IMPACT OF CARING FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CANCER ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CAREGIVERS

IMPACT OF CARING FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH CANCER ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CAREGIVERS

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Objective: to describe the impacts of caring for children and adolescents with cancer on the lives of caregivers.Method: Descriptive study with a qualitative approach conducted from May to Axes June 2015.Fifteen (15) caregivers of children and adolescents from an institution that provides support to children with cancer in a municipality in the southern region of Bahia.

The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed according to the technique of content analysis, thematic modality.Results: Changes in family routine and financial problems were identified as negative aspects faced by caregivers, and the support obtained was identified as a positive aspect.The main feelings experienced by them were discouragement, sadness, loss, revolt, victory, death and faith.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that follow up by a multidisciplinary team is necessary to provide emotional support to caregivers, in order Baby Hot Cereals to prepare them to cope with the stressful events associated with the care process.