Ketogenic diet in the treatment of intractable epilepsy in children: mothers view
Keywords:
ketogenic diet, epilepsy, professional performance, childAbstract
The purpose of this study was to identify the feelings and difficulties experienced by mothers of children with drug-resistant epilepsy concerning the adoption of the ketogenic diet and its follow-up, as well as to evaluate the influence of this dietotherapy on the family routine. The qualitative research methodology was used, and data were collected through semi-structured interview, carried out with three mothers who attended the Neuropediatrics Center of the Clinical Hospital of the Federal University of Paraná, Brazil. Because of the characteristics of the ketogenic diet, the results show that the initial period, corresponding to the phase of
adoption, is very difficult, for both the child and all the family. However, with the decrease in the epileptic crises and the adaptation to the treatment, a change in the feelings is observed. The study also reveals the importance of the performance of the professional, who should act not only with technical competence but also with sensibility and empathy, giving support to the families of children under treatment.
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