Metropolitano has a project for the physical and emotional health care of companions
The initiative promotes stretching, dance, and breathing techniques to reduce stress and strengthen bonds in the hospital environment
By Alberto Dergan (HMUE)
13/05/2025 10h02
Thinking about the health of companions who have been hospitalized for days or months with their family members at the Metropolitano Hospital of Urgency and Emergency (HMUE), located in Ananindeua, in the metropolitan region of Belém, the project "Companion in Motion" was launched this week.
Held in the unit's garden, the initiative, created by the rehabilitation team in partnership with the Humanization Committee, aims not only to contribute to the reduction of anxieties and fears brought on by hospitalization but also to provide conditions for family members to have more autonomy in caring for the patient and feel part of the process.
"The profile of care at Metropolitano is trauma that requires a long period of hospitalization, and many of these patients come from distant municipalities, with no possibility of changing companions, and report physical pain, fatigue, and even fears," explains Vitória Sena, a physiotherapist at HMUE.
"The project was born from this demand identified by the team with the aim of alleviating these complaints, making companions feel integrated into the care of the hospitalized patient and, of course, welcomed within the hospital," she adds.
More than 25 companions participated in the moment, which included stretching exercises, dance, and breathing control techniques.
Reinaldo Silva, 52, came from Acará, in the Tocantins region, to accompany his son-in-law, who has been hospitalized for over a month at Metropolitano. For him, the initiative provided an extra boost during the care period.
"This moment is very good for us. I have been here for a month and I know the importance of this because we feel tired, pain, but we do not want to leave our patient alone. So, we have to strengthen ourselves. The team deserves congratulations," said the companion, Ronaldo Silva.
The "Companion in Motion" will occur biweekly, serving both those in long-term stays and companions of patients with short hospitalization times.
