CARE PRACTICES FOR PEOPLE WITH HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS

• Main Authors: Nathalia Ivulic Pleutim (Author), Bianca Cristina Ciccone Giacon Arruda (Author), Guilherme Oliveira de Arruda (Author), Rosilene Rocha Palasson (Author), Sonia Silva Marcon (Author), Elen Ferraz Teston (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal do Paraná, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

Objective: to learn about care practices for people with Huntington's disease. Method: a qualitative study using the Patient- and Family-Centered Care framework, carried out with 20 family caregivers of people with Huntington's disease. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, in February and March 2022, via Google Meet, and after being transcribed in full, it was submitted to Content Analysis. Results: The practice of caring for people with Huntington's requires adapting to the environment, readjusting the routine, and improvising aids. The difficulty in obtaining a diagnosis makes family members proactive in their search for knowledge to improve care conditions. Conclusion: although this is a rare disease, the care actions mentioned are like those carried out for people with other chronic diseases. However, recognizing the care practices carried out by family members can help nurses plan their care.

Item Description

10.1590/ce.v29i0.95987
1414-8536
2176-9133