Care experience of mothers of children with nanophthalmos and congenital cataract surgery: a qualitative study
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20200413-02689
- VernacularTitle:真性小眼球合并先天性白内障手术患儿母亲照护体验的质性研究
- Author:
Xiaowei MA
1
;
Yao XIAO
;
Wanxia ZHANG
Author Information
1. 首都医科大学附属北京同仁医院眼科中心 100730
- Keywords:
Mothers;
Care experience;
Nanophthalmos;
Congenital cataract;
Qualitative research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2020;26(34):4803-4805
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the care experience of mothers of children with nanophthalmos and congenital cataract surgery.Methods:From January 2014 to December 2019, the qualitative research method was used to conduct in-depth semi-structured interview with mothers of children with nanophthalmos and congenital cataract in Ophthalmology Ward of Beijing Tongren Hospital of Capital Medical University, and carry out live recordings and transcripts. Colaizzi content analysis method was used to analyze data and refine themes.Results:A total of four themes were extracted, namely anxiety and concern about appearance, family and social relations were affected, desire to speak and be heard, and urgent need for family care skills.Conclusions:While caring for children with nanophthalmos and congenital cataract, the nursing staff should deeply understand the mother's inner experience, provide psychological support, and help the mothers of the children to establish positive coping styles and promote their physical and mental health.
