A experiência de adaptação de mães de crianças e adolescentes com paralisia cerebral: Um estudo qualitativo

Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most common chronic pediatric conditions worldwide, raising multiple challenges on family, particularly, mothers, who assume care that child needs. Nevertheless, despite demands associated with child, literature has been showing parents also have competence to face adversity. Goals: Understand experience these exploring factors that, in their perception, contribute a positive adaptation. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted, using semi-structured interviews, six mothers children/adolescents CP. The present data were analysed thematic analysis. Results: Five major themes identified highlight important for adaptation: (1) intrafamily cooperation; (2) support network; (3) perception competence; (4) put PC “in its place”; e (5) maintenance outlook. Conclusions: identification allows us strengths and resources an adaptive trajectory CP, translating into clues clinical intervention starting point future investigations.