The effect of mothers\' participation and the family-centered care on mother\'s anxiety with children suffering from gastrointestinal infections: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract

Introduction: Hospitalization of children is one of the most frightening events in life for parents and children, and a major cause of anxiety emergence in children. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of mothers' participation and the family-centered care on mother's anxiety with children suffering from gastrointestinal infections. Methods: In the present clinical trial study, 90 mothers with children suffering from gastrointestinal infections divided in two groups: control (45 mothers) and intervention groups (45 mothers). Children in intervention group received participation care. Control group received normal care and intervention, collaborative care received. Using Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory questionnaire, mothers’ anxiety in discharge time was determined and compared together in two groups. Results: The results showed that the mean anxiety score of mothers was in the control group at discharge (101.29±5.43) and in the intervention group (80.71±7.22). This decrease in intervention group was significant compared to control group (p<0.001). After the intervention, the obvious anxiety mean score decreased significantly in the experimental group compared to the baseline and set in average level (p<0.001), but the hidden anxiety mean score set higher than average. Conclusion: Collaborative care over usual care approach leads to reducing maternal anxiety. Therefore, it is recommended that this method is used in the care of hospitalized children.

Keywords

• mother-child relationship
• family-centered nursing
• child
• anxiety
• gastrointestinal infections