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[Reflecting on the institutionalized elderly].
Cenir Gonçalves Tier1, Rosane Teresinha Fontana, Narciso Vieira Soares
1Graduanda do Curso de Enfermagem da Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões -URI - Campus de Santo Angelo - RS. ctier@urisan.tche.br
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|March 24, 2005
Summary
Family caregivers often institutionalize elderly relatives due to a lack of time for full-time care. This study explores family perspectives on elder care challenges and institutionalization decisions.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology of the Family
Context:
- Examines the complex dynamics of elderly-family relationships.
- Investigates the decision-making process for institutionalizing elderly individuals.
- Explores family members' perceptions of home care versus institutional care.
Purpose:
- To identify the primary reasons behind family members' decisions to institutionalize elderly relatives.
- To understand the challenges families face in providing home care for the elderly.
- To gather family perspectives on the elderly-family relationship and caregiving.
Summary:
- Qualitative, descriptive research identified "lack of time to care" as the main barrier for families providing full-time care to elderly relatives.
- Content analysis of open-ended interviews revealed significant difficulties in maintaining the elderly-family relationship due to caregiving demands.
- The study highlights the need for better support systems for families managing the care of aging loved ones.
Impact:
- Informs healthcare providers and policymakers about the critical need for accessible, flexible elder care solutions.
- Provides insights into family caregiver burden and the factors influencing institutionalization.
- Contributes to a deeper understanding of the social and familial aspects of aging and long-term care.