Abstract

DORMITES SCHOELLER, Soraia et al. The Working Process during Rehabilitation: From the Standpoint of the Worker and the User. Aquichan [online]. 2015, vol.15, n.3, pp.403-412. ISSN 1657-5997.  https://doi.org/10.5294/aqui.2015.15.3.8.

The prevalence of physical disabilities is a serious health problem in contemporary societies and one that requires a long process of care with an emphasis on rehabilitation. This is a case study with a qualitative approach. It was conducted at a district rehabilitation center with 10 users and 22 workers to analyze the working process during rehabilitation. The data were collected through interviews with users and workers, systematic observation, and documentary analysis of medical records. Four subject categories emerged: users with spinal cord injury who were being treated at the rehabilitation center; the professional team that works with persons who have spinal cord injuries; aspects of the working process that favor rehabilitation; and aspects of the working process that hamper rehabilitation. As for the latter, shortcomings in the instruments for rehabilitation work and in those facilitating rehabilitation were noted, and the humanized work of the team was highlighted. It was concluded that multidisciplinary work by professionals facilitates the rehabilitation process, which means benefits for users, and nursing work is an essential part of this process.

Keywords : Health management; humanizing care; rehabilitation; nursing care; spinal cord.

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