Parental Caregiving Experiences in Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Phenomenological Study.

Background: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare, inherited disease characterized by mucocutaneous fragility. It requires continuous family support and caregiving. However, insights into the complex realities of daily caregiving roles for parents remain limited. This study aimed to explore the lived...

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Publicado en:International Journal of Community Based Nursing & Midwifery Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 149 - 161
Autores principales: Khalili, Hassan, Moonaghi, Hossein Karimi, Kianifar, Hamid Reza, Manzari, Zahra Sadat
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Apr2025
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          Khalili, Hassan
          Moonaghi, Hossein Karimi
          Kianifar, Hamid Reza
          Manzari, Zahra Sadat
        affil: Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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          Epidermolysis Bullosa Psychosocial Factors
          Parental Attitudes
          Caregiver Attitudes
          Life Experiences Evaluation
          Iranians Psychosocial Factors
          Caring In Infancy and Childhood
          Human
          Qualitative Studies
          Phenomenological Research
          Iran
          Child
          Male
          Female
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Thematic Analysis
          Child Rearing
          Confusion
          Epidermolysis Bullosa Therapy
          Stress, Psychological
          Social Isolation
          Quality of Life
          Child, Preschool
          Adolescence
          Adult
          Middle Age
          Hope
          Frustration
          Funding Source
          Child: 6-12 years
          Child, Preschool: 2-5 years
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
          Male
          Female
      ab: Background: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare, inherited disease characterized by mucocutaneous fragility. It requires continuous family support and caregiving. However, insights into the complex realities of daily caregiving roles for parents remain limited. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of Iranian family caregivers caring for their children with EB. Methods: This phenomenological study was carried out from February to November 2023 at Mashhad Akbar Hospital or participants' homes. Purposeful maximum variation sampling was used to recruit 10 parents (3 fathers, 7 mothers) who met the inclusion criteria. Data were gathered through in-person, semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Van Manen method in MAXQDA software version 2020. Results: Caregivers' experiences elucidate the profound adversity endured by parents raising children with EB. Four themes emerged from the data: "lost and confused about care and treatment"; "trapped in endless cycle of hardship caring"; "inevitable self-isolation"; and "bitter and deteriorating family life". Conclusion: Family caregivers who provide care for children with EB face numerous difficulties, leading to significant stress and heavy responsibilities. Their lived experiences provide a comprehensive picture of the physical, psychological, and social difficulties related to this rare disease.
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