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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
Abstract:
By means of a comprehensive approach and based on the theoretical framework stemming from the studies of Michel Maffesoli, we attempted to understand the sharing dimension existing among ill people during hospitalization. Through interviews and observation, we were able to apprehend that, in spite of all the standardization of hospitalization, people weave a relational web and engender a "destination community" within the hospital.
Insights
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.