Family as linkage supporter to the elderly after accidental falls: a bio-ecological approach to nursing
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2016v19i3p257-273Keywords:
Aged, Family, Accidental Falls.Abstract
This study aims to identify the linkages supporters to elderly after suffering an accidental fall, using for the study a bio-ecological approach. It is characterized by having qualitative and the method used was the ecological inclusion included four elderly people who had suffered accidental falls. Results: the family is part of the network of care that supports the elderly because it provides material, financial and efecctive support. It is concluded that the family needs assistance to maintain the support which is necessary for the rehabilitation of the elderly after accidental fall.
Keywords: Aged; Family; Accidental Falls.