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How caretakers of paraplegics deal with the overload of activities on a daily basis
Como cuidadores de paraplégicos lidam com sobrecarga de atividades no dia a dia
Como cuidadores de parapléjicos manejan la sobrecarga de cuidados en sus actividades diárias
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Abstract Objective: To investigate how domiciliary caregivers of people with spinal cord injuries deal with the overload of caring on a daily basis. Method: This was a descriptive study with a qualitative approach with formal and informal caregivers of paraplegics who are users of two rehabilitation institut... view more
Objective: To investigate how domiciliary caregivers of people with spinal cord injuries deal with the overload of caring on a daily basis. Method: This was a descriptive study with a qualitative approach with formal and informal caregivers of paraplegics who are users of two rehabilitation institutions located in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The data were collected using a semi-structured interview and analyzed through thematic analysis of content. Results:The reports evidenced two categories: "Understanding to take care better of another"; and "Evaluating the overload of care for others". Conclusion: The understanding of the conflicts in the person with spinal cord injury must be the premise for the home caregiver to exercise their activities without further damage and overload that could render them unable to meet their needs.... view less
Keywords
medical rehabilitation; nursing; physical disability; health care services; stress; reference person; Brazil; Latin America; South America
Classification
Medical Sociology
Social Problems
Document language
English
Publication Year
2015
Page/Pages
p. 1796-1807
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 7 (2015) 1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2015.v7i1.1796-1807
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed