Adaptability to the change in families of children with Renal Chronic Disease

Abstract

A qualitative study was developed, with the objective of diagnosing the main problems that affect the adaptability to change of families of children with Chronic Kidney Disease, belonging to the "Mártires del 4 de Agosto" Polyclinic in the municipality of Guantánamo. Was used the Research-Action method and the study of multiple cases. An intentional sample of 3 families of children with Chronic Kidney Disease was selected. Among the methods used are the in-depth interview, observation and the use of the Family Functioning Perception Test (FF-SIL in Spanish). As a result, the following problems were diagnosed in the families: resistance to accept the disease; difficulties in communicative practices, in the identification, development and use of family resources; few and/or inadequate coping strategies in the face of stressful situations, and in resolving intra-family conflicts; decreased independence and autonomy from the family; reduced family well-being and family instability.