O impacto psicológico das doenças neurocirúrgicas associadas à hospitalização em adultos e idosos.

Abstract

The objective of the research was to investigate the psychological and emotional experiences of patients when they are hospitalized with neurological diseases. Data collection took place from October to November 2021 with 15 adult and elderly participants, who were in a pre- or post-operative state, admitted to the ward for neurosurgical treatment of a referral hospital in the state public health network of Ceará. . After signing the informed consent form (ICF), the mini mental state examination (MMSE) was applied to assess questions related to recent memory and immediate memory recording, temporal and spatial orientation, attention and calculation and language - aphasia , apraxia and constructional ability. Then, individual semi-structured interviews were carried out at the bedside in the wards. The treatment of the data was based on the analysis of thematic categorical content by Bardin (2016). In view of the information obtained, it was possible to systematize 04 thematic categories, as follows: 1) psychological aspects around the illness; 2) crossing the hospitalization experience; 3) difficulty in understanding the diagnosis and treatment to be performed; 4) coping resources used by patients. It is concluded that neurological diseases have a great impact on the life of the individual, associated with the hospitalization process, where the patient undergoes a readaptation to his life, modifying his space and his freedom. This crossing is composed of a mix of feelings experienced by the patient, and within this context, he uses coping strategies, essential supports in this process such as spirituality and family. Keywords: Hospitalization. Neuropsychology. Health psychology. Adult. Health impact assessment.