PERCEPÇÃO DE FAMILIARES E PROFISSIONAIS SOBRE A HOSPITALIZAÇÃO DA CRIANÇA EM UTI: Perception of family and professionals about children's hospitalization in the Intensive Care Unity

Objective: to identify the perception of family members and health professionals about the child's hospitalization in an Intensive Care Unit. Method: qualitative research with family members and health professionals at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. It was carried out through a semi-structured interview, between March and June 2019 and the informations were analyzed using the categorical discourse method. Results: eight categories emerged in the content of the statements. Conclusion: It was observed that the professionals feel responsible and have a bond with the children, however, it is necessary that they establish their communication relationships, that they see the family as part of the child's decision and healing process. It is necessary to allow the child full access to their parents or guardians, providing the extended visit, as recommended in the legislation and the right of the child.