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[Living with a hospitalized adolescent]
Lindalva Carvalho Armond1, Magali Roseira Boemer
1Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. lindalva_armond@uol.com.br
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|January 29, 2005
Summary
Parents experience significant impacts on family dynamics and emotional well-being when a child is hospitalized. Understanding their lived experiences is crucial for providing effective support during adolescent hospitalization.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Phenomenology
- Adolescent Health
Context:
- Hospitalization of adolescents presents unique challenges for parents.
- Parental experiences during adolescent hospitalization are complex and multifaceted.
Purpose:
- To explore and understand the lived experiences of parents with a hospitalized adolescent.
- To identify key themes and coping mechanisms utilized by parents during this stressful period.
Summary:
- Qualitative study involving 15 parents of hospitalized adolescents.
- Phenomenological analysis revealed themes including illness impact, emotional adaptation, coping strategies (religiousness, social support), and adolescent changes.
- Adolescent and family viewed as interconnected beings within their environment.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of a holistic approach to care, considering the family unit.
- Informs healthcare providers on supporting parents during adolescent hospitalization.
- Emphasizes the interconnectedness of the adolescent, family, and their environment in the healing process.
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