Aging and family contexts: perspectives on the family in the XXI century and the inclusion of professional care in this relational human structure

Authors

  • Luzia Wilma Santana da Silva Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB), Jequié (BA)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2013v16i4p331-344

Keywords:

Aging, Family Relations, Knowledge.

Abstract

This study reflects on the politics of attention and professional training within the health sciences with regard to human aging and the relational family context, with emphasis on the impact of chronic conditions in the process of living by the human family. The study searches the theoretical reflection with sensitivity and vocational guidance towards the promotion of the health of people within the National Health System, in order to ascend the discussions on scientific knowledge; disciplining of knowledge; health programs; incidence and worsening of chronic conditions in the Brazilian population; new family configurations; and interdisciplinarity. It also highlights the integration of critical thinking by reflective professional according to the guidelines and bases of National Education in the amplitude range of the focus, through the integration of thinking-acting by the many configurations of families within the XXI century.

Author Biography

Luzia Wilma Santana da Silva, Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (UESB), Jequié (BA)

Enfermeira. Doutora em Filosofia da Saúde e Sociedade UFSC/PEN. Prof.a do Departamento de Saúde/UESB. Líder do Grupo de Pesquisa Interdisciplinar em Ciências da Saúde e Sociedade. Linha: Família em seu Ciclo Vital. Coordenadora do Núcleo interdisciplinar de estudos e extensão em cuidados à saúde da família em convibilidade com doenças crônicas-NIEFAM. Membro do Núcleo de Estudos e Assistência em Enfermagem e Saúde a Pessoas em Condição Crônica – NUCRON, vinculado ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem do Departamento de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC).

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Published

2013-12-30

How to Cite

Santana da Silva, L. W. (2013). Aging and family contexts: perspectives on the family in the XXI century and the inclusion of professional care in this relational human structure. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 16(4), 331–344. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2013v16i4p331-344

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 4 (2013)

Section

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