Abstract
Objective
carry out the translation and back-translation into Brazilian Portuguese, and the cross-cultural adaptation of the instrument called Team Member Perspectives of Person-Centered Care (TM-PCC), as well as its construct validity. The objective of the TM-PCC is to assess the frequency of behaviors and care practices centered on the individual according to professionals who work in Long-Term Care Facilities for Older Adults (ILPIs).
Method
The process of translation, back-translation, and cross-cultural adaptation was followed through semantic, idiomatic, experiential, and conceptual equivalence carried out by five expert judges in the field of Geriatrics and Gerontology, with the pilot instrument being administered to 49 professionals from four ILPIs in three Brazilian states
Results
After the assessment was conducted by the expert judges, disagreement was found regarding the terms “previous associations,” “fulfilling relationships,” and “incorporate this caring into my daily routine,” which were replaced by“histórias pregressas” (past stories), “relações satisfatórias” (satisfactory relationships), and “incorporar esse cuidado na minha rotina diária” (incorporate this care into my daily routine). After these corrections and revisions, the questionnaire was sent back to the judges, who were in total agreement. Good understanding of the questions was observed during the pilot application and good internal consistency through Cronbach’s alpha (0.78
Conclusion
The TM-PCC can be a useful tool for assessing individual-centered care in ILPIs in Brazil, according to the assessment of professionals. This will enable patient care managers or supervisors to plan and develop educational and management interventions aimed at promoting individual-centered care in ILPIs.
Keywords
Long Term Care Facility for the Elderly; Health Service for the Elderly; Humanization of Assistance; Patient Assistance Team; Validation Study