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Care needs of the elderly who live alone: an intersectoral perception
Fecha
2020-01-01Registro en:
Rev Rene. Ceara: Univ Federal Ceara, Dept Enfermagem, v. 21, 7 p., 2020.
1517-3852
10.15253/2175-6783.20202144395
WOS:000714103900042
Autor
Fac Med Marilia
Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
Institución
Resumen
Objective: to understand the perception of health and law professionals regarding care for frail elderly people who live alone. Methods: qualitative research, carried out through interviews with health and law professionals, using a vignette as a trigger, presenting the description of the story of a frail elderly woman who lived alone. Data were submitted to the thematic analysis technique. Results: the 23 professionals pointed out that the family members should be the responsible ones for the elderly; that institutionalization should take place as the last option; stressed the importance of multi-professional and intersectoral work; and recognized the limitations of the state. The professionals reported the appropriate interventions for the case. Conclusion: in care for the elderly who live alone, there are limitations for families, social care, and health services for the elderly, as well as the State, with the need to strengthen legally guaranteed resources.