Experiences of family caregivers of dependent older people in the care process

• Autor(a) principal: Barreto, Mayckel da Silva
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Outros Autores: Quispe, Daisy Loza, Carreira, Ligia, Ucharico, Tania Antonieta Pinto, Herrera, Estela Melguizo, Marcon, Sonia Silva
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por; eng
• Título da fonte: Revista de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
• Texto Completo: http://periodicos.ufsm.br/reufsm/article/view/74117
• topic: Caregivers; Caregiver Burden; Family; Aged; Perception; Cuidadores; Carga del Cuidador; Familia; Anciano; Percepción; Cuidadores; Fardo do Cuidador; Família; Idoso

Objective: to understand the experiences of family caregivers of the older people in relation to care. Method: a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, conducted in a city in southern Brazil with 14 family caregivers of dependent older people. The interviews carried out between October and November 2022 were audio recorded, fully transcribed and submitted to Content Analysis, a thematic modality. Results: Family members take care unexpectedly. Although it is little shared, the family, especially in the early days, reorganizes to support the older adult. With the continued experience of home care, family members perceive the burden, however, they are able to (re)signify their role and demonstrate that the experience is a source of learning and retribution. Conclusion: Health professionals should be attentive to the way in which the process of caring for the older people is established in the lives of family members and develop interventions that support them, reduce overload and expand their strengths.