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The views of parents concerning the planning of services for rehabilitation of families of children with congenital cardiac disease

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 April 2005

Lynne Kendall ,
Patricia Sloper ,
Robert J. P. Lewin  and
Jonathan M. Parsons
Lynne Kendall
Affiliation:
Paediatric Cardiac Department, Yorkshire Heart Centre, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, York, UK Department of Health Sciences, Research Section, Seebohm Rowntree Building, York, UK
Patricia Sloper
Affiliation:
Social Policy Research Unit, University of York, Heslington, York, UK
Robert J. P. Lewin
Affiliation:
Department of Health Sciences, Research Section, Seebohm Rowntree Building, York, UK
Jonathan M. Parsons
Affiliation:
Paediatric Cardiac Department, Yorkshire Heart Centre, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, York, UK
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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.

Keywords

Congenital heart diseaseadolescentsyoung adultsphysical activity
Type
Original Article
Information
Cardiology in the Young , Volume 13 , Issue 1 , February 2003 , pp. 20 - 27
Copyright
© 2003 Cambridge University Press

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