Abstract
Objective:
To analyze the therapeutic itinerary of elderly people living with HIV assisted in a municipality in Western Santa Catarina.
Methodology:
Qualitative study with thematic oral history method. The population was consisted of elderly people who have been living with HIV/Aids for more than five years, assisted in a Specialized Care Service. Two meetings were held for approximation and three moments of in-depth interviews. Data analysis was performed through thematic content analysis.
Results and Discussion:
The elderly had their diagnosis at a late stage, use antiretrovirals in their therapeutic journey, they have the specialized service as the central treatment space and greater contact with the medical professional, nurse and pharmacist.
Final considerations:
The therapeutic itineraries were built in a way that diagnoses happen late, with treatment focused on medication, in a sectorized way and without a diverse interprofessional team.
Keywords:
Old age care; AIDS serodiagnosis; Aging; Oral history as topic; Pathway; clinical