Revista de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (Jul 2013)

EXPERIENCE OF FAMILY IN CARING OF ADOLESCENTS DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 1

  • Ana Patrícia Lima de Oliveira,
  • Sued Sheila Sarmento,
  • Claudelí Mistura,
  • Caren da Silva Jacobi,
  • Nara Marilene Oliveira Girardon-Perlini,
  • Margaret Olinda de Souza Carvalho e Lira,
  • Michelle Christini Araújo Vieira,
  • Mônica Cecília Pimentel de Melo

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5902/217976928074
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 1
pp. 133 – 143

Abstract

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http://dx.doi.org/10.5902/217976928074 Objective: to know the experience of relatives in caring for adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Method: a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study. It was carried out ten semi-structured interviews with families of adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus, interpreted from analysis of thematic content. Results: after data analysis, it revealed three categories: Knowledge of family about type 1 diabetes; Difficulties adolescents in adherence to treatment of diabetes type 1: the look of the family; and difficulties experienced by the family regarding need of care to the adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Conclusions: the experiences of families of adolescents with type 1 diabetes are permeated by concerns and difficulties. The offering of multidisciplinary care and investments in health care may help adolescents and families in the care of the disease.

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