Diabetic child of type 1 and the family convival: Repercussions in the management of disease

Authors

  • Thais Schmidt Vitali Hermes Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná
  • Cláudia Silveira Viera Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná
  • Rosa Maria Rodrigues Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná
  • Beatriz Rosana Gonçalves de Oliveira Toso Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná
  • Luciana Mara Monti Fonseca Universidade de São Paulo

Keywords:

Diabetes mellitus., Child., Case study., Comprehensive health care.

Abstract

The research aimed to write the repercussion of the family life of the diabetic child in the management of the disease. This is a descriptive qualitative study, type case study with a diabetic child followed in an outpatient at a university hospital, through a focus group. Analysis of data by content analysis of thematic type. Adriana (fictitious name), 11 years, does not adhere to the guidelines and treatments proposed by the health team, resulting in inadequate management of diabetes and high glycemic indexes, the disharmonious relationship with the family and the lack of health services management could contributed with this situation. Chronic health conditions influenced the family daily life and make treatment difficult, especially for children. Primary health care should use tools such as case management and the therapeutic singular project, for together with family and child, obtain better adherence to treatment.

Published

2022-04-17

How to Cite

1.
Schmidt Vitali Hermes T, Silveira Viera C, Rodrigues RM, Gonçalves de Oliveira Toso BR, Monti Fonseca LM. Diabetic child of type 1 and the family convival: Repercussions in the management of disease. Saúde debate [Internet]. 2022 Apr. 17 [cited 2024 Dec. 24];42(119 out-dez):927-39. Available from: https://saudeemdebate.org.br/sed/article/view/1107