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Specific precautions: experiences of hospitalized patients

Precauciones específicas: las vivencias de pacientes internados

ABSTRACT

Objective:

To know the perception, meanings and repercussions of specific precautions for hospitalized patients.

Methods:

Qualitative study with qualitative clinical methodology according to the vulnerability theoretical reference. The semi-directed interview and the Bardin content analysis were used.

Results:

Identification of three thematic units: (1) guidelines received, in which there was lack of information and misunderstandings about the reason for precautionary implementation; (2) perceptions about private rooms, there with both positive and negative perceptions; and (3) stigma related to the isolation condition, given patients felt constraint for being in a unit of infectious diseases and fear of being separated from the others.

Final considerations:

Situations of vulnerability were evidenced, both related to hospitalization and feelings aroused. The study can contribute to health services by broadening their vision beyond infection control.

Descriptors:
Patient Isolation; Universal Precautions; Emotions; Cross Infection; Qualitative Research

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