Fisioterapia e suporte social na ótica de mães de bebês prematuros: uma experiência vivenciada em grupo temático na internet

Abstract

Objective: To know the perspective of mothers of premature babies in relation to their participation in thematic groups on social media, in the search for qualified care for their child, especially regarding early stimulation. Method: This is an observational study, analyzed by the virtual ethnography method, with participatory observation, in an open online Brazilian group, hosted on the social network Facebook®, which gathers mothers of children who were born premature. Results: 9 mothers participated in the study. The analysis of the data allowed the systematization of the results in two thematic units: 1) the experience of participating in a thematic group on prematurity on the internet, where it was observed the meaning and the meaning of sharing in an online group the experience of having a premature child ; 2) the importance of physical therapy for premature children, referring to the recognition of mothers participating in the online group regarding the relevance of physical therapy in the care of premature children. Conclusion: Support networks and thematic groups, such as the group of mothers of premature babies on the Facebook® social network, allow the exchange of knowledge and experiences, enabling the construction of bonds and the empowerment of these mothers. In addition, there was a recognition of the importance of physiotherapy in the premature stimulation of premature infants.