Methodological Analysis Regarding Pediatric Oncohematology Papers

Abstract

RESUMO:Este trabalho se caracteriza como uma revisão de literatura na área de psiconcologia pediátrica e teve como objetivo categorizar, quanto à metodologia utilizada, pesquisas relativas ao estudo do impacto do tratamento onco-hematológico pediátrico para pais. Foram considerados trabalhos publicados nas principais revistas internacionais entre 1996 e 2006, resultando em 11 artigos com metodologia qualitativa, nove estudos com metodologia quantitativa, oito estudos longitudinais e apenas um com metodologia mista. Um número relevante de diferentes instrumentos tem sido utilizado, além do desenvolvimento de escalas e questionários com objetivos específicos à pesquisa na área. Entrevistas também têm proporcionado aos pesquisadores a compreensão de processos, de mudanças e de percepções, por parte dos cuidadores, acerca do diagnóstico e tratamento. São discutidas as vantagens da combinação de metodologias quantitativas e qualitativas para apreensão de vários aspectos do processo saúde-doença durante tratamento pediátrico onco-hematológico. Além disso, estudos longitudinais têm se mostrado bastante úteis para a compreensão das mudanças ao longo do processo de tratamento, que envolve diversas demandas, exigências e dificuldades não apenas para o paciente pediátrico, mas para pais e familiares. Palavras-chave: câncer infantil, metodologia, revisão de literatura. __________________________________________________________________________ METHODOLOGICAL ANALYSIS REGARDING PEDIATRIC ONCOHEMATOLOGY PAPERSABSTRACT: This paper is a literature review in pediatric psychooncology with the aim of analyzing, according to methodology, researches concerning the impact of oncohematological treatment for parents. Papers published in the main international journals between 1996 and 2006 were considered for this review, resulting in 11 papers with qualitative metholodogy, nine studies with quantitative methodology, eight longitudinal researches and only one manuscript with mixed methods. A relevant number of different instruments has been used, besides developing scales and questionnaires with specific goals regarding the research in this field. Interviews have also promoted the understanding of processes, changes, and the caregiver´s perception related to diagnosis and treatment. Advantages concerning the combination of different quantitative and qualitative methodologies are discussed in order to comprehend the several aspects in health related processes during pediatric oncohematological treatment. Besides, longitudinal studies have been very useful the understanding of the changes during the treatment process, which involves several demands, challenges and difficulties not only for the pediatric patients, but for parents and caregivers.SQS 406 D 206, Brasília -DF -Brasil.

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