Identifying the nursing diagnosis ineffective self-health management among alcoholics: a descriptive study

Authors

  • Alexciane Priscila da Silva
  • Jaqueline Galdino Albuquerque Perrelli Federal University of Pernambuco image/svg+xml
  • Fernanda Jorge Guimarães Federal University of Pernambuco image/svg+xml
  • Suzana de Oliveira Mangueira Federal University of Pernambuco image/svg+xml
  • Simara Lopes Cruz Federal University of Pernambuco image/svg+xml
  • Iracema da Silva Frazão Federal University of Pernambuco image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/ree.v15i4.19841

Keywords:

Alcoholism, Nursing Process, Nursing Diagnosis, Patient Compliance

Abstract

Alcoholism is a public health issue requiring important intervention from nurses providing systemized care. The objective was to identify the nursing diagnosis ineffective self-health management among alcoholics. This descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed at a hospital located in Pernambuco state. The sample consisted of 46 patients. Data collection was performed by means of structured interviews using an instrument containing information about the referred nursing diagnosis. The diagnosis Ineffective Self-Health management was identified in 28.3% of the alcoholic patients. A relationship was observed between this phenomenon and the following characteristics: Daily life choices ineffective to achieve health goals, Expression of a wish to manage the disease and Failure in reducing risk factors. The findings suggest there is a need to restructure nursing care according o these characteristics.

Descriptors: Alcoholism; Nursing Process; Nursing Diagnosis; Patient Compliance.

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Author Biographies

  • Alexciane Priscila da Silva
    Enfermeira. Vitória de Santo Antão, PE, Brasil. E-mail: alexcia_silva@hotmail.com.
  • Jaqueline Galdino Albuquerque Perrelli, Federal University of Pernambuco
    Enfermeira, Mestre em Enfermagem. Discente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Neuropsiquiatria e Ciências do Comportamento, nível Doutorado, da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE). Professora Assistente da UFPE. Vitória de Santo Antão, PE, Brasil. E-mail: jaquealbuquerque@terra.com.br.
  • Fernanda Jorge Guimarães, Federal University of Pernambuco
    Enfermeira, Mestre em Enfermagem. Discente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, nível Doutorado, da Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC). Professora Assistente da UFPE. Vitória de Santo Antão, PE, Brasil. E-mail: ferjorgui@hotmail.com.
  • Suzana de Oliveira Mangueira, Federal University of Pernambuco
    Enfermeira, Mestre em Enfermagem. Discente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, nível Doutorado, da UFC. Professora Assistente da UFPE. Vitória de Santo Antão, PE, Brasil. E-mail: suzanaom@hotmail.com.
  • Simara Lopes Cruz, Federal University of Pernambuco
    Fonoaudióloga, Mestre em Saúde Pública. Professora Assistente da UFPE. Vitória de Santo Antão, PE, Brasil. E-mail: simara.cruz@hotmail.com.
  • Iracema da Silva Frazão, Federal University of Pernambuco
    Enfermeira, Doutora em Serviço Social. Professora Adjunta da UFPE. Recife, PE, Brasil. E-mail: isfrazao@gmail.com.

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Published

2013-12-31

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 4 (2013)

Section

Original Article