Percepção da problemática de viver e ser saudável do cliente asmático

Abstract

In this study the author talks about how the asmatic patient can live well and healthy. This theme is descriptive and exploratory, where we can see participation and observation and also, a half-structured interview. The objective of this study is to know the factors and causes of asma under the point of view of the patient, to identify the asmatic’ s symptoms, described by ambulatory patients; to know about the asmatic’ s ideas of his own diseases, to register forms of commons treatments and to understand the dynamic help used by them, as well as with own ability to care for himselves. First of all the results were well-structured begining from analysis about the quantitative frequency by the presentation of graphics, schemes and under the qualitative point of view by the analysis of his language and the understanding of the patient. It confirmed our objectives and showed us the causes and symptoms of the asma. It was also identified by the description of the factors that can cause crisis, symptoms, the medicine and altemative treatments, knowing about the disease and how to be helped during the crisis. When the patient talks about the asmatic problem, we can note how important it is to know about asma, mostly to avoid and to control the crisis. This study shows us that it is more important the understanding of his cultural values and beliefs and popular practices in the home care and the relationship betwen relatives searching for mutual help in finding the best way of living. This perception can teach them to care for each other by a new process of education and the use of educated practlce in nursering assistance.