The reactions of the family companion of hospitalized elderly facing stressful situations

Chibante, Carla Lube de Pinho; Santo, Fátima Helena do Espírito; Aquino, Alessandra Cristina de Oliveira

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%T The reactions of the family companion of hospitalized elderly facing stressful situations
%A Chibante, Carla Lube de Pinho
%A Santo, Fátima Helena do Espírito
%A Aquino, Alessandra Cristina de Oliveira
%J Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online
%N 3
%P 2961-2973
%V 7
%D 2015
%@ 2175-5361
%> https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-54019-6
%X Objectives: Characterizing the accompanying family member of hospitalized elderly; describing the family's reactions companion of hospitalized elderly forward to stressful situations; and discussing the possibilities of intervention of the nurse accompanying the family of the elderly. Method: A qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study held in wards of a general hospital with 45 accompanying family members of hospitalized elderly. There were conducted semi-structured interviews and data were submitted to thematic analysis. The study was approved by the ethics committee. Results: The main reactions facing stressful situations: changes in eating habits, use of medicines for relaxation and insomnia and mood swings. For coping with stressful situations seek alternative leisure activities and attachment to religious practices. Conclusion: The accompanying family member of the elderly should also be the focus of nursing care during the hospitalization process, by supporting strategies and educational programs to preserve their health.
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