Children's satisfaction with nursing care during hospitalization: A cross-sectional study.

PURPOSE: To assess hospitalized children's satisfaction with nursing care. DESIGN AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study using the "Children Care Quality at Hospital" questionnaire. 61 children admitted to the Pediatrics Department of a hospital in the Northern Region of Portugal were enrolled. RESULTS: The ranged age of the participants was 6 to 15 (10,61 ± 2,66 years), and most were male (52.46%; n = 32). The mean score in the three domains was 128 (77.11%), reflecting children's high satisfaction with the nursing care provided during hospitalization. The domain most valued was Nurse Characteristics, while the least valued was Nursing Environment. CONCLUSION: Results provide essential input for the dimensions to be considered when planning nursing care for children, managing care, and the physical environment in the wards. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: These results highlight the need to hear children's voices. This must encourage nurses to reflect on how children evaluate nursing care and, by doing so, to increase the quality of nursing care provided in Pediatrics settings.

Moderate and severe adverse events in pediatrics: characteristics of incidents reported during the COVID-19 pandemic / Eventos adversos moderados y graves en pediatría: características de los incidentes reportados durante la pandemia del COVID-19 / Eventos adversos moderados e graves em pediatria: características dos incidentes notificados durante a pandemia COVID-19

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the characteristics of safety incident reports resulting in moderate and severe harm to pediatric patients in two hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Cross-sectional study conducted in two hospitals in southern Brazil. The sample consisted of 137 notifications from March 2020 to August 2021. The data were collected through the electronic records of the institutions' notification systems and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The most prevalent incidents were related to clinical processes or procedures (41.6%), affecting slightly more females (49.6%) and infants (39.4%). The majority of incidents (48.2%) occurred in inpatient units. The event sector (p=0.001) and the shift (p=0.011) showed statistically significant associations in both hospitals. Conclusion: The characteristics of the notifications are similar between the institutions surveyed, with a low number of moderate and severe incidents.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Verificar las características de los informes de incidentes de seguridad que resultaron en daños moderados y graves a pacientes pediátricos en dos hospitales durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Método: Estudio transversal realizado en dos hospitales del sur de Brasil. La muestra consistió en 137 notificaciones entre marzo de 2020 y agosto de 2021. Los datos se recogieron a través de los registros electrónicos de los sistemas de notificación de las instituciones y se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva e inferencial. Resultados: Los incidentes más prevalentes estuvieron relacionados con procesos o procedimientos clínicos (41,6%), afectando ligeramente más a mujeres (49,6%) y lactantes (39,4%). La mayoría de los incidentes (48,2%) se produjeron en unidades de hospitalización. El sector del suceso (p=0,001) y el turno (p=0,011) se asociaron de forma estadísticamente significativa en ambos hospitales. Conclusión: Las características de las notificaciones son similares entre las instituciones encuestadas, con un bajo número de incidentes moderados y graves.

RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar as características das notificações de incidentes de segurança resultantes em dano moderado e grave em pacientes pediátricos de dois hospitais durante a pandemia COVID-19. Método: Estudo transversal, realizado em dois hospitais no sul do Brasil. A amostra foi composta por 137 notificações correspondentes ao período de março de 2020 a agosto de 2021. Os dados foram coletados pelo registro eletrônico dos sistemas de notificação das instituições e analisados por estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: Os incidentes mais prevalentes foram relacionados aos processos ou procedimentos clínicos (41,6%), acometeram discretamente mais o sexo feminino (49,6%) e lactentes (39,4%). A maioria dos incidentes (48,2%) ocorreram em unidades de internação. O setor do evento (p=0,001) e o turno (p=0,011) obtiveram associação estatística significativa nos dois hospitais. Conclusão: As características das notificações são semelhantes entre as instituições pesquisadas, sendo evidenciado baixo número de incidentes moderados e graves.

Evidências acerca do brincar no hospital na perspectiva do familiar da criança: revisão integrativa / Evidence about playing in the hospital from the perspective of the child's family: integrative review / Evidencias sobre jugar en el hospital desde la perspectiva de la familia del niño: revisión integrativa

Objetivo: identificar estudos na literatura nacional e internacional acerca do brincar no hospital na perspectiva do familiar da criança. Método: revisão Integrativa realizada no período de março a maio de 2022, nas fontes de informações: Scielo; LILACS e BDENF via BVS; MEDLINE via PUBMED; Scopus e o Google Scholar como estratégia adicional. Foram incluídos artigos originais, nos idiomas inglês, português e espanhol; sem recorte temporal; e que tivessem como participantes familiares e/ou acompanhantes de crianças hospitalizadas. Resultados: as famílias reconhecem o brincar como promotor na redução da ansiedade das crianças frente aos procedimentos invasivos, além de auxiliar no enfrentamento da hospitalização e na melhora do humor e comportamento delas. Também destacaram a brinquedoteca hospitalar como um importante espaço que promove distração e continuidade do desenvolvimento. Conclusão: a partir da perspectiva dos familiares acerca do brincar, a equipe de enfermagem deve incentiva-las serem coparticipante dessa atividade durante a hospitalização da criança.

Objective: to identify studies in the national and international literature about playing in the hospital from the perspective of the child's family. Method: integrative review carried out from March to May 2022, in the information sources: Scielo; LILACS and BDENF via VHL; MEDLINE via PUBMED; Scopus and Google Scholar as an additional strategy. Original articles in English, Portuguese and Spanish were included; no temporal clipping; and that had family members and/or companions of hospitalized children as participants. Results: families recognize playing as a promoter in reducing children's anxiety in the face of invasive procedures, as well as helping to cope with hospitalization and improving their mood and behavior. They also highlighted the hospital toy library as an important space that promotes distraction and continuity of development. Conclusion: from the perspective of family members about playing, the nursing team should encourage them to be a co-participant in this activity during the child's hospitalization.

Objetivos:identificar estudios en la literatura nacional e internacional sobre el juego en el hospital desde la perspectiva de la familia del niño. Método: revisión integradora realizada de marzo a mayo de 2022, en las fuentes de información: Scielo; LILACS y BDENF vía BVS; MEDLINE vía PUBMED; Scopus y Google Scholar como estrategia adicional. Se incluyeron artículos originales en inglés, portugués y español; sin recorte temporal; y que tuvo como participantes a familiares y/o acompañantes de niños hospitalizados. Resultados: las familias reconocen jugar como un promotor en la reducción de la ansiedad de los niños frente a los procedimientos invasivos, además de ayudar a sobrellevar la hospitalización y mejorar su estado de ánimo y comportamiento. También destacaron la ludoteca del hospital como un espacio importante que promueve la distracción y la continuidad del desarrollo. Conclusión: desde la perspectiva de los familiares sobre el juego, el equipo de enfermería debe incentivarlos a ser copartícipes de esa actividad durante la hospitalización del niño.

Nutritional risk and functionality of children and adolescents hospitalized with COVID-19.

To evaluate the association between nutritional risk and functionality of children and adolescents hospitalized with COVID-19 at admission and discharge. METHODS: Retrospective cross-sectional study with patients under 19 years old, positive for SARS-COV-2 by RT-PCR test, from February 2020 to May 2022. The STRONGKids screening (Screening Tool Risk On Nutritional Status and Growth) was used to assess nutritional risk on hospital admission and the Functional Status Scale (FSS-Brazil) to determine the functionality of patients on admission and discharge. Data was collected from hospital medical records. Poisson regressions with crude robust variance were used to test the association between nutritional risk and functional status at admission, with adjustments for the age, length of stay, and presence of complex chronic conditions. RESULTS: Of the 217 patients, 55.7% (n = 121) were boys with a median age of 6 years (IQ 0-12), 58.5% (n = 127) had at least one complex chronic condition, 64% (n = 139) had medium/high nutritional risk, and 23.9% (n = 52) had some degree of dysfunctionality upon admission and 14.6% (n = 31) upon discharge. By associating STRONGKids and the FSS-Brasil of hospital admission, it was observed that children with low nutritional risk had a mean global FSS lower (6.4 ± 0.7) than children with medium/high nutritional risk (7. 7 ± 2.8; p < 0.001). Children with low nutritional risk on admission also had a lower mean (6.1 ± 0.59) on the FSS at hospital discharge than children with medium/high nutritional risk (7.1 ± 2.5; p < 0.001). After adjustments, it was identified that the addition of one STRONGKids point increases by 36% (PR 1.36; 95%CI 1.15-1.62) the probability of the patient presenting some degree of functional impairment on admission.    Conclusion: The study found a positive association between nutritional risk and functional impairment in hospitalized children and adolescents with COVID-19 on admission, even after adjusting for age, length of stay, and complex chronic conditions. Furthermore, patients with medium/high nutritional risk at admission also had worse functionality, both on admission and at discharge. WHAT IS KNOWN: • Children and adolescents infected with COVID-19 tend to exhibit milder symptoms and lower hospitalization rates compared to adults, although severe cases and complications can occur. • A paucity of targeted investigations exists regarding the correlation between nutritional risk and functionality in children and adolescents with COVID-19. WHAT IS NEW: • Children and adolescents with COVID-19 who presented with medium to high nutritional risk upon hospital admission demonstrated functional impairments, both at admission and hospital discharge.

Education and documentation strategies to improve malnutrition diagnosis in hospitalized children: A quality improvement project.

BACKGROUND: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (AND/ASPEN) published malnutrition guidelines in 2014. In 2015, our institution implemented a quality improvement project focused on malnutrition identification with the goal to improve the diagnosis of malnutrition in hospitalized children. METHODS: Our project included three approaches: education, nutrition assessment, and documentation initiatives. Education initiatives focused on physicians at all levels of training. Nutrition screening was completed on all patients admitted to our institution. Registered dietitians (RDs) conducted nutrition assessments and identified and documented malnutrition based on AND/ASPEN guidelines. Documentation initiatives included development of automatic text and template changes to allow import of RD-assigned malnutrition diagnosis into physician documentation. We met with members of our clinical documentation integrity team regularly to review the results of these initiatives starting in 2016. RESULTS: The total diagnosed cases of malnutrition increased from 208 cases in 2016 at the start of our monitoring to >800 cases per year in 2020-2022. Unspecified (no severity assigned) protein calorie malnutrition as a percentage of total malnutrition diagnoses decreased from 36.9% in 2016 to <10% since 2018. Children with severe malnutrition have remained the largest portion of children with a malnutrition diagnosis, with >40% of children with malnutrition diagnosed with severe malnutrition. CONCLUSION: Our education and documentation initiatives have led to both improved diagnosis of malnutrition and accurate identification and documentation of malnutrition severity. These initiatives could be utilized to improve malnutrition diagnosis and documentation at other institutions caring for hospitalized children.

Pedagogical practices developed with children through hospital classes: An integrative literature review.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the evidence available in the literature on the pedagogical practices developed with children through hospital classes. METHOD: An integrative review was conducted on July 20, 2022, in Scopus, MEDLINE/PubMed, CINAHL, LILACS, Web of Science, ERIC, Educ@, and Scielo using the following descriptors in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, extracted from DECS/MeSH, CINAHL, Brased/INEP, and ERIC Thesaurus: "Child, Hospitalized", "Education, Special", "Education Department, Hospital", "Hospital Classroom", "Hospital Class", "Child Rearing", "Educational Practices", "Early Childhood Education", "Education", "Hospital Pedagogy", and "Hospital Special Class". No time restriction was applied. The EndNot Web reference manager and the Rayyan software were used to select studies, and later, the methodological rigor and level of evidence were assessed. RESULTS: The 22 articles described pedagogical practices, including ludic activities, individualized work, working with regular school content, stimulation activities, pedagogical and dialogic listening, learning based on the exchange of knowledge, video games, computational robotics, and theatrical performance. CONCLUSION: Although difficulties were identified in implementing pedagogical practices in the hospital, they were shown to allow educational continuity and clinical improvement of hospitalized children. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Studies on the educational process within the hospital setting can contribute to the development of public policies and the guarantee of the right to education for hospitalized children. DESCRIPTORS: Special education; Hospital education department; Hospitalized child; Child rearing; Teaching.

Analysis of the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 infection on the pediatric population hospitalized during the pandemic in the Greater Paris University Hospitals.

Background: The clinical characteristics, disease progression and outcome in children affected by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection appear significantly milder compared to older individuals. Nevertheless, the trends in hospitalization and clinical characteristics in the pediatric population seem to be different over time across the different epidemic waves. Objective: Our aim was to understand the impact of the different COVID-19 variants in the pediatric population hospitalized in the Pediatric Departments of the Public Hospital in the Greater Paris area by the analysis performed with the Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris (AP-HP) Health Data Warehouse. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study including 9,163 patients under 18 years of age, hospitalized from 1 March 2020 to 22 March 2022, in the Paris area, with confirmed infection by SARS-CoV-2. Three mutually exclusive groups with decreasing severity (Pediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome (PIMS), symptomatic infection, mild or asymptomatic infection) were defined and described regarding demography, medical history, complication of the SARS-CoV-2 infection, and treatment during admission. Temporal evolution was described by defining three successive waves (March-September 2020, October 2020-October 2021, and November 2021-March 2022) corresponding to the emergence of the successive variants. Results: In the study period, 9,163 pediatric patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection were hospitalized in 21 AP-HP hospitals. The number of patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection increased over time for each wave of the pandemic (the mean number of patients per month during the first wave was 332, 322 during the 2nd, and 595 during the third wave). In the medical history, the most associated concomitant disease was chronic respiratory disease. Patients hospitalized during the third wave presented a higher incidence of pulmonary involvement (10.2% compared to 7% and 6.5% during the first and second waves, respectively). The highest incidence of PIMS was observed during the first and second waves (4.2% in the first and second waves compared to 2.3% in the 3rd wave). Discussion: This analysis highlighted the high incidence of hospitalized children in the Greater Paris Area during the third wave of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic corresponding to the Omicron Covid-19 variant, which is probably an expression of a concomitant SARS-CoV-2, while a decreased incidence of PIMS complication was observed during the same period.

Bottle-feeding techniques for children with cleft lip and palate experiencing feeding difficulties.

Objective: This study aimed to identify clinical bottle-feeding techniques practiced by nurses for children with cleft lip and palate experiencing feeding difficulties. Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was used. Five anonymous questionnaires were distributed to each hospital, and 1,109 hospitals with obstetrics, neonatology, or pediatric dentistry wards in Japan were enrolled in the survey between December 2021 and January 2022. Participants were nurses working for over 5 years providing nursing care for children with cleft lip and palate. The questionnaire comprised open-ended questions about the feeding techniques across four dimensions: preparation before bottle-feeding, nipple insertion methods, sucking assistance, and criteria for stopping bottle-feeding. The qualitative data obtained were categorized according to meaning similarity and analyzed. Results: A total of 410 valid responses were obtained. The findings regarding the feeding techniques in each dimension were as follows: seven categories (e.g., improving child's mouth movement, keeping child's breath calm), 27 sub-categories in preparation before bottle-feeding; four categories (e.g., closing the cleft using the nipple to create negative pressure in oral cavity, inserting the nipple to not touch the cleft), 11 sub-categories in nipple insertion methods; five categories (e.g., facilitating awakening, creating negative pressure in oral cavity), 13 sub-categories in sucking assistance; and four categories (e.g., reduced awakening level, worsening vital signs), 16 sub-categories in criteria for stopping bottle-feeding. Most participants responded that they would like to learn bottle-feeding techniques for children with cleft lip and palate who have feeding difficulties. Conclusion: Many bottle-feeding techniques were identified to address disease-characterized conditions. However, the techniques were found to be conflicting: some inserted the nipple to close the cleft to create negative pressure in the child's oral cavity, while others inserted it without touching the cleft to prevent ulceration on the nasal septum. Although these techniques were used by nurses, the effectiveness of the methods has not been assessed. Future intervention studies are needed to determine each technique's benefit or potential harm.

A phenomenological study exploring pediatric hospitalization: The voices of accompanied and unaccompanied hospitalized children.

PURPOSE: Most children go through their childhood without being hospitalized. For a child, being hospitalized may be a disturbing and unfamiliar experience. Pediatric institutions promote parental presence and family-centered care, yet not all parents are able to stay with their children. Holding the child's voice central to the phenomenon, the aim of this study was to explore how parental accompaniment and absence shape a child's hospitalization experience. DESIGN AND METHODS: A phenomenological study was implemented, and children ages 7-11 years old were included if they were in the hospital for at least 24 h with a parent present or 12 h without a parent present. Deriving from the interviews of children, themes were identified to unearth the meaning of children's lived experiences. RESULTS: Twelve school-age children shared their hospitalization experiences. The findings of this study are organized around the following themes: (a) participating in care; (b) being on the road to recovery; (c) being a kid, still; (d) being accompanied - having a familiar face; and (e) being unaccompanied - yearning but understanding. CONCLUSIONS: Being in the hospital was not significantly different when parents were absent, but children preferred their parents to stay. Being in the hospital was not a negative experience. Hospitalized children were attentive, independent, understanding, and resilient. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Children in this study illuminate the need to listen to children's voices. Understanding the experiences of hospitalized children provides pediatric nurses with insight on supporting the patients and families they care for.

Timing of Pediatric Palliative Care Consults in Hospitalized Patients with Heart Disease.

Pediatric palliative care (PPC) provides an extra layer of support for families caring for a child with complex heart disease as these patients often experience lifelong morbidities with frequent hospitalizations and risk of early mortality. PPC referral at the time of heart disease diagnosis provides early involvement in the disease trajectory, allowing PPC teams to longitudinally support patients and families with symptom management, complex medical decision-making, and advanced care planning. We analyzed 113 hospitalized pediatric patients with a primary diagnosis of heart disease and a PPC consult to identify timing of first PPC consultation in relation to diagnosis, complex chronic conditions (CCC), and death. The median age of heart disease diagnosis was 0 days with a median of two CCCs while PPC consultation did not occur until a median age of 77 days with a median of four CCCs. Median time between PPC consult and death was 33 days (interquartile range: 7-128). Death often occurred in the intensive care unit ( n = 36, 67%), and the most common mode was withdrawal of life-sustaining therapies ( n = 31, 57%). PPC referral often occurred in the context of medical complexity and prolonged hospitalization. Referral close to the time of heart disease diagnosis would allow patients and families to fully utilize PPC benefits that exist outside of end-of-life care and may influence the mode and location of death. PPC consultation should be considered at the time of heart disease diagnosis, especially in neonates and infants with CCCs.

O brincar como estratégia no atendimento fisioterapêutico da criança hospitalizada sob a percepção do acompanhante: um estudo transversal descritivo / Playing as a strategy in physiotherapy care of hospitalized children under the perception of the companion: a descriptive cross-cross study

INTRODUÇÃO: Relatar a percepção familiar e/ou do acompanhante em relação à importância da utilização do brincar como recurso no tratamento fisioterapêutico de crianças hospitalizadas. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo de corte transversal. A população do estudo foi composta por acompanhantes das crianças admitidas na Enfermaria Pediátrica do Hospital Geral Roberto Santos e em acompanhamento fisioterapêutico. Foram coletados dados secundários para confirmação do tempo de início do atendimento com a equipe de Fisioterapia e dados primários por meio da aplicação de formulário no período de abril a junho de 2022. O instrumento foi composto por blocos de questões sociodemográficas, atividades sociais da criança anteriormente à hospitalização, comportamento da criança durante a hospitalização. Outrossim, aderência/aceitação ao tratamento, reação emocional e interesse durante e após intervenção utilizando o brincar. RESULTADOS: Foram entrevistados um total de 37 acompanhantes. Em relação às características sociodemográficas das crianças, 64,9% foram do sexo masculino e a idade de maior frequência foi entre dois a cinco anos. No que se caracteriza o humor da criança perante a hospitalização, antes da intervenção 81,1% relataram choro e 64,9% medo. Por fim, 59,5% dos acompanhantes salientaram ótima aderência/aceitação, 75,7% mencionaram melhora do humor, além de 83,8% classificarem como ótimo o interesse e a interação da criança. CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS: Constatouse, com base na percepção dos acompanhantes, que o brincar como ferramenta coadjuvante das condutas fisioterapêuticas na enfermaria pediátrica é importante no tratamento da criança hospitalizada, pois melhora o humor, a aceitação, interação/ interesse durante e depois intervenção, o que torna o cuidado mais integral e humanizado.

INTRODUCTION: To report the family and/or companion's point of view regarding the importance of using play as a resource in the physiotherapeutic treatment of hospitalized children. METHODS: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study population consisted of caregivers of children admitted to the Pediatric Ward of the Hospital Geral Roberto Santos and undergoing physiotherapeutic follow-up. Secondary data were collected to confirm the start time of care with the Physiotherapy team and primary data through the application of a form from April to June 2022. The instrument was composed of blocks of sociodemographic questions, social activities of the child previously hospitalization, child's behavior during hospitalization. Furthermore, adherence/acceptance to treatment, emotional reaction and interest during and after intervention using play. RESULTS: A total of 37 companions were interviewed. Regarding the sociodemographic characteristics of the children, 64.9% were male and the most frequent age was between two and five years. In what characterizes the child's mood before the hospitalization before the intervention, 81.1% reported crying and 64.9% fear. Finally, 59.5% of the companions highlighted excellent adherence/ acceptance, 75.7% mentioned improvement in mood, in addition to 83.8% classifying the child's interest and interaction as excellent. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: It was found, based on the perspective of the companions, that playing as a supporting tool of physiotherapeutic conducts in the pediatric ward is important in the treatment of hospitalized children, as it improves mood, acceptance, interaction/interest during and after the intervention, which makes care more comprehensive and humanized.

Conhecimento dos profissionais de enfermagem na alta hospitalar de crianças dependentes de tecnologia / Knowledge of nursing professionals in hospital discharge of technology-dependent children / Conocimientos de los profesionales de enfermería en el alta hospitalaria de niños dependientes de tecnología

Objetivo: analisar o conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem no preparo para alta hospitalar de crianças dependentes de tecnologias. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa de caráter descritivo e exploratório com abordagem qualitativa, realizado a partir do ponto de vista de profissionais de enfermagem atuam na clínica pediátrica de um Hos- pital Universitário, localizado no estado da Paraíba, Brasil. Resultados: As participantes eram todas do sexo feminino, sendo elas quatro enfermeiras e quatro técnicas de enfer- magem. Os dados foram organizados em categorias temáticas de acordo com Minayo. Elegeram-se duas categorias: conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem sobre a alta hospi- talar segura de crianças dependentes de tecnologias e ações de enfermagem na promoção à alta hospitalar segura de crianças dependentes de tecnologias. Conclusão: A inexistência de um fluxo ou protocolo assistencial dificulta o processo de orientações dos familiares no retorno ao domicílio, impossibilitando a capacitação adequada para a realização do cuidado.

Objective: to analyze the knowledge of the nursing team in preparation for hospital discharge of technology-dependent children. Methods: This is a descriptive and exploratory research with a qualitative approach, carried out from the point of view of nursing professionals working in the pediatric clinic of a University Hospital, located in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. Results: The participants were all female, four nurses and four nursing technicians. Data were organized into thematic categories according to Minayo. Two categories were chosen: knowledge of the nursing team about the safe hospital discharge of technology-dependent children and nursing actions to promote safe hospital discharge of technology-dependent children. Conclusion: The lack of a care flow or protocol makes it difficult for family members to guide them back home, making it impossible to provide adequate training to provide care.

Objetivo: analizar el conocimiento del equipo de enfermería en la preparación para el alta hospitalaria de niños dependientes de tecnología. Métodos: Se trata de una investigación descriptiva y exploratoria con enfoque cualitativo, realizada desde el punto de vista de los profesionales de enfermería que actúan en la clínica pediátrica de un Hospital Universitario, ubicado en el estado de Paraíba, Brasil. Resultados: Los participantes fueron todos del sexo femenino, cuatro enfermeros y cuatro técnicos de enfermería. Los datos fueron organizados en categorías temáticas según Minayo. Fueron elegidas dos categorías: conocimiento del equipo de enfermería sobre el alta hospitalaria segura de niños dependientes de tecnología y acciones de enfermería para promover el alta hospitalaria segura de niños dependientes de tecnología. Conclusión: La falta de un flujo o protocolo de atención dificulta que los familiares los guíen de regreso a casa, imposibilitando la capacitación adecuada para brindar el cuidado.

O cuidado paterno ao filho hospitalizado segundo a percepção de profissionais e familiares: protocolo scoping review / Paternal care of hospitalized children according to the perception of professionals and family members: scoping review protocol / El cuidado paterno de los niños hospitalizados según la percepción de profesionales y familiares: protocolo de revisión

Introdução: O conceito de paternidade e parentalidade tem mudado ao longo do tempo, com uma visão mais inclusiva e ativa da figura paterna. No entanto, ainda existem barreiras políticas, sociais e educacionais que limitam o envolvimento dos pais nos cuidados com os filhos, inclusive durante a hospitalização. A participação paterna durante a internação é essencial para o desenvolvimento saudável da criança, e os profissionais de saúde têm um papel fundamental nesse processo. Objetivo: Apresentar um protocolo de revisão de escopo para mapear e descrever os estudos existentes na literatura sobre qual o papel do pai no cuidado ao filho hospitalizado para os profissionais de saúde e familiares Método: Protocolo de scoping review fundamentado pelo Joanna Briggs Institute. Pretende responder à seguinte questão: fundamentada pela estratégia População-Conceito-Contexto (PCC): Quais estudos disponíveis na literatura sobre o papel do pai no cuidado a criança hospitalizada para profissionais de saúde e familiares? Serão incluídos estudos que respondam à pergunta de pesquisa, disponíveis na íntegra, sem delimitação temporal nos idiomas, inglês, português e espanhol. Resultados: A descrição dos achados ocorrerá de forma descritiva, por meio de um quadro, no qual estarão os principais resultados de cada estudo incluído. Considerações finais: Este protocolo norteará o desenvolvimento da revisão de escopo para descrição das evidencias disponíveis acerca do papel do pai no cuidado ao filho hospitalizado para os familiares e profissionais de saúde.

Introduction: The concept of fatherhood and parenthood has changed over time, with a more inclusive and active view of the father figure. However, there are still political, social, and educational barriers that limit fathers' involvement in childcare, including during hospitalization. Father's participation during hospitalization is essential for the healthy development of the child, and healthcare professionals have a fundamental role in this process. Objective: To present a scoping review protocol to map and describe existing studies in the literature on the role of fathers in caring for hospitalized children for healthcare professionals and families. Method: Scoping review protocol based on the Joanna Briggs Institute. It aims to answer the following question, based on the Population- Concept-Context (PCC) strategy: What studies are available in the literature on the role of fathers in caring for hospitalized children for healthcare professionals and families? Studies that answer the research question, available in full, with no temporal limitation in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, will be included. Results: The findings will be described descriptively through a table containing the main results of each included study. Conclusion: This protocol will guide the development of the scoping review to describe the available evidence on the role of fathers in caring for hospitalized children for healthcare professionals and families.

Introducción: El concepto de paternidad y parentalidad ha cambiado a lo largo del tiempo, con una visión más inclusiva y activa de la figura paterna. Sin embargo, todavía existen barreras políticas, sociales y educativas que limitan la participación de los padres en el cuidado de los hijos, incluso durante la hospitalización. La participación del padre durante la hospitalización es esencial para el desarrollo saludable del niño, y los profesionales sanitarios tienen un papel fundamental en este proceso. Objetivo: Presentar un protocolo de revisión exploratoria para mapear y describir los estudios existentes en la literatura sobre el papel de los padres en el cuidado de los niños hospitalizados para los profesionales de la salud y las familias. Método: Protocolo de revisión scoping basado en el Instituto Joanna Briggs. Pretende responder a la siguiente pregunta, basada en la estrategia Población-Concepto-Contexto (PCC): ¿Qué estudios están disponibles en la literatura sobre el papel de los padres en el cuidado de los niños hospitalizados para los profesionales sanitarios y las familias? Se incluirán los estudios que respondan a la pregunta de investigación, disponibles en su totalidad, sin limitación temporal en inglés, portugués y español. Resultados: Los hallazgos se describirán descriptivamente a través de una tabla que contendrá los principales resultados de cada estudio incluido. Conclusiones: Este protocolo guiará el desarrollo de la revisión exploratoria para describir la evidencia disponible sobre el papel de los padres en el cuidado de los niños hospitalizados para los profesionales de la salud y las familias.

Procurando o hospital durante a pandemia de covid-19: perspectivas dos pais e cuidadores de crianças adoecidas / Searching for the hospital during the covid-19 pandemic: prospects for parents and carers of sick children / Buscando el hospital durante la pandemia covid-19: perspectivas de los padres y cuidado de los niños enfermos

Objetivo: apreender as perspectivas dos pais ou cuidadores sobre a necessidade de levar a criança adoecida ao hospital e as vivências durante a internação em tempos de pandemia de covid-19. Método: pesquisa exploratória, de abordagem qualitativa, desenvolvida com pais ou responsáveis de crianças internadas no setor de pediatria de um hospital de ensino, acometidas por outras doenças que não a covid-19. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de entrevistas áudio-gravadas. Foi empregada a análise de conteúdo, modalidade temática. Resultados: a população do estudo foi constituída por 18 entrevistados. Após leitura exaustiva do corpus duas categorias foram formuladas: "sentimentos e perspectivas ao procurar o serviço de saúde" e "hospitalização durante a pandemia e importância dos profissionais de saúde". Considerações finais: os familiares das crianças adoecidas vivenciaram medo, estresse, angústia, e preocupação ao procurar o atendimento hospitalar no contexto da pandemia, e alguns chegaram a adiar a busca pela assistência. Durante a internação esses sentimentos foram superados pelo conhecimento da organização do hospital e as orientações dos profissionais de saúde foram cruciais. É indispensável conduzir novas pesquisas que fundamentem o planejamento de ações e a reorganização dos serviços de saúde infantil.

Objective: To learn the perspectives of parents or caregivers on the need to take the sick child to hospital and the experiences during hospitalization in times of the covid-19 pandemic. Method: exploratory, qualitative-based research conducted with parents or guardians of children in a teaching hospital's pediatrics sector, affected by diseases other than covid-19. Data collection took place through audio-recorded interviews. The analysis of content, a thematic modality, was used. Results: the study population consisted of 18 respondents. After an exhaustive reading of the corpus, two categories were formulated: "feelings and perspectives when looking for the health service" and "hospitalization during the pandemic and importance of health professionals". Final considerations: the families of the sick children experienced fear, stress, distress, and concern when seeking hospital care in the context of the pandemic, and some even postponed the search for assistance. During hospitalization these feelings were overcome by the knowledge of the hospital organization and the guidance of the health professionals was crucial. It is indispensable to conduct new research that will inform the planning of actions and the reorganization of child health services.

Propósito: comprender las perspectivas de los padres o cuidadores sobre la necesidad de llevar al niño enfermo al hospital y las experiencias durante la hospitalización en tiempos de una pandemia cóvido-19. Método: investigación exploratoria, cualitativa, desarrollada con padres o gestores de niños hospitalizados en el sector pediátrico de un hospital de enseñanza, que padecen enfermedades distintas del covid-19. La recopilación de datos se realizó mediante entrevistas grabadas en audio. Se utilizó el análisis del contenido, la modalidad temática. Resultados: la población estudiada fue de 18 entrevistados. Después de una minuciosa lectura del corpus, se formularon dos categorías: "sentimientos y perspectivas en la búsqueda del servicio de salud" y "hospitalización durante la pandemia y la importancia de los profesionales de la salud". Consideraciones finales: los parientes de los niños enfermos experimentaron miedo, estrés, angustia y preocupación al buscar atención hospitalaria en el contexto de la pandemia, y algunos incluso pospusieron la búsqueda de asistencia. Durante el internamiento estos sentimientos fueron superados por el conocimiento de la organización del hospital y las pautas de los profesionales de la salud fueron cruciales. Es indispensable realizar nuevas investigaciones que sirvan de base para la planificación de acciones y la reorganización de los servicios de salud infantil.

Pediatric patient safety in the administration of blood components / Seguridad de pacientes pediátricos al administrar hemocomponentes / Segurança do paciente pediátrico na administração de hemocomponentes

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze pediatric patient safety in the administration of blood components. Method: a documentary and retrospective study, developed at a hospital in the Brazilian Midwest region. Data collection took place through medical records and 234 transfusions were identified, performed in 90 patients aged from zero to twelve years old, hospitalized between July and December 2020. An instrument based on good practice guidelines about blood components was used. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Results: the transfusions were predominantly performed in breastfeeding infants (71.1%). Blood transfusions in critical sectors stood out (86.3%), as well as with indication of a clinical order (87.2%) and prescription of packed red blood cells (75.3%). The Nursing reports identified adverse events (n=05) and incidents (n=13) that were associated with inadequacies between the prescribed and infused volumes and the request and administration time (p<0.001), although no notification was formalized in the institution during the period. Conclusion: the administration of blood components presented nonconformities, which results in risk situations for pediatric patients.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la seguridad de pacientes pediátricos al administrar hemocomponentes. Método: estudio documental y retrospectivo, desarrollado en un hospital de la región Centro-Oeste de Brasil. Los datos se recolectaron a través de historias clínicas y se identificaron 234 transfusiones, realizadas en 90 pacientes de cero a doce años de edad, internados entre los meses de julio y diciembre de 2020. Se empleó un instrumento basado en directrices de buenas prácticas de hemocomponentes. Para el análisis se utilizó estadística descriptiva e inferencial. Resultados: las transfusiones se realizaron predominantemente en lactantes (71,1%). Hubo predominio de transfusiones sanguíneas en sectores críticos (86,3%), con indicación de orden clínico (87,2%) y prescripción de concentrado de glóbulos rojos (75,3%). En los informes de Enfermería se identificaron eventos adversos (n=05) e incidentes (n=13) que estuvieron asociados a inconsistencias entre los volúmenes prescripto e infundido y al tiempo de solicitud y administración (p<0,001), aunque no se formalizó ninguna notificación en la institución durante el período investigado. Conclusión: la administración de hemocomponentes presentó inconformidades, lo que deriva en situaciones de riesgo para los pacientes pediátricos.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a segurança do paciente pediátrico na administração de hemocomponentes. Método: Estudo documental, retrospectivo, desenvolvido em um hospital da região Centro-Oeste do Brasil. A coleta de dados ocorreu através de prontuários e foram identificadas 234 transfusões, realizadas em 90 pacientes de zero a doze anos, internados entre os meses de julho a dezembro de 2020. Utilizou-se instrumento baseado em diretrizes de boas práticas de hemocomponentes. Para a análise foi utilizada estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: As transfusões ocorreram predominantemente em lactentes (71,1%). Sobressaíram hemotransfusões em setores críticos (86,3%), com indicação de ordem clínica (87,2%) e a prescrição de concentrado de hemácias (75,3%). Identificou-se no relatório de enfermagem eventos adversos (n=05) e incidentes (n=13) que se associaram a inadequações entre volume prescrito e infundido e ao tempo de solicitação e administração (p<0,001), embora nenhuma notificação foi formalizada na instituição durante o período. Conclusão: A administração de hemocomponentes apresentou inconformidades, o que resulta em situações de risco ao paciente pediátrico.

From theory to practice: the inclusion of hospitalized children's families in painful procedures / De la teoría a la práctica: la inclusión de familiares de niños hospitalizados en procedimientos dolorosos / Da teoria à prática: a inclusão da família de crianças hospitalizadas nos procedimentos dolorosos

ABSTRACT Objective: To understand nursing team professionals' strategies to include the family in painful procedures performed on hospitalized children. Method: An exploratory-descriptive, qualitative study, carried out with nursing professionals. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, guided by a script of topics, transcribed and submitted to thematic content analysis, in the light of Symbolic Interactionism, discussed considering the Family-Centered Care philosophy assumptions. Results: Two central categories emerged, "Theoretical perspective: the family as a care agent in painful procedures" and "Practical perspective: experiences, challenges and strategies in painful procedures for family inclusion", with their respective subcategories. Conclusion: Nursing professionals have theoretical knowledge about family inclusion in painful procedures based on the assumptions: Family-Centered Care: dignity and respect; information sharing; joint participation; and family collaboration. However, knowledge is not applied in clinical practice; consequence of the interaction between beliefs and attitudes unfavorable to family presence.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Comprender las estrategias de los profesionales del equipo de enfermería para incluir a la familia en los procedimientos dolorosos realizados en niños hospitalizados. Método: Estudio exploratorio-descriptivo, cualitativo, realizado con profesionales de enfermería. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas, guiadas por un guión de temas, transcritas y sometidas al análisis de contenido temático, a la luz del Interaccionismo Simbólico, discutido frente a los presupuestos de la filosofía del Cuidado Centrado en la Familia. Resultados: Surgieron dos categorías centrales, "Perspectiva teórica: la familia como agente de cuidado en los procedimientos dolorosos" y "Perspectiva práctica: experiencias, desafíos y estrategias en los procedimientos dolorosos para la inclusión familiar", con sus respectivas subcategorías. Conclusión: Los profesionales de enfermería poseen conocimientos teóricos sobre la inclusión de la familia en el procedimiento doloroso a partir de los supuestos: Cuidado Centrado en la Familia: dignidad y respeto; el intercambio de información; participación conjunta; y colaboración familiar. Sin embargo, el conocimiento no se aplica en la práctica clínica; consecuencia de la interacción entre creencias y actitudes desfavorables a la presencia de la familia.

RESUMO Objetivo: Compreender as estratégias dos profissionais da equipe de enfermagem para a inclusão da família nos procedimentos dolorosos realizados em crianças hospitalizadas. Método: Estudo exploratório-descritivo, qualitativo, realizado com profissionais de enfermagem. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, guiadas por um roteiro de tópicos, transcritas e submetidas à análise temática de conteúdo, à luz do Interacionismo Simbólico, discutidas frente aos pressupostos da filosofia do Cuidado Centrado na Família. Resultados: Emergiram-se duas categorias centrais, "Perspectiva teórica: a família como agente de cuidado nos procedimentos dolorosos" e "Perspectiva prática: vivências, desafios e estratégias nos procedimentos dolorosos para inserção da família", com suas respectivas subcategorias. Conclusão: Os profissionais de enfermagem possuem conhecimento teórico sobre a inclusão da família no procedimento doloroso com base nos pressupostos: Cuidado Centrado na Família: dignidade e respeito; compartilhamento de informações; participação conjunta; e colaboração da família. No entanto, os conhecimentos não são aplicados na prática clínica; consequência da interação entre as crenças e atitudes desfavoráveis à presença da família.

Nursing process directed to newborns in a usual risk maternity ward: nurses' perceptions / Proceso de enfermería dirigido a recién nacidos en una maternidad de riesgo habitual: percepciones de enfermeras / Processo de enfermagem direcionado a recém-nascidos de uma maternidade de risco habitual: percepções de enfermeiras

ABSTRACT Objective: to know nurses' perception in relation to the Nursing Process directed to newborns in a usual risk maternity ward. Method: an action-research study was conducted between September 2021 and January 2022 with nurses from a usual risk maternity ward in southern Brazil. The data collected through focus groups were submitted to content analysis. Results: the organized and analyzed data resulted in two thematic categories, namely: Nursing process: a self-reflection and self-criticism inducing device; and Nursing process: a (re)signifying care tool for newborns. In synthesis, it is shown that the Nursing Process is a driver of best practices in the Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing context. Conclusions: the Nursing Process directed to the care of newborns in a usual risk maternity ward is not only constituted as a theoretical-methodological tool to guide and qualify the care provided, but as a self-reflection and professional self-criticism inducing technology, with a view to the development of new knowledge and practices both in the scope of management and in Nursing care.

RESUMEN Objetivo: conocer la percepción de los enfermeros en relación al proceso de Enfermería dirigido a recién nacidos en una maternidad de riesgo habitual. Método: investigación-acción realizada entre septiembre de 2021 y enero de 2022 con enfermeros de una maternidad de riesgo habitual en el sur de Brasil. Los datos recolectados a través de grupos focales fueron sometidos a análisis de contenido. Resultados: los datos organizados y analizados derivaron en dos categorías temáticas, a saber: Proceso de Enfermería: dispositivo inductor de autorreflexión y autocrítica; y Proceso de Enfermería: una herramienta (re)significativa para el cuidado del recién nacido. En resumen, se demuestra que el Proceso de Enfermería impulsa buenas prácticas en el contexto de la Enfermería Obstétrica y Neonatal. Conclusiones: el Proceso de Enfermería dirigido al cuidado del recién nacido en una maternidad de riesgo habitual no es solamente una herramienta teórico-metodológica para orientar y calificar la atención provista, sino una tecnología que induce a la autorreflexión y autocrítica profesional, con miras al desarrollo de nuevos conocimientos y prácticas tanto en la gestión como en el cuidado de Enfermería.

RESUMO Objetivo: Conhecer a percepção de enfermeiras em relação ao processo de enfermagem direcionado a recém-nascidos em uma maternidade de risco habitual. Método: Pesquisa-ação conduzida, entre setembro/2021 e janeiro/2022, com enfermeiras de uma maternidade de risco habitual do Sul do Brasil. Os dados coletados, por meio de grupos focais, foram submetidos à análise de conteúdo. Resultados: Os dados organizados e analisados resultaram em duas categorias temáticas, quais sejam: Processo de enfermagem: dispositivo indutor de autorreflexão e autocrítica; e Processo de enfermagem: ferramenta (re) significadora do cuidado ao recém-nascido. Demonstra-se, em síntese, que o processo de enfermagem é impulsionador de melhores práticas no contexto da enfermagem obstétrica e neonatal. Conclusões: O processo de enfermagem direcionado ao cuidado de recém-nascidos em uma maternidade de risco habitual não se constitui apenas como uma ferramenta teórico-metodológica para nortear e qualificar o cuidado, mas em uma tecnologia indutora de autorreflexão e autocrítica profissional, com vistas ao desenvolvimento de novos saberes e práticas tanto em âmbito da gestão quanto da assistência de enfermagem.

Stressful Experiences of Parents in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit: Searching for the Most Intensive PICU Stressors.

Hospitalization of a child in the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is extremely stressful, both for the child and for his or her family. The purpose of this study was to gain deeper insight into the stressful experiences of parents of children hospitalized in the PICU. This study included 96 parents. The data were collected using a translated and standardized scale "The Parental Stressor Scale: Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PSS: PICU)". This study confirms high exposure of parents to numerous PICU stressors. The most intense PICU stressor for parents was child's breathing depending on the ventilator (4.22 ± 1.17), and the least intense was child's demanding behaviour (1.17 ± 0.33). A significant positive correlation between the level of parents' perceived stress and the number of their children was recorded (r = 0.240, p = 0.02), while there was no significant correlation between the level of stress and other sociodemographic variables. A significantly higher level of stress was experienced by parents with primary school education (p = 0.032) and parents who are not healthcare professionals (p < 0.01). It is necessary to establish a system that will enable continuous assessment of parents' stress levels and timely prevention of stressful experiences for parents in the PICU.

Notificación de incidencias relacionadas con la atención sanitaria en niños hospitalizados / Notificação de incidentes relacionados à assistência à saúde em crianças hospitalizadas / Notification of incidents related to health care in hospitalized children

Objetivo: Analizar la ocurrencia de incidentes relacionados con la atención de la salud en niños hospitalizados. Material y método: Investigación exploratoria, descriptiva y cuantitativa realizada a partir de una base de datos de reportes de incidentes y eventos adversos que involucran a niños realizada entre 2016 y 2018, desde un hospital docente, perteneciente al Sistema Único de Salud (SUS), ubicado en Salvador - Bahía. Los datos fueron analizados en el programa STATA versión 12. Resultados: Durante el período de estudio se reportaron 126 incidentes. La mayoría de los niños que sufrieron incidentes tenían entre 0 y 3 años (57,14%); eran hombres (58,73%); y pertenecía a la raza negra (87,92%). Los incidentes ocurrieron principalmente en el turno de mañana (29,37%), y las notificaciones se identificaron en el 71,46% de los casos y fueron realizadas principalmente por enfermeras (88,10%). Los incidentes más reportados fueron caídas (29,37%); quirúrgico (23,02%); flebitis (9,52%); y lesiones cutáneas (8,73%). Hubo daños en los pacientes en el 39,68% de los casos, que fueron predominantemente leves (80%). Conclusiones: Los hallazgos indican la necesidad de crear métodos para evaluar los factores de riesgo que favorezcan la ocurrencia de incidentes como caídas y otras situaciones que comprometan la seguridad de los niños hospitalizados, ya que estos pacientes tienen peculiaridades que deben ser consideradas en la atención de la salud. (AU)

Objetivo: Analisar a ocorrência de incidentes relacionados à assistência à saúde em crianças hospitalizadas. Material e método: Pesquisa exploratória, descritiva e quantitativa realizada a partir de um banco de dados de notificações de incidentes e eventos adversos envolvendo crianças realizadas entre 2016 e 2018, de um hospital de ensino pertencente ao Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), localizado em Salvador - Bahia. Os dados foram analisados no programa STATA versão 12. Resultados: No período do estudo foram notificados 126 incidentes. A maioria das crianças que sofreram incidentes se encontrava na faixa etária dos 0 aos 3 anos (57,14%); eram do sexo masculino (58,73%); e pertenciam à raça negra (87,92%). Os incidentes ocorreram majoritariamente no turno da manhã, (29,37%), sendo as notificações identificadas em 71,46% dos casos e foram realizadas principalmente por enfermeiros, (88,10%). Os incidentes mais notificados foram as quedas (29,37%); os cirúrgicos (23,02%); as flebites (9,52%); e as lesões de pele (8,73%). Houve dano aos pacientes em 39,68% dos casos, sendo este predominantemente de grau leve (80%). Conclusões: Os achados indicam a necessidade de criar métodos de avaliação dos fatores de risco que favorecem a ocorrência de incidentes como as quedas e demais situações que comprometem a segurança de crianças hospitalizadas, uma vez que esses pacientes apresentam peculiaridades que precisam ser consideradas no cuidado à saúde. (AU)

Objective: Analyzing the occurrence of incidents related to health care in hospitalized children. Material and method: An exploratory, descriptive and quantitative research conducted from a database of reports of incidents and adverse events involving children conducted between 2016 and 2018 from a teaching hospital belonging to the Unified Health System (SUS), located in Salvador - Bahia. The data were analyzed in the STATA version 12 program. Results: During the study period, 126 incidents were reported. Most of the children who suffered incidents were between 0 and 3 years old (57.14%); were male (58.73%); and belonged to the black race (87.92%). The incidents occurred mostly in the morning shift (29.37%), and the notifications were identified in 71.46% of the cases and were performed by nurses (88.10%). The most reported incidents were falls (29.37%); surgical (23.02%); phlebitis (9.52%); and skin lesions (8.73%). There was damage to patients in 39.68% of the cases, which was mild (80%). Conclusions: The findings indicate the need to create methods for assessing risk factors that favor the occurrence of incidents such as falls and other situations that compromise the safety of hospitalized children, since these patients have peculiarities that need to be considered in health care. (AU)

Estrategias del equipo de salud para afrontar la muerte de niños y adolescentes con cáncer / Strategies by the Health Team for Coping with the Death of Children and Adolescents with Cancer

Introducción: La muerte en niños y adolescentes por cáncer suele ser difícil de afrontar por los profesionales de salud. Si no cuentan con modos adecuados para transitar estos duelos, pueden generarse problemas psicológicos, emocionales y físicos, exponiéndose a Burnout. Objetivo: Develar las estrategias utilizadas por profesionales y técnicos de salud de hospitales públicos chilenos para afrontar la muerte de infantes con cáncer. Métodos: Investigación cualitativa fenomenológica, realizada en cinco hospitales públicos en Santiago de Chile, entre mayo-septiembre del 2017. Población de 37 profesionales y técnicos de salud que vivenciaron morir niños y adolescentes con cáncer. Se efectuaron entrevistas en profundidad, guiadas por la pregunta "¿Cómo ha afrontado usted la muerte de los pacientes en su unidad?" Las narrativas se transcribieron y analizaron según las etapas de Streubert, se triangularon los datos hasta alcanzar la saturación. Resultados: Las principales estrategias fueron participar de ritos de despedida ante la muerte, realizar actividades recreativas con miembros del equipo fuera de la jornada laboral, hacer cambios en la rutina de trabajo, separar aspectos personales y profesionales. Al percibir un bajo apoyo de la institución, propusieron facilitar la asistencia al funeral, desarrollar intervenciones formales de apoyo en duelo, realizar intervenciones de autocuidado e incorporar el tema de la muerte en las inducciones laborales. Conclusión: Los profesionales y técnicos cuentan con estrategias para afrontar sus duelos. Sin embargo, requieren de apoyo formal de la institución, junto con capacitación continua en la temática. Es fundamental que la institución se implique en esta problemática(AU)

Introduction: Cancer deaths among children and adolescents are often difficult for health professionals to cope with. If they do not have adequate ways to deal with this grief, psychological, emotional and physical problems may arise, exposing them to burnout or the so called burned-out worker syndrome. Objective: To reveal the strategies used by health professionals and technicians in Chilean public hospitals to cope with the death of children with cancer. Methods: Qualitative and phenomenological research carried out in five public hospitals in Santiago, Chile, between May and September 2017. The population was made up of 37 health professionals and technicians who experienced the death of children and adolescents with cancer. In-depth interviews were conducted, guided by the following question: How have you coped with the death of patients in your unit? The narratives were transcribed and analyzed according to the stages described by Streubert. In addition, the data were triangulated until saturation was reached. Results: The main strategies were to participate in farewell rites in the face of death, to carry out recreational activities with team members outside the workday, to make changes in the work routine, as well as to separate personal and professional aspects. When perceiving low support from the institution, they proposed facilitating attendance at the funeral, developing formal bereavement support interventions, carrying out self-care, and incorporating the matter of death into work inductions. Conclusion: Professionals and technicians have strategies to cope with their bereavement. However, they need formal support from the institution, together with continuous training on the matter. It is essential for the institution to become involved in this issue(AU)