The diagnosis of cancer in a child marks the beginning of a multifaceted process that creates a significant transition in the life of the family unit, requiring reorganization and putting parents in the role of caregivers.
Consequently, it is imperative for families to develop adaptive strategies, referred to in the literature as coping strategies, not only in response to the cancer diagnosis but also in relation to life in general.
These strategies are employed when a significant change or challenge disrupts an individual's usual behavior and necessitates the adoption of new behaviors.
The effectiveness of these strategies is measured by their ability to immediately alleviate perceived distress and avert future impairment of the individual's well-being or health status.
The role of nurses in promoting these strategies is recognized, and for this, it is important to know the preferences of these parents in the context of the implications of the disease and the treatments they face, but also the care and cultural contexts.
The awareness of the facts described above motivated us to carry out a research project on "Coping strategies and psychological well-being of parents of children and adolescents with cancer".
The research design will be quantitative, correlational and cross-sectional, using a structured questionnaire to collect data. Prior to participation, parents will be informed of the nature and objectives of the study and will be assured of the confidentiality and anonymity of their responses, as well as the option to decline participation.
01/01/2014
Em desenvolvimento
MANAGEMENT OF PAIN AND SUFFERING IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Self-care and health-disease