Understanding the meaning of old human beings living their autonomy in hospitalization

Understanding the meaning of old human beings living their autonomy in hospitalization

The aging population is a challenge to society and health professionals. This qualitative study aimed to understand the experiences of the elderly in relation to their autonomy during hospitalization. We interviewed eleven seniors, who were hospitalized in two hospitals in the northern Rio Grande do...

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Main Authors: Marisa Basegio Carretta, Luiz Antonio Bettinelli, Alacoque Lorenzini Erdmann, Giovana Dorneles Callegaro Higashi, José Luís Guedes dos Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Ceará 2013-05-01
Series:Rev Rene
Subjects:
Aged;
Frail elderly ;
Vulnerability
Hospitalization;
Nursing
Online Access:http://www.revistarene.ufc.br/revista/index.php/revista/article/view/908/pdf_1

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