Percepções e significados da apneia do sono: um estudo qualitativo com base fenomenológica

Abstract

This qualitative study, using Bardin’s content analysis and grounded in a phenomenological approach, investigates the perceptions and meanings attributed by individuals with obstructive sleep apnea in their daily lives. Through focus groups, the study aimed to understand the subjective experiences of these individuals, revealing the physical, emotional, psychological, and social impacts of the condition. The research highlights the importance of humanized practices in physiotherapy and other health fields, considering the individual in their full biographical context and breaking away from the biomedical model. Health education, when integrated with active listening and welcoming approaches, proved effective in promoting empowerment, autonomy, and quality of life among participants.