Doenças crônicas em crianças e adolescentes: uma revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

The scope of this article is to analyze papers published between 2003 and 2011 that focus on discussions regarding chronic conditions or chronic diseases in children and adolescents. It combines a methodological review of the literature and thematic analysis of content in order to identify the elements that characterize chronic diseases in children and adolescents and the specificities generated by these chronic conditions. The review of the literature resulted in a description of the series of articles identified by year of publication, country of origin, type of study, population and the chronic condition addressed. Thematic content analysis generated two core themes: Definition of chronic disease and Ways of handling chronic disease in children and teenagers. The main conclusion reached is that the age transitions when a disease is diagnosed and treated since childhood involve transformations that include changes in health facilities, discharge processes, decision making and networking that include family, hospital, school and institutions that guarantee the child's rights.

Recomendações para uma linha de cuidados para crianças e adolescentes com condições crônicas complexas de saúde

“…Nota-se também uma necessária associação e articulação entre os diferentes prestadores de serviços de atenção em saúde, incluindo aí o planejamento da transição para clínicas de cuidado em saúde, ações estas focadas em uma perspectiva de cuidado ampliado em saúde, inclusive com equipes multiprofissionais que possam participar diretamente desta transição de serviços 27,28 .…”

Complex chronic conditions in children and adolescents: hospitalizations in Brazil, 2013

“…In this way, the situation of children and adolescents with CCC calls for a "new pediatrics" in Brazil 20 with diversified professional resources and technology, with the preparation of a specific health plan and program that is consistent with the National Health Policy and aims to provide adequate and comprehensive care to all children and adolescents with CCC 21 . Nonetheless, more studies are necessary in order to identify the true dimension of CCC in Brazil, besides to compare the evolution throughout the time.…”

The Reality of Children and Adolescents with Meningomyelocele and Their Families, in the City of Belo Horizonte and Its Metropolitan Area, Brazil

“…This finding emphasizes the social issue of accessibility and socialization among this population. Schools play an important social role as mediators in the education and care for children and adolescents with and without developmental alterations [9]. The school environment favors the establishment of friendships, essential for the socialization of children and adolescents.…”