SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY BOOKLET: SELF-MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN FOR OLDER PEOPLE

Abstract

Introduction: The diagnosis and management of chronic pain in older people is complex due to its multifactorial nature, social beliefs, and other health conditions that accompany aging. When the patient is actively engaged in the multiple modalities related to pain management, the chance of success is greater. Objective: To describe the development and validation of a digital booklet aimed at promoting the self-management of chronic pain in the elderly. Method: Methodological study conducted according to the following phases: preparation of the booklet (based on an integrative review and questionnaires answered by 28 elderly people); validation of appearance and content, using two instruments, with 22 judges and validation with a target audience, 21 elderly people. Results: The booklet "My pain does not go away: How can I help myself?", was prepared in the form of a comic book and has 50 pages in digital format. The overall Content Validity Index considered by the judges was 0.95 and through the Suitability Assessment of Materials it was considered "superior". Regarding the validation by the target audience, there was positive agreement. Conclusion: The developed technology proved to be a valid and reliable instrument to be used in promoting the self-management of chronic pain in the elderly.