PERCEPTIONS OF NURSES AND PATIENTS ON ADHERENCE TO THE DIRECTLY OBSERVED TREATMENT IN TUBERCULOSIS

Authors

  • Marune Melo Távora Universidade do Estado do Pará
  • Ivaneide Leal Ataíde Rodrigues Universidade do Estado do Pará
  • Laura Maria Vidal Nogueira Universidade do Estado do Pará
  • Fabiane Oliveira da Silva Universidade do Estado do Pará

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v26i0.69930

Keywords:

Tuberculosis, Directly Observed Therapy, Adherence to Medication, Patient Cooperation, Nursing.

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the intervening factors in adherence to the directly observed treatment in tuberculosis, in the perception of patients and nurses of basic health units.
Method: a descriptive and qualitative research study with the participation of 13 nurses and 52 patients of 12 Basic Health Units of Belém-Pará, Brazil. For data production, individual interviews were conducted, complemented by non-participant observation. The data were submitted to thematic content analysis.
Results: two categories emerged from the analysis: Perceptions of patients and nurses on the directly observed treatment, and Operationalization of the directly observed treatment: positive and limiting factors.
Conclusion: even with the weaknesses pointed out, the units have potential to develop the strategy. The nurses are aware of their importance, but need greater institutional support, and the patients, when well informed, show good adherence. This knowledge can provide greater safety for the nurses in the conduction of patient follow-up.

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Published

2020-12-16

How to Cite

Távora, M. M., Rodrigues, I. L. A., Nogueira, L. M. V., & Silva, F. O. da. (2020). PERCEPTIONS OF NURSES AND PATIENTS ON ADHERENCE TO THE DIRECTLY OBSERVED TREATMENT IN TUBERCULOSIS. Cogitare Enfermagem, 26. https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v26i0.69930

Issue

Vol. 26 (2021)

Section

Original Articles

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