Associativism in nursing, public communication, and interaction with the media

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the processes of producing messages and interacting with the media by professional nursing associations. Methods: Qualitative, descriptive study based on semi-structured interviews with managers of five professional nursing associations in Portugal. The data were subjected to thematic content analysis. Results: Regulatory and union associations use public relations services and refer more strategies for interacting with journalists. Professional specialization associations interact less frequently and prefer social media for publishing their messages. Voluntary work and the reduced professionalization of the communication of specialized associations favors a nursing retraction stance towards the media. Final considerations: Organizational and cultural factors may help to explain nursing’s limited access to the media. The use of renewal, cooperation, and education strategies will help overcome some of the limitations experienced by these associations.

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Perception of the nursing team about the pain of the parturient: perspectives for care

Rev Rene ◽

10.15253/2175-6783.2015000600015 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 16 (6) ◽

pp. 881 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Greice Machado Pieszak ◽

Marlene Gomes Terra ◽

Andressa Peripolli Rodrigues ◽

Lizandra Flores Pimenta ◽

Eliane Tatsch Neves ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Rio Grande ◽

Obstetric Care ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Rio Grande Do Sul ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Thematic Content Analysis ◽

Good Practices ◽

Nursing Team ◽

Qualitative Descriptive

Objective: To understand the perception of nursing about the pain of childbirth. Methods: This qualitative descriptive study used semi-structured interviews with the nursing staff of a teaching hospital of Rio Grande do Sul Data were analyzed according to thematic content analysis. Results: it was found that professionals recognize the importance of offering comfort methods to ease the pain of childbirth. However, some of them perceived the pain as suffering and not as a physiological process. Pain accentuated in women who felt unsafe, scared and without the presence of a companion. Conclusion: the humanization of obstetric care is still a challenge for professionals, institutions, and society. The incorporation of good practices and that nursing assume its role as a facilitator of the delivery process is suggested.

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"With some care, we can go on": experiences of people with ostomy

Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0104-07072015003710013 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 279-287 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Sandra Ost Rodrigues Martins Carvalho ◽

Maria de Lourdes Denardin Budó ◽

Marciele Moreira da Silva ◽

Gabriela Fávero Alberti ◽

Bruna Sodré Simon

Keyword(s):

Social Interactions ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Daily Activities ◽

Rio Grande Do Sul ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Daily Lives ◽

Thematic Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

Gathering Data

The aim of this study was to learn how care takes place in the lives of people with ostomy in a municipality in the countryside of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. A qualitative, descriptive study was conducted. Six people with definitive intestinal ostomy, who were registered in the municipality's program, participated in the study. Semi-structured interviews were used for gathering data. The obtained data were subjected to a thematic content analysis, from which the following categories emerged: "I am really well treated, everyone helps"; "My life is a little different"; and "It is necessary to go on, stopping is out of question". The study revealed that care is present in the daily lives of people with ostomy; changes in their lives are clear, related to social interactions, to how they take care of themselves and to eating habits. Ostomized patients learned how to live with these changes, aiming to going back to daily activities and getting involved with chores in their routines.

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Abstract NS3: The Influence of Chinese Culture on Caregiving Role Perceptions Among Stroke Caregivers

Stroke ◽

10.1161/str.47.suppl_1.ns3 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 47 (suppl_1) ◽

Author(s):

Xichenhui Qiu ◽

Janet W SIT ◽

Haixia Feng

Keyword(s):

Filial Piety ◽

Chinese Culture ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Day Range ◽

Analysis Process ◽

The Family ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

Spouse Caregivers

Introduction: Among the estimated 22.5 million stroke survivors in China, 78% of them require home care. Previous research has indicated that culture can have a significant impact on caregivers’ perceptions of the caregiving role. There is a dearth of research on stroke caregivers’ perceptions within the Chinese culture. Objective: To explore how Chinese culture influences the perceptions of the caregiving role among stroke caregivers. Methods: In this qualitative descriptive study, 14 stroke caregivers were recruited from a 1800-bed regional hospital in China. Caregivers were on average 58 years old (range 46-74), 78% female, 50% spouse-caregivers and 50% children-caregivers. Caregivers spent on average 14 hours per day (range 5-24) providing care. All were 1st time caregivers who had provided stroke caregiving < 12 months. Individual, semi-structured interviews were conducted. Qualitative content analysis was performed. Strategies to achieve trustworthiness include triangulation of the data in the analysis process, member checking and peer debriefing. Results: Three themes emerged from the interviews. (1) Caregiving is a natural expected part of life. All caregivers accepted caregiving for the sick family member as an expected part of life. This perception is deeply rooted in Chinese culture. (2) Caregiving is a culturally prescribed obligation. Spouse caregivers believe that it is their moral obligation to take care of their sick life partner. Female caregivers emphasized their position and role in the family to take up caregiving for sick relative. (3) Caregiving is an expression of reciprocal love within the immediate family. Tangible caregiving and support during adversity are viewed as expression of reciprocal love among family members. Particularly, the children-caregivers believed in the virtue of filial piety and perceived stroke caregiving as a means of repaying their parents. Conclusions: Our findings highlight an underlying acceptance and devotion of undertaking stroke caregiving within the Chinese culture. Researchers and clinicians that plan to develop an intervention to support Chinese stroke caregivers need to consider integrating these findings.

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Estratégias lúdicas no cuidado de enfermagem à criança hospitalizada

Revista de Enfermagem UFPE on line ◽

10.5205/1981-8963.2019.238979 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 ◽

Author(s):

Geicielle Karine de Paula ◽

Fernanda Garcia Bezerra Góes ◽

Aline Cerqueira Santos Santana da Silva ◽

Juliana Rezende Montenegro Medeiros de Moraes ◽

Liliane Faria da Silva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Child Care ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Limiting Factors ◽

Hospitalized Children ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Scarce Resources ◽

Full Development ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

Nursing Professionals

RESUMOObjetivo: analisar o uso de estratégias lúdicas no cuidado à criança hospitalizada na perspectiva da equipe de Enfermagem. Método: trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, descritivo, no setor da Pediatria de um hospital municipal, por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas com 15 profissionais de enfermagem, cujos dados foram submetidos à técnica de Análise de Conteúdo, na modalidade Análise Temática. Resultados: entende-se que as estratégias lúdicas são compreendidas majoritariamente como uma forma de entreter/distrair as crianças hospitalizadas. Utilizam-se materiais hospitalares, brincadeiras, desenhos, conversa/amizade, vestimentas diferenciadas e contação de histórias, especialmente, durante os cuidados procedimentais. Identificam-se, contudo, fatores limitantes do uso dessas estratégias lúdicas no cuidado à criança, como a escassez de recursos/materiais/investimentos, o medo das crianças em relação aos profissionais e aos procedimentos, a falta de tempo e a presença dos familiares. Conclusão: avalia-se que os fatores limitantes precisam ser superados para a garantia do atendimento integral às crianças hospitalizadas, considerando que o brincar é um direito garantido legalmente, além de contribuir para a recuperação mais prazerosa e para o pleno desenvolvimento infantil. Descritores: Saúde da Criança; Criança Hospitalizada; Enfermagem; Enfermagem Pediátrica; Jogos e Brinquedos; Cuidado de Enfermagem. ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the use of play strategies in hospitalized child care from the perspective of the Nursing team. Method: this is a qualitative, descriptive study in the pediatrics sector of a municipal hospital, through semi-structured interviews with 15 nursing professionals, whose data were submitted to the Content Analysis technique in the Thematic Analysis modality. Results: it is understood that play strategies are understood mainly as a way to entertain/distract hospitalized children. Hospital materials, games, drawings, conversation/friendship, differentiated clothing and storytelling are used, especially during procedural care. However, there are limitations to the use of these play strategies in child care, such as scarce resources/materials/investments, children's fear of professionals and procedures, lack of time and the presence of family members. Conclusion: it is estimated that the limiting factors need to be overcome to guarantee the integral care of hospitalized children, considering that playing is a legally guaranteed right, as well as contributing to a more pleasant recovery and to the full development of children. Descriptors: Child Health; Hospitalized Child; Nursing; Pediatric Nursing; Games and Toys; Nursing Care. RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar el uso de estrategias lúdicas en el cuidado al niño hospitalizado en la perspectiva del equipo de Enfermería. Método: se trata de un estudio cualitativo, descriptivo, en el sector de la Pediatría de un hospital municipal, por medio de entrevistas semiestructuradas con 15 profesionales de enfermería, cuyos datos fueron sometidos a la técnica de Análisis de Contenido, en la modalidad Análisis Temático. Resultados: se entiende que las estrategias lúdicas son comprendidas mayoritariamente como una forma de entretene/distraer a los niños hospitalizados. Se utilizan materiales hospitalarios, juegos, dibujos, conversación/amistad, vestimentas diferenciadas y cuenta de historias, especialmente, durante los cuidados procedimentales. Se identifican, sin embargo, factores limitantes del uso de esas estrategias lúdicas en el cuidado al niño, como la escasez de recursos / materiales / inversiones, el miedo de los niños hacia los profesionales y los procedimientos, la falta de tiempo y la presencia de los familiares. Conclusión: se evalúa que los factores limitantes necesitan ser superados para la garantía de la atención integral a los niños hospitalizados, considerando que el jugar es un derecho garantizado legalmente, además de contribuir para la recuperación más placentera y para el pleno desarrollo infantil. Descriptores: Salud del Niño; Niño Hospitalizado; Enfermería; Enfermería Pediátrica; Juego e Implementos de Juego; Atención de Enfermería.

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PELAKSANAAN HUMAS DALAM SOSIALISASI PROGRAM JAMINAN SOSIAL KETENAGAKERJAAN DI KANTOR BPJS KETENAGAKERJAAN PADANG

Jurnal Ecogen ◽

10.24036/jmpe.v1i2.4751 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 308

Author(s):

Sharly Yoenaz

Keyword(s):

Social Security ◽

Public Relations ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Model Data ◽

Social Security Program ◽

Analysis Techniques ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

The Media

The implementation of public relations in the socialization of the labor social security program at the BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Padang has not been carried out optimally because the socialization carried out does not cover all BPJS Employment stakeholders and socialization media that are underutilized optimally. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of public relations in the socialization of the labor social security program at the BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Padang. The method used is Qualitative Descriptive Research. Determination of Informants in this study was carried out with Snowball Sampling Techniques. Data collection is done through Observation, Interview and Documentation, with Model Data Analysis Techniques of Miles and Huberman. The findings in this study indicate that (1) the socialization of the labor social security program is not carried out directly to workers; (2) the lack of awareness of employers registering workers in the BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Padang program; (3) the media for socialization of the labor social security program has not been used optimally.Keyword: Public Relations, Socialization, Employment Social Security

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Remoção de órgãos sólidos para transplante: protocolo para a enfermagem

Revista de Enfermagem UFPE on line ◽

10.5205/1981-8963.2019.240837 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 ◽

Author(s):

Edna Andréa Pereira de Carvalho ◽

Shirlei Moreira da Costa Faria ◽

Natália Ribeiro Ramos ◽

Karla Rona da Silva

Keyword(s):

Nursing Care ◽

Professional Competence ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Quality And Safety ◽

Clinical Protocols ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Validity Index ◽

Organ Removal ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

Adults And Children

Objetivos: elaborar um instrumento na modalidade de protocolo que permita a uniformidade das ações de Enfermagem em remoção de órgãos sólidos para transplantes. Método: trata-se de estudo qualitativo, descritivo, com foco na construção de um instrumento tecnológico do tipo protocolo, respeitando-se as seguintes etapas: revisão integrativa; coleta de dados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas; apreciação dos dados por meio da Análise de Conteúdo; elaboração da proposta de protocolo e utilização do Índice de Validade do Conteúdo para a validação. Resultados esperados: espera-se disponibilizar, para os centros transplantadores, um protocolo que auxilie o enfermeiro na sistematização das ações de Enfermagem em cirurgias de remoção de órgãos para transplantes, contribuindo para a qualidade e segurança da assistência prestada a adultos e crianças submetidos a transplantes. Descritores: Protocolos Clínicos; Cuidados de Enfermagem; Transplante de Órgãos; Aloenxerto; Competência Profissional; Fluxo de Trabalho. ABSTRACT Objectives: to elaborate an instrument in the protocol modality that allows uniformity of Nursing actions in the removal of solid organs for transplants. Method: this is a qualitative, descriptive study, focusing on the construction of a protocol-type technological instrument, respecting the following steps: integrative review; data collection through semi-structured interviews; data appreciation through Content Analysis; elaboration of the protocol proposal and use of the Content Validity Index for validation. Expected results: It is expected to make available to transplantation centers a protocol that assists nurses in the systematization of Nursing actions in transplantation organ removal surgeries, contributing to the quality and safety of care provided to adults and children undergoing transplantation. Descriptors: Clinical Protocols; Nursing Care; Organ Transplantation; Allografts; Professional Competence; Workflow.RESUMEN Objetivos: elaborar un instrumento en la modalidad de protocolo que permita la uniformidad de las acciones de enfermería en la extracción de órganos sólidos para trasplante. Método: se trata de un estudio cualitativo, descriptivo, centrado en la construcción de un instrumento tecnológico de tipo protocolo, respetando los siguientes pasos: revisión integradora; recopilación de datos a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas; apreciación de datos a través del Análisis de Contenido; elaboración de la propuesta de protocolo y uso del índice de validez de contenido para la validación. Resultados esperados: se espera que se ponga a disposición para los centros de trasplante, un protocolo que ayude el enfermero en la sistematización de las acciones de Enfermería en cirugías de extracción de órganos de trasplante, contribuyendo para la calidad y seguridad de la atención prestada en adultos y niños sometidos a trasplantes. Descriptores: Protocolos Clínicos; Atención de Enfermería; Transplante de Órganos; Aloinjertos; Competencia Profesional; Flujo de Trabajo.

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As vivências de conforto e desconforto da mulher durante o trabalho de parto e parto [The experiences of comfort and discomfort of woman in labor and childbirth] [Las experiencias de comodidad y incomodidad de la mujer durante el trabajo de parto y parto]

Revista Enfermagem UERJ ◽

10.12957/reuerj.2017.14203 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 25 ◽

pp. e14203

Author(s):

Larissa Lages Ferrer de Oliveira ◽

Maria Cristina Soares Figueiredo Trezza ◽

Géssyca Cavalcante de Melo ◽

Amuzza Aylla Pereira dos Santos ◽

Maria Elisângela Torres de Lima Sanches ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Descriptive Study ◽

Theoretical Framework ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Health Team ◽

Effective Care ◽

Maternity Hospitals ◽

Qualitative Descriptive

Objetivo: analisar as vivências de conforto e desconforto da mulher durante o trabalho de parto e parto. Método: estudo descritivo qualitativo realizado em três maternidades de Maceió-AL com 40 puérperas de julho a setembro de 2014 através de entrevista semiestruturada, tendo como referencial teórico a Teoria do Conforto de Katharine Kolcaba. Resultados: apesar do crescimento da humanização do parto, muitas mulheres estão aquém dessa realidade, sendo pouco ouvidas sobre o que lhe traria conforto ou desconforto no momento do seu parto. O nascimento do filho, a assistência dos profissionais, o acompanhante, a dor, a episiorrafia e o aumento das dores devido ao uso do “soro” estão entre as principais vivências de conforto e desconforto relatadas. Conclusão: conforto e/ou desconforto podem influenciar a satisfação da mulher durante o seu parto, requerendo por parte da equipe de saúde um olhar humanizado para efetivação do cuidado. . ABSTRACTObjective: to analyze the experiences of comfort and discomfort of women during labor and childbirth. Method: a qualitative descriptive study carried out in three maternity hospitals in Maceió-AL with 40 puerperal women, from July to September 2014, through semi-structured interviews, based on the theoretical framework of Katharine Kolcaba’s Theory of Comfort. Results: despite the increase in the humanization of childbirth, many women cannot live this reality, being little heard about what would bring comfort or discomfort to them at the time of their childbirth. The childbirth, the assistance, the companion, the pain, the episiotomy and the increase of pain due to the use of oxytocin are among the main experiences of comfort and discomfort reported. Conclusion: comfort and / or discomfort can influence the woman’s satisfaction during childbirth, requiring the health team a humanized look for effective care. RESUMENObjetivo: analizar las vivencias de comodidad y incomodidad de la mujer durante el trabajo de parto y parto. Método: estudio descriptivo cualitativo realizado en tres maternidades de Maceió-AL con 40 puérperas de julio a septiembre de 2014 a través de entrevista semiestructurada, teniendo como referencial teórico la Teoría del Confort de Katharine Kolcaba. Resultados: a pesar del crecimiento de la humanización del parto, muchas mujeres no viven esa realidad, siendo poco oídas sobre lo que le traería comodidad o incomodidad en el momento de su parto. El nacimiento del hijo, la asistencia de los profesionales, el acompañante, el dolor, la episiorrafia y el aumento de los dolores debido al uso del oxytocin, están entre las principales vivencias de copmodidad e incomodidad relatadas. Conclusión: comodidad y/o incomodidad pueden influenciar la satisfacción de la mujer durante su parto, requiriendo por parte del equipo de salud una mirada humanizada para la efectividad del cuidado. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12957/reuerj.2017.14203

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Analisis Wacana Lagu Dolanan Anak-Anak Dalam Lirik Lagu Ayo Padha Dolanan dan Kamit

RESITAL JURNAL SENI PERTUNJUKAN ◽

10.24821/resital.v17i2.2224 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 118-130

Author(s):

Endang Retnaningdyah Elis N. M.

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Local Culture ◽

Children's Education ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

The Media ◽

Song Lyrics ◽

Children’S Education

Lagu dolanan anak-anak merupakan salah satu bentuk warisan budaya bangsa yang perlu dipertahankan dan dilestarikan mulai dari sekarang. Hal ini mengingat semakin majunya peradapan di bidang alat-alat komunikasi yang mulai mengeser budaya lokal. Salah satunya media bermain anak-anak lewat syair lagu dolanan yang semakin langka. Lagu dolanan anak-anak merupakan salah satu media untuk membentuk karakter pendidikan pada anak-anak. Pembentukan karakter sangat diperlukan pada saat usia anak-anak karena akan mempengaruhi perkembangan jiwanya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis aspek gramatikal, aspek leksikal, dan aspek kontekstual dalam lirik lagu Ayo Dolanan dan Kamit. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan menggali berbagai aspek gramatikal, leksikal, dan kontekstual dalam lirik lagu dolanan Ayo Dolanan dan Kamit.Children dolanan song is one of the nation's cultural heritage which needs to be maintained and preserved from now. This is due to the rapid advancement of civilization in the field of communication which began to shift the local culture. One of these children play media through the lyrics of dolanan song is increasingly scarce. Children dolanan song is one of the media to shape the character of the children's education. The formation of character is indispensable at the age of children because it will affect the development of his soul. This study aims to analyze aspects of grammatical, lexical aspectss, and contextual aspects in the lyrics of the song Ayo Dolanan and Kamit. This study uses a qualitative descriptive study to explore various aspects of the grammatical, lexical, and contextual in dolanan song lyrics Ayo Dolanan and Kamit.

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Impacto da doença renal crônica em adolescentes em tratamento hemodialítico

Revista de Enfermagem UFPE on line ◽

10.5205/1981-8963.2019.240286 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 ◽

Author(s):

Leticia Werner Rêgo ◽

Gisele Martins ◽

Cristiane Feitosa Salviano

Keyword(s):

Social Networking ◽

Research Method ◽

Social Impact ◽

Renal Dialysis ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Physiological Changes ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Hospital Unit ◽

The Social ◽

Qualitative Descriptive

Objetivo: compreender o impacto social da doença renal crônica em adolescentes submetidos à hemodiálise. Método: trata-se de estudo qualitativo, descritivo, com adolescentes dos 12 aos 18 anos, que realizavam hemodiálise na unidade hospitalar de Terapia Renal Substitutiva, por meio de entrevista semiestruturada. Analisaram-se os dados segundo o método de pesquisa de narrativas e figura. Resultados: identificaram-se três categorias temáticas: Modificações causadas pela hemodiálise que interferem na rotina; Sentimentos do adolescente associados à doença e à hemodiálise; Sentimentos da família associados à doença e à hemodiálise na perspectiva do adolescente. Conclusão: concluiu-se que o adolescente passa por modificações importantes em seu cotidiano, tanto pelas restrições necessárias para o controle da doença quanto pelas alterações fisiológicas. Revela-se, além disso, que sentimentos como tristeza e medo também permeiam o atendimento a este paciente. Descritores: Insuficiência Renal Crônica; Diálise Renal; Rede social; Adolescente; Família.Abstract Objective: to understand the social impact of chronic kidney disease in adolescents undergoing hemodialysis. Method: this is a qualitative, descriptive study with adolescents from 12 to 18 years old, who underwent hemodialysis in the hospital unit of Renal Replacement Therapy, through semi-structured interviews. Data was analyzed according to the narrative and figure research method. Results: three thematic categories were identified: Modifications caused by hemodialysis that interfere in the routine; Adolescent feelings associated with the disease and hemodialysis; Family feelings associated with the disease and hemodialysis from the adolescent's perspective. Conclusion: it was concluded that the adolescent undergoes important changes in their daily life, both due to the restrictions necessary to control the disease and physiological changes. Moreover, feelings such as sadness and fear also permeate the care of this patient. Descriptors: Renal Insufficiency, Chronic; Renal Dialysis; Social Networking; Adolescent; Family. Resumen Objetivo: comprender el impacto social de la enfermedad renal crónica en adolescentes sometidos a hemodiálisis. Método: se trata de un estudio cualitativo y descriptivo con adolescentes de 12 a 18 años que se sometieron a hemodiálisis en la unidad hospitalaria de Terapia de Reemplazo Renal, a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas. Los datos se analizaron de acuerdo con el método de investigación de narrativas y figura. Resultados: se identificaron tres categorías temáticas: modificaciones causadas por hemodiálisis que interfieren en la rutina; Sentimientos adolescentes asociados con la enfermedad y la hemodiálisis; Sentimientos de la familia asociados con la enfermedad y la hemodiálisis desde la perspectiva del adolescente. Conclusión: se concluyó que el adolescente sufre cambios importantes en su vida diaria, tanto por las restricciones necesarias para controlar la enfermedad como por cambios fisiológicos. También se revela que sentimientos como la tristeza y el miedo también impregnan el cuidado de este paciente. Descriptores: Insuficiencia Renal Crónica; Diálisis Renal; Red Social; Adolescente; Familia.

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Continuity of care for children with special healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0150 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 75 (2) ◽

Author(s):

José Pinheiro Batista Medeiros ◽

Eliane Tatsch Neves ◽

Mardênia Gomes Vasconcelos Pitombeira ◽

Sarah Vieira Figueiredo ◽

Daniella Barbosa Campos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Continuity Of Care ◽

Exploratory Research ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Thematic Content Analysis ◽

Healthcare Needs ◽

Health Care Practices ◽

The Social ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

Care Practices ◽

Isolation Period

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the continuity of care for children with special healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic through the perception of their caregivers in the Northeast of Brazil. Methods: Qualitative descriptive-exploratory research carried out between June and September 2020, in a municipality in the Northeast of Brazil. Eleven caregivers participated through semi-structured interviews conducted at home. The data were submitted to thematic content analysis. Results: The social isolation period and the suspension of health services affected the continuity of care, configuring the category “Implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for the continuity of care”. Caregivers expressed fear of children contracting the coronavirus, characterizing the category “Fears and uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic in view of the vulnerability of children with special healthcare needs”. Final considerations: Caregivers’ reports revealed problems in the continuity of care for the studied cohort. Therefore, health care practices must be rethought in times of pandemic.

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