The care offered by nurses to elders with coronary artery disease from the perspective of Transitions Theory

Identifier:  imarina:9226213

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/imarina9226213

Authors:  Silva, CFT; Pedreira, LC; do Amaral, JB; Mussi, FC; Martorell-Poveda, MA; de Souza, ML

Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the planning and implementation of the care offered by nurses to elders with coronary disease during the hospital-house transition. METHODS: Qualitative research that used the Transitions Theory as a theoretical reference. The participants were 12 nurses who work in a hospital that specializes in cardiology, in the city of Salvador-BA. A semistructured interview was carried out from January to February 2018, and the data was analyzed using the Content Analysis technique. RESULTS: Transition care takes place on the day of discharge. The presence of the family was found to be a facilitator; low adherence, poor financial situations, the low educational levels inhibited its implementation. The rehospitalization is an indicator of the results of the transition of care. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: The planning and implementation of transition care is not effective. It must provide safety in the management of self-care in the home of elders with coronary disease and their families.