The (re)organization of the family care center after facing the impact of the chronic situation of cardiovascular disease

ABSTRACT

This article aimed to understand the (re)organization of the family care center a result of cardiovascular disease chonic condition. This is a case study guided the approach conceived asin the Calgary Assessment Model in the Family. The unit of analysis was a family experiencesing the cardiovascular disease chronic condition of one of its members. It was that, as the daily routine adapts to the changes generated by the hospitalization a new family configuration of daily living is set up. The implementation of strategiesbthat include the family in hospital discharge planning is suggested.

KEYWORDS:
Family relations; Caregivers; Chronic disease; Cardiovascular diseases