Nursing care to family members who are caregivers of alcoholics

Authors

  • Ana Paula Sparapan Pena Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto; Hospital das Clínicas
  • Jurema Ribeiro Luiz Gonçalves Centro Universitário de Araraquara; Departamento de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v6i1p1-18

Keywords:

Alcoholic, Family Member-Caregiver, Problem Solution

Abstract

Alcoholism is considered a disease and a public health issue. It causes changes in the relationships of the members within the family group. This qualitative and descriptive study aimed to provide and evaluate proper training to family caregivers who take care of alcoholic patients, through the problem-solving technique. Three study participants reported feelings of rage, anger, difficulty of living together, sadness and helplessness. It is believed that investments in care and support to family members who are caregivers of alcoholic patients are essential to provide quality health care and well-being to these people.

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Published

2010-01-01

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2010)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Pena, A. P. S., & Gonçalves, J. R. L. (2010). Nursing care to family members who are caregivers of alcoholics. SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool E Drogas (Edição Em Português), 6(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v6i1p1-18