The experiences of family caregivers of children with tumor of PICC- line:a qualitative research / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the experiences of family caregivers of children with tumor of PICC-line. Methods A semi- structured interview was conducted with 16 family caregivers of children with tumor of PICC- line. Data were analyzed based on Colaizzi′s phenomenological research method. Results Five themes were extracted including lack of knowledge and skills of family care, heavy psychological burden, weakness of social support system, to face calmly and respond actively, sense of achievement brought by gaining nursing experience. Conclusions Understanding the experiences and problems of family caregivers can help nurses provide professional family care education and psychological counseling to alleviate their psychological burden and satisfy their needs.