Experiences of family caregivers in the home care to people with pressure injuries

• Main Authors: Larissa Santana Gomes (Author), Clavdia Nicolaevna Kochergin (Author), Rebeca Silva dos Santos (Author), Juliana Xavier Pinheiro da Cunha (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Programa de Pós Graduação em Enfermagem da Universidade Federal do Piauí, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

Objectives: To analyze the experience of family caregivers in the home care for people with pressure injuries (PI). Methods: Qualitative and descriptive research carried out with family members who received support from the home care service and who were the main informal caregivers of people with PI from stage 3 onwards. A sociodemographic questionnaire and semi-structured interview were applied with the following stimulus for narration: tell me about your experience in the home care to your family member with PI? Data were analyzed according to Bardin's content analysis. Results: Four categories emerged: 1) Performance of family members in PI care; 2) Support of the home care service to the family and patients with PI; 3) Overload of family caregivers; 4) Satisfaction in repaying the care received. Conclusion: This study showed the importance of support to home care service and the difficulties experienced by family members in caring for people with PI, including financial and physical overload; lack of preparation of the caregiver to deal with PI; family conflicts; and the centralization of care responsibility, predominantly performed by women. However, many see in care the opportunity to return the love received, despite all physical and mental fatigue.

Item Description

10.26694/reufpi.v13i1.4698
2238-7234