Users´ expectations about the practice of nurses in a Psychosocial Care Center

Authors

  • Débora Biffi
  • Cintia Nasi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2016000600009

Keywords:

Mental Health, Nursing, Drug Users.

Abstract

Objective: to understand users´ expectations about the practices of nurses from a Psychosocial Care Center, Alcohol, and Other Drugs. Methods: this is a qualitative study that used the theoretical-methodological reference of phenomenological sociology. It was developed in a Psychosocial Care Center, Alcohol and other Drugs, in which 15 users were interviewed.Results: through this research, it was seen the expectations of the users about the nurses involved in their treatments, and it is possible to verify that they considered the nurses a fundamental part of the therapeutic process. Users have shown that the bonding relationship between them and the nurses is a way to strengthen and empower their involvement with the treatment. Conclusion: the users demonstrated that they have the expectation of creating a bond of trust with the nurses, considering them as professionals able to offer assistance, guidance, and contingency for fears and anxieties.

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Published

2016-12-21

How to Cite

Biffi, D., & Nasi, C. (2016). Users´ expectations about the practice of nurses in a Psychosocial Care Center. Rev Rene, 17(6), 789–796. https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2016000600009

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Research Article

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