The function of the social networks of families of hospitalized children

AUTOR(ES)

Morais, Rita de Cássia Melão de

FONTE

Esc. Anna Nery

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

01/07/2019

RESUMO

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a função da rede social configurada pelo familiar/acompanhante e suas implicações para sua permanência durante a hospitalização da criança na unidade de internação pediátrica. Método: Estudo de abordagem qualitativa, com dez familiares/acompanhantes de crianças hospitalizadas. A coleta de dados se deu pela técnica da entrevista individual, ocorrida no período de fevereiro a dezembro de 2015. A análise foi temática, à luz do referencial teórico de "Redes Sociais" descrito por Lia Sanicola. Resultados e discussão: A rede social teve como função principal o apoio emocional e material, e os principais componentes desta rede foram: companheiro, mãe, tia e filha, bem como equipe de enfermagem, médico e outros familiares/acompanhantes. Considerações finais e implicações para a prática: Constatou-se que a totalidade das entrevistadas era do gênero feminino, no entanto, o marido foi o membro da rede social mais importante para os familiares participantes, pois desempenham a função material/financeira e emocional. Ainda, as participantes consideram ser de sua responsabilidade todos os cuidados à família e na condição que se encontram, entendem como um favor prestado pelos outros membros da rede. Identificar a composição das redes sociais dos familiares/acompanhantes proporciona um melhor direcionamento de cuidado, a fim de potencializar o apoio social recebido.ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the role of the social network configured by the family/companion and their implications for their stay during the hospitalization of the child in the pediatric hospitalization unit. Method: Qualitative study with ten family members/companions of hospitalized children. Data collection was done through the technique of individual interview, which occurred in the period from February to December 2015. The analysis was thematic, in light of the theoretical reference of "Social Networks" described by Lia Sanicola. Results and discussion: The main role of the social network was emotional and material support, and the main components of this network were: companion, mother, aunt and daughter, as well as nursing team, physician and other family members/companions. Final considerations and implications for the practice: It was verified that the totality of the interviewees was female, however, the husband was the most important member of the social network for the family members involved, since they perform the material/financial and emotional function. In addition, the participants consider that they are responsible for all care to the family and, in the condition in that they are, they understand it as a favor provided by the other members of the network. Identifying the composition of the social networks of family members/companions provides a better targeting of care in order to strengthen the social support received.

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