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- Title
Caring for the carer: a qualitative study based on participatory methodology.
- Authors
da Silva, Barbara Martins Corrêa; da Maia Lima, Claudia Feio; da Costa Lindolpho, Mirian; da Cruz, Thiara Joanna Peçanha; Caldas, Célia Pereira
- Abstract
Aim: present the results of activities conducted by nurses to improve support to family caregivers of the elderly. Method: This is a qualitative study based on participatory methodology. Meetings were held with twelve family caregivers and team meetings with 8 nurses from July to March 2016. The records of the speeches were submitted to content analysis. Results: the caregivers exposed their difficulties, their dilemmas and the contradiction between public policies and reality. In response to caregivers, the nurses constructed a plan of action. Discussion: the problematization of the relationship between services, health professionals and population increased the network of support to caregivers accompanied in the Unified Health System. Conclusion: group activities are more than a moment of catharsis; they produce interaction, the strengthening of the service, and contribute to the promotion of health.
- Subjects
ELDER care; CONTENT analysis; HEALTH promotion; SERVICES for caregivers; NURSES; QUALITATIVE research; GOVERNMENT policy; GROUP process; OCCUPATIONAL roles; BURDEN of care
- Publication
Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing, 2018, Vol 17, Issue 2, p2
- ISSN
1676-4285
- Publication type
Article