Exploring the Impact of Child Hospitalisation on the Family System: A Qualitative Study Using Framework Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Child hospitalisation can have emotional, practical, financial, and social sequalae for the family. By understanding the impact and challenges involved, this research can inform clinical practice and interventions to help mitigate the impacts of hospitalisation. Exploring the experiences and realities of child hospitalisation for main caregivers, extended caregivers, and child siblings is the focus of this research.

Method

Semi-structured interviews were designed and conducted. Eight families participated in the research. Three interviews were conducted per family, with a total of twenty-three interviews conducted overall. Interviews were recorded using Microsoft Teams application.

Analysis

The interviews underwent analysis employing the Framework Method, u

SUBMITTER: Murray L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12468557 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature