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2018, Number S1

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Rev CONAMED 2018; 23 (S1)

Social support networks in the care and caring of bedridden elderly people

Aguilar AY

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 7-12
PDF size: 233.24 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: Social support networks are resources and barriers in the care of the elderly, becoming more important in those who are dependent as bedridden elderly people. Objective: Analyze the structure and dynamics of social support networks in a group of bedridden elderly people in Mexico City. Material and methods: Qualitative ethnographic study with in-depth interviews and participant observation. Results: The main resources for the elderly come from the family and neighborhood networks, while the formal networks provide regular resources that allow medical attention and economic survival. Conclusions: Through the qualitative analysis of the social support networks, the strengths in care were found, as well as the lag in the care provided by the family and formal networks. In this way, elements are contributed to the discussion on the areas of opportunity on the part of government, family and society institutions.


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