Abstract:
This research aims to study the psychosocial status among mothers of children with chronic lung disease.This is a case study approach at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and it is a qualitative research that gathers evidence by in-depth interview of 10 mothers of children with chronic lung disease.The results of this study found that mothers of impact on maternal included 1) physical, 2) psychological perception that the sick child. The decision to drill neck.Intubating the trachea implant, child care, 3) social aspects 4) economic factors. Advantages and strengths for their own mothers, most mothers see themselves as having many advantages. The Son also Even with their bodies are not strong.Social support from family and close personal one1) a person is mentally defenseless 2) people. Family child care support from peers, from child care to known.Treatment Process mother also needs various aspects 1) child care, 2) understand the feeling. 3) information The results of this study provided deeper understanding of the problems and effect that occur with mothers of children with chronic lung disease. This study provided better understanding of psychosocial status among mothers of children with chronic lung disease. The findings can be used to design appropriate program or intervention for family caregivers and for further research.