| Autor: |
Gelesson DD; Hospital e Maternidade Santa Marina, Sao Paulo, Brazil. deboradgelesson@yahoo.com.br, Hiraishi LY, Ribeiro LA, Pereira SR, de Gutiérrez MG, De Domenico EB |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Revista latino-americana de enfermagem [Rev Lat Am Enfermagem] 2009 Nov-Dec; Vol. 17 (6), pp. 933-9. |
| DOI: |
10.1590/s0104-11692009000600002 |
| Abstrakt: |
This study aimed to understand the meanings caregivers attributed to the process of caring for a neutropenic child at home and know their needs for orientation related to care for these children. This descriptive study was carried out at the Pediatric Oncology Institute through semi-structured interviews, involving eleven caregivers. Data were organized according to the content analysis technique and interpreted according to Social Representations theory. Results indicate changes in the physical environment, people and human relationships, evidencing crises and transition towards stability. The following care procedures raised doubts: hyperthermia, body, food and environmental hygiene, risks of interpersonal contact and special care. The conclusion is that caregivers need technical and emotional preparedness to cope with the reported difficulties, including aggravating situations. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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