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[Family caregivers' perception about a program of hospital discharge]
Alesssandra Mendonça Cesar1, Beatriz Regina Lara dos Santos
1Faculdade Cenecista de Bento Gonçalves.
Abstract:
The preparation of hospital discharge, seen as a strategy in Health Education, may help the family to continue household care after hospital discharge. This descriptive study with qualitative approach aims at analyzing how the family caregiver who assists elderly patients with CVA (cerebrovascular accident) sees a discharge planning program in a university hospital. Twelve family caregivers were interviewed. Data were analyzed according to the Content Analysis Technique, and four categories emerged: opinion about the program; adequacy of guidance according to the demands for care; improvement points; and repercussions of the caregiver. It is suggested the implementation of similar programs in health care services regarding the elderly patient with CVA and his/her family.
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