Family experiences in the care of adolescents with cerebral palsy

Family experiences in the care of adolescents with cerebral palsy

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Objective: To understand the experiences of Flower families in the care of adolescents with cerebral palsy.Method: A qualitative, phenomenological research in the homes of five families in the Midwest region of Minas Gerais, from April to August 2017.After the approval of the research ethics committee, data was collected through semi-structured interviews and submitted to a comprehensive phenomenological analysis.Results: It was learned that the daily life of these families is impregnated with Protection suffering and anguish to offer the adolescent with cerebral palsy a better quality of life.Health care is fragmented, which prevents progress in comprehensive care for this public.

Conclusion: Adolescents with CP are considered to be poorly attended multi-professionally, and it is up to the nurse to create care strategies that can empower and support families in the search for resources available for integrality.