This is an experience report that aims to describe the application of the nursing process to an institutionalized elderly, based on Virginia Henderson’s theory. The case study was developed in a long-stay institution for the elderly in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, from May to August 2010, by filling out a form, physical examination and observation. Identifying the needs of elimination, communication, recreation an...
Trata-se de um relato de experiência, cujo objetivo foi descrever a aplicação do processo de enfermagem a um idoso institucionalizado, fundamentado na teoria de Virginia Henderson. O estudo de caso foi aplicado em uma instituição de longa permanência para idosos de Fortaleza-Ceará-Brasil, entre maio e agosto de 2010, mediante preenchimento de formulário, exame físico e observação. A identificação das necessidad...
This is an experience report that aims to describe the application of the nursing process to an institutionalized elderly, based on Virginia Henderson’s theory. The case study was developed in a long-stay institution for the elderly in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, from May to August 2010, by filling out a form, physical examination and observation. Identifying the needs of elimination, communication, recreation an...