Resultados: 102

Theory of unpleasant symptoms: support for the management of symptoms in children and adolescents with cancer

Rev. gaúch. enferm; 36 (3), 2015
Objective: To present an overview of the clusters of neuropsychological symptoms in children and adolescents with cancer from the perspective of the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms.Methods: A theoretical and reflective study based on international literature and the critical analysis of the authors.Results...

Weakened socialnnetwork: the experience of caregivers of the hiv-exposed infant

Texto & contexto enferm; 24 (3), 2015
ABSTRACTThis study aimed to know the social network and social support the caregiver had available to take care of children exposed to HIV in the postnatal period. It is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach that used the theoretical framework of Symbolic Interactionism. Data were collected thr...

Oncologic pain relief: strategies told by adolescents with cancer

Texto & contexto enferm; 24 (1), 2015
In view of the negative impact of pain on the quality of life of cancer patients, identifying and stimulating the use of effective strategies to minimize these painful feelings is highly relevant for care. The aim of this study was to identify painful experiences of adolescents with cancer and to get to ...

Experience of family members providing care for HIV-exposed children: beginning of the trajectory

Rev. gaúch. enferm; 35 (3), 2014
During and after pregnancy, mothers with HIV can undergo treatment that is capable of preventing vertical transmission (VT) to their babies. The purpose of this study was to analyze the experience of family members that provide care for children whose mothers have HIV, to reduce the risk of VT, with emph...

Children and adolescents on hemodialysis: attributes associated with quality of life

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 48 (4), 2014

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with the occurrence of incidents related to medication, registered in the medical records of patients admitted to a Surgical Clinic, in 2010. This is a cross-sectional study, conducted at a university hospital, with a samp...

Cultural adaptation to Brazil of the questionnaire Costs of caring for children with cancer

Rev. latinoam. enferm; 22 (4), 2014
OBJECTIVE: to present the cultural adaptation of the questionnaire Costs of caring for children with cancer, offering a valid and reliable tool to assess the economic repercussions of childhood cancer for Brazilian families. METHOD: it is a methodological research with a cross-sectional design. The metho...

Measurement of fatigue in children and adolescents with cancer: an integrative review

Texto & contexto enferm; 23 (2), 2014
This study analyzed scientific production on the measurement of fatigue in children and adolescents with cancer, particularly the instruments used. Integrative review, searching in PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, CINAHL, LILACS, SciELO, IBECS and COCHRANE, without any time restriction, using key words ...

Genogram and ecomap: brazilian nursing contributions

Texto & contexto enferm; 23 (1), 2014
This study aimed to identify and analyze how the genogram and ecomap have been used in Brazilian nursing, summarizing this area's contribution to family care. Integrative review, combining predetermined key words and descriptor in LILACS and SciELO, besides a non-systemized search in five qualified nursi...

Criancas e adolescentes com cancer em cuidados paliativos: experiencia de familiares

Rev. bras. enferm; 67 (1), 2014
Este estudo teve por objetivo investigar a experiência dos familiares no cuidar de crianças e adolescentes com câncer, em cuidados paliativos, particularmente nos cuidados ao final da vida. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva e exploratória, com análise qualitativa dos dados. Participaram do estudo ...

A vida após o câncer infantojuvenil: experiências dos sobreviventes

Rev. bras. enferm; 66 (6), 2013
Os efeitos tardios do tratamento do câncer em crianças, adolescentes e adultos jovens podem ser de ordem física, social e emocional, com consequências na qualidade de vida. Por meio de um estudo etnográfico, buscamos identificar as repercussões dos efeitos tardios do tratamento na qualidade de vida...