Child psychiatric nursing: Shaping a future vision of our work with children

The family myth in nursing care for children in psychological distress

“…In this context, nurses must seek to understand families’ narratives and how treatment can best meet their needs, developing relationships with family members with the aim of creating health-promoting environments for the child ( 2 ) .…”

“…The prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescents is globally estimated at 13,4%, demonstrating that child and adolescent mental health is a worldwide public health problem, aggravated by the difficulty in accessing community services aimed at this type of care (1,2) .…”

“…This study is justified by the high rates of mental disorders in the infant population and the difficulty in accessing community services aimed at this public, highlighting the need to consolidate comprehensive care for children, which can be carried out through nurse care for children in psychological distress, highlighting the importance of the family in child development and in the process of becoming ill (1,2,5,7,8) . Having said that, this study aims to reflect on the contribution of the concept of family myth to nursing care for children in psychological distress.…”

Percepções da equipe de enfermagem sobre cuidados de crianças e adolescentes internados com transtornos mentais

“…10 Nesse sentido, estudos com equipes de enfermagem demonstram que é necessário desenvolver uma relação empática, respeitosa e compreensiva com quem será cuidado, envolvendo a família no tratamento e identificando estratégias que permitam cuidar mais adequadamente dentro de uma relação terapêutica com o outro, tais como atividades ocupacionais, grupos terapêuticos e a utilização do brincar como estratégia de cuidado. 8,9,11 As experiências e vivências das equipes de enfermagem demonstram que é preciso explorar o campo de cuidado das crianças e adolescentes com transtornos mentais, pois o conhecimento da realidade do outro possibilita pensar em novas formas e ações de como cuidar. 10 Para isso, é necessário, juntamente, revisitar as nuances da visão manicomial presentes no cuidar e promover maior busca por estoque de conhecimento com a criança e o adolescente, aproximando-se do seu mundo vida e de suas experiências.…”

Nursing team's perceptions on care for children and adolescents hospitalized with mental disorders

“…10 In this sense, studies with nursing teams show that it is necessary to develop an empathic, respectful, and understanding relationship with those who will be cared for, involving the family in the treatment, and identifying strategies that allow for more adequate care within a therapeutic relationship with the other, such as occupational activities, therapeutic groups and the use of play as a care strategy. 8,9,11 The experiences of nursing teams show that it is necessary to explore the field of care for children and adolescents with mental disorders, because knowledge of the reality of the other makes it possible to think of new ways and actions of how to care. 10 For this, it is necessary to revisit the nuances of the psychiatric vision present in care and promote a greater search for stock of knowledge with children and adolescents, approaching their life world and their experiences.…”