Beliefs of patients with chronic wound: discourse analysis

uma análise discursiva

Abstract

This study intended to get to know the current beliefs in the discourse of patients with chronic wounds, considering the historical and social issues that make up language. The theoretical reference used in this qualitative study was symbolic interactionism. Eight people provided data through a semi-structured interview. The narratives collected by recordings were transcribed fully and submitted to the linguistic theory of discourse analysis of the French school, which was chosen for this work. The following beliefs emerged from the discourses: establishing physical limits, reflecting their own image, altering daily habits, seeking to attribute guilt, describing and doubting the treatment and/or healing and seeking to adapt: rejection versus resignation. Among other implications for nursing, we highlight the composition of care models focusing on the beliefs of the patient so as to enable the health worker to understand them through dialogue with the patient and having more effective resources during treatment.