Rev. Soc. Bras. Enferm. Ped.2020;20(1):22-30.
Changes after the diagnosis and treatment of cancer from the child’s perspective
DOI: 10.31508/1676-3793202000004
Abstract
Objective
to apprehend the way children with cancer perceive and experience/experienced the changes they had in their lives.
Methods
Exploratory-descriptive study with a qualitative approach, carried out in Maringá-PR, with eight children aged between eight and twelve years. Data were collection took place through audio-recorded interviews and, afterwards, submitted to content analysis, thematic modality.
Results
three empirical categories were identified: Experiencing changes resulting from treatment; Reestablishing social life; and Support to overcome obstacles.
Conclusion
The meaning attributed to the disease is associated with biological and social changes, which point to the need for individual and differentiated care that allows better adaptation to the new phase to be experienced by these children.
Keywords: Cancers; Children’s health; Oncology nursing