(Re)organization strategies of the family that lives with a family member in peritoneal dialysis at home

Abstract: Objective: To describe the family's (re)organization strategies while living together with a member that makes peritoneal dialysis at home. Methods: Qualitative study conducted through interviews with seven families that had a member in peritoneal dialysis, linked to a renal clinic in the south of Brazil, from March to May, 2012. The data were submitted to thematic analysis. Results: The strategies adopted by families were: to adapt the treatment schedule with other activities; to acquire knowledge and develop abilities to make peritoneal dialysis; to adequate the physical environment of the residence; and to adapt the family routine to face the sickness and the treatment of familial member. Conclusion: The (re)organization of the family has occurred to make treatment and daily activities possible. Once the nurse acknowledges the individuality of the families, when they ask him/her to help, he/she can help them, and try to attend the expectations of each one with sensibility

Object Details

• Alternative title: Estratégias de (re)organização da família que convive com familiar em diálise peritoneal no domicílio
• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Veröffentlichungsversion ; begutachtet (peer reviewed) ; In: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online ; 9 (2017) 3 ; 696-704

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Mannheim
• (when): 2017
• Creator: Timm, Arlete Maria Brentano ; Beuter, Margrid ; Girardon-Perlin, Nara Marilene Oliveira ; Pauletto, Macilene Regina ; Santos, Naiana Oliveira dos ; Backes, Carolina

Further information

• DOI: 10.9789/2175-5361.2017.v9i3.696-704
• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-53415-4
• Rights: Open Access; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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