The Effects of Caregiver Participation Program on the Competence of Caring for Children with Pneumonia

Abstract

            Objective : The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effect of caregiver participation program on the competence of caring for Children with pneumonia             Method : The study was a quasi-experimental design. Caregivers of children with pneumonia were purposively recruited through pediatric ward at Mahasarakham Hospital. The samples were divided into 2 groups; with 15 caregivers in each. Data were collected between November 2021 and February 2022. The programs consisted of 1) Participation Guidelines, 2) VCD of tepid sponge, and 3) VCD of nebulizer care, 4) Brochure of pneumonia child care and an assessment of caregiver’s competency with Cronbach's alpha coefficient of confidence was 0.75. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test and Mann-Whitney Test.            Result : caregivers in experimental group significantly had the higher score after the experiment (p < 0.01). The caregiver could prevent aspiration, care for a common cold, cough, personal hygiene care, and overall care was higher than prior to the program.

              Conclusion : Caregiver participation in caring for children diagnosed with pneumonia is an important program which facilitates caregiver’s competency in caring for children with pneumonia including preventing aspiration, a common cold, a cough, personal hygiene, and sharing experience in caring with healthcare professionals. This program could benefit children with pneumonia in term of an effective care and preventing recurrence pneumonia in children.