出版社:Grupo de Pesquisa Metodologias em Ensino e Aprendizagem em Ciências
摘要:This study aims tosearch the literature for activities performed by caregivers to promote a better quality of life for children with sickle cell anemia, emphasizing the importance of home care.This is a descriptive study of the integrative literature review type.The collection took place in the following databases:Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS);Nursing Database (BDENF) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO).The studies were collected from June to July2021, using the descriptors “Caregivers;kid;Sickle Cell Anemia”, crossed with the Boolean operators “AND” and “OR”,located in the list of Health Science Descriptors (DECs).After applying the eligibility criteria, 9 studies were selected for the research.The main difficulty highlighted in this study was the lack of correct information from caregivers about sickle cell anemia, and the lack of interaction between health professionals and family members. of pain in children.It is concluded that aneffective healtheducation is neededfor this population, as correct information about the disease is the basis for quality care in the home environment.