Abstract

DORO, Maribel Pelaez et al. Support group for patients and families at the bone marrow transplantation unit. Psicol. hosp. (São Paulo) [online]. 2011, vol.9, n.1, pp. 47-74. ISSN 2175-3547.

This article is an account of the experience obtained from gathering the learning and pertinent reflections originated in the groups of adult patients and family members at the Bone Marrow Transplantation Ambulatory Care Unit. OBJECTIVE: To constitute a reflexive-informative group in the waiting room. METHOD: A weekly group of one-hour meetings under the coordination of a psychologist offered to those who demonstrate interest in exchanging experiences and questions. The group is open to new participants. RESULT: The participants presented worries, complacency, fear, faith, and joy, longing, real and imaginary threats. The wait for a donor is painful and uncertain and it were reported difficulties about the adolescent son who has grown up, but requires constant surveillance. CONCLUSION: The group works as a space for exchange of experiences, improving the well-being of patients. Thinking about the actions and reactions facing the adversities of life contributes to the efficient use of internal resources and helps facing the difficulties arising from the illness-health binomial.

Keywords : Support Group; Patients and Families; Bone Marrow Transplant.

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