Essential competencies of the home care program for stroke patients

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/ree.v15i2.18046

Keywords:

Health Promotion, Professional Competence, Home Care Services, Caregivers, Stroke

Abstract

doi: 10.5216/ree.v15i2.18046 - http://dx.doi.org/10.5216/ree.v15i2.18046.

 

ABSTRACT

The Home Care Program combines uncountable Essential Competencies among its skills, such as those proposed by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the inclusion of these essential competencies in this program. This cross-sectional study was performed between January and April of 2010, with caregivers and patients followed in the program. Forma and field diaries were used for data collection. Later, an evaluation was made of the activities performed within the scope of the recommended essential competencies. Therefore, it was possible to realize that the attributions performed by the program remain below expectations, considering the biomedical model that is used, which led to the partial implementation of Essential Competencies, such as: Public Health Policies; Planning and Implementations; Partnership, Collaboration, Support and Leadership. This fact reveals the need for greater governmental efforts and by the professionals involved in the program with a view to improving the care.

Descriptors: Health Promotion; Professional Competence; Home Care Services; Caregivers; Stroke.

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Author Biographies

  • Ana Railka de Souza Oliveira, Federal University of Ceará
    Enfermeira, Mestre em Enfermagem. Discente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, nível Doutorado, da Universidade Federal do Ceará(UFC). Bolsista CAPES. Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.
  • Alice Gabrielle de Sousa Costa, Federal University of Ceará
    Enfermeira, Mestre em Enfermagem. Discente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, nível Doutorado, da UFC. Bolsista FUNCAP. Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.
  • Thelma Leite de Araujo, Federal University of Ceará
    Enfermeira, Doutora em Enfermagem. Professora Associada II da UFC. Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.
  • Priscila de Souza Aquino, Federal University of Ceará
    Enfermeira, Doutora em Enfermagem. Bolsista do Programa Nacional de Pós-Doutorado. Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.
  • Ana Karina Bezerra Pinheiro, Federal University of Ceará
    Enfermeira, Doutora em Enfermagem. Professora Associada I da UFC. Fortaleza, CE, Brasil. E-mail: anakarinaufc@hotmail.com.
  • Lorena Barbosa Ximenes, Federal University of Ceará
    Enfermeira, Doutora em Enfermagem. Professora Associada I da UFC. Fortaleza, CE, Brasil.

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Published

2013-06-30

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2013)

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Original Article