Mapping a quality model for homes for the aged
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2020v23i2p435-456Keywords:
Quality model, Long Term Institutions, Seniors.Abstract
Population aging and the epidemiological transition have led to an increase in institutionalization as a lifestyle alternative for the elderly. It is necessary to discuss a model of LTCF quality, contextualized to the Brazilian reality to advance the process of evaluating their activities, in addition to the normative and regulatory aspects, seeking to maximize health and quality of life for residents. The objective of this qualitative study was to apprehend the meaning of quality of the LTCF from the point of view of the elderly residents, caregivers of the elderly and technical managers of some large and medium and small private and philanthropic ILPI located in Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. It is necessary to understand how this equipment works, looking for parameters that make it possible to offer solutions that are more favorable to life in institutional homes, transforming the current scenario where they are still compared to the old homes. The search for ambiences that make them desirable places may reduce the impact of the change in housing, characterizing them as worthy for the elderly at any level of dependency.