Aline Machado Feijó

Rede social e vínculos apoiadores das famílias de crianças com câncer

This study sought to know the support bonds and the social network of the families that have a child with cancer in their context. It is an exploratory, descriptive investigation made with a qualitative approach. Six family members participated in the study, two from each of the children with cancer hospitalized in the Onco-Hematology Unit of the Joana de Gusmao Childrens Hospital in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The data was collected using semi-structured interviews carried out from May to June of 2006. In order to organize the results, thematic analysis was used. The results revealed that the family seeks to organize itself in order to deal with the disease, resulting in a strengthening of family bonds and respective support networks. Religion appears as a strategy to handle situations which arise from cancer. However, it became clear that the disease can also weaken the previously established bonds. DESCRIPTORS: Family. Child. Cancer. Nursing. Social support.

Plantas medicinais utilizadas por idosos com diagnóstico de Diabetes mellitus no tratamento dos sintomas da doença

Este trabalho teve como objetivo investigar as plantas medicinais utilizadas por idosos assistidos em uma Unidade Basica de Saude de Pelotas-RS, com diagnostico de Diabetes mellitus, como terapia complementar no tratamento dos sintomas da doenca. Caracterizou-se por pesquisa qualitativa, realizada em julho de 2009, no municipio de Pelotas-RS. Foram entrevistados 18 idosos com idade entre 60 e 77 anos, sendo 14 do sexo feminino. Os participantes citaram 20 plantas medicinais utilizadas como terapia complementar no tratamento do Diabetes mellitus. Entre estas, as mais citadas utilizadas para diminuir os niveis de glicose no sangue foram Sphagneticola trilobata, Bauhinia spp. e Syzygium cumini, sendo que para as duas ultimas ha comprovacao cientifica do efeito hipoglicemiante. A infusao foi a forma de preparo predominante. Considera-se importante a realizacao de estudos farmacologicos que investiguem os efeitos das plantas utilizadas pela populacao, a fim de que o uso proporcione os beneficios desejados e nao cause danos a saude.

Medicação pactuada como recurso terapêutico no processo de trabalho de um CAPS: contribuições para a enfermagem

This descriptive and exploratory study with a qualitative methodological approach aimed to analyze the use of negotiated medication as a therapeutic resource for social reintegration and its contributions to nursing, in the work process of a Psycho-Social Care Center. It was undertaken in a Psycho-Social Care Center II in the municipality of Alegrete in the state of Rio Grande do Sul-RS in the period May - June 2006. The field diaries kept by three researchers were analyzed according to Minayos thematic analysis; the record of observations totalled 390 hours. Among the principal results, the negotiation of the medication - which was presented as effective in the service under study - and the interpersonal relationship between health professionals and the user stood out. It is concluded that it is relevant to approach medication in a negotiated manner, as in this way the user has autonomy to give opinions and make decisions regarding issues referent to his or her treatment.

NEGOTIATED MEDICATION AS A THERAPEUTIC RESOURCE IN THE WORK PROCESS OF A PSYCHO-SOCIAL CARE CENTER: CONTRIBUTIONS TO NURSING

This descriptive and exploratory study with a qualitative methodological approach aimed to analyze the use of negotiated medication as a therapeutic resource for social reintegration and its contributions to nursing, in the work process of a Psycho-Social Care Center. It was undertaken in a Psycho-Social Care Center II in the municipality of Alegrete in the state of Rio Grande do Sul-RS in the period May - June 2006. The field diaries kept by three researchers were analyzed according to Minayos thematic analysis; the record of observations totalled 390 hours. Among the principal results, the negotiation of the medication - which was presented as effective in the service under study - and the interpersonal relationship between health professionals and the user stood out. It is concluded that it is relevant to approach medication in a negotiated manner, as in this way the user has autonomy to give opinions and make decisions regarding issues referent to his or her treatment.

As inter-relações da rede social do homem com câncer na perspectiva bioecológica: contribuições para a enfermagem

Objetivou-se conhecer as caracteristicas das inter-relacoes da rede social do homem com câncer em tratamento quimioterapico. Estudo qualitativo que utilizou como referencial teorico o Modelo Bioecologico de Bronfenbrenner e o metodo de Insercao Ecologica. Participaram tres homens com câncer atendidos em um servico de quimioterapia, entre abril e setembro de 2010, realizando-se, em media, seis encontros com cada sujeito. Os dados contidos nas entrevistas foram submetidos a analise tematica. Constatou-se que, para o fortalecimento das relacoes e desenvolvimento do homem com câncer, sao necessarias caracteristicas positivas em sua rede social, como: presenca, comunicacao, compartilhar, confianca, respeito, interesse e protecao, formas de apoio amadurecidas ao longo do tempo que influenciam na vida das pessoas de maneira saudavel. Os profissionais de saude, ao conhecerem a rede e as caracteristicas de suas inter-relacoes, poderao intervir conjuntamente com a pessoa no fortalecimento de seus vinculos apoiadores e na mudanca significativa de suas relacoes fragilizadas.

Social network and support bonds of the families of children with cancer

This study sought to know the support bonds and the social network of the families that have a child with cancer in their context. It is an exploratory, descriptive investigation made with a qualitative approach. Six family members participated in the study, two from each of the children with cancer hospitalized in the Onco-Hematology Unit of the Joana de Gusmao Childrens Hospital in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The data was collected using semi-structured interviews carried out from May to June of 2006. In order to organize the results, thematic analysis was used. The results revealed that the family seeks to organize itself in order to deal with the disease, resulting in a strengthening of family bonds and respective support networks. Religion appears as a strategy to handle situations which arise from cancer. However, it became clear that the disease can also weaken the previously established bonds. DESCRIPTORS: Family. Child. Cancer. Nursing. Social support.

Incidentes críticos experienciados no tratamento da doença oncológica

Objetivou-se conhecer os incidentes criticos positivos e negativos experienciados pelo paciente em tratamento oncologico. Estudo qualitativo realizado com cinco homens e cinco mulheres que fizeram parte de um macroprojeto, entre marco de 2006 e dezembro de 2007. Apresentavam diagnostico de câncer e estavam em tratamento radioterapico em um Ambulatorio de Radioterapia da Regiao Sul do Brasil. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista semiestruturada e analisados conforme a Tecnica do Incidente Critico, abordando os pontos positivos e negativos. Os resultados foram divididos em quatro categorias: descoberta da doenca, tratamento realizado, situacao socioeconomica, atividades sociais e vinculos interpessoais. Observou-se que os pacientes com neoplasias ainda apresentam mais aspectos negativos do que positivos no decorrer do processo de adoecimento e tratamento. Essas questoes direcionam para uma reflexao acerca da elaboracao de condutas que possam amenizar as dificuldades enfrentadas. Todavia, os pontos positivos destacados, relacionados principalmente com as fontes de apoio, tambem devem ser considerados, no intuito de fortalece-los e oferecer melhor qualidade de vida aos pacientes. Os profissionais de enfermagem devem estar sensibilizados para atender esses pacientes, seus familiares e suas demandas, sobretudo, para orientar sobre os tratamentos, as possiveis consequencias, ouvir e acolher.

Foi/não foi tudo o que pensava: facilidades e dificuldades após o transplante renal

Objetivo: Conhecer as facilidades e as dificuldades que as pessoas com doenca renal cronica vivenciam apos o transplante renal. Metodologia: Estudo qualitativo e descritivo, realizado com 20 pessoas transplantadas renais em um municipio do Sul do Brasil, de maio a julho de 2013. Utilizaram-se entrevistas semiestruturadas, analisadas conforme a tecnica dos incidentes criticos. Resultados: As principais facilidades foram apresentadas na categoria “Aproximacao do viver ‘normal’: facilidades decorrentes do transplante renal”, estando relacionadas a libertacao da dialise, a restricao alimentar e hidrica, entre outras. As dificuldades foram apresentadas na categoria “Permanencia da condicao cronica e a necessidade de cuidados”. Consideracoes finais: As facilidades e as dificuldades dependem da vivencia de cada pessoa. Os profissionais da saude necessitam entender e promover acoes de saude que favorecam a singularidade e o contexto do transplantado renal. Palavras-chave: Insuficiencia renal cronica. Transplante de rim. Acontecimentos que mudam a vida. Enfermagem.

Perfil das mulheres em tratamento quimioterápico em um município no Sul do Brasil

Doi: 10.5902/2179769210530 Aim: to describe the profile of women undergoing chemotherapy in an oncology service of a teaching hospital in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Method: descriptive study with a quantitative approach, conducted from March to June in 2010. The participants were 117 women. Data analysis was frequencial. Results: the predominant features were: elderly women, white, unmarried, who studied for five to eight years, with some religious belief, retired, with low income, and from the city where the study originated. Hypertension was the most frequent comorbidity. The use of tobacco and the ingestion of mate in high temperature were the modifiable risk factors. In regards to the types of cancer, breast cancer was the most prevalent. Conclusion: this study helped to identify the sociodemographic and economic characteristics of women with cancer, enabling specific actions targeting this population.

Medicación pactada como recurso terapéutico en el proceso de trabajo de un CAPS: contribuciones para la enfermería

This descriptive and exploratory study with a qualitative methodological approach aimed to analyze the use of negotiated medication as a therapeutic resource for social reintegration and its contributions to nursing, in the work process of a Psycho-Social Care Center. It was undertaken in a Psycho-Social Care Center II in the municipality of Alegrete in the state of Rio Grande do Sul-RS in the period May - June 2006. The field diaries kept by three researchers were analyzed according to Minayos thematic analysis; the record of observations totalled 390 hours. Among the principal results, the negotiation of the medication - which was presented as effective in the service under study - and the interpersonal relationship between health professionals and the user stood out. It is concluded that it is relevant to approach medication in a negotiated manner, as in this way the user has autonomy to give opinions and make decisions regarding issues referent to his or her treatment.