Needs Assessment of Children with Cerebral Palsy Undergoing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Document Type : Original Article

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1 B.Sc. Nursing, 2011 Teacher at Secondary Nursing School,

2 Professor of Pediatric Nursing. Faculty of Nursing - Ain Shams University

Abstract

Background: The study aimed to assess needs of children with cerebral palsy undergoing
hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Research Design: A descriptive design was used to conduct this study.
Settings: This study will be conducted at Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Unit at Nasser Institute for
Research and Treatment. Subject: A convenient sample composed of 110 children fulfilling the
inclusion criteria of the study and their accompanying parents. Tools: data collection involved an
interviewing questionnaire adapted from (Narayanan et al, 2006). Results: this study showed that
the needs of children were physical, psychological, social. Also the majority of studied children
total dependent on their parents to fulfilling their needs. Conclusion: the needs of children include:
crutches to help moving in hyperbaric chamber, ways to facilitate communication, instructed about
middle ear equalization, reassurance, family support during period of treatment. Recommendation:
Further researches should be conducted to develop strategy to overcome unfulfilled health needs of
children with cerebral palsy undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 11, Issue 4
December 2020
Pages 1294-1305

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