Self-care and HIV/aids patients: nursing care systematization

Authors

  • Joselany Áfio Caetano University of Fortaleza
  • Lorita Marlena Freitag Pagliuca Federal University of Ceará; School of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692006000300006

Keywords:

self-care, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, HIV, nursing

Abstract

This research aimed at systematizing nursing care to HIV/aids patients in view of Orem's Self-care Deficit Nursing Theory, using the convergent-care method and the Self-Care Nursing Process. Subjects were thirteen HIV/AIDS patients attended at a non-governmental organization in Fortaleza/CE, Brazil. We used interview techniques, physical examination, observation and information records, with a structured instrument, addressing requisites related to universal self-care, development and health alterations. Self-care deficits corresponded to nineteen nursing diagnoses, named according to NANDA's Taxonomy II, ten of which were based on the requisites for universal self-care, five on the requisites for self-care related to development and four on the requisites for self-care related to health deviations. In care planning, goals were established and the system and health methods were selected, prioritizing support-education actions in order to engage HIV/aids patients in self-care.

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Published

2006-06-01

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How to Cite

Self-care and HIV/aids patients: nursing care systematization. (2006). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 14(3), 336-345. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692006000300006