O morrer e a morte de idosos hospitalizados na ótica de profissionais de enfermagem DOI: 10.4025/cienccuidsaude.v12i3.18302

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the perception of nursing professionals about the death of elderly hospitalized. It is characterized as a qualitative, descriptive study, using the theoretical framework of research convergent assistance, held in a medical clinic unit. To obtain the data, it was used an interview and thematic workshops. The subjects were 20 professionals from nursing staff. The ethical precepts were respected and the information analyzed in the light of the thematic analysis of content. As a result, there was the construction of a theme addressing the death of elderly hospitalized in perspective of nursing staff. The data indicate that the death in elderly generates suffering, for his family and nursing staff, causes frustration, guilt, sadness and loss. But death can be in relief when there are not more therapeutic resources to be implemented, in addition to comfort and support. Thus, it is highlighted the importance of nursing staff possessing knowledge and specific skills to deal with this population and their families, in particular, in the finiteness of life.