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Brandon, Erin

Mothers’ Perceived Barriers to and Recommendations for Health Care Appointment Keeping for Children Who Have Cerebral Palsy

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) require ongoing rehabilitation services to address complex health care needs. Attendance at appointments ensures continuity of care and improves health and well-being. The study’s aim was to gain insight into mothers’ perspectives of the factors associated with nonattendance. A qualitative descriptive design was conducted to identify barriers and recommendations for appointment keeping. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 mothers of children with CP. Data underwent inductive qualitative analysis.

Sun, 01/01/2023 - 13:16