title: [Mediate evaluation of replicating a Training Program in Nonverbal Communication in Gerontology].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Replicating the training program in non-verbal communication based on the theoretical framework of interpersonal communication; non-verbal coding, valuing the aging aspects in the perspective of active aging, checking its current relevance through the content assimilation index after 90 days (mediate) of its application.
  
  
  METHODS
  A descriptive and exploratory field study was conducted in three hospitals under direct administration of the state of São Paulo that caters exclusively to Unified Health System (SUS) patients. The training lasted 12 hours divided in three meetings, applied to 102 health professionals.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Revealed very satisfactory and satisfactory mediate content assimilation index in 82.9%.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The program replication proved to be relevant and updated the setting of hospital services, while remaining efficient for healthcare professionals.
authors.affiliation: Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Teresa Cristina Gioia
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Schimidt
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Yeda Aparecida de Oliveira
authors.initials: YA
authors.lastname: Duarte
authors.affiliation: CNPq, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Maria Julia Paes da
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Silva
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000193:education*; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009633:Nonverbal Communication