La dificultad para elaborar un duelo frente a la pérdida de la salud de pacientes con enfermedades catastróficas y pérdida de habilidades motrices, dentro de un hospital público de Guayaquil.

Abstract

The following investigation was made with the purpose of creating a tool that can help psychologists and medical professionals to identify and treat patient's that are going through a grieving process, so it can be used not only in the area of hospitalization but also in outpatient clinic. Interviews were applied to a public hospital in Guayaquil psychology staff with the purpose of providing an action system that has adequate measures for patient care that are processing a grieving. We also make emphasis on the successes and shortcomings of the staff in providing interdisciplinary support to patients, this was necessary so we can highlight factors that should be enhanced within the institution.