Effects of instruction and parental training for caregivers of children with cancer

ABSTRACT IN ENGLISH: This research aimed to examine the effects of parental training and instruction on observed behaviors in caregivers and children diagnosed with cancer during the venipuncture procedure on an outpatient basis. Nine care workers participated in three different conditions (Routine,...

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Published in:Psicologia 2014-01, Vol.30 (1), p.13-23
Main Authors: Benchaya, Inaê, Ferreira, Eleonora Arnaud Pereira, Silva, Izabel Cristina da
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Behavioural psychology
Cancer
Caring
Children
Parent's education
Parenthood
Parenting
Training
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Summary:ABSTRACT IN ENGLISH: This research aimed to examine the effects of parental training and instruction on observed behaviors in caregivers and children diagnosed with cancer during the venipuncture procedure on an outpatient basis. Nine care workers participated in three different conditions (Routine, Manual and Training). Family characteristics, parental style, and effects of manual and parental training were analyzed with direct observation of behavior during the venipuncture procedure of children. After parental training, the results showed an increase in the positive effect of the manual for short term behavior change, and an increase in the positive monitoring rates of the caregiver, with reports of generalizations of these behaviors for other contexts. The importance of parenting style as a protective factor for children with cancer was discussed. // ABSTRACT IN PORTUGUESE: Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar os efeitos de instrução e de treino parental sobre comportamentos observados em cuidadores e em crianças com diagnóstico de câncer durante procedimento de punção venosa em ambulatório. Participaram nove cuidadores em três condições (Rotina, Manual e Treino). Fez-se análise de características familiares, estilo parental, efeitos de um manual de instruções e de treino parental, com sessões de observação direta do comportamento durante punção venosa. Os resultados apontam efeito positivo do manual para mudança de comportamento em curto prazo. Após treino parental, observou-se aumento nas taxas de monitoria positiva do cuidador, com relatos de generalização desses comportamentos para outros contextos. Discute-se a importância do estilo parental como fator de proteção à criança com câncer.
ISSN:1806-3446
DOI:10.1590/S0102-37722014000100003