of methodology

Authors

  • Thaís Bento Lima-Silva
  • Mônica Sanches Yassuda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial13p373-392

Keywords:

Elderly, Hypertension, Education, Cognition

Abstract

We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an eight-session intervention on knowledge and attitudes towards hypertension. 64 elderly who declared themselves as having hypertension participated. 35 participated in the experimental groups and 29 participated in the control groups. Control participants received training after the post test. The protocol contained a socio-demographic questionnaire which included clinical variables, the Hypertension Knowledge Questionnaire (HKQ) and a questionnaire about attitudes and awareness regarding the use of antihypertensive medications. The experimental group showed better knowledge about hypertension, attitudes and awareness regarding the use of antihypertensive drugs, compared to the control group after the intervention. There was no difference in the values of blood pressure. Results documented the feasibility of an educational intervention allied to cognitive training to help with the management of chronic health conditions among older adults.

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Lima-Silva, T. B., & Yassuda, M. S. (2013). Psychoeducation for elderly patients: example of methodology. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 15(Especial13), 373–392. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15iEspecial13p373-392

Issue

Vol. 15 (2012): Número Especial 13 - Vulnerabilidade/Envelhecimento e Velhice: Aspectos Biopsicossociais

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