A qualitative research on self-management needs of outpatient adolescent children with epilepsy
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20211208-05549
- VernacularTitle:门诊青少年癫痫患儿自我管理需求的质性研究
- Author:
Xue WEI
1
;
Chunxia ZHANG
;
Ying CAI
Author Information
1. 徐州市儿童医院门诊部，徐州 221006
- Keywords:
Epilepsy;
Adolescent;
Self-management;
Qualitative research;
Outpatient department
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2022;28(4):506-510
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To understand the self-management needs of outpatient adolescent children with epilepsy, so as d to provide a theoretical basis for building a care model for children with epilepsy.Methods:Using the purposive sampling method, a total of 10 adolescent children with epilepsy who were treated in neurology clinic of a Class Ⅲ Grade A hospital affiliated to a medical university in Jiangsu Province were selected as the research objects from June 1 to December 31, 2020. Using qualitative research design, the semi-structured interview method was used to conduct in-depth interviews with the research objects. Data analysis was performed using Nvivo 10.0 software.Results:Through data analysis of the self-management needs of outpatient adolescent children with epilepsy, three themes were extracted, namely information needs, psychological support needs and social support needs.Conclusions:According to the analysis of the self-management needs of adolescent children with epilepsy in outpatient clinics, medical staff should focus on meeting the information needs of children, support children's psychological needs, strengthen social support, pay attention to the role of families and schools, adapt to the new situation, expand service areas and build suitable models of self-management care in adolescent children with epilepsy.
