Feelings evidenced by the parents and family members before the cancer diagnosis in the child

Abstract: Objective: To reveal the feelings evidenced by the family members of hospitalized children before the cancer diagnosis and highlight the main capabilities of the Nursing in assisting the confrontation of the disease. Method: It is a descriptive, exploratory and bibliographic research, with a qualitative approach, which was conducted through searches the in VHL, with full papers published in Portuguese in the last eight years. The used descriptors were: Child; Cancer; Diagnosis; Relationships between nurse and patient. 12 bibliographies were selected. Results: Three thematic categories have emerged: The imbalance in the social and family coexistence after the cancer diagnosis; Adaptation tools and coping strategies; and Holistic and humanized care from the nursing staff. Conclusion: The cancer requires the complete change of the life routine of the family, by bringing anguishes to the main caregiver, since it neglects the other members when taking care of the sick relative. The canc

Alternative title
Sentimentos evidenciados pelos pais e familiares frente ao diagnóstico de câncer na criança
Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch
Notes
Veröffentlichungsversion
begutachtet (peer reviewed)
In: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online ; 5 (2013) 5 ; 162-172

Event
Veröffentlichung
(where)
Mannheim
(when)
2013

URN
urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-54885-2
Rights
Open Access; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • 2013

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