Comfort in rehabilitation nursing care: multiple case study

Patrícia Isabel Panóias Fialho, João Vitor Vieira, Maria José Bule*

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Abstract

Functioning allows a life with independence and autonomy, Comfort serves as the basis for human development. Objective: to characterize the comfort perception of patients assisted by a specialist in rehabilitation nursing, identify sensitive care outcomes and relevant comfort factors. Method: Multiple case study, descriptive. Twelve patients hospitalized and at home participated in the study, from September 13, 2021 to January 23, 2022. Study approved by the ethics committee, carried out within the scope of Master's in Nursing. Instruments: Functional Independence Measure Mini-Mental State Examination Holistic Comfort Scale – Chronically Ill (HCQ-PT-DC). Results. Most participants had compromised self-care, eating, personal hygiene and dressing, the results reveal a significant difference (X2 F (2) = 13,231; p =.001; n = 8) between the previous assessment and the 1st assessment (p =.003). The perception of comfort was evaluated in 6 participants and re-evaluated in 4, in all cases, there were improvements in one or more of the types of comfort. Conclusion. The importance of the initial assessment of Comfort in patients undergoing rehabilitation programs emerges, as it can influence the success of recovery interventions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGerontechnology V
Subtitle of host publicationcontributions to the 5th International Workshop on Gerontechnology, IWoG 2022
EditorsEnrique Moguel, Lara Guedes de Pinho, César Fonseca
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages382-391
Number of pages10
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9783031290671
ISBN (Print)9783031290664, 9783031290695
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event5th International Workshop on Gerontechnology, IWoG 2022 - Evora, Portugal
Duration: 17 Nov 202218 Nov 2022

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Bioengineering
ISSN (Print)2195-271X
ISSN (Electronic)2195-2728

Conference

Conference5th International Workshop on Gerontechnology, IWoG 2022
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityEvora
Period17/11/2218/11/22

Keywords

  • Home care services
  • Hospitalization
  • Patient comfort
  • Rehabilitation nursing
  • Rehabilitation outcome

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