Care required for users of internal crack in an institution hospital

Study focused on the problem of crack addiction whose goal is to discern the health care practices that, according to drug dependents, contribute to their recovery. This is a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study developed with seven crack users hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital, at th...

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Bibliographic Details
Authors: Magalhães, Dime Everton Feijó; Silva, Mara Regina Santos da
Format: Article
Status:Published version
Publication date:2010
Country:Brasil
Institution:UFMG
Repository:Reme (Online)
Language:Portuguese
OAI Identifier:oai:periodicos.ufmg.br:article/50449
Online Access:https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/reme/article/view/50449
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias
Cocaína
Crack
Cuidados de Enfermagem
Trastornos Relacionados con Sustancias
Atención de Enfermería
Substance-Related Disorders
Cocaine
Nursing care
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Summary:Study focused on the problem of crack addiction whose goal is to discern the health care practices that, according to drug dependents, contribute to their recovery. This is a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study developed with seven crack users hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital, at the southern of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews, held in January 2008, in the institution itself, during the participants stay hospital. The results demonstrate the priority need for a more humane relationship with health professionals, for the family support and for the productive use of free time during hospitalization. The study reveals also some of the reasons that determine the search for professional help and the expectations in relation to the hospitalization process.