ABSTRACT
Objective:
to develop a theoretical model on the nursing care management for hospitalized children with rheumatic heart disease.
Method:
a qualitative study developed in light of the theoretical and methodological frameworks, respectively, Symbolic Interactionism and Data Grounded Theory. Nineteen nursing professionals participated in the study, divided into two sample groups. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, and were analyzed follow the coding stages: open, axial, and integration.
Results:
the theoretical model identifies the central category/phenomenon: nursing care management for hospitalized children with rheumatic heart disease and their families. It reveals both direct and indirect care provided to the child and family, as well as action/interaction strategies within interprofessional relationships, relationships with the child and family, and their consequences in symbolic care interactions.
Conclusion:
the theoretical model aids in understanding nursing care management practices for hospitalized children with rheumatic heart disease, serving as an action guide for nursing professionals to enhance the quality of life for the child and family within ethical and technical professional boundaries.
DESCRIPTORS:
Pediatric Nursing; Rheumatic heart disease; Patient care planning; Hospitalized child; Grounded theory
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