Care in a new age: the work of caregivers with psychiatric patients in houses

Authors

  • Neila Sprioli Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Maria Cristina Silva Costa Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000500013

Keywords:

Caregivers, Mental Health Assistance, Assisted Living Facilities, Rehabilitation

Abstract

The research aims to analyze the caregivers' work developed with psychiatric patients in assisted living facilities. The research used the ethnographic method and is theoretically based on Interpretative Anthropology for the analysis of the meanings of practices related to the caregiver's work in these residential devices. The techniques used in the research were participant observation and interviews. The main subjects of the search were the eleven caregivers and the secondary subjects were four supervisors. The results show the bond established between caregivers and residents, the possibility of a regular discussion under supervision, the impact of different equipments at the dwelling house on the daily reality of professionals and patients. The main conclusions permit recognizing the relevance of caregivers' work. Despite its deficient education, training and legal definition, this work supports behavioral changes observed in dwellers, which reveal the ongoing rehabilitation process.

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Published

2011-10-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 5 (2011)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Care in a new age: the work of caregivers with psychiatric patients in houses . (2011). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(5), 1155-1162. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000500013