ABSTRACT
RESUMO Objetivo: identificar a presença de sinais e sintomas de depressão em pessoas idosas hospitalizadas e sua autopercepção sobre este problema de saúde. Métodos: pesquisa de métodos mistos do desenho paralelo convergente e ênfase qualitativa. Doze idosos internados durante o período de 22 a 27 de outubro de 2021 em um hospital do Sul do Brasil, selecionados por conveniência, responderam à entrevista e ao Inventário de Depressão de Beck-II, além da extração documental de variáveis demográficas e clínicas. Os dados foram analisados de forma descritiva e apresentados em categorias temáticas, com articulação em joint display e integração interpretativa. Resultados: os resultados foram organizados em três categorias temáticas: Sinais e sintomas de depressão entre idosos na hospitalização; Desafios enfrentados por idosos hospitalizados que implicam na saúde mental; Elementos de aporte à saúde mental e concepção da depressão entre idosos hospitalizados. Conclusão/Considerações finais: o estudo identificou sinais e sintomas de depressão e os desafios que as pessoas idosas enfrentam, que incluem a própria hospitalização; a sua concepção sobre a depressão e os mecanismos de aporte à sua saúde mental, com destaque à fé. Oportunizou um espaço de fala e escuta ativa dentro do cenário hospitalar, lançando luz sobre a temática.
Resumen Objective: to identify the presence of signs and symptoms of depression among hospitalized older adults and their self-perception about this health problem. Methods: convergent parallel mixed method research with qualitative emphasis. Twelve older adults hospitalized during the period from October 22 to 27, 2021, in a hospital in Southern Brazil were selected by convenience. The participants were interviewed and answered the Beck Depression Inventory-II, and demographic and clinical variables were extracted from medical records. Data were analyzed descriptively and presented in thematic categories, with a joint display format and interpretive integration. Results: results were organized into three thematic categories: Signs and symptoms of depression among older adults in hospitalization; Challenges faced by hospitalized older adults that affect mental health; Elements of mental health support and conception of depression among hospitalized older adults. Conclusion/Final Considerations: the study identified signs and symptoms of depression and the challenges faced by older adults, which include hospitalization, their conception about depression, and mental health support mechanisms, with emphasis on faith. It provided an opportunity for speaking and active listening within the hospital setting, shedding light on the topic.
ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the presence of signs and symptoms of depression among hospitalized older adults and their self-perception about this health problem. Methods: convergent parallel mixed method research with qualitative emphasis. Twelve older adults hospitalized during the period from October 22 to 27, 2021, in a hospital in Southern Brazil were selected by convenience. The participants were interviewed and answered the Beck Depression Inventory-II, and demographic and clinical variables were extracted from medical records. Data were analyzed descriptively and presented in thematic categories, with a joint display format and interpretive integration. Results: results were organized into three thematic categories: Signs and symptoms of depression among older adults in hospitalization; Challenges faced by hospitalized older adults that affect mental health; Elements of mental health support and conception of depression among hospitalized older adults. Conclusion/Final Considerations: the study identified signs and symptoms of depression and the challenges faced by older adults, which include hospitalization, their conception about depression, and mental health support mechanisms, with emphasis on faith. It provided an opportunity for speaking and active listening within the hospital setting, shedding light on the topic.