Isolamento social
: percepção e desafios dos gestores de instituição de longa permanência para idosos no distrito federal

  • Ana Paula Barbosa Pereira (Student)

Student thesis: Master's Thesis

Abstract

The present study consists of knowing how the managers of “Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos” (ILPI) – the equivalent to Nursing Homes – in the Federal District, perceive and face the problem of social isolation as a phenomenon especially observed in the older people. We sought to investigate the socio demographic profile of institutions and managers, learn about the main challenges faced to combat the isolation experienced by institutionalized older people and what is the perception of public policies to the needs of older people living in institutions. A quantitative methodology was used, through the application of an online structured form. Fifteen managers representing the institutions answered, one participant for each residential structure, referring to the individual understanding experience on a daily basis. Most respondents are female, aged between 30 and 49 years old, graduated, but with little or no training in the field of aging. Participating institutions have between 20 and 60 residents and are philanthropic and not¬for¬profit. The results indicate the complexity of managing an ILPI, pointing out the lack of partnership with family members and society, the importance of a multidisciplinary team to propose new strategies and reformulation of socio educational policies. In general terms, to face social isolation, it is imperative that managers, professionals, residents, family and society unite to reframe old age as a source of wisdom and legacy for humanity, combating isolation through the promotion of coexistence and strengthening bonds.
Date of Award19 May 2023
Original languagePortuguese
Awarding Institution
  • Universidade Católica Portuguesa
SupervisorAntónio Manuel Godinho Fonseca (Supervisor)

Keywords

  • Social isolation
  • Older people
  • Instituição de longa perman~encia para idosos (ILPI)

Designation

  • Mestrado em Gerontologia Social Aplicada

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