CRUZ, E. K. L.; CRUZ, ELLEN KAROLAINE LUCENA DA.; DA CRUZ, ELLEN KAROLAINE LUCENA.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2667418535881330; CRUZ, Ellen Karolaine Lucena da.
Résumé:
Caring involves an important responsibility of an individual towards
another and encompasses more than a moment of attention and dedication. It portrays an attitude of
occupation, responsibility, concern and emotional involvement with another being and, in this way,
form, it is part of the instinct and nature that composes the human being. Objectives: To analyze the
family experiences of informal care for the frail elderly in the context of oral narratives;
present oral narratives about family care experiences for the elderly; and identify
difficulties experienced by family members in caring for frail elderly people. Methods: Study
descriptive exploratory and qualitative approach, subsidized by the theoretical contribution of Oral History.
The population consisted of 17 family members of frail elderly people who are directly responsible for
for their informal care. The instrument used was an interview script prepared
by researchers. The analysis of the narratives was guided by the methodology of Oral History and
Bardin's Content Analysis technique. Results: Based on the narratives, it was possible to
three categories of analysis were constructed considering the axis of informal care for the frail elderly:
I) The dichotomy between discontent and satisfaction of family members; II) The daily support
informal to human needs; and III) The overload facing the multiplicity of tasks
household. Final considerations: A relevant parallel of contentment was evidenced
and dissatisfaction with caring for a dependent elderly person, care that is concentrated
mainly in basic support. Caregiver overload also emerges as an indicator
of direct impairment in the quality of care given to the frail elderly.