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@article{ Camponogara2013, title = {Perceptions and needs of relatives of patients hospitalized in an intensive care unit}, author = {Camponogara, Silviamar and Santos, Tanise Martins dos and Rodrigues, Isabela Lencina and Frota, Liza and Amaro, Daniele and Turra, Monike}, journal = {Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online}, number = {4}, pages = {622-634}, volume = {5}, year = {2013}, issn = {2175-5361}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2013v5n4p622}, urn = {https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-54960-0}, abstract = {Objective: Know the perceptions and needs of the relatives of patients hospitalized in an intensive care unit. Method: This is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Data were collected from relatives of patients hospitalized in an intensive care unit of a university hospital, through a semi-structured interview. The findings were analyzed according to the Content Analysis theoretical framework. Results: Data show that the relatives experience contradictory feelings with regard to the intensive care unit. Although the relatives perceive it as a sector where fear of death prevails, they also see it as the sector where one finds the best quality of care. The relatives show, particularly, a need for interaction with the multiprofessional team, through an effective communication with the professionals. Conclusion: One concludes that there’s a need for establishing an effective dialogic process along with the relatives of patients hospitalized in an intensive care unit, in order to enable them to experience this period in a smoother manner.}, keywords = {Krankenpflege; nursing; Krankenhaus; hospital; Intensivmedizin; intensive care medicine; Kommunikation; communication; Familienangehöriger; family member; Humanisierung; humanization; Familienpflege; domestic assistance; Hospitalisierung; hospitalization; Wahrnehmung; perception; Bedürfnis; need}}