The process of delivering care to a burned person: cultural meaning attributed by relatives

Authors

  • Lídia Aparecida Rossi Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Enfermagem Geral e Especializada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342001000400005

Keywords:

Burns, Culture, Caring

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the cultural meanings attributed by relatives to their participation in the process of delivering care to burned people; identifying the care strategies focused on by relatives during their participation in the care process. Data were collected by means of semi-structured interviews with 25 relatives of burned patients admitted in a Unit for Burned and by participant observation. The results of this study show that the perspective of giving care to a burned person has two dimensions: a physical dimension and a moral one; and generates mainly fear.

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Published

2001-12-01

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Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Rossi, L. A. (2001). The process of delivering care to a burned person: cultural meaning attributed by relatives. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 35(4), 336-345. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342001000400005