A New Methodology for Use by a Single Caregiver to Bathe Bedridden Elderly Persons Using Advanced Mechatronic Systems

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2019

Autores

Bezerra, K (Autor) Outra; Machado, J (Autor) Outra; Carvalho, V (Autor) Outra; Soares, F (Autor) Outra; Matos, D (Autor) Outra; Castro, M (Autor) Outra; Pereira, F (Autor) Outra; Lopes, H (Autor) Outra

Revista

Título: Healthcare

Vol. 8

Página Final: 124

Editora: MDPI

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 1 Citação

Scopus - 3 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-00R-KCE

DOI: 10.3390/healthcare7040124

Abstract (EN): In the framework of this paper, we aimed to propose a methodology for giving baths to elderly, bedridden persons, when this task is performed by a single caregiver. Usually, two caregivers are required for nursing a bedridden patient, especially when certain important tasks are needed (e.g., bathing the patient), but this is not always possible. The entire study considers the primary user's perspective-the caregiver-who is responsible for a wide range of tasks; thus, suffering physical and psychological exhaustion over time. A physical prototype has been developed for allowing caregivers to perform tests in a life-like environment, by means of the device and the methodology. This technology, therefore, will represent an important contribution to the quality of life of caregivers. Considering an increase in the share of the elderly population and the related problems that arise in daily care, this project intends to be beneficial contemporarily. The presented methodology has been successfully tested and validated.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 15