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[Caring for the aged at home: a help relationship in nursing]
1Faculdade de Enfermagem Nossa Senhora das Graças-FENSG, Universidade de Pernambuco-UPE-Recife-PE.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|July 26, 2002
Summary
This study explored the nurse-elderly relationship using Peplau's theory. The findings show that a strong interpersonal connection improved the aging client's quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Theory
Context:
- Focuses on the home care setting for the aging population.
- Examines the interpersonal dynamics between nurses and elderly individuals.
Purpose:
- To establish a nurse-elderly relationship based on Peplau's Interpersonal Relationship theory.
- To improve the quality of life for aging individuals through nursing care.
Summary:
- A qualitative case study involving a 60-year-old widower in Recife-PE.
- Data collection included home visits, observation, interviews, and standardized psychological assessments (Mini Mental Test, ZUNG Depression Scale).
- Analysis centered on the nurse-client interpersonal process, revealing mutual help.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the effectiveness of Peplau's theory in home nursing care for the elderly.
- Highlights how a supportive nurse-client relationship enhances the quality of life for aging individuals.