IDOSO INSTITUCIONALIZADO: OS MOTIVOS E A PERCEPÇÃO SOBRE A INSTITUCIONALIZAÇÃO

Abstract

This work was carried out through a descriptive and exploratory study with a qualitative approach, made available in electronic platforms and Google Scholar. A field research was conducted in two long-term institutions for the elderly in the municipality of Serra-ES. A semi-structured interview was used, with 10 participants who demonstrated to be preserved with their cognitive ability. The general objective of this research was to analyze the perceptions of institutionalized elderly about institutionalization and specific stemming from: mapping the reasons for the institutionalization of the elderly, identifying the view of the elderly about the institutionalization and thereby reflect on institutionalization from the perceptions identified. . From data analysis it was possible to identify that the reasons for the most prevalent institutionalization were chronic diseases, lack of availability for care for the elderly, family conflicts and their own will. Given the perceptions of the elderly, it was identified that institutionalization becomes a way of support and safety, providing the elderly with better living conditions, care and comfort and that through more humanized relationships establish and maintain the bond Family.