Care to the elderly in Campinas-SP: qualitative study of managers and politicians

The study aimed to identify, describe and analyze the practices carried out in the health of the elderly in the city of Campinas-SP, in the perspective of the health government representatives of the elderly, based on the National Policies. This is a qualitative study with thematic content analysis,...

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Published inRevista brasileira de enfermagem Vol. 65; no. 6; p. 942
Main Authors de Oliveira, Déborah Cristina, Silva, Eliete Maria
Format Journal Article
LanguagePortuguese
Published Brazil 01.11.2012
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Brazil
Female
Health Promotion
Health Services for the Aged - organization & administration
Health Services for the Aged - standards
Health Services for the Aged - supply & distribution
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Politics
Qualitative Research
Workforce
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Summary:The study aimed to identify, describe and analyze the practices carried out in the health of the elderly in the city of Campinas-SP, in the perspective of the health government representatives of the elderly, based on the National Policies. This is a qualitative study with thematic content analysis, from the perspective of individuals who assume strategic roles in the conduct of policy directed to the elderly in the county. Five central themes emerged from their comments: time and places; access conditions; population demands; human resources; health promotion and prevention of diseases and disorders; management. Health practices for the elderly health in Campinas-SP are in development, need to be evaluated, extended and systematized in both, the structural issues of human resources, finance and management, and in direct assistance to the elderly.
ISSN:0034-7167
DOI:10.1590/S0034-71672012000600009