Abstract:Objective: To understand the uncertainties of mothers of children undergoing conservative renal treatment due to the child's illness. Method: A qualitative study was carried out with 11 mothers of children undergoing conservative renal treatment at a pediatric nephrology service in the southern region of Brazil. For the data collection, a semi-structured interview and conventional content analysis were performed. Results: Two categories of statements emerged: "Uncertainties regarding the disease and adaptati… Show more
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