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Dignidade e cuidados paliativos : a perspetiva dos doentes em fim de vida
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A prevalência e magnitude de doenças crónicas avançadas progressivas incitam a emergência de cuidados especializados para atenderem às necessidades destes doentes. Emergem, assim, os Cuidados Paliativos (CP) que tem como intuito o alívio de todas as dimensões do sofrimento e melhorar a qualidade de vida. A dignidade tem ganho especial atenção, uma vez que a perda percebida desta está associada a elevados níveis de sofrimento e perda de sentido de vida. Neste sentido, as intervenções psico-existenciais tem demonstrado eficácia no aumento de senso de significado e dignidade. Dada a pertinência deste tópico, o presente estudo tem como objetivo explorar o conceito da dignidade na perspetiva de doentes em CP e refletir sobre a sua importância no seu bem-estar e qualidade de vida. Para isso, através de uma análise secundária de dados previamente recolhidos em estudos que tinham como o propósito implementar e avaliar o impacto da Terapia de Sentido de Vida (TSV), foram analisados, através de uma análise temática e recorrendo ao programa Excel, os dados de 19 doentes acompanhados em CP. Este estudo contribui para o aprofundamento e compreensão da dignidade percebida pelos doentes em CP, salientando a pertinência dos profissionais de saúde fomentarem a promoção e/ou manutenção desta.
The prevalence and magnitude of progressive advanced chronic diseases prompt the emergence of specialized care to meet the needs of these patients. Thus, Palliative Care (PC) emerges, aiming to alleviate all dimensions of suffering and improve quality of life. Dignity has gained special attention, since its perceived loss is associated with high levels of suffering and loss of meaning in life. In this sense, psycho-existential interventions have shown effectiveness in increasing the sense of meaning and dignity. Considering the relevance of this topic, the current study aims to explore the concept of dignity from the perspective of patients in PC and to reflect on its importance for their well-being and quality of life. To achieve this, through a secondary analysis of data previously collected in studies that aimed to implement and evaluate the impact of Meaning in Life Therapy (MLT), the data of 19 patients followed in PC was analyzed through a thematic analysis and using the Excel program. This study contributes to the deepening and understanding of the dignity perceived by patients in PC, highlighting the relevance of health professionals to promote and/or maintain dignity.
The prevalence and magnitude of progressive advanced chronic diseases prompt the emergence of specialized care to meet the needs of these patients. Thus, Palliative Care (PC) emerges, aiming to alleviate all dimensions of suffering and improve quality of life. Dignity has gained special attention, since its perceived loss is associated with high levels of suffering and loss of meaning in life. In this sense, psycho-existential interventions have shown effectiveness in increasing the sense of meaning and dignity. Considering the relevance of this topic, the current study aims to explore the concept of dignity from the perspective of patients in PC and to reflect on its importance for their well-being and quality of life. To achieve this, through a secondary analysis of data previously collected in studies that aimed to implement and evaluate the impact of Meaning in Life Therapy (MLT), the data of 19 patients followed in PC was analyzed through a thematic analysis and using the Excel program. This study contributes to the deepening and understanding of the dignity perceived by patients in PC, highlighting the relevance of health professionals to promote and/or maintain dignity.
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Cuidados paliativos Dignidade Intervenções psico-existenciais Palliative care Dignity Psycho-existential interventions
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