Perceived quality of life and associated factors in long COVID syndrome among older Brazilians: A cross-sectional study.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: This paper aims to: (a) determine the personal, sociodemographic, clinical, behavioural, and social characteristics of older Brazilians with clinical evidence of long COVID; (b) evaluate perceived quality of life and determine its association with personal, sociodemographic, behavioural, clinical and social variables; and (c) assess significant predictors of high perceived QoL. BACKGROUND: Given the inherent vulnerabilities of the ageing process, the older people are an at-risk group for both contagion of SARS-CoV-2 and the perpetuation of residual symptoms after infection, the so-called long COVID or post-COVID syndrome. DESIGN: A cross-sectional survey design using the STROBE checklist. METHODS: Brazilian older people with long COVID syndrome (n = 403) completed a phone survey measuring personal, sociodemographic, behavioural, clinical, and social characteristics, and perceived Quality of Life (QoL). Data were collected from June 2021-March 2022. A multiple linear regression model was performed to identify salient variables associated with high perceived QoL. RESULTS: The mean age of participants was 67.7 ± 6.6 years old. The results of the multivariate regression model showed that race, home ownership, daily screen time, musculoskeletal and anxiety symptoms, and work situation were the significant predictors of QoL among COVID-19 survivors. CONCLUSIONS: Knowledge about the persistence of physical, emotional, and social symptoms of COVID-19 can help nurses and other healthcare providers to improve the management of survivors, bringing benefits to the whole society. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Given the novelty of long-COVID and its heterogeneous trajectory, interventions focusing on the repercussions and requirements unique to more vulnerable older persons should be developed and these aspects should be included in public health recommendations and policymakers' concerns. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public contribution was required to design, to outcome measures or undertake this research. Patients/members of the public contributed only to the data collection.

Giving meaning to internalized violence throughout life by older adults living in rural areas.

OBJECTIVES: to understand the meanings of violence internalized throughout life by older adults living in rural areas. METHODS: a qualitative study, anchored in the Symbolic Interactionism theoretical framework and the Grounded Theory methodological framework in the constructivist aspect. Data collection occurred through individual interviews. Data were coded using the Atlas.ti software. RESULTS: it was possible to identify that the context of rural areas strengthens patriarchy culture as well as contributing to violence silence and naturalization. It was also found that violence is a product of social inequality and gender inequality. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: older adults living in rural areas internalized the violence suffered in a unique way, and this scenario's specific aspects can increase intra-family abuse, as there is a patriarchal culture that promotes social and gender inequality.

The experiences of daily smartphone use among older adults in Brazil: A grounded theory analysis.

Background: Digital inclusion of older people is an important agenda for the future and well-being of the older population, as it represents a form of social inclusion with significant gains for healthy aging. The present study aimed to understand the experiences of Brazilian older adults who use smartphones and the implications in their daily lives. Method: A qualitative study was developed using a constructivist grounded approach. Older people (≥60 years) with prior access to a smartphone were invited to participate in the study. Participation took place through semi-structured, audio-recorded interviews. Data collection and analysis occurred simultaneously using a constant comparative approach. Data management and analysis used the Atlas.ti® software. Results: Overall, 37 older people participated, with an average age of 70.60 ± 6.95 years, predominantly female (n = 33), white (n = 25), married (n = 26) and retired (n = 27). The first sample group included 27 older people with family support and the second group included 10 older people without family support (who lived alone in their homes). A core category emerged from the data analysis-"Expanding the personal and social development of older adults through smartphone communication"-around which three main categories emerged: 1) The smartphone as "a window to the world"; 2) The problem of misinformation and fake news on virtual networks; 3) Technological paradoxes in the use of smartphones. Conclusions: The digital transition associated with smartphone use brings unimaginable benefits to older adults who adopt positive habits to improve their well-being and expand their social connections, following efforts proposed by the Decade of Healthy Aging. However, older adults still face disparities and experience a significant digital divide, which represents a major challenge. Barriers to access are further aggravated in developing countries. We hope this study contributes to public health policies on digital inclusion and healthy aging.

Managing long COVID symptoms and accessing health services in Brazil: A grounded theory analysis.

Background: The worldwide community has shown significant interest in researching the management of Long COVID. However, there is scarce evidence about the daily experiences of people living with Long COVID and their insights into the healthcare services provided to them. Aims: This study aims to understand the experience of Long COVID sufferers with their symptoms and in accessing health services. Method: We employed Charmaz's grounded theory methodology, informed by constructivism, and applied the COREQ guidelines for qualitative research. Sixty-six Brazilians living with Long COVID participated in the study. The data was collected using semi-structured telephone interviews and analyzed using a constant comparative process. Findings: The findings refer firstly to the consequences of persistent Long COVID symptoms. Secondly, they describe how the disease trajectory required Long COVID sufferers to reorganize their routines and develop adaptive strategies. Lastly, they reflect a diverse array of both positive and negative interactions inside the healthcare system conveyed by individuals suffering from Long COVID. These elements converge towards the core category of the study: "The limbo of Long COVID sufferers: between the persistence of symptoms and access to health services". Conclusions: Long COVID is characterized by its varied nature, including a range of physical and emotional repercussions experienced by individuals. There is a need for enhanced comprehension and discourse about Long COVID across several domains, including the general public, policy-making entities, and healthcare professionals. In this sense, the development of specialized services or the reinforcement of existing services to support long COVID sufferers is imperative.

Physical Activity and Associated Factors among Brazilian Adult Inmates: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Previous studies on health in prison facilities have determined that imprisonment has adverse effects on both physical and emotional well-being. Therefore, the introduction of public health measures is encouraged. This study aimed to (a) evaluate the levels of physical activity and the health condition of a sample of Brazilian prisoners and (b) determine the predictors of low physical activity. An observational and cross-sectional study was developed following the STROBE checklist. Data collection took place between June and November 2019 in a maximum-security Brazilian prison institution. This study's final sample included 220 people selected through convenience sampling, of which 115 (53.2%) were aged 18 to 29 years, followed by 79 (36.6%) aged 30 to 44 years and 22 (10.2%) aged 45 to 59 years old. Overall, 64.3% of participants failed to meet the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation for physical activity [at least 150-300 min of moderate-intensity or 75 min of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week]. The majority reported unhealthy food consumption (116; 53.7%). Regarding body mass index (BMI), 50.2% of individuals were classified as eutrophic, 38.1% were overweight and 11.6% were obese. Older age (AOR: 0.95; CI95%: 0.92-0.99; p = 0.01) and sitting time (AOR: 0.74; CI95%: 0.65-0.85; p < 0.01) were associated with low adherence to physical activity. Our results highlight the importance of practicing physical activity within the prison context and the need for institutional programs that promote regular physical activity.

"Feeling Trapped in Prison" Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perceptions and Practices among Healthcare Workers and Prison Staff from a Brazilian Maximum Security Unit.

The COVID-19 pandemic had several repercussions on prison staff, but the currently available evidence has mainly ignored these effects. This qualitative study aimed to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the prison system through the narratives of health and security professionals, using the methodological framework of the constructivist grounded theory proposed by Charmaz. The sample included 10 healthcare workers and 10 security professionals. Data collection took place between October and November 2022 through individual in-depth interviews. The data were analyzed using the MaxQDA software. Three categories of interrelated data emerged: (1) "Confrontation and disruption" caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the prison system; (2) "Between disinfodemic and solicitude" referring to the tension between information management and the practice of care centered on the needs of inmates; and, finally, (3) "Reorganization and mitigation strategies during the fight against COVID-19". Continuous education and the development of specific skills are essential to enable professionals to face the challenges and complex demands that arise in prison contexts. The daily routines professionals had previously taken for granted were disrupted by COVID-19. Thus, investing in adequate training and emotional support programs is crucial to promote the resilience and well-being of these professionals, ensuring an efficient and quality response to critical events.

Meanings and Experiences of Prisoners and Family Members Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Brazilian Prison Unit: A Grounded Theory Analysis.

Worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic represented a health emergency for prisons. This study sought to understand the meanings and experiences through the narratives of prisoners and family members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of a maximum-security state penitentiary complex in southern Brazil. For this purpose, a qualitative study was developed based on the methodological framework of constructivist grounded theory. Data were collected between February and August 2022 through individual in-depth interviews and field notes. The sample consisted of 41 participants: 28 male prisoners, and 13 family members. Guided by the Charmaz method of grounded theory analysis, the study afforded the core category "Feeling trapped in prison during the COVID-19 pandemic" with three interrelated phases: "Triggering", "Escalating", and "Readjustment". The "Triggering" phase refers to COVID-19-related elements or events that triggered certain reactions, processes, or changes in prison. During the "Escalating" phase, participants became overwhelmed by the suffering caused by incarceration and the pandemic crisis. The "Readjustment" phase involved adapting, reorienting, or reformulating previous approaches or strategies for dealing with a specific situation. Prisons faced complex challenges during the pandemic and were forced to prioritize protecting public health. However, the measures adopted must be carefully evaluated, ensuring their needs and that they are based on scientific evidence. The punitive approach can undermine inmate trust in prison authorities, making it difficult to report symptoms and adhere to preventive measures.

Striking a new balance: A qualitative study of how family life has been affected by COVID-19. / Encontrar un nuevo equilibrio: Estudio cualitativo sobre los efectos del COVID-19 en la vida familiar.

OBJECTIVE: to examine the repercussions of the pandemic on the family system by focusing on the perspective of family members who contracted and experienced COVID-19. METHOD: an exploratory study with a qualitative approach conducted with 27 individuals who had COVID-19. Data collection took place through telephone interviews that were audio-recorded and guided by a semi-structured instrument. Data analysis was based on an inductive process supported by Reflexive Thematic Analysis. RESULTS: the pandemic and illness of a family member acted as driving forces generating new and intense movements in the family system. Initially, they noticed negative repercussions such as concerns, fear, anguish, stress, distancing and social isolation. As time progressed and by using technologies to ease communication, they began to perceive positive repercussions such as increased proximity, strengthening of ties, development of new roles and care. The families also identified recovery of a balanced position, with return of certain readjustment in family dynamics and functioning. CONCLUSION: health professionals need to recognize that the COVID-19 disease has imposed repercussions on family systems, proposing interventions that help families face this moment and more easily recover a balanced position for their functioning.

The Institutionalisation of Brazilian Older Abused Adults: A Qualitative Study among Victims and Formal Carers.

Abuse against elders is acknowledged as a severe and pervasive problem in society. If support services are not tailored to the victims' knowledge or perceived needs, the intervention is likely to be unsuccessful. This study aimed to explore the experience of institutionalisation of abused older people from the perspective of the victims and their formal carers in a Brazilian social shelter. A qualitative descriptive study was performed with 18 participants, including formal carers and older abused persons admitted to a long-term care institution in the south of Brazil. Qualitative thematic analysis was used to analyse the transcripts of semi-structured qualitative interviews. Three themes were identified: (1) personal, relational, and social bonds: broken or weakened; (2) denial of the violence suffered; and (3) from imposed protection to compassionate care. Our findings provide insights for effective prevention and intervention measures in elder abuse. From a socio-ecological standpoint, vulnerability and abuse might be averted at the community and societal levels (e.g., education and awareness of elder abuse) by creating a minimum standard for the care of older individuals (e.g., law or economic incentives). Further study is needed to facilitate recognition and raise awareness among individuals in need and those offering assistance and support.

Matrix support in specialized care backed by the care model for chronic conditions: evaluative research.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the matrix support for health teams in Specialized Outpatient Care, according to the Chronic Conditions Care Model. METHOD: Qualitative evaluative research, conducted by the Chronic Conditions Care Model, carried out from February to July 2020. For data collection, interviews were carried out with 21 health professionals, assistance observation and document analysis of the service. Data were analyzed by data triangulation, with the aid of the MAXQDA software, respecting all ethical aspects. RESULTS: The matrix support provided approximation between Primary and Secondary Care; implemented case management and qualified comprehensive care for people with chronic conditions. Weaknesses in communication and understanding of the theoretical bases of matrix support were obstacles to the proper implementation of matrix strategies. FINAL CONSIDERATION: Matrix support for specialized health teams qualified the professional care given to people with chronic conditions treated at the service.

The self-care process of community-dwelling older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OBJECTIVES: to understand the self-care process of community-dwelling older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: this is an explanatory study with a qualitative approach based on the constructivist Grounded Theory, carried out with 18 community-dwelling older adults. Data collection took place through interviews and content was analyzed through initial and focused coding. RESULTS: two categories were obtained: "Building connections to support self-care practices" and "Living with the risk group stigma". From their interaction, the phenomenon "Performing self-care in old age during the COVID-19 pandemic" emerged. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: it was possible to identify how older adults' experiences curing the COVID-19 pandemic had repercussions on their self-care process, being influenced by factors such as information about the disease and the impacts of risk group stigmas.

Illness Experiences of Brazilian People Who Were Hospitalized Due to COVID-19 and Faced Long COVID Repercussions in Their Daily Life: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study.

Long COVID is a multisystem condition that has multiple consequences for the physical, mental, and social health of COVID-19 survivors. The impact of the long COVID condition remains unclear, particularly among middle-aged and older adults, who are at greater risk than younger people of persisting symptoms associated with COVID-19. Therefore, we aimed to understand the experiences of middle-aged and older people who had been hospitalized for COVID-19 and the repercussions of long-term COVID symptoms in their daily lives. A qualitative study was carried out, adopting the framework of the constructivist grounded theory (CGT) proposed by Kathy Charmaz. Fifty-six middle-aged and older adult participants from the southern region of Brazil were recruited. Data were gathered from semi-structured telephone interviews. Concomitantly a comparative analysis was performed to identify categories and codes using the MaxQDA® software (version 2022). Three subcategories were identified: (1) experiencing COVID-19 in the acute phase; (2) oscillating between 'good days' and 'bad days' in long COVID; and (3) (re)constructing identity. These concepts interact with each other and converge upon the central category of this study: recasting oneself to the uniqueness of the illness experience of long COVID. Our findings provided insights related to the disruption in the lives of long COVID-19 sufferers who still live with persistent symptoms of the disease, including physical, social, family, emotional and spiritual repercussions. Likewise, this study may aid in developing friendly and welcoming social environments, lowering stigma and prejudice towards patients with long COVID, and fostering prompt and suitable policy support and mental health care for these individuals.

Nursing diagnoses in elderly people with diabetes mellitus according to Orem's Self-Care Theory.

OBJECTIVE: To identify nursing diagnoses and conditioning factors of self-care in older adults with diabetes mellitus, in the light of Orem's Theory of Self-Care. METHODS: Exploratory, descriptive study with a qualitative approach, conducted with the theoretical framework of Orem's Theory of Self-Care. It was developed with 12 older people with diabetes, in a country's southern municipality, between October and November 2019. For data collection, it was used individual interviews and focus groups. The data was submitted to thematic and content analysis directed to taxonomy II of NANDA International. RESULTS: Twenty nursing diagnoses related to universal self-care requirements and health deviations were identified. All diagnoses were anchored in the supportive-education nursing system. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: The development of the disease and the consequences of chronic hyperglycemia were poorly recognized by the elderly, interfering with low adherence to self-care practices and disease control.

Factors associated with risk related to the use of psychoactive substances by men deprived of their liberty.

OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the factors associated with risk related to the use of psychoactive substances in male inmates of a prison in a city in the South of Brazil. METHOD: a cross-sectional data from 220 men deprived of liberty, inmates of a provisional custody institution in the State of Paraná, collected with a screening instrument and questionnaire. Binary logistic regression and odds ratio analysis were used to verify associations between risk related to substance use and socio-demographic characteristics of living conditions before incarceration and current incarceration. RESULTS: the adjusted model revealed association of consumption with skin color brown/black and yellow, those who had only one parent responsible until age 15, age at first arrest 18 or older, professing religion, working before arrest, owning their own house, living alone, receiving visitors in prison. CONCLUSION: the identified factors are useful to insert effective treatment proposals and reduce the gaps and social vulnerability existing in prison.

The Chronic Care Model and its implications for Specialized Outpatient Care.

OBJECTIVE: to assess the Chronic Care Model implementation in Specialized Outpatient Care and its repercussions for health care. METHODS: qualitative evaluative research, conducted by the Chronic Care Model. We used observation techniques, document analysis and interviews with 21 health professionals from specialized care. Analysis was conducted by triangulation, with the aid of MAXQDA software for initial and focused coding. All ethical aspects were respected. RESULTS: professionals recognized that the model reorganized service care and administrative practices, presenting positive repercussions for the health of people assisted. The absence of continuing education for service professionals compromised the complete model implementation. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: the implementation, even if partial, of the model brings contributions to service improvement. The weaknesses that are still present are compatible with professionals' difficulty in distancing themselves from the biomedical model.

Conicity index in people with hypertension followed in the Brazil's Family Health Strategy.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze the conicity index in people with hypertension followed in the Brazil's Family Health Strategy. METHODS: cross-sectional study conducted in a medium-sized municipality located in the state of Paraná. Data collection took place in the first semester of 2016. using an adapted and validated instrument. which addresses attributes of Primary Health Care. Sociodemographic and anthropometric variables and blood pressure were used in the study. The analysis of variance and linear regression was used to analyze the variables. RESULTS: a total of 417 people participated in the study. most were women. elderly. married. with less than eight years of education and retired. Conicity index was prevalent in most of the study population. being significantly associated with the group of people with inadequate blood pressure control and high anthropometric parameters. CONCLUSIONS: most of the study participants had altered conicity index. especially those with inadequate blood pressure control.

Giving meaning to internalized violence throughout life by older adults living in rural areas / Dar sentido a la violencia internalizada a lo largo de la vida para adultos mayores que viven en zonas rurales / Significando a violência internalizada ao longo da vida por idosos que vivem na área rural

ABSTRACT Objectives: to understand the meanings of violence internalized throughout life by older adults living in rural areas. Methods: a qualitative study, anchored in the Symbolic Interactionism theoretical framework and the Grounded Theory methodological framework in the constructivist aspect. Data collection occurred through individual interviews. Data were coded using the Atlas.ti software. Results: it was possible to identify that the context of rural areas strengthens patriarchy culture as well as contributing to violence silence and naturalization. It was also found that violence is a product of social inequality and gender inequality. Final Considerations: older adults living in rural areas internalized the violence suffered in a unique way, and this scenario's specific aspects can increase intra-family abuse, as there is a patriarchal culture that promotes social and gender inequality.

RESUMEN Objetivos: comprender los significados de la violencia internalizada a lo largo de la vida por personas mayores que viven en zonas rurales. Métodos: estudio cualitativo, anclado en el marco teórico del Interaccionismo Simbólico y el marco metodológico de la Teoría Fundamentada en el aspecto constructivista. La recolección de datos se produjo a través de entrevistas individuales. Los datos fueron codificados utilizando el software Atlas. ti. Resultados: se pudo identificar que el contexto del área rural fortalece la cultura del patriarcado, además de contribuir al silencio y naturalización de la violencia. También se encontró que la violencia es producto de la desigualdad social y de la desigualdad de género. Consideraciones Finales: los adultos mayores residentes de zonas rurales interiorizaron de manera singular la violencia sufrida, y las particularidades de este escenario pueden incrementar la violencia intrafamiliar, pues existe una cultura patriarcal que promueve la desigualdad social y de género.

RESUMO Objetivos: compreender os significados da violência internalizados ao longo da vida por idosos que vivem na área rural. Métodos: estudo qualitativo, ancorado no referencial teórico do Interacionismo Simbólico e no referencial metodológico da Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados na vertente construtivista. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de entrevistas individuais. Os dados foram codificados com auxílio do software Atlas.ti. Resultados: foi possível identificar que o contexto da área rural fortalece a cultura do patriarcalismo, bem como contribui para que a violência seja silenciada e naturalizada. Constatou-se também que a violência é um produto da desigualdade social e da desigualdade de gênero. Considerações Finais: os idosos moradores da área rural internalizaram a violência sofrida de forma singular, e os aspectos próprios desse cenário podem potencializar a violência intrafamiliar, pois há uma cultura patriarcalista que promove a desigualdade social e de gênero.

Matrix support in specialized care backed by the care model for chronic conditions: evaluative research / Apoyo matriz en atención especializada apoyado en el modelo de atención a condiciones crónicas: investigación evaluativa / Apoio matricial na atenção especializada respaldado no modelo de atenção às condições crônicas: pesquisa avaliativa

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the matrix support for health teams in Specialized Outpatient Care, according to the Chronic Conditions Care Model. Method: Qualitative evaluative research, conducted by the Chronic Conditions Care Model, carried out from February to July 2020. For data collection, interviews were carried out with 21 health professionals, assistance observation and document analysis of the service. Data were analyzed by data triangulation, with the aid of the MAXQDA software, respecting all ethical aspects. Results: The matrix support provided approximation between Primary and Secondary Care; implemented case management and qualified comprehensive care for people with chronic conditions. Weaknesses in communication and understanding of the theoretical bases of matrix support were obstacles to the proper implementation of matrix strategies. Final consideration: Matrix support for specialized health teams qualified the professional care given to people with chronic conditions treated at the service.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar la matriz de apoyo a los equipos de salud en Atención Ambulatoria Especializada, según el Modelo de Atención de Condiciones Crónicas. Método: Investigación cualitativa evaluativa, realizada por el Modelo de Atención de Condiciones Crónicas, realizada de febrero a julio de 2020. Para la recolección de datos, se realizaron entrevistas a 21 profesionales de la salud, observación asistencial y análisis documental del servicio. Los datos fueron analizados por triangulación de datos, con la ayuda del software MAXQDA, respetando todos los aspectos éticos. Resultados: El soporte matricial proporcionó una aproximación entre la Atención Primaria y Secundaria; implementó gestión de casos y atención integral calificada para personas con condiciones crónicas. Las debilidades en la comunicación y comprensión de las bases teóricas del soporte matricial fueron obstáculos para la adecuada implementación de las estrategias matriciales. Consideraciones finales: Matriz de apoyo a equipos de salud especializados cualificó la atención profesional prestada a personas con condiciones crónicas atendidas en el servicio.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar o apoio matricial para equipes de saúde na Atenção Ambulatorial Especializada, segundo o Modelo de Atenção às Condições Crônicas. Método: Pesquisa avaliativa qualitativa, conduzida pelo Modelo de Atenção às Condições Crônicas, realizada de fevereiro a julho de 2020. Para coleta de dados, foram feitas entrevistas com 21 profissionais de saúde, observação da assistência e análise documental do serviço. Os dados foram analisados pela triangulação de dados, com auxílio do software MAXQDA, respeitando todos os aspectos éticos. Resultados: O matriciamento proporcionou aproximação entre Atenção Primária e Secundária; implantou a gestão de casos e qualificou a integralidade da assistência às pessoas com condições crônicas. Fragilidades na comunicação e na compreensão das bases teóricas do apoio matricial foram obstáculos para a adequada implementação das estratégias matriciais. Considerações finais: O apoio matricial para as equipes de saúde especializadas qualificou a atenção profissional dispensada às pessoas com condições crônicas atendidas no serviço.

The self-care process of community-dwelling older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic / El proceso de autocuidado de los adultos mayores comunitarios en el contexto de la pandemia por COVID-19 / O processo de autocuidado de idosos comunitários no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19

ABSTRACT Objectives: to understand the self-care process of community-dwelling older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: this is an explanatory study with a qualitative approach based on the constructivist Grounded Theory, carried out with 18 community-dwelling older adults. Data collection took place through interviews and content was analyzed through initial and focused coding. Results: two categories were obtained: "Building connections to support self-care practices" and "Living with the risk group stigma". From their interaction, the phenomenon "Performing self-care in old age during the COVID-19 pandemic" emerged. Final Considerations: it was possible to identify how older adults' experiences curing the COVID-19 pandemic had repercussions on their self-care process, being influenced by factors such as information about the disease and the impacts of risk group stigmas.

RESUMEN Objetivos: comprender el proceso de autocuidado de los ancianos en la comunidad en el contexto de la pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: se trata de un estudio explicativo con enfoque cualitativo basado en la Teoría Fundamentada en Datos constructivista, realizado con 18 ancianos residentes en la comunidad. La recolección de datos se realizó a través de entrevistas y el contenido se analizó a través de una codificación inicial y focalizada. Resultados: se obtuvieron dos categorías: "Establecer vínculos para apoyar prácticas de autocuidado" y "Convivir con el estigma de grupo de riesgo". De su interacción surgió el fenómeno "Ejercer el autocuidado en la vejez en el contexto de la pandemia del COVID-19". Consideraciones Finales: fue posible identificar cómo las vivencias de los adultos mayores durante el período de la pandemia de COVID-19 repercutieron en su proceso de autocuidado, siendo influenciados por factores como la información sobre la enfermedad y los impactos de los estigmas del grupo de riesgo.

RESUMO Objetivos: compreender o processo de autocuidado dos idosos da comunidade no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo explicativo de abordagem qualitativa, com referencial da Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados construtivista, realizada com 18 idosos comunitários. A coleta de dados ocorreu através de entrevistas, e o conteúdo foi analisado por meio da codificação inicial e focalizada. Resultados: foram obtidas duas categorias: "Estabelecendo conexões para apoiar práticas de autocuidado" e "Convivendo com o estigma de grupo de risco". A partir da interação dessas, emergiu o fenômeno "Exercendo o autocuidado na terceira idade no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19". Considerações Finais: foi possível identificar como as vivências dos idosos no período de pandemia de COVID-19 repercutiram no seu processo de autocuidado, sendo influenciados por fatores, como informações sobre a doença e os impactos dos estigmas do grupo risco.

The Chronic Care Model and its implications for Specialized Outpatient Care / El Modelo de Atención de Condiciones Crónicas y sus implicaciones para la Atención Especializada Ambulatoria / O Modelo de Atenção às Condições Crônicas e suas implicações para a Atenção Ambulatorial Especializada

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the Chronic Care Model implementation in Specialized Outpatient Care and its repercussions for health care. Methods: qualitative evaluative research, conducted by the Chronic Care Model. We used observation techniques, document analysis and interviews with 21 health professionals from specialized care. Analysis was conducted by triangulation, with the aid of MAXQDA software for initial and focused coding. All ethical aspects were respected. Results: professionals recognized that the model reorganized service care and administrative practices, presenting positive repercussions for the health of people assisted. The absence of continuing education for service professionals compromised the complete model implementation. Final considerations: the implementation, even if partial, of the model brings contributions to service improvement. The weaknesses that are still present are compatible with professionals' difficulty in distancing themselves from the biomedical model.

RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar la implementación del Modelo de Atención a las Condiciones Crónicas en la Atención Ambulatoria Especializada y sus repercusiones en la atención de la salud. Métodos: investigación cualitativa evaluativa, realizada por el Modelo de Atención a las Condiciones Crónicas. Se utilizaron técnicas de observación, análisis de documentos y entrevistas a 21 profesionales de la salud de atención especializada. El análisis se realizó por triangulación, con la ayuda del software MAXQDA para la codificación inicial y focalizada. Se respetaron todos los aspectos éticos. Resultados: los profesionales reconocieron que el modelo reorganizó las prácticas asistenciales y administrativas del servicio, presentando repercusiones positivas para la salud de las personas atendidas. La ausencia de educación continua para los profesionales de los servicios comprometió la implementación completa del modelo. Consideraciones finales: la implementación, aunque sea parcial, del modelo trae contribuciones para la mejora del servicio. Las debilidades que aún están presentes son compatibles con la dificultad de los profesionales para distanciarse del modelo biomédico.

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a implementação do Modelo de Atenção às Condições Crônicas na Atenção Ambulatorial Especializada e suas repercussões para a atenção à saúde. Métodos: pesquisa avaliativa qualitativa, conduzida pelo Modelo de Atenção às Condições Crônicas. Foram empregadas as técnicas de observação, análise documental e entrevistas com 21 profissionais de saúde da atenção especializada. A análise foi conduzida pela triangulação, com auxílio do software MAXQDA para as codificações iniciais e focalizadas. Todos os aspectos éticos foram respeitados. Resultados: os profissionais reconheceram que o modelo reorganizou as práticas assistenciais e administrativas do serviço, apresentando repercussões positivas para a saúde das pessoas atendidas. A ausência de educação permanente para os profissionais do serviço comprometeu a completa implementação do modelo. Considerações finais: a implementação, mesmo que parcial, do modelo traz contribuições para a melhoria do serviço. As fragilidades ainda presentes são compatíveis com a dificuldade dos profissionais em se distanciarem do modelo biomédico.