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- Title
THE INITIAL PHASE OF THE PROCESS OF LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE.
- Authors
Vivian Valcarenghi, Rafaela; Maria Alvarez, Angela; Fabíola Lopes Nunes, Simony; Viana Rosa Tomasi, Andrelise; Steil Siewert, Josiane; Baptista, Rafaela
- Abstract
Objectives: To know the experience of the person with Parkinson's disease from the appearance of the signs and symptoms to the confirmation of the diagnosis. Methods: Qualitative research, using the methodological framework of Data Based Theory. Participants of the in-depth interview were 30 people with Parkinson's disease, enrolled in the Santa Catarina Parkinson's Association, and later five people with the disease validated the results. The collection took place from September 2013 to April 2014. Results: There emerged three categories: Realizing that something is changing in their capacities, Going to physician offices, and Dealing with the impact of the disease. Conclusion: It was possible to know the experience of people with the disease in its initial phase, showing important aspects in the understanding of this process, and from that understanding reflect on care practices to this specific group, incorporating qualified assistance to these users of the services Cheers.
- Subjects
PARKINSON'S disease; CHRONIC diseases; QUALITY of life; DATA analysis; NATIONAL Health Council (Organization)
- Publication
Revista de Enfermagem e Atenção à Saúde (REAS), 2019, Vol 8, Issue 1, p4
- ISSN
2317-1154
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.18554/reas.v8i1.3431