“At a loss of what to do”: a qualitative analysis of parents’ online discussion forums about their administration of asthma inhalers to their young children

Abstract

Objective: Difficulties in using inhaler devices is well known amongst the adult population, however, little is known about how parents administer inhaler devices to young children and the accompanying difficulties. The purpose of this paper is to explore the underlying concepts and practical issues that parents encountered in administering asthma inhaler to young children.Methods: This is a qualitative study using applied thematic analysis on parent written discourses on asynchronous online discussion forums and blogs in the topic of administration and use of asthma inhaler devices to their young children.Results: The essence "at a loss of what to do" summarizes the experiences of parents administering inhaler devices to their young children. Findings describe the problem, the situation, the emotions, the confusion and the assurance that parents faced in the administration of the inhaler. Parents struggled with child's resistance and its accompanying conflict, with both parents and children experienced distress over the administration. Results highlight the coping strategies when parents chose to use force or not to use force in the administration, their endeavour to determine the details and administration procedure, as well as the assurance they gave themselves and one another after administration. Conclusion:The results affirmed parents' lack of training and understanding of administering inhaler devices to young children and highlighted the needs for healthcare professionals to enhance their partnership and clinical care for parents of young children with respiratory issues.

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