Year: 2006
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: I n this article the common physiologic adaptation problems presented by patients with unstable angina were identified, having as a base Callista Roy's Adaptation Model.A descriptive study was carried out in a specialized hospital for cardiac diseases.The sample for the study comprised a total of 20 patients.For characterization and discussion, we used the definitions presented by Roy for each physiologic adaptation problem identified.Regarding common physiologic adaptation problems, the following were identified: Activity intolerance, Constipation, Impairment of a primary sense: vision and audition, Nutrition in excess to body requirements, Sleep deprivation, Potential sleep pattern disturbance, Hyponatremia, Disuse syndrome, Restricted mobility, Anorexia, Memory deficit, Potential ineffective coping with allergic reaction, Stress, Oedema, Hypokalemia, Infection, Instability of Behavior and mood, and Delayed wound healing.
Source: Cultura de los Cuidados
Institution: Universidade Federal do Ceará
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Issues, ethics and legal aspects
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2162807901