Relaciones de enfermería para el cuidado de ancianos en atención primaria

Objective: To understand the nursing relationships in care of elderly Primary Care from perspective Foucault's theoretical-philosophical framework. Method: Qualitative study content analysis. The subjects were nurses Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. For data collection, five focus groups held with 8 participants. Results: following categories emerged: adequate support for elderly, nurse defines trajectory power-knowledge elderly. Conclusion: Elderly based on implies understanding permeated by powers and knowledge. This is important development qualified interactions that enhance practices as social actions consolidated health network