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Percepciones y conocimientos de pacientes y cuidadores sobre cuidados paliativos, de la ciudad de Medellín (Colombia) / Perceptions and kwoledge about palliative care of patients and carers in Medellin, Colombia
Lemos, Mariantonia; Calle, María Camila; Garcés, David.
  • Lemos, Mariantonia; Universidad EAFIT. CO
  • Calle, María Camila; Universidad EAFIT. CO
  • Garcés, David; Universidad EAFIT. CO
Summa psicol. UST ; 16(2): 79-87, 2019. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1129160
RESUMEN
Los cuidados paliativos (CP) mejoran la calidad de vida de pacientes y familias que se enfrentan a problemas asociados con enfermedades amenazantes para la vida, mediante la prevención y alivio del sufrimiento. Sin embargo, diversos estudios muestran bajo conocimiento y percepciones contradictorias frente a los efectos de estos cuidados. Esta investigación indagó sobre la percepción y el nivel de conocimiento sobre los CP de pacientes y cuidadores, en la ciudad de Medellín, mediante una metodología mixta con 19 personas (63.2% cuidadores). No se encontraron diferencias respecto a los conocimientos y percepciones entre ambos grupos (p >.05). Se encontró un nivel de conocimientos general aceptable, exceptuando el conocimiento referente a los síntomas que desde los CP se abarcan y los profesionales encargados de brindar estos cuidados. Así mismo, se encontró que según la percepción que tuvieron cui-dadores y pacientes, los CP mejoran la calidad de vida, ayudan a resignificar la muerte y disminuyen la carga asociada a la enfermedad
ABSTRACT
Palliative care improve the quality of life of patients and families that face problems associated with life-threatening diseases, through prevention and suffering relief. However, many studies show low knowledge and contradictory perceptions regarding the effects of this type of care. This study examined the perception and level of knowledge about palliative care of patients and carers in the city of Medellin, using mixed methods with 19 participants (63% are carers). There were no differences found between both groups regarding knowledge and perceptions (p >.05). It was found an acceptable level of knowledge, except for knowledge concerning the symptoms that palliative care covers and the professionals in charge of providing this. Likewise, it was found that, according to the perception that patients and carers had, palliative care improves the quality of life, it helps to reconsider the meaning of death, and reduces the load associated with the disease
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Palliative Care / Patients / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Caregivers Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Colombia Language: Spanish Journal: Summa psicol. UST Journal subject: Psychology Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad EAFIT/CO

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Palliative Care / Patients / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Caregivers Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Colombia Language: Spanish Journal: Summa psicol. UST Journal subject: Psychology Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: Colombia Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad EAFIT/CO