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[Sharing space/time among hospitalized patients].
Roseney Bellato1, Emília Campos de Carvalho
1Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica, Faculdade de Enfermagem e Nutrição da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso. roseney@zaz.com.br
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|July 26, 2002
Summary
Hospitalized patients form a "destination community," creating a shared relational web despite standardized care. This research explores the social dimension of illness and hospitalization.
Area of Science:
- Sociology of Health
- Medical Anthropology
- Qualitative Research Methods
Context:
- Hospitalization involves standardized environments that can lead to social isolation.
- Understanding patient social dynamics is crucial for holistic care.
- Theories of social bonds and community formation offer insights into patient experiences.
Purpose:
- To explore the emergence of social connections and community among hospitalized patients.
- To investigate the 'sharing dimension' of illness within a hospital setting.
- To apply Michel Maffesoli's theoretical framework to understand patient social dynamics.
Summary:
- Qualitative study using interviews and observation to analyze patient interactions.
- Findings reveal patients create a 'destination community' through a network of relationships.
- This relational web forms despite the highly standardized nature of hospital environments.
Impact:
- Highlights the resilience of social connection in institutional settings.
- Suggests opportunities for fostering patient community and support.
- Informs healthcare providers about the importance of social factors in patient well-being.