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(Re)organization strategies of the family that lives with a family member in peritoneal dialysis at home
Estratégias de (re)organização da família que convive com familiar em diálise peritoneal no domicílio
Estrategias de (re)organización de la familia que convive con familiar en diálisis peritoneal en domicilio
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Abstract Objective: To describe the family's (re)organization strategies while living together with a member that makes peritoneal dialysis at home. Methods: Qualitative study conducted through interviews with seven families that had a member in peritoneal dialysis, linked to a renal clinic in the south of B... view more
Objective: To describe the family's (re)organization strategies while living together with a member that makes peritoneal dialysis at home. Methods: Qualitative study conducted through interviews with seven families that had a member in peritoneal dialysis, linked to a renal clinic in the south of Brazil, from March to May, 2012. The data were submitted to thematic analysis. Results: The strategies adopted by families were: to adapt the treatment schedule with other activities; to acquire knowledge and develop abilities to make peritoneal dialysis; to adequate the physical environment of the residence; and to adapt the family routine to face the sickness and the treatment of familial member. Conclusion: The (re)organization of the family has occurred to make treatment and daily activities possible. Once the nurse acknowledges the individuality of the families, when they ask him/her to help, he/she can help them, and try to attend the expectations of each one with sensibility.... view less
Keywords
nursing; family; domestic assistance; chronic illness
Classification
Medical Sociology
Family Sociology, Sociology of Sexual Behavior
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Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
Page/Pages
p. 696-704
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 9 (2017) 3
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2017.v9i3.696-704
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed