CARE AT THE FAMILY CLINIC: MEANING OF CARE PROVIDED BY NURSES

Abstract

The study aimed to understand the meanings assigned by nurses to the care provided in a Family Clinic. This is a qualitative exploratory study based on Alfred Schütz’ social phenomenology. The participants were 10 nurses from a Family Clinic in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Data collection was carried out through interviews during the period from February to March 2012. Based on the analysis of the interviews, the meanings could be organized in three categories: Assisting and caring for family, Promoting health and Occupational satisfaction. We conclude that the meanings of care provided inspire the need to consider the whole family as the focus of care, with a view to developing initiatives to promote health and improve the quality of life of the population, which generates recognition and professional autonomy.

Keywords

• Family health program
• Primary health care
• Nursing