1194/2013 - Maneiras de pensar e de agir de idosos frente às questões relativas à funcionalidade/incapacidade. Elderly patient’s means of thinking and acting in face of Functionality/Disability issues.
• KARLA CRISTINA GIACOMIN - Giacomin, K. C. - BELO HORIZONTE, MG - Prefeitura Municipal de Belo Horizonte - <kcgiacomin@hotmail.com>
Área Temática:
Saúde do Idoso
Resumo:
A funcionalidade é uma dimensão crucial da saúde da pessoa idosa. O objetivo desse trabalho é investigar os elementos que participam da construção dos significados da incapacidade para o idoso residente na cidade de Bambuí/MG. Trata-se de uma abordagem qualitativa, em que o modelo de signos, significados e ações foi utilizado na coleta e análise dos dados. Foram entrevistados 57 idosos (30 mulheres; 27 homens) com idades entre 61 e 96 anos, cadastrados nas unidades básicas de saúde da cidade. Os idosos compreendem a funcionalidade/incapacidade (disease), como o “dar conta/não dar conta” ou “dar trabalho” (illness). “Não dar conta” refere-se às perdas funcionais inexoráveis atribuídas à velhice, enquanto “Dar trabalho” a uma condição definitiva que gera dor e sofrimento à pessoa e a quem dela cuida. As maneiras de lidar com o “não dar conta” passam por se conformar, enquanto com o “dar trabalho”, orar. A religiosidade e o conformismo podem ajudar nos momentos de crise; mas, revelam a carência de recursos e de alternativas de apoio e de intervenção nos casos mais graves.
Palavras-chave:
AntropologiaIdosoIncapacidadeFuncionalidade
Abstract:
The aim of this work is to investigate the elements that comprise the significance of disability for the elderly residents of the city of Bambuí/MG. This is a qualitative approach, in which the model of signs, significance and actions was used in both data collection and assessment. 57 subjects registered in the primary care units were interviewed with an age range61 to 96. The participants understood functionality/disability (disease) as “being able/not being able to” of doing something or “being a burden” (illness) to someone. “Not being able” refers to the inexorable functional loss inherent to the ageing process, whilst “being a burden” would be seen as a permanent pain and suffering generating status to both patient and care giver. The way to deal with the “not being able” condition is related to resignation. On the other hand, praying is the way to deal with “being burden”. Religiousness and resignation can be greatly helpful during critical moments. However, they also reveal the lack of resources, support alternatives and intervention in the most severe cases.
Elderly patient’s means of thinking and acting in face of Functionality/Disability issues.
Resumo (abstract):
The aim of this work is to investigate the elements that comprise the significance of disability for the elderly residents of the city of Bambuí/MG. This is a qualitative approach, in which the model of signs, significance and actions was used in both data collection and assessment. 57 subjects registered in the primary care units were interviewed with an age range61 to 96. The participants understood functionality/disability (disease) as “being able/not being able to” of doing something or “being a burden” (illness) to someone. “Not being able” refers to the inexorable functional loss inherent to the ageing process, whilst “being a burden” would be seen as a permanent pain and suffering generating status to both patient and care giver. The way to deal with the “not being able” condition is related to resignation. On the other hand, praying is the way to deal with “being burden”. Religiousness and resignation can be greatly helpful during critical moments. However, they also reveal the lack of resources, support alternatives and intervention in the most severe cases.
Pereira, J.K., Josélia Oliveira Araújo Firmo, Giacomin, K. C.. Maneiras de pensar e de agir de idosos frente às questões relativas à funcionalidade/incapacidade.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2014/fev). [Citado em 23/12/2024].
Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/artigos/maneiras-de-pensar-e-de-agir-de-idosos-frente-as-questoes-relativas-a-funcionalidadeincapacidade/14956?id=14956
