Gerontotechnology on first aid for the elderly

an integrative review

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v30i0.98932pt

Keywords:

Educational Technology, Health of the Elderly, Health Education, First Aid, Accident Prevention

Abstract

Objective: To identify gerontotechnologies developed to train older adults in first aid, with a focus on accident and emergency prevention.

Method: Integrative literature review conducted between December 2024 and January 2025 in five databases. Eight studies published between 2019 and 2024 were included and analyzed for methodological characteristics, type of technology, validation, and contributions.

Results: Booklets, games, educational videos, and three-dimensional models were identified, all of which aimed to prevent falls. There was a lack of technologies specifically designed for other first aid situations. Most studies were validated by experts and older adults, highlighting attributes such as content, language, and layout. A gap was identified in the application of pedagogical theories and prior investigation of thematic needs.

Conclusion: The gerontotechnologies analyzed are relevant to health education for older adults, but it is necessary to expand the focus to other emergencies, incorporating learning theories and participatory validation.

Author Biographies

Rhuana Maria de Oliveira Pereira, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.

Nurse. Master's student in Nursing. Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.

Ana Flávia da Silva Chagas, Amazonas State University, Manaus, AM, Brazil.

Professor of Biological Sciences. PhD in Pharmaceutical Innovation. Amazonas State University, Manaus, AM, Brazil.

Bruna Alessandra Costa e Silva Panarra, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.

Nurse. PhD student in Nursing. Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.

Sanay Vitorino de Souza, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.

Nurse. PhD in Health Sciences. Professor at the Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.

Arinete Veras Fontes Esteves, Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brasil.

Nurse. PhD in Psychology. Professor at the Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.

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Pereira, R. M. de O., Chagas, A. F. da S., Panarra, B. A. C. e S., de Souza, S. V., & Esteves, A. V. F. (2025). Gerontotechnology on first aid for the elderly: an integrative review. Cogitare Enfermagem, 30. https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v30i0.98932pt

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