Soutien des frères et sœurs d’un jeune touché de cancer: soins collaboratifs pour les familles

Objectif

Cette étude examine les systèmes de soutien et les besoins des frères et sœurs des jeunes touchés par un cancer, mettant en lumière les défis émotionnels et informationnels auxquels les frères et sœurs sont confrontés. Ce domaine a reçu relativement peu d’attention.

Devis et méthodologie

Des entretiens qualitatifs ont été menés et une analyse thématique a été utilisée pour obtenir des perspectives approfondies sur les expériences et les points de vue des frères et sœurs. Bien que la taille relativement petite de l’échantillon de l’étude et l’homogénéité des participants soient reconnues comme des limites, l’approche présente plusieurs forces, notamment la pertinence et la diversité des participants dans les cohortes d’âge.

Résultats

Les résultats soulignent le rôle essentiel des professionnels de la santé, en particulier des infirmières pour fournir du soutien émotionnel et informationnel aux frères et sœurs. Une approche centré sur la famille, un soutien psycho-social, et des interventions personnalisées sont recommandés pour répondre de manière efficace aux besoins spécifiques de la fratrie.

Conclusion

Dans l’ensemble, cette étude met en lumière l’importance de reconnaître et de répondre aux besoins de soutien des frères et sœurs dans les soins en oncologie pédiatrique, en mettant en avant leur rôle en tant que composante essentielle du système familial. Cette étude souligne l’importance de fournir un soutien à la fratrie pendant et après l’expérience du cancer.

[Optimization of critical care according to the principles applied in aeronautics]

Care requires the full attention of caregivers, particularly in emergencies, where it consumes energy and generates emotions. To be efficient and to remain so, we must know how to manage our stress with full awareness. The culture of quality in the aeronautics industry teaches us to adjust the right tension over time, individually or as a team, on a daily basis as well as in times of crisis. The management of a patient in a critical somatic or psychological situation has strong similarities with the aeronautical crisis management model, which allows us to draw inspiration from it.

[Wellness spaces for hospital staff at Confluence hospitals]

The mobilization and commitment of hospital staff in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic have been remarkable since the beginning of this unprecedented health crisis. To support the teams of the Confluence Hospitals, the management has set up relaxation areas for the professionals.

["It's very serious", three words that still echo in the back of my head]

The relatives of those affected by COVID-19 were thrown into a brutal deterioration in the state of health of one of their own, and they went through a terrible time right from the acute phase of the epidemic. While visits to the hospital were suspended until further notice, resuscitation teams were organised with nursing reinforcements to maintain the link between the sick and their families, and to provide the best possible support for the care, and even in the event of death. The daughter of a deceased patient is a case in point.

[The commitment of trainers at the height of the health crisis]

In the turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic that hit France, particularly the Île-de-France region, in the spring of 2020, the training staff of the Institute for Training of Nurses and Nursing Auxiliaries at the Pitié-Salpêtrière, in Paris, 13th, became involved and adapted to health measures to meet urgent human needs. Whether in the field of care, in support of students or involved in innovative remote monitoring systems at home for patients suffering from COVID-19, they have had some memorable experiences.

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Covid-19: psychological support programmes. The spread of Covid-19 in France, the confinement of the population and the changes to our way of life as a result of the health crisis have caused psychological distress to many people of all ages and conditions. In response to these problems, numerous remote psychological support programmes have been set up through teleconsultations. PsyCovid-19, created at Cadillac psychiatric hospital, is one such example.

[Supporting family carers in psychiatry]

The families of patients with psychiatric disorders are often ill-informed of the consequences of the condition of their loved one. The therapeutic alliance between the family and caregiving team enables the patient to derive the maximum possible benefit from remaining longer at home.