Care concepts of caregivers: a study with hospitalized children with cancer

Abstract

Qualitative research with the objective of learning the care concept of the caregiver who is a member of the multiprofessional team working with hospitalized children with cancer. Fifteen pediatric caregivers from the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre took part of it. The data collected through semi-structured interviews have been submitted to content analysis. As to the theme category, Care Conception, caregivers regard care as Action, Tie, Presence, Feelings, and Promotion of personal and spiritual development.