Abstract
This is a qualitative study that aimed to describe the dynamics of families living with elderly members in pre-dialysis. A total of ten elderly individuals and eight families participated in this study. Data collection was performed through semi-structured interviews with elderly individuals in a uremia outpatient clinic of a public hospital. The data collected from families were obtained through interviews with circular questions conducted in their homes. The operative proposal was used to analyze the data. The results show that families follow the dietary restrictions of the elderly members and rearrange the budget and routine to promote their participation in care. Additionally, families are afraid of the elderly members starting dialysis and the possibility of their death, coming closer together through care. To know the dynamics of families with elderly individuals in pre-dialysis may help nurses to provide care in a way that meets the demands of both the elderly and their families.
Keywords:
Family; Elderly; Nursing; Chronic Renal Insufficiency