The nurse as an action tool in care for the aged

Authors

  • Ana Karine Ramos Brum Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro; Escola de Enfermagem Alfredo Pinto
  • Florence Romijn Tocantins Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro; Escola de Enfermagem Alfredo Pinto
  • Teresinha de Jesus do Espírito Santo da Silva Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro; Escola de Enfermagem Alfredo Pinto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000600015

Keywords:

nursing care, aged, geriatrics^i2^snurs

Abstract

This study approaches nursing care as related to the aged. The studied situation involved health care needs of hospitalized persons, using the following central question: which is the meaning of nurses' actions when attending hospitalized aged patients without expectation of recovery and when technology is no longer that important? We aimed to reflect about hospitalized elders' needs in nursing reality. Comprehensive Sociology was used as a theoretical-methodological framework. The study was carried out at an Intensive Care Service of a Municipal Hospital in the city of Rio de Janeiro - Brazil. The subjects were nurses who attend hospitalized aged persons without any expectation of recovery, who were approached through a phenomenological interview. Through a comprehensive analysis, we identified care by being together, providing at the same time physical comfort and well-being to cope with the situation as typical of nursing actions. This study indicates some contributions for nursing care, assistance, teaching and research, aimed at strengthening nurses' attitude as an action tool in care for aged patients.

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Published

2005-12-01

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 6 (2005)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

The nurse as an action tool in care for the aged. (2005). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 13(6), 1019-1026. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692005000600015