The objective of this qualitative study was to characterize the functions of significant social networks of patients who experienced obesity recurrence after bariatric surgery. For data collection, semi-structured interviews and application of the Network Map were used. The analysis of the data of the 12 participants was based on Grounded Theory and was supported by the Atlas-ti software. Family members were the most mentioned people playing, predominantly the role of emotional support. Noteworthy were the functions of emotional support, cognitive guidance and material help offered by the health team, as well as unmet expectations of help. It is sustained that knowing the relational dimension that surrounds bariatric patients allows us to highlight resources to face challenging moments inherent to the postoperative period, such as the recurrence of obesity.

The objective of this qualitative study was to characterize the functions of significant social networks of patients who experienced obesity recurrence after bariatric surgery. For data collection, semi-structured interviews and application of the Network Map were used. The analysis of the data of the 12 participants was based on Grounded Theory and was supported by the Atlas-ti software. Family members were the most mentioned people playing, predominantly the role of emotional support. Noteworthy were the functions of emotional support, cognitive guidance and material help offered by the health team, as well as unmet expectations of help. It is sustained that knowing the relational dimension that surrounds bariatric patients allows us to highlight resources to face challenging moments inherent to the postoperative period, such as the recurrence of obesity.

The objective of this qualitative study was to characterize the functions of significant social networks of patients who experienced obesity recurrence after bariatric surgery. For data collection, semi-structured interviews and application of the Network Map were used. The analysis of the data of the 12 participants was based on Grounded Theory and was supported by the Atlas-ti software. Family members were the most mentioned people playing, predominantly the role of emotional support. Noteworthy were the functions of emotional support, cognitive guidance and material help offered by the health team, as well as unmet expectations of help. It is sustained that knowing the relational dimension that surrounds bariatric patients allows us to highlight resources to face challenging moments inherent to the postoperative period, such as the recurrence of obesity.

This work aims to analyze the characteristics of the functions of members of social networks configured around relatives of patients in palliative care. Articles from the past decade were selected from PsycINFO, Web of Science and Scopus. After considering specific descriptors and the study objective, 30 articles were selected. The results showed: a) predominantly qualitative research, b) ambivalent perceptions of caregivers in relation to care offered by institutional support and family networks, c) presence of feelings of exhaustion, gratification, anxiety and depression, during the care process. Further research on aboutpalliative care is necessary in Brazil and other Latin American countries.

Este trabajo tuvo por objetivo analizar las características de las funciones de los miembros de las redes sociales configuradas alrededor de familiares de pacientes en cuidados paliativos. PsycINFO, Web of Science y Scopus, fueron las bases consultadas sobre trabajos publicados en la última década. Considerando descriptores específicos y el objetivo se seleccionaron 30 artículos. Los resultados constataron: a) predominio de investigaciones cualitativas, b) percepciones ambivalentes de cuidadores con relación al cuidado ofrecidos por el suporte institucional y por las redes familiares, c) presencia de sentimientos de agotamiento, gratificación, ansiedad y depresión, durante el proceso de cuidado. Se constató la necesidad deproducción de investigaciones sobre cuidados paliativos, en Brasil y demás países de América Latina, relacionadas a...

This work aims to analyze the characteristics of the functions of members of social networks configured around relatives of patients in palliative care. Articles from the past decade were selected from PsycINFO, Web of Science and Scopus. After considering specific descriptors and the study objective, 30 articles were selected. The results showed: a) predominantly qualitative research, b) ambivalent perceptions of caregivers in relation to care offered by institutional support and family networks, c) presence of feelings of exhaustion, gratification, anxiety and depression, during the care process. Further research on aboutpalliative care is necessary in Brazil and other Latin American countries.