Experiences of children with bronchiectasis and their parents in a novel play-based therapeutic exercise programme: a qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT: To explore the experiences and perceptions of children with bronchiectasis and their parents regarding an 8-week play-based therapeutic exercise programme. Qualitative study with inductive content analysis. Individual semistructured interviews were conducted. Interview recordings were transcribed verbatim, and coding was guided by the content. Content categories were established via consensus moderation. 10 parents and 10 children with bronchiectasis aged 5-12 years. From the perspective of children, the most important components of the programme were fun with friends and being active at home as a family. Parents valued the community-based sessions, perceived the programme to be engaging and motivating. Parents perceived improvements in their child's endurance, coordination and physical ac

SUBMITTER: Jones T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11293381 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature