Parents' Experiences of Holding Their Child for Healthcare Procedures: A Qualitative Exploratory Study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore parents' experiences of holding children for healthcare procedures in an Australian paediatric hospital setting.

Design

A qualitative exploratory study was undertaken at a paediatric tertiary hospital in Melbourne, Australia.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents of children who had undergone a procedure during their hospital admission. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

Eight parents were interviewed, with four themes becoming apparent from their experiences, representing the multiple roles parents undertook when holding their child for a procedure. Parent as a protector was identified as the overarching role, with all roles involving aspects of parents pro

SUBMITTER: Hay S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12623690 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature