Meanings of nursing care for the family of patients in palliative care

Authors

  • Marcos Paulo de Oliveira Lima
  • Mônica Cordeiro Ximenes de Oliveira

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2015000400017

Keywords:

Nursing Care, Palliative Care, Family.

Abstract


Objective: to understand the meaning of nursing care for the family of patients in palliative care. Methods: field, descriptive, and exploratory study with qualitative approach conducted in secondary general hospital in the State of Ceará, Brazil. The participants comprised eight family members of patients in palliative care, with the conduction of semi-structured interviews and direct observation. For data analysis, we used the thematic category analysis. Results: data revealed the construction of three thematic categories. The meaning of nursing care for the family of patients in palliative care is anchored in the physical presence of these professionals, the performance of technical procedures, and teamwork. Conclusions: we verified that the nursing care highlighted by families aims at a humanistic care, established in the presence and based on human interaction.

Downloads

Published

2015-08-04

How to Cite

Lima, M. P. de O., & Oliveira, M. C. X. de. (2015). Meanings of nursing care for the family of patients in palliative care. Rev Rene, 16(4), 593–602. https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2015000400017

Issue

Section

Research Article

Most read articles by the same author(s)