Qualitative research on the family management and family needs of children with asthma / 中国当代儿科杂志
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
;
(12): 437-440, 2009.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-304686
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>A qualitative research was conducted to investigate the problems on the family management of asthmatic children and the needs for family health services in order to provide basis for family-centered care.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Fifteen caregivers of children with asthma were interviewed with open-ended questions. The collected data were studied using Colaizzi's seven-step method of phenomenological analysis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The problems of family management and the needs for family health services were shown as follows insufficient knowledge to prevention and treatment of asthma, poor compliance, ignoring psychological effects of asthma on children, a family's failure to cope with the distress and financial burden.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>It is important to provide asthma education and prevention program for caregivers and encourage them to participate in the design of medical program for asthmatic children. Individual asthma education and guides are also necessary for caregivers.</p>
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Main subject:
Psychology
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Asthma
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Therapeutics
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Patient Education as Topic
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Caregivers
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Needs Assessment
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Qualitative Research
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Education
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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