Compilation and Validation of a Parental Care Program based on Lived Experiences of Mothers of children with Diabetes

The aim of this research is to develop and validate a parental care program based on the lived experiences of mothers with diabetic children. Using the qualitative method and phenomenological approach, 16 mothers with diabetic children were selected using a targeted sampling method, and then through a semi-structured interview, information on the care factors of diabetic children was collected. The analysis of data using the Claizzeri method showed 4 main themes including "impact on individual characteristics", "impact on family", "concerns", and "needs" and 18 sub-themes were classified. According to these themes, a parental care program was designed and compiled in 14 sessions for mothers and 6 sessions for children with diabetes. Validation results showed that the minimum and maximum CVR for each component of the program were calculated as 0.81 and 1, respectively. The minimum and maximum amount of CVI for each item or component of the program was obtained as 0.80 and 1, respectively. The average content validity index for the whole program was 0.96. The results showed that the parental care program based on the lived experiences of mothers with diabetic children has good form and content validity and has the necessary validity for educational, clinical and research applications.