出版社：Grupo de Pesquisa Metodologias em Ensino e Aprendizagem em Ciências
摘要：Objectives: To analyze the permanence of families of children and adolescents in a support home during oncologic treatment and to describe the characteristics of these children and adolescents in oncologic treatment in a support home. Methods: Qualitative research, case study type. Data collection was carried out through non-directive group interview with 20 participants divided into 6 groups of family members of children and adolescents in support home. Results: In the characterization of children and adolescents it was identified that access to the oncology reference center is still difficult for families who live far from urban centers, cooperating to late diagnosis and advanced stages of the disease. The female public was the main caregiver with an overload of work. Social and affective support networks were identified at the support house. Families need a support structure during the oncological treatment of children and teenagers. Conclusion: Access to the healthcare network for childhood cancers still presents structural and technical impediments, compromising early diagnosis. The support house offers support structure and encourages the formation of social support networks during oncological treatment.
