Specific precautions: experiences of hospitalized patients

• Autor(a) principal: Jesus,Josélia Batista de
• Data de Publicação: 2019
• Outros Autores: Dias,Ana Angélica Lima, Figueiredo,Rosely Moralez de
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem (Online)
• Texto Completo: http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672019000400874
• topic: Patient Isolation; Universal Precautions; Emotions; Cross Infection; Qualitative Research

ABSTRACT Objective: To know the perception, meanings and repercussions of specific precautions for hospitalized patients. Methods: Qualitative study with qualitative clinical methodology according to the vulnerability theoretical reference. The semi-directed interview and the Bardin content analysis were used. Results: Identification of three thematic units: (1) guidelines received, in which there was lack of information and misunderstandings about the reason for precautionary implementation; (2) perceptions about private rooms, there with both positive and negative perceptions; and (3) stigma related to the isolation condition, given patients felt constraint for being in a unit of infectious diseases and fear of being separated from the others. Final considerations: Situations of vulnerability were evidenced, both related to hospitalization and feelings aroused. The study can contribute to health services by broadening their vision beyond infection control.