ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the chemotherapy-associated symptoms and the strategies used for their management from the perspective of pediatric cancer patients’ family caregivers. Methods: This is a descriptive study with qualitative data analysis. Data collection took place in a pediatric hospital, from December 2017 to December 2018, with family caregivers of pediatric patients undergoing chemotherapy. Se...
ABSTRACT Objective: To explore factors that interact and shape the meaning and experience of mothers of HIV-exposed children in relation to replacing breastfeeding by infant formula. Method: A qualitative study was carried out with 23 mothers living with HIV, whose children were up to 18 months of age and under follow-up in a specialized care service. Symbolic Interactionism, semi-structured interviews and cont...
Resumo Objetivo: Conhecer a produção científica sobre a utilização e manutenção do cateter central de inserção periférica (CCIP) em crianças e adolescentes em tratamento oncológico. Método: Revisão do tipo Scoping Review, segundo o método adaptado e proposto por Levac, Colquhoun e O’Brien. Foram percorridas cinco etapas: identificação da questão de pesquisa; buscas por estudos relevantes; seleção de estudos; ex...
ABSTRACT Objective: To synthesize and interpret findings and conclusions of qualitative research addressing the experience of the father in the care of the child with cancer. Method: Meta-synthesis of 16 qualitative studies from six databases, analyzed through taxonomic analysis. Results: Child and adolescent cancer have several repercussions on the daily life of the father, especially related to the stigma aro...
Abstract Objective: To translate, culturally adapt, and assess the internal consistency of the adapted version of the Needs of Parents Questionnaire (NPQ) to be used in Brazil with a sample of parents of hospitalized children. Method: Methodological study, essentially based on the DISABKIDS® method and conducted in a public university hospital. The stages included translation, assessment by an expert committee,...
ABSTRACTThis study aimed to know the social network and social support the caregiver had available to take care of children exposed to HIV in the postnatal period. It is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach that used the theoretical framework of Symbolic Interactionism. Data were collected through interviews with 36 caregivers of children born to HIV-infected mothers who were followed up in a special...