Title

CARE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 1.

Authors

Goulart Nobre, Camila Magroski; Rodrigues Costa, Aline; Minasi, Alex Sandra; Medeiros Possani, Silvana; Soares Mota, Marina; Calcagno Gomes, Giovana

Abstract

Objective: to learn about the strategies used by the family for the care of children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Method: this is a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study developed with 12 family caregivers. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews, subjecting them to the Content Analysis technique. Results: it is related to the main strategy used by the family to care for food adaptation of the child and the adolescent; children and adolescents are encouraged to coexist with others who have diabetes; other families with children with the same condition are sought for the exchange of experience about care. Other strategies are also considered the possibility of family adaptation to care for the child and adolescent and the fact that the adolescents themselves perform their self-care. Conclusion: the educational role of nurses in families is important in helping them to develop effective strategies for the care of children and adolescents with diabetes.

Subjects

BRAZIL; CAREGIVERS; CONTENT analysis; FAMILIES; FOOD habits; HOME nursing; TYPE 1 diabetes; INTERVIEWING; RESEARCH methodology; PATIENT-family relations; QUALITY of life; RESEARCH; HEALTH self-care; QUALITATIVE research; ADOLESCENCE; CHILDREN

Publication

Journal of Nursing UFPE / Revista de Enfermagem UFPE, 2019, Vol 13, Issue 1, p111

ISSN

1981-8963

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.5205/1981-8963-v13i1a238622p111-117-2019