The experiences of family caregivers of children with tumor of PICC- line:a qualitative research
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2016.12.013
- VernacularTitle:PICC 带管肿瘤患儿照顾者家庭护理体验的质性研究
- Author:
Yan WU
;
Lingling ZHAO
;
Wei GAO
;
Yuanyuan SUN
;
Hong ZHANG
;
Huanhuan SONG
;
Purui YANG
;
Min YANG
;
Ruicai XU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Neoplasms;
Child;
Catheterization,central venous;
Home nursing;
Qualitative research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2016;32(12):925-928
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
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.
