Author(s): Souza,Andreza Maria Luzia Baldo de ; Bastos,Rodrigo de Almeida ; Guerra,Luciane Miranda ; Gondinho,Brunna Verna de Castro ; Meneghim,Marcelo de Castro ; Leme,Pedro Augusto Thiene
Date: 2021
Origin: Oasisbr
Subject(s): Stroke; Rehabilitation; Qualitative Research; Attitude to Health; Emergency Treatment
ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the understanding of the Therapeutic Itinerary of people affected by stroke in the Unified Health System context of a medium-sized city in the state of São Paulo. Methods: this is a clinical-qualitative, using in-depth semi-structured interviews, conducted in 2019 with 6 patients, a number determined by theoretical saturation. Results: qualitative content analysis allowed the construction of four categories that emerged from the data: a) You are having a stroke! - Identifying the problem; b) Anguish and expectations in waiting for assistance; c) Helplessness and guidance for rehabilitation after hospital discharge; d) Spirituality in rehabilitation after stroke. Final Considerations: the affected people expressed feelings and meanings, such as fear, anguish, sadness, beliefs and uncertainties, in order to shed light on the complexity inherent to the experiences of Therapeutic Itinerary of stroke.
