Demências : avaliação e intervenção na atenção primária à saúde (APS).

Abstract

With the increase in the life expectancy of the population, the discussion about human aging and the health of the elderly person needs studies that expand the look and intervention actions in the different morbidities that affect this population group. This research aimed to know how the evaluation and intervention provided by professionals from the Family Health Strategies teams in the municipalities that are part of the 16th Regional Health Coordination of Vale do Taquari in the face of possible dementias that affect the elderly . Also propose a computational tool that supports the care of elderly people affected by dementia in Primary Health Care. The methodology used was Action Research, in addition to the use of the Design Science Research (DSR) method to create the technical product. The investigation stage took place through semi structured interviews with health professionals and the data collected served as support for the intervention stage, which took place through the execution of training with the teams and the creation of an application that will assist in the assessment and intervention of dementia cases. The main results of this action research point to the need for investment in reception, qualification of professionals and creation of support tools for the work process in Primary Health Care. In this way, this study has its relevance for the scientific community and for professional practice, as it brings the reality of the health care model for people with dementia syndromes and points out the need for changes in the work process and care for the elderly.