Formation of groups of hospitalized adolescents facing chronic disease: a descriptive study

• Published in: Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing Vol. 13; no. S1; p. 446
• Main Authors: Costa, Jussara da Silva, dos Santos, Mauro Leonardo Salvador Caldeira
• Format: Journal Article Book Review
• Language: English
• Published: Niteroi Fluminense Federal University, Nursing Activities Interest Group 01-10-2014; Universidade Federal Fluminense, Mestrado Profissional em Enfermagem
• Subjects: Analysis; Care and treatment; Chronic diseases; Youth; Brazil
• ISSN: 1676-4285; 1676-4285
• DOI: 10.5935/1676-4285.20144997

This is the dissertation project of the Professional Master's in Healthcare Nursing at Aurora de Afonso Costa School of Nursing / Fluminense Federal University. The topic is the changes in everyday life aspects of adolescents hospitalized with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD). Aims: To analyze the process of group formation by listening to teenagers hospitalized with NCD as a tool for nursing care; to identify changes in the everyday lives of adolescents as a result of the impact of disease diagnosis, treatment and hospitalization; to discuss the strategies used to cope with the disease. Method: A descriptive exploratory study, to be conducted at a university hospital in the city of Niteroi (RJ), with adolescents hospitalized with NCDs. Data collection will take place through the formation of groups containing at least two participants, guided by structured interview questions. Data will be treated by thematic content analysis. Descriptors: Adolescent, Hospitalized; Chronic Disease; Nursing; Self-help Groups.