HISTORY OF FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE HAVING THE EXPERIENCE OF CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH DEPRESSION

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.70406

Keywords:

Depression, Nursing, Family, Health professionals, Family relationships.

Abstract

Objective: To know the experience of family members in the care of people with depression.
Method: Thematic Oral History that uses a hybrid methodology performed in a CAPS III (Psychosocial Care Center) in the capital of a state in southern Brazil, with data collected between January and July 2019. Family members of individuals undergoing treatment for depression in the CAPS III were included in the study and those family members who had no time to participate in the study and those who were underage were excluded. Four collaborators participated in the study.
Results: Four themes were revealed: Understanding the disease and the historical path in health services; the impact of depression on the physical health and on the financial situation of family members; the emotional impact of depression on family relationships; Religiosity and spirituality as elements for coping with the disease.
Conclusion: Depression makes patients’ families vulnerable and affects their lives. The study suggests foci for interventions by health professionals with family members, adds knowledge on depression and collaborates with further studies.

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Published

2020-09-10

How to Cite

Prandini, N. R., Nimtz, M. A., Paes, M. R., Macedo, M., & Lages, R. de C. N. (2020). HISTORY OF FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE HAVING THE EXPERIENCE OF CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH DEPRESSION. Cogitare Enfermagem, 25. https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.70406

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Vol. 25 (2020)

Section

Research

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