Validation of activities developed in day-care centers for elderly: subsidies for assessing the quality
Abstract
Objective: Validate the content of care activities for elderly developed in day-care centers.
Methods: Methodological study, with content validation carried out by nine specialists, based on the attributes relevance, clearness, pertinence and simplicity. The established consensus rate was at 80%. The data collection period was between September and November 2014.
Results: Eight activities were validated and two included. In the health dimension, the activities were: functional capacity and frailty, food and nutrition, hygiene and comfort, drugs of continuous use, handling and cognitive stimulation; concerning participation: the socio-cultural activities, acceptance and monitoring, spiritual/religious support; concerning safety: accessibility and control of risk factors in falls; and concerning education: educational activities. Among 82 items assessed, 100% were considered relevant; 91,4% were considered clear; 97,5% were considered pertinent; and 92,6% were considered simple.
Conclusion: We believe that validation and systematization of activities contribute to support the assessment of quality in this type of attention.
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