Cotidiano do familiar acompanhante durante a hospitalização de um membro da família

Abstract

Objective: To understand the changes in the routine of the family companion during the hospitalization of a family member. Methods: Qualitative research carried out with 16 family companions of people with self-care dependency in a public hospital. The recorded interviews were conducted individually using a semi-structured script. We used the thematic analysis for data organization and analysis, and discussed in light of theoretical assumptions and the sensitivity proposed by Maffesoli. Results: Four categories emerged, namely: break of substantial bonds with the children; the abdication of labor activity in favor of being together; hospital rituals in the routine of the family companion; and, self-care and the power of being together. Conclusion: Staying in the accompanying process overlaps all the daily life activities of the family companions. ResumoObjetivo: Compreender as alterações no cotidiano do familiar acompanhante durante a hospitalização de um membro da família Métodos: Pesquisa qualitativa realizado com 16 familiares acompanhantes de pessoas com dependência para o autocuidado num hospital público. As entrevistas gravadas foram realizadas individualmente, utilizando um roteiro semiestruturado. Para a organização e analise dos dados utilizamos a Análise Temática e discutimos à luz dos pressupostos teóricos e da sensibilidade propostos por Maffesoli. Resultados: Emergiram quatro categorias: a ruptura do laço substancial com os filhos; a abdicação da atividade laboral para favorecer o estar-junto; os rituais do hospital no cotidiano do familiar acompanhante; o cuidado de si e a potência do estar-junto. Conclusão: Permanecer em processo de acompanhamento se sobrepõe a todas as atividades da vida cotidiana dos familiares acompanhantes.

Meanings attributed by family and patients to family presence in emergency rooms

“…In addition, other aspects need to be present in family life in order to contribute positively to the relationship, such as mutual respect, dialogue, fellowship, ability to balance differences and resolve conflicts (16) . In this way, when interacting socially, the family constructs realities, forms and ways of organizing and putting oneself in the world that allow the emergence of desires, beliefs and rites (17) . There is no doubt that the family relationship, derived from the group interaction pattern with the social environment and influenced by the setting in which they are inserted, should constitute a working tool in the clinical practice of health professionals in a wide variety of care contexts (18) , including in emergency situations (19)(20) .…”

Family caregivers challenges about caring for children with impaired skin integrity

“…19 The primary family caregiver, because of the needs of the child, distances himself from the extra-community work activities and, even using the legal means to justify absenteeism, feels insecure about the possibility of dismissals when living the need to attend the health services more frequently, which can lead to the financial difficulties and implications that also preoccupy and intensify the challenges of child care. 22 When analyzing the care challenges from the perspective of the Health Care Network, it is necessary to adopt strategies, such as home visits by professionals assigned to these services, creation of groups, among others, in order to promote communication between the levels to identify fragilities and childcare needs, to strengthen the psychological aspect of this family caregiver, and to continue to support and instrumentalize it, so that, while respecting its limits and difficulties, it can restore the child's skin integrity. 23 However, some barriers in Primary Care compromise the effectiveness of this comprehensive and articulated care.…”

Enfrentamento da internação hospitalar do paciente adulto pelo familiar cuidador

“…7 Enfrentamento da internação hospitalar do paciente adulto pelo familiar cuidador | 4 sofrimento e conflitos, ocorre à abdicação de si para o cuidado do outro e alguns cuidadores interrompem a cotidianidade de sua vida para acompanhar o processo de internação. 12 Quanto aos sentimentos apresentados pelos familiares em relação à internação, pode-se observar: insegurança, medo, ansiedade, preocupação, sentimentos de tristeza, e ao mesmo tempo, gratidão pela assistência prestada e alívio diante da hospitalização por reconhecê-la como importante para melhora de seu familiar. Tais sentimentos mostram a necessidade de o familiar cuidador obter ajuda frente ao cuidado no hospital.…”