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Index de Enfermería
On-line version ISSN 1699-5988Print version ISSN 1132-1296
Abstract
CALISTO-MOREIRA, Carla; BARRIA-MALDONADO, Dayana; MUNOZ-MORALES, Marcela and VILLA-VELASQUEZ, Jenifer. Perceptions about nursing care in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders. Index Enferm [online]. 2022, vol.31, n.4, pp.260-264. Epub Apr 17, 2023. ISSN 1699-5988. https://dx.doi.org/10.58807/indexenferm20225388.
Objective:
to know the experiences of mothers and/or caregivers of children between 3 and 9 years old with autism spectrum disorders in relation to the nursing care received in child healthcare controls.
Methods:
a descriptive qualitative exploratory nature study of with a phenomenological approach. The study included 5 mothers and 1 grandmother caregivers of children diagnosed with ASD. A content analysis was performed according to the perspective of Miles and Huberman.
Results:
positive qualities of care such as empathy, trust, assertiveness and knowledge of nurses are identified, aspects that facilitate timely diagnosis. Difficulties in communication and satisfaction of children's needs are perceived.
Conclusions:
the stated objective was answered, revealing the experiences in relation to care, which were characterized as pleasant and empathetic treatment, however, the therapeutic bond was identified as an element that could be improved.
Keywords : Caregivers; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Pediatric Nursing.