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- Title
EXPERIENCE OF A YOUNG WOMAN'S CANCER AND THE FAMILY CARE CONSTELLATION.
- Authors
Mendes Bezerra, Maria Simone; Paris de Souza, Ítala; Salomé de Souza, Solange Pires; Rodrigues da Silva Barbosa, Maria Aparecida
- Abstract
We aim to understand the movement of the care provided by the family regarding the cancer illness of a young woman and the way this care occurred according to family, professional and institutional involvement. We opted for the comprehensive approach, situation study and the history of life that was operationalized by in-depth interviews and observation. We performed the analysis by means of readings and reflections/discussions in the context of the research group with elaboration of synthesizing drawings. In this process, the narratives grouped around the theme "Family Care", generating the image of "Care Constellation". The study showed that the family is articulated, in a synergetic movement, to shape the care and, even while immersed in vulnerability, managed to find the strength to use the potential of each family member in care. In this way, the care was offered, usually in ascending order, by friends and religious institutions. However, health professionals and institutions, when cure was no longer possible, distanced themselves progressively from the family. We propose reflections about the value of family care and its modelation, allowing understanding and approach by the nursing for a care practice that meets the ill person's needs, including and reinforcing the family potential.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; CANCER patient psychology; PSYCHOLOGY of caregivers; FAMILY medicine; INTERVIEWING; PATIENT-family relations; REFLECTION (Philosophy); WOMEN'S health; NARRATIVES; ADOLESCENCE
- Publication
Ciencia, Cuidado e Saude, 2018, Vol 17, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
1677-3861
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4025/cienccuidsaude.v17i2.42185