NURSING CARE IN NA EMERGENCY UNIT: PERCEPTION OF LONG-LIVED ELDERLY PEOPLE

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https://doi.org/10.18554/reas.v13i1.7423

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Objective: to understand the perception of long-lived elderly people about nursing care in an emergency unit. Method: This is a qualitative and descriptive research, developed with 15 elderly people aged 80 or over, at the UPS of a University Hospital. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The data was processed using Minayo's thematic analysis. Results: The sociodemographic profile showed a predominance of females, aged between 80 and 90 years old, widowed, retired and with incomplete primary education. The perception of the care provided by nursing professionals was good and characterized by the creation of bonds, however, the infrastructure did not completely meet their needs. Conclusion: The participants in this research had a positive perception regarding nursing care, which contributed to the improvement of their clinical condition and the alleviation of their concerns related to staying in the Emergency Room.

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Natalina Maria Da Silva, Federal University of Santa Maria

Nurse (UFSM), Specialist in Intensive Care (UNIFRA) and Environmental Education (UFSM), Master in Gerontology (UFSM).

Marina Schneider Ribeiro, Federal University of Santa Maria - Palmeira das Missions Campus

Nursing Student (UFSM)

Leticia de Moura, Federal University of Santa Maria - Palmeira das Missions Campus

Nursing Student (UFSM)

Marinês Tambara Leite, Federal University of Santa Maria - Palmeira das Missions Campus

Graduated in Nursing (UNIJUI), Master in Psychiatric Nursing (USP), PhD in Biomedical Gerontology (PUC). Full professor at the Department of Health Sciences at the Federal University of Santa Maria - Palmeira das Missões Campus.

Sandra Biasuz, Federal University of Santa Maria - Palmeira das Missions Campus

Graduated in Nursing (UFSM), Specialist Nurse in Cardiology and Preceptorship at SUS, Master's Student in Health and Rurality (UFSM). Nurse at the Hospital de Clínicas de Passo Fundo.

Caroline Thaís Both, Federal University of Santa Catarina

Graduated in Nursing (UFSM), Specialist in Management and Public Organization (UFSM), Master in Health and Rurality (UFSM) and PhD student in the Postgraduate Program in Nursing (UFSC).

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2024-04-24

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2024): V13n1

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