A assistência de enfermagem à população idosa com adoecimento mental no município de Grajaú- MA

Abstract

Nursing plays an essential role in elderly care, detecting the peculiarities of the aging process, involving families in this care and also complementing the work of other professionals in elderly care, addressing the health problems that affect them. Having said this, the general objective of this study is to analyze nursing care for the elderly population with mental illness in the city of Grajaú - Maranhão. The study was carried out using a qualitative approach, the research was carried out in the city of Grajaú in the state of Maranhão, the data collection location took place in the Basic Health Units, Alodí Câmara Léda; Senator Vitorino Freire; Valdivino Sousa Matos and at the Psychosocial Care Center. An interview was carried out using a questionnaire with 11 questions, with professional nurses. Thus, although health professionals in primary care recognize the importance of welcoming, dialogue and affection in the treatment of patients with psychological complaints, it is common to notice a tendency to concentrate these practices on a few professionals or to refer cases to specialized services. In view of the above, it is concluded that the present study allowed us to expand knowledge regarding nursing care for the elderly population with mental illness in the city of Grajaú-MA. Thus, the general and specific objectives of this research were achieved and it was possible to have a broad view of the work carried out by these professionals