Understanding of caregivers of bedridden older adults about the primary assistance received to their own health care
Eliane Silva Prates,
Marta Pereira Coelho,
Adriana Nunes Moraes-Partelli
Abstract:Objective To identify caregivers' understanding of healthcare assistance received from primary health care regarding their own health. Method A qualitative study based on Alfred Schütz's phenomenology was conducted. The approach to caregivers of bedridden older adults was carried out by community health agents within their coverage area in a primary health care unit located in the northern region of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The choice of location was convenience-based. Data collection took place between Sept… Show more
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