The Experiences and Consequences of a Multiple Trauma Event from the Perspective of the Patient

Authors

  • Luciana Paiva Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro; Hospital de Clinicas
  • Lídia Aparecida Rossi Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Maria Cristina Silva Costa Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Rosana Aparecida Spadoti Dantas Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000600024

Keywords:

Quality of life, Multiple Trauma, Anthropology, Cultural, Qualitative Research

Abstract

This was an ethnographic investigation with the aim of comprehending the meanings of the trauma experience among multiple trauma patients. The following techniques were used for data collection: direct observation, semi-structured interview and field diary. Biographical narratives were obtained from eleven trauma victims, and ten relatives as secondary informants. The data analysis considered the set of data of each participant and all data of all subjects, searching for differences and similarities. The meanings attributed to the trauma experience are associated with interrelated feelings of fear, insecurity, anger, vulnerability and suffering and to the meanings of quality of life that converge to valorize health and work appreciation and support by social networks. This analysis shows that the concepts and experiences of the trauma are conditioning factors of the health-disease process and they are essential in planning public health actions to meet the needs of individuals.

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Published

2010-12-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 6 (2010)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

The Experiences and Consequences of a Multiple Trauma Event from the Perspective of the Patient . (2010). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(6), 1221-1228. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000600024