Keywords
Technology
Family
Chronic disease
Nursing
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Abstract
Objective: To know the family experiences in hospitalization of children dependent on technologies. Methods: A qualitative study was carried out in a university hospital in southern Brazil in the first semester of 2019. The theoretical reference was Symbolic and Methodological Interactionism, Grounded Theory. 16 family members of children with special health needs participated, of these 10 children were CDT. Data were collected through interviews and afterwards, open, axial and selective coding was performed. Results: Some children are admitted to the Neonatal Unit after birth due to complications during delivery and birth. The family is impacted by the child technology dependence, who are familiar with its use and learn in the hospital to perform specific care necessary to maintain the child's life after discharge. Conclusion: The role of the nurse with the family in this period is essential, guiding and investing in their educational process to make it autonomous for the care process of these children.