Promoção da saúde da pessoa idosa no âmbito da atenção básica: a realidade do grupo “Raios de Sol”

Abstract

This is a descriptive and exploratory study, with a qualitative approach, which aimed to apprehend the role of the "Sunbeams" group as a strategy to promote the health of the elderly in the context of Primary Care. ”. Data collection took place between August and September 2024, with elderly people and professionals participating in this group, who answered a sociodemographic questionnaire and a semi-structured interview script, analyzed respectively by simple descriptive statistics and Content Analysis. Three thematic categories emerged from the speeches: I- Sunbeams: motives, arrivals and execution; II-Impacts on users and work process; and III- Difficulties and overcoming. It is concluded that the health promotion actions carried out through the "Rays of Sun" group promote welcoming and socialization, which corroborates with the improvement in the physical and mental health of the participants. However, the need for structural improvements that favor the maintenance of the group is highlighted.