Caracterização dos cuidados centrados na família em oncologia pediátrica em Portugal

Abstract

ResumoObjetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo caracterizar as perceções parentais dos Cuidados Centrados na Família (CCF) em função de fatores sociodemográficos e clínicos no contexto da oncologia pediátrica em Portugal. Results: Both parents' and children's age were associated with higher scores on both domains of FCC (Service and General Information). Multivariate analyses showed that parents of children (vs. adolescents), parents with a higher education (vs. secondary or less) and parents of children receiving treatment (vs. completed treatment) reported lower perceptions of FCC (Services and General Information). No differences were found according to time since diagnosis, number of hospitalizations and intensity of treatment. Conclusion: Findings suggest that younger parents with higher education, parents of younger children and parents of children receiving treatment may be at higher risk for perceptions of formal care as less family-centered.