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Nursing care according to the Orem's theory: care for a patient with bipolar affective disorder
Cuidado de enfermagem segundo a teoria de Orem: assistência a paciente com transtorno afetivo bipolar
Atensión de enfermeria según la teoria de Orem: Asistencia a un paciente con trastorno afectivo bipolar
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Abstract Objective: Analyze the systematization of nursing care (SNC) provided to an elderly woman with bipolar affective disorder (BAD), having the precepts of Orem’s Self-Care Theory as a basis. Methods: During home care, one conducted ten home visits to patients, in order to prepare a care plan directly i... view more
Objective: Analyze the systematization of nursing care (SNC) provided to an elderly woman with bipolar affective disorder (BAD), having the precepts of Orem’s Self-Care Theory as a basis. Methods: During home care, one conducted ten home visits to patients, in order to prepare a care plan directly involving the family. In this context, one evaluated the family and the patient, through the Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM), and care procedures were planned using SNC. Results: One found out that the patient understands the importance of her family for her care and that, although there're discussions, the affection bond is strong, and one observes the need for including more conversations in daily life. Conclusion: One understands the importance of interventions along with the patient and the family, in order to minimize the effects of disease in their relationships. Besides, it's a fact that elderly people with BAD often have different treatment needs when compared to young individuals.... view less
Keywords
elderly; nursing; family; domestic assistance; chronic illness; mental illness; social relations; need
Classification
Medical Sociology
Gerontology
Document language
English
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 311-317
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 3
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2013v5n3p311
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed