Health promotion of family caregivers of hippotherapy practitioners: an experience report

Abstract

Objective: To develop health promotion actions with family caregivers of children with special needs who attend Riding Therapy. Experience report: About a Care Practice carried out during the months of September and October 2021 in a Crystal Riding Center located in a small town in the midwest region of Rio Grande do Sul. The meetings were held weekly according to with the availability and acceptance by the team and the participants, 10 family caregivers participated in the practice. The meetings were divided into five moments, being held on Mondays during the morning and afternoon shifts, lasting approximately 60 minutes. Final considerations: It was possible to perceive the importance of nurses in health promotion, reception, bonding and continued assistance with the family members of Riding Therapy practitioners due to the demands they face on a daily basis. It can be seen how much it is necessary to have a comprehensive and attentive look at the families of practitioners of Hippotherapy and it was unanimously proved how much they felt welcomed, cared for and especially valued by professionals during this care practice.