Redes Sociais De Pessoas Com Problemas Respiratórios Crônicos Em Um Município Do Sul Do Brasil

Abstract

O estudo está fundamentado na pesquisa qualitativa e teve como propósito expandir o conhecimento dasredes de apoio social formadas pelas pessoas com doença respiratória crônica. Fizeram parte do estudo oito pessoas comproblemas respiratórios crônicos e quatro pessoas indicadas como integrantes da rede de apoio. Foram identificadas duascategorias: a constituição da rede e os apoios recebidos. O principal apoio que os integrantes do estudo receberam foi defamília, vizinhos, profissionais da saúde e dirigentes de igrejas. Conclui-se que a rede de apoio social de pessoas comdoença respiratória crônica é ainda bastante restrita, estando principalmente centrada na família. O estudo contribui parao avanço na tecitura das redes de apoio às pessoas com doenças respiratórias crônicas, evidenciando a necessidade deserem estabelecidas inter-relações, não apenas pessoais, mas também sociais.

As inter-relações da rede social do homem com câncer na perspectiva bioecológica: contribuições para a enfermagem

“…3 Meanwhile, for the person experiencing the process of being ill, emotional, spiritual and even material support are extremely important, and many times the family system can promote that. 2,17,[24][25] Help in relation to the disease was something exposed by the participants, for example, the aid to perform examinations and displacement to the treatment site: [ …”

“…It was emphasized that such support was very meaningful to the respondents, because it allowed living with a chronic illness in a milder form. 2 In this sense, people's interest in knowing about the situation of the individual with cancer, how he was feeling and sharing his experiences were characteristics very present in the reports of the subjects, demonstrating that care is something of great value for somebody who received it: [ …”

“…However, this alone is not enough to generate safety, the participation in decisions to be taken, such as counseling and support, also makes a difference due to the effective presence of that person in his life. [2][3] In this sense, it is possible to observe the advantages on health professionals' care, especially nurses, that is conducted in individual and welcoming ways because this makes people feel respected and valued, and even influences the success of the treatment. Feeling they can count on someone who will listen, talk, guide and support, makes the patient more secure emotionally, decreases his physical complaints and provides welfare.…”

“…Its concept is dynamic and allows a diversity of interpretations. [1][2][3][4] Thus, over the past decades, new concepts have been developed and/or improved, and in this study, the social network was understood as a social system of sequential interaction and composed of individuals who can support the developing person, even if he is not present. 5 Development is related to the constancy and change in the biopsychological charasteristics of a person, during his life cycle.…”

“…8 Each subject is considered as part of a network that is in constant change, and it occurs according to the socio-cultural context, historical time and development stage of the people who compose it. Usually, this happens in moments of transition, like when somebody becomes ill. [1][2] In the process of illness, the social network becomes more visible and indispensable, because that is when the patient needs more support for his reorganization and adaptation to the new condition and identity. So, if his network does not provide the necessary help he will seek new relationships in order to bear his disease and extend the network.…”