Social demographic characteristics and the elderly care after hospital discharge in the Family Health System
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342010000400015Keywords:
Aged, Health of the elderly, Family health, Patient discharge, Home nursingAbstract
The objective of this study was o verify the sociodemographic profile of the elderly and the health care service they receive from the Family Health Strategy (FHS) after their discharge. This is a descriptive study, and data collection was performed with 67 aged individuals who were discharged in October, November and December, 2007, and lived in the area covered by the FHS of Marília (São Paulo state). Simple descriptive analysis was used for the presentation of data. The majority of the elderly are female, and their hospitalization occurred as a referral of the Emergency Room due to complication. More than two thirds report they were visited by FHS team professionals, mainly the Community Health Agent (CHA), but they suggested the team should follow up closer. In conclusion, it is necessary to develop a new health care model for the elderly after hospital discharge.Downloads
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2010-12-01
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Marin, M. J. S., Bazaglia, F. C., Massarico, A. R., Silva, C. B. A., Campos, R. T., & Santos, S. de C. (2010). Social demographic characteristics and the elderly care after hospital discharge in the Family Health System. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 44(4), 962-968. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-62342010000400015