Mothers’ experience with 1st–3rd‐grade children with asthma assisting their child’s adaptation of school life in Taiwan

Cheng, Shu Chen; Chen, Yu chih; Liou, Yiing Mei; Wang, Kai Wei Katherine; Mu, Pei Fan

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03137.x

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“…The 56 papers included in the review were published between 1997 and 2017, although two thirds of this research was published within the latter 10 years, reflecting a growing interest in this area, particularly within the USA. The majority of the research was conducted in the USA ( n = 23) 21 – 43 or the UK ( n = 12), 11 , 44 – 54 with fewer studies being conducted across the rest of the world: Australia ( n = 6), 55 – 60 Canada ( n = 3), 61 – 63 Taiwan ( n = 3), 64 – 66 Denmark ( n = 2), 67 , 68 Singapore ( n = 2), 69 , 70 Netherlands ( n = 2), 71 , 72 Germany ( n = 1), 73 New Zealand ( n = 1), 74 and Thailand ( n = 1). 75 Data collection methods primarily comprised interviews ( n = 35) 23 – 26 , 29 , 30 , 35 – 38 , 41 , 44 – 53 , 55 – 58 , 60 – 62 , 64 – 66 , 68 , 72 , 74 , 75 and focus groups ( n = 21).…”

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Barriers and facilitators of effective self-management in asthma: systematic review and thematic synthesis of patient and healthcare professional views

Miles

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et al. 2017

npj Prim Care Resp Med

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Self-management is an established, effective approach to controlling asthma, recommended in guidelines. However, promotion, uptake and use among patients and health-care professionals remain low. Many barriers and facilitators to effective self-management have been reported, and views and beliefs of patients and health care professionals have been explored in qualitative studies. We conducted a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research into self-management in patients, carers and health care professionals regarding self-management of asthma, to identify perceived barriers and facilitators associated with reduced effectiveness of asthma self-management interventions. Electronic databases and guidelines were searched systematically for qualitative literature that explored factors relevant to facilitators and barriers to uptake, adherence, or outcomes of self-management in patients with asthma. Thematic synthesis of the 56 included studies identified 11 themes: (1) partnership between patient and health care professional; (2) issues around medication; (3) education about asthma and its management; (4) health beliefs; (5) self-management interventions; (6) co-morbidities (7) mood disorders and anxiety; (8) social support; (9) non-pharmacological methods; (10) access to healthcare; (11) professional factors. From this, perceived barriers and facilitators were identified at the level of individuals with asthma (and carers), and health-care professionals. Future work addressing the concerns and beliefs of adults, adolescents and children (and carers) with asthma, effective communication and partnership, tailored support and education (including for ethnic minorities and at risk groups), and telehealthcare may improve how self-management is recommended by professionals and used by patients. Ultimately, this may achieve better outcomes for people with asthma.

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Barriers and facilitators of effective self-management in asthma: systematic review and thematic synthesis of patient and healthcare professional views

Miles

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“…Consistent with the findings of other studies [16,24], the parents of children with asthma in this study expressed feelings of uncertainty and fear when seeking emergency care services, and worried extensively about the recurrence of the asthma attacks. They also worried about the impacts of asthma on their child's learning and future development [25], the side effects of medications [26], and the risk of drug dependence [26].…”

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When Control Exacerbates Distress: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Experiences of Hong Kong Chinese Parents in Caring for a Child with Asthma

Chong¹,

Leung²,

Mak³

2018

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Many parents have difficulty managing childhood asthma. In Hong Kong (HK), while medication is the primary form of treatment, traditional Chinese medicine is another favored option. In addition, HK follows a dual-track healthcare system, which may pose unique experiences for Chinese parents in childhood asthma management. This qualitative descriptive study aimed to explore the experiences of HK Chinese parents in caring for their children with asthma. Methods: Fourteen HK Chinese mothers of children (aged 3-10) suffering from asthma were purposively sampled to participate in individual, semi-structured interviews. A realist approach following conventional content analysis was used to interpret the interviews. Results: The mothers expressed feelings of uncertainty, fear of asthma crises, and searching for ways to cope. These feelings triggered various strategies to control their child’s asthma. As long as the child’s asthma symptoms recurred, the mothers’ distress continued. Their distress was sometimes exacerbated by self-doubt and worries about whether they would receive adequate support from their family and healthcare professionals. Conclusion: Helping parents to understand their limits may help them be more open to varied aspects of their caregiving experiences, and thus to cope better. Psychological interventions together traditional educational training may help to alleviate parents’ psychological difficulties.

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“…Having a child with asthma has impact on daily life for the whole family. Parents, especially mothers have reported experienced difficulties in helping their children with asthma to adapt to their illness and the issues they face in society, for example school life (68). Many parents are worried about side effects of the medicines that their child uses (69,70).…”

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Experiences of living with asthma – a focus group study with adolescents and parents of children with asthma

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Mothers’ experience with 1st–3rd‐grade children with asthma assisting their child’s adaptation of school life in Taiwan

Abstract: The findings indicate that nursing professionals should provide child-focused and family-centred care that will assist parents of children with asthma to adjust to school life.

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Barriers and facilitators of effective self-management in asthma: systematic review and thematic synthesis of patient and healthcare professional views

Barriers and facilitators of effective self-management in asthma: systematic review and thematic synthesis of patient and healthcare professional views

When Control Exacerbates Distress: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Experiences of Hong Kong Chinese Parents in Caring for a Child with Asthma

Experiences of living with asthma – a focus group study with adolescents and parents of children with asthma

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