Objective: to understand the meaning of nursing care for the family of patients in palliative care. Methods: field, descriptive, and exploratory study with qualitative approach conducted in secondary general hospital in the State of Ceará, Brazil. The participants comprised eight family members of patients in palliative care, with the conduction of semi-structured interviews and direct observation. For data analysis, we used the thematic category analysis. Results: data revealed the construction of three thematic categories. The meaning of nursing care for the family of patients in palliative care is anchored in the physical presence of these professionals, the performance of technical procedures, and teamwork. Conclusions: we verified that the nursing care highlighted by families aims at a humanistic care, established in the presence and based on human interaction.
Submissão: 10-10-2010 aprovação: 04-01-2012ReSUmO Este estudo teve como objetivo compreender o significado do cuidado de enfermagem para enfermeiras do contexto hospitalar. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, fundamentada nos pressupostos teóricos e metodológicos do interacionismo simbólico. Foi realizada em unidade semi-intensiva de um hospital público terciário na cidade de Fortaleza/CE. Participaram onze enfermeiras. Utilizou-se a entrevista semiestruturada e a observação de campo simples para a coleta de dados. Foi realizada a análise categorial temática no tratamento dos dados. Os aspectos éticos foram respeitados. Apreendeu-se que o cuidado de enfermagem significa o estabelecimento de relacionamentos interpessoais da enfermeira com os demais profissionais de saúde, os acompanhantes e pacientes. Compreendeu-se que, para enfermeiras do contexto hospitalar, o cuidado de enfermagem significa interação social com as pessoas. descritores: Cuidados de enfermagem; Assistência hospitalar; Relações interpessoais. aBStRaCt This study aimed to understand the meaning of nursing care to nurses in the hospital. This is a qualitative research, based on theoretical and methodological assumptions of symbolic interaction. It was performed in a semi-intensive unit of a tertiary public hospital in Fortaleza-CE, Brazil. Eleven nurses participated on it. For data collection, it was used semi-structured interviews and field observation simple and, in data processing it was performed thematic category. The ethical aspects have been respected. It was observed that the nursing care means the establishment of the nurse's interpersonal relationships with other health professionals, patients and their accompanying persons. It was understood that, for nurses of the hospital, nursing care means social interaction with people. Key words: Nursing Care; Hospital Care; Interpersonal Relations ReSUmeN Este estudio tuvo como objetivo comprender el significado de los cuidados de enfermería para las enfermeras en el contexto hospitalario. Esta es una investigación cualitativa, basada en los supuestos teóricos y metodológicos de la interacción simbólica. Se realizó en la unidad semi-intensiva de un hospital público terciario en Fortaleza-CE, Brasil. Once enfermeras participaran en el estudio. Se utilizó una entrevista semi-estructurada y simple observación de campo. Utilizó-se el análisis categorial de los datos. Los aspectos éticos han sido respetados. Observó-se que la atención de enfermería se da mediante el establecimiento de relaciones interpersonales de la enfermera con otros profesionales de la salud, pacientes y sus acompanhates. Se entendió que, para las enfermeras, en el contexto hospitalario, los cuidados de enfermería significan la interacción social con las personas.
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