Resultados: 4

Práticas de cuidados paliativos em Instituição de Longa Permanência para Idosos

No cenário mundial, vive-se um processo de transição demográfica, devido ao aumento do número de idosos na sociedade. A mudança do espectro epidemiológico, associada às alterações sociais, econômicas e familiares, aumenta os índices de institucionalização que repercute em demanda crescente ...

Spirituality and Religiosity in Elderly Adults with Chronic Disease

Invest. educ. enferm; 34 (2), 2016
Objective.This work sought to explore the relationship between spirituality and religiosity in elderly adults with chronic disease. Methods. This was a cross-sectional cohort study with a representative sample of 229 elderly adults with chronic disease registered in 12 life centers in the city of Cartage...

Chronic Disease in the Elderly: Spirituality and Coping

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 48 (spe2), 2014
This is an exploratory study using a qualitative methodology which aimed to identify and understand the role of spirituality in the management of chronic disease in the elderly. The discourse analysis revealed the following central themes: multidimensional impact of chronic diseases, coping and expectati...