A experiência vivenciada pelo familiar do paciente crítico em isolamento de contato

Abstract

Objective: To describe the experience of a family member of a critical patient in contact isolation. Methods: This is a qualitative study, carried out in 2019, in a transplant unit of a public hospital in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, whose participants were 17 relatives of patients who were hospitalized in the High Complexity Postoperative Unit in contact isolation. Data collection took place through semi-structured interviews, with thematic analysis being carried out, from which three categories emerged: The family member's experience at the time of the visit; Faith as support for coping while waiting for your family member to recover; and The feelings experienced by the need for isolation. Results: The findings revealed the need for precaution for isolation, which greatly scares family members and the importance of using devices, preventive and protective measures, a context in which faith and hope end up giving way to discouragement and sadness. The fear of the unknown and of contracting the illness of your relative brings an ambiguous feeling. Conclusion: It was perceived in the statements that religion, spirituality, and belief have a fundamental role in the daily lives of family members and the recovery of patients in hospitalization, bringing more security and strength in the whole process. (English) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]