Abstract

JIMENEZ NAVASCUES, M.ª Lourdes; HIJAR ORDOVAS, Carlos A.  and  GONZALEZ SANCHEZ, Eugenia. Charles Bonnet syndrome patient-care proposal. Gerokomos [online]. 2016, vol.27, n.3, pp.113-116. ISSN 1134-928X.

Purpose: Improve understanding of the experiences of patients with Charles Bonnet syndrome (SBC) and progress in planning nursing care. Deepen the experience of the patient can provide knowledge to guide nurses in the detection of patients and the needs perceived by them, in order to establish a comprehensive care of the person applying the methodology of the discipline, focus to improve the quality of life of patients. Method: Review and analysis of the case of a woman of 87 years old, diagnosed with Macular Degeneration Age-related (AMD), which caused low vision in both eyes and is diagnosed with CBS at the Department of Ophthalmology. A qualitative approach of descriptive characteristics performed and the biographical account is chosen because it provides valid for knowing the meaning of being sick / healthy and incorporate the perspective of the patient in health interventions. Findings:The patient was diagnosed as CBS secondary to AMD. She describes the following thematic units: hallucinations, associated emotions (experiences), diagnostic and health care and lastly, coping. Conclusions: She stresses the importance of professional help, from the beginning of the hallucinations to avoid unfounded fears and proper monitoring of its evolution.

Keywords : Charles Bonnet syndrome; hallucinations; nursing; holistic; qualitative research; geriatrics.

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