Maia JC, Diniz JL, Sousa CRD, Oliveira FGL, Evangelista BP, Coutinho JFV, Marques MB, Barbosa RGB. Interactive gerontechnology for fall prevention in the elderly: a descriptive study.
Rev Bras Enferm 2023;
76:e20220739. [PMID:
37162046 PMCID:
PMC10165966 DOI:
10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0739]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES
to develop interactive gerontechnology for the prevention of falls in the elderly at home.
METHODS
an exploratory and descriptive study that consisted of gerontechnology development and evaluation by experts and the target audience. For evaluation, researchers used the Agreement Index (AI), considering values greater than 80%.
RESULTS
the three-dimensional virtual scale model was elaborated through the SketchUp program, with the distribution of rooms and floors, constituting Prototype 1 (P1). Fifty-four judges evaluated the P1, and all presented agreement above the established, with a minimum AI of 88% and a maximum of 100%, producing Prototype 2 (P2). Thirty elderly participants from a philanthropic institution evaluated Prototype 2. On all items, AI ranged from 83% a 100%, resulting in the final version.
CONCLUSIONS
the product of this research reveals itself as an innovative and scientifically based tool aimed at preventing falls in the elderly.
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