Factors that promote and threaten Hope in caregivers of children with chronic conditions

Objective: to identify the factors that promote and threaten Hope in family caregivers of 2- 3-year-old children with chronic conditions. Method: qualitative study 46 between 2 3 years old a condition, discharged from two Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews guided by Model for Intervention Mutual Help Promoter Hope. were submitted deductive thematic analysis. Results: following identified as Hope: The experience shared members social support network; relationship child; Clinical improvement Spirituality; Positive guidance future. Conflictual relationships discredit child close people; Uncertainties about future; Insecurities ability care child. Conclusion: threatening generated suffering, pain, anguish, anxiety, loneliness caregivers. promoting comfort, motivation, strength joy. findings allow Nurses recognize strengths weaknesses adopt behaviors