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Parental perceptions and experiences of an oral health care promotion intervention for children with congenital heart defects.

Authors :
Karikoski, Essi
Junttila, Kristiina
Järvinen, Mirkka
Sarkola, Taisto
Blomqvist, My
Source :
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being; Dec2022, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p1-11, 11p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common congenital anomalies in children. Children with major CHD are at risk for developing endocarditis. Acute endocarditis may be life threatening and lead to heart failure. The purpose of this study was to explore parental perceptions and experiences of an early oral health promotion intervention (OHPI) targeting children with major CHD at risk for developing endocarditis later in life, and use this information to examine intervention feasibility. Nine parents (three fathers and six mothers) participating in a one and a half year OHPI were purposefully selected for qualitative evaluation of intervention feasibility using semi-structured interviews. The interviews were analysed with an inductive content analysis method. The analysis resulted in four main categories and 14 subcategories that describe parental perceptions and experiences of the OHPI. The four main categories were timing of first intervention contact, effortlessness of intervention process, individuality of support, and relevancy of support. Parents of children with CHD perceived the OHPI as important and feasible to be implemented in daily life in children with systemic diseases overall. Further studies on timing of first contact and use of additional Web-based support are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17482623
Volume :
17
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160259743
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2022.2070968