Kendall, L, Sloper, P, Lewin, R. J. P et al. (1 more author) (2003) The views of parents concerning the planning of services for rehabilitation of families of children with congenital cardiac disease. Cardiology in the Young. pp. 20-27. ISSN 1047-9511
Abstract
Background and purpose: Although much previous research has focused on the medical aspects of congenital cardiac disease, there is a growing body of research which suggests that families may need help and support with the wider issues associated with the medical condition. We have previously ascertained from young people with congenital cardiac disease their views on this subject. The purpose of this study was to obtain the views of their parents about the need for, and shape of, services for rehabilitation. Methods: This was a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. We interviewed 17 parents in their own home. Interviews were tape-recorded and transcribed. Results: Parents would welcome more help and support from health professionals to enable them to manage more effectively the condition with their children. Particular areas of concern relate to the information they receive about the condition; communication between themselves and health professionals; establishing safe levels of activity; and managing the condition at school. Conclusions: This is a small study of the experiences and views of parents, which provides some important information on ways in which health professionals. could address the current lack of services for rehabilitation.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | Copyright © 2003 Cambridge University Press. Reproduced in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | congenital heart disease,adolescents,young adults,physical activity,HEART-DISEASE,YOUNG-ADULTS,ADOLESCENTS,DILEMMAS,HEALTH |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Research Groups (York) > Social Policy Research Unit (York) The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Health Sciences (York) |
Depositing User: | Repository Officer |
Date Deposited: | 22 Nov 2006 |
Last Modified: | 16 Oct 2024 11:55 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1017/S1047951103000052 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1017/S1047951103000052 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:1745 |