OC19 – Measuring feasibility, reliability and validity of the Greek version of PedsQL cardiac module

Abstract

provided the methodology for studying of the lived experience of 15 participants aged 18 and 25 years living in Ireland who had a self-reported chronic illness since childhood. Drawing on the philosophy of van Manen's lifeworld existentials, the lived experiences were revealed. Emerging adults struggle to achieve a sense of identity which is often sabotaged by illness. The findings of this study conclude that a sense of connectedness with peers was important for emerging adults with illness as they journeyed towards developing a sense of identity. OC18 -Neurodevelopmental outcomes following congenital heart surgeryEleni Syrgani (Greece)1, 2; Konstantinos Petsios (Greece)1, 2