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- Title
Family management for transplantation children patients with grandparents as caregivers: a case study.
- Authors
Chiaradia Mendes-Castillo, Ana Márcia; Szylit Bousso, Regina; Rodrigues Silva, Luciana
- Abstract
Aim: To understand the family management experience of a child undergoing liver transplantation when grandparents are also caregivers, from the view of the Family Management Style Framework. Method: Case study. We used the referred model as a theoretical framework and thematic analysis as the analytical method. Data were collected through interviews and analysis of medical records. Results: The family defines the transplant as a threatening situation and highlights the conflicts between mother and grandparents, not knowing how to act. The consequences reflect the fear and uncertainty that pervade daily family life. Discussion: The evaluation allows a discussion about the influence and the role of grandparents when one of their grandchildren is affected by a serious illness. Conclusion: The use of theoretical models can help in the planning of specific interventions, though further studies are needed to understand the grandparents' experience when their grandchildren are sick.
- Subjects
GRANDPARENTS; INTERVIEWING; LIVER transplantation; QUALITATIVE research; BURDEN of care
- Publication
Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing, 2014, Vol 13, Issue 4, p667
- ISSN
1676-4285
- Publication type
Article