期刊名称：International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
电子版ISSN：1748-2631
出版年度：2014
卷号：9
DOI：10.3402/qhw.v9.23759
语种：English
出版社：Taylor & Francis
摘要：When children endure needle-related medical procedures (NRMPs), different emotions arise for the child and his/her parents. Despite the parents’ own feelings, they have a key role in supporting their child through these procedures. The aim of this study is to describe the meanings of supporting children during NRMPs from the perspective of the parents. Twentyone parents participated in this study. A reflective lifeworld research (RLR) approach was used and phenomenological analysis was applied. The essential meaning of the phenomenon*supporting children during an NRMP*is characterized as ‘‘keeping the child under the protection of one’s wings,’’ sometimes very close and sometimes a little further out under the wingtips. The essential meaning is additionally described through its constituents: paying attention to the child’s way of expressing itself, striving to maintain control, facilitating the child’s understanding, focusing the child’s attention, seeking additional support, and rewarding the child. The conclusion is that parents’ ability to be supportive can be affected when seeing their child undergo an NRMP. To regain the role as the child’s protector and to be able to keep the child ‘‘under the protection of one’s wings,’’ parents need support from the staff.Key words: Needle-related medical procedures, lived experience, caring science, younger children, phenomenology, reflective lifeworld research(Published: 8 July 2014)Citation: Int J Qualitative Stud Health Well-being 2014, 9: 23759 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/qhw.v9.23759
关键词：Caring Sciences; Pediatric care;Needle-related medical procedures, lived experience, caring science, younger children, phenomenology, reflective lifeworld research
