A percepção do projeto cultivar para mães de crianças com câncer

Abstract

Introduction: The diagnosis of childhood cancer has a significant impact on both the child and the family, causing distress and anguish. The Cultivar Program therefore uses family intervention strategies to strengthen the family's resilience in the process of becoming ill. Objective: to describe the perception of mothers of children with cancer after the Cultivar Program meetings. Method: This is a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study. The data was collected through six interviews with mothers of children with cancer who took part in the Cultivar Project, and Content Analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: Six mothers were interviewed, and three categories were obtained: the impact of the diagnosis of childhood cancer for mothers, the coping of mothers of children with cancer with the Cultivar project and the uncertainties of mothers facing a child with cancer. Conclusion: The findings of this study highlight the importance of support groups for families of children with cancer. Creating a program to share experiences and concerns promotes resilience, attentive listening and comprehensive care.