OBJECTIVE: To know the opinion of adults escorting children, from 2 to 12 years, undergoing chemotherapy about the Orsa Foundation "Chemo-teca". METHODS: This is a descriptive quantitative study. Were conducted semi-structured interviews with 54 children's escorting companions during an outpatient chemotherapy treatment. RESULTS: In the opinion of those escorting companions, the colorful environment, the toys and the leisure activities, offered during the administration of chemotherapy, has positive influence on the quality of treatment and the state of child welfare. Despite the very positive evaluation of the service, were mentioned areas requiring improvement, particularly in relation to the attention care. CONCLUSION: The companions escorting the children perceived that the happy environment collaborated on the wellbeing of children in treatment. The "Chemo-teca" is an innovative experience that can serve as an example for the development of creative technologies to care for children with cancer and their families, contributing to the improvement of care assistance to this clientele.
Child; Humanization of Assistance; Drug therapy; Play and Playthings
