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Characteristics of a long-stay institution for the elderly
Caracterização de uma instituição de longa permanência para idosos
Características de una institución de larga permanencia para ancianos
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Abstract Objective: To evaluate the operation of a Long-Stay Institution for the Elderly (LSIE), aiming adequacy of the LSIE according to legislation and improving care. Methods: A qualitative, exploratory-descriptive, action research study was performed, in Currais Novos/RN. Routine observation, interviews ... view more
Objective: To evaluate the operation of a Long-Stay Institution for the Elderly (LSIE), aiming adequacy of the LSIE according to legislation and improving care. Methods: A qualitative, exploratory-descriptive, action research study was performed, in Currais Novos/RN. Routine observation, interviews and records were the used ways for data collection. Results: The institution was philanthropic, approaching type II care modality. The elderly were confined mainly by family abandonment. Health team was incomplete, with workload fewer than recommended by law, and the care team worked without coordination and supervision of a nurse. Conclusion: We hope that intervention proposal will contribute to improvements in the LSIE, improving care quality provided to the elderly.... view less
Keywords
elderly; nursing care for the elderly; quality
Classification
Medical Sociology
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
Page/Pages
p. 159-166
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 9 (2017) 1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2017.v9i1.159-166
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed