Depression: knowledge of elderly attended in units of family health of the city of Limoeiro – PE

Abstract

Depressão: conhecimento de idosos atendidos em unidades de saúde da família no muncípio de Limoeiro -PE REME RESUMOEste estudo tem como objetivo analisar a compreensão sobre depressão dos idosos atendidos em unidades de saúde da família. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, qualitativo, realizado por meio de entrevistas aos idosos cadastrados nas Unidades de Saúde, com questionário semiestruturado, fazendo-se uso da técnica de análise de discurso. Verificou-se que os idosos atendidos são, em sua maioria, mulheres, pertencentes à faixa etária entre 65 e 86 anos de idade, casadas e viúvas, aposentadas e donas de casa. A análise do material empírico revelou uma compreensão da depressão relacionada a tristeza e desânimo, percepção obtida por meio de experiências pessoais e familiares, destacando-se que as equipes de saúde da família não abordam esta temática em suas ações. A enfermagem, dentro da equipe multidisciplinar de saúde, deve estar apta a desenvolver ações efetivas em relação à saúde do idoso, para solucionar, amenizar ou retardar os problemas, como depressão apresentados nessa faixa etária. Contudo, evidencia-se a necessidade da implantação ou efetiva implementação das práticas de saúde mental na rede de cuidados primários à saúde, como uma assistência integral da enfermagem com a saúde do idoso. Palavras-chave: Depressão; Idoso; Atenção Primária à Saúde. ABSTR ACT This study focused on the analyses of the comprehension of elderly patients about depression in units of family health. It is a descriptive and qualitative study, whereby interviews were realized with the elderly registered in the units of family health, using

Self-perceived health and clinical-functional vulnerability of the elderly in Belo Horizonte/Minas Gerais

“…Depressive disorder is much more than a period of sadness, pessimism, low self-esteem or depression, following a loss or a drastic change in life. It is an emotional alteration that is associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality (25) .…”

“…However, the symptoms referred to above are often underreported or even ignored by health professionals because they believe that these manifestations are due to the aging process itself. The evaluation of mood is of paramount importance in the self-perception of the health of the elderly, since their perspective on personal health is relevant to their well-being (25) .…”

Repercussões do adoecimento crônico na saúde mental de pessoas idosas

“…In this sense, these pathologies associated with loss of affective bonds and fear of death due to age and diseases cause greater vulnerability to mental suffering, as for example, to depression. [19][20] There is no doubt that the elderly, by the age factor, tends to experience more often situations of loss, be it from people living with them, or damage to autonomy or physical independence. These losses can in most cases…”

“…Dependence, diverse restrictions and the inability to perform the most basic tasks often bring to elderly people emotional disorders that can be perceived in physical health and that lead to the development of mental disorders, such as depression. 19  Difficulty accepting the chronic disease Chronic conditions are considered noncommunicable diseases, that is, diseases that cannot be passed from person to person through contact or through any other means, and which rarely have cure. Thus, this type of diseases have their action for an indeterminate time and require continuous treatment.…”

“…The practice of religiosity contributes to the balance of biopsycho-social well-being before the different demands that old age brings about. [17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26] The relationship between disease and death with support of religion brings to patients and families a feeling of strength to face and accept all the processes and obstacles related to disease. Thus, belief in God is seen as an instrument of explanation and meaning for those who live with chronic pathologies.…”