Virginia Jones1, Lisa Whitehead1, Marie Therese Crowe1. 1. a Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences , University of Otago , PO Box 4345, Christchurch 8140 , New Zealand.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to explore parent's sense of self-efficacy and the experiences that impact on this in relation to the management of their child's chronic respiratory disease. DESIGN: A qualitative study using a general inductive approach was taken. METHOD: Semi-structured interviews with 23 parents were completed and thematic analysis employed to generate categories and themes. RESULTS: Parents described self-efficacy as important in their ability to maintain daily management of their child's health. The greatest impact on self-efficacy was an overwhelming sense of responsibility. Parents described an enduring sense of responsibility through ongoing vigilance and adherence to medical regimes. DISCUSSION: In order for parents to maintain self-efficacy in their care giving role, health professionals need an understanding of how best to support them to manage the sense of responsibility they experience.
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to explore parent's sense of self-efficacy and the experiences that impact on this in relation to the management of their child's chronic respiratory disease. DESIGN: A qualitative study using a general inductive approach was taken. METHOD: Semi-structured interviews with 23 parents were completed and thematic analysis employed to generate categories and themes. RESULTS: Parents described self-efficacy as important in their ability to maintain daily management of their child's health. The greatest impact on self-efficacy was an overwhelming sense of responsibility. Parents described an enduring sense of responsibility through ongoing vigilance and adherence to medical regimes. DISCUSSION: In order for parents to maintain self-efficacy in their care giving role, health professionals need an understanding of how best to support them to manage the sense of responsibility they experience.
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Keywords:
family centred care; parents; qualitative; respiratory disease; self-efficacy