Blind parents: their experience in care for their children

This study reflects on the difficulties and strategies of blind parents to take care of their children. The situations were related to breastfeeding, bathing, feeding, domestic accidents and administering medication. They use touch, hearing, smelling and the support network, contributing to their autonomy.

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Main Authors: Pagliuca,Lorita Marlena Freitag, Uchoa,Renata Sarmento, Machado,Márcia Maria Tavares
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto / Universidade de São Paulo 2009
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0104-11692009000200021
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Summary:This study reflects on the difficulties and strategies of blind parents to take care of their children. The situations were related to breastfeeding, bathing, feeding, domestic accidents and administering medication. They use touch, hearing, smelling and the support network, contributing to their autonomy.