Obstacles perceived by parents and teachers in the care of epileptic children

Authors

  • Maria de Lourdes da Rocha Rosa UFAC; Departamento de Ciências da Saúde

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691997000500005

Keywords:

epileptic children, convulsive crises, psychiatric nursing

Abstract

This study reports the problerms and difficulties perceived by parents and teachers of epileptic children, who have been attended in the Neurological ward of a hospital located in a medium - size cite of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The goals of this work are: 1. To characterize problems and needs detected by parents and teachers of epileptic children under convulsive crises. 2. To caracterize the assistance that parents and teachers have been giving in order to meet the specific needs of epileptic children. 3. To propose alternatives that can help mothers and teachers, particularly in the situation of convulsive crises. The sample of this study was formed by mothers and teachers of 10 epileptic children, male or female from 7 to 14 years old.

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Published

1997-05-01

Issue

Vol. 5 (1997): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Obstacles perceived by parents and teachers in the care of epileptic children. (1997). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 5(spe), 37-44. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691997000500005