“Will My Child s Illness be Cured?” Challenge of Parents whose Children Admitted to Nephrology Department with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Qualitative Study

Aims: This study aimed to examine the challenging experience of parents with hospitalized chronic kidney disease children in the nephrology department. Participants Methods: Using the content analysis approach, a qualitative study was carried out on 19 parents with chronic kidney disease children. The participants were selected through purposive sampling. For data gathering, in-depth, semi-structured, and face-to-face interviews were carried out and the collected data were analyzed through conventional content analysis. Findings: Data analyses revealed two overarching categories of “confusion and the lack of support” and “chronic illness challenges.” The subcategories of category 1 were “insufficient information in parents and others” and “inadequate support.” Category 2 included the subcategories of “chronic nature of the disease” and “hard to manage the disease.” Conclusion: Through creating a proper communication and supportive environment, the health team members can significantly assist parents.