Onchira Theannamngian. Effects of a supportive educative nursing system on primary caregiver behavior in caring for children with cyanotic heart disease at risk of cyanotic spells and the occurrence of cyanotic spells . Master's Degree(Pediatric Nursing). Mahidol University. : Mahidol University, 2003.
Effects of a supportive educative nursing system on primary caregiver behavior in caring for children with cyanotic heart disease at risk of cyanotic spells and the occurrence of cyanotic spells
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to determine effects of a supportive-educative
nursing system on primary caregiver behavior in caring for children with cyanotic
heart disease at risk of cyanotic spells and the occurrence of cyanotic spells. The
supportive-educative nursing system is a nursing system to promote appropriate
primary caregiver behavior in caring for children, and it consisted of educating,
guiding, supporting, and establishing an appropriate environment. This study was
conducted in a pediatric cardiology clinic in Bangkok. Thirty primary caregivers
participated in the supportive-educative nursing system. Primary caregiver behavior
was assessed by using an interview questionnaire, adapted to the issue of cyanotic
spells. The occurrence of cyanotic spells was assessed by using an assessment form.
This study revealed that the mean scores of primary caregiver behavior
after participation in the supportive-educative nursing system (Mean=53.00, SD=1.89)
was higher than before participation (Mean=37.20, SD=5.18). The frequency of the
occurrence of cyanotic spells after primary caregivers participated in the supportiveeducative
nursing system (Mean=6.33, SD=8.90)was lower than before participation
(Mean=8.63, SD=10.52).
In conclusion, the supportive-educative nursing system seems to promote
appropriate primary caregiver behavior in caring for children at risk of cyanotic spells
and decrease the occurrence of cyanotic spells. So, it may be useful for member of the
health care team.