"Will My Child's Illness Be Cured?" Challenge Of Parents Whose Children admitted to Nephrology Department with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Qualitative Study

Exploring the challenging experiences of parents with CKD children hospitalized in nephrology units.

Using the content analysis approach, a qualitative study was carried out on 19 parents with CKD children. The participants were selected through purposive sampling. For data gathering, in-depth, semi-structured, and face-to-face interviews were carried out and the collected data was analyzed through conventional content analysis.

Data analyses revealed two overarching categories of “confusion and the lack of support” and “chronic illness challenges.” The subcategories of the category one was “insufficient information in parents and others” and “inadequate support.” The category two included the subcategories of “chronic nature of the disease” and “hard to manage disease.”

Through creating a proper communication and supportive environment, the health team members can significantly assist parents.