Department of Fundamentals and Administration, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
College of Nursing, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Int J Community Based Nurs Midwifery. 2024 Jan 1;12(1):2-12. doi: 10.30476/IJCBNM.2023.100667.2375. eCollection 2024 Jan.
The challenges faced by parents of adolescents with mental disorders are profound and multifaceted. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the lived experiences and concerns of parents of adolescents with mental disorders in Oman.
Interpretative phenomenological analysis was employed in this study. In-depth interviews were done with twenty caregivers from June 2021 to the end of December 2022. Data collection continued until saturation was reached, ensuring a thorough understanding of the phenomena under investigation, and thematic analysis was applied to identify and examine the recurring patterns within the data.
Three primary themes emerged from the data analysis including Emotional Burden and Guilt, Treatment Concerns, and Fear of the Future. Parents' experiences during their adolescents' diagnosis revealed a profound emotional struggle, encompassing anxiety, frustration, and occasional confusion as they grappled with understanding their children's illness and navigating unpredictable behaviors. The exploration of seeking treatment highlighted the complexity of their experiences. However, a persistent sense of uncertainty regarding their children's future was a consistent thread irrespective of the chosen treatment path.
This study aimed to investigate the complex challenges faced by caregivers of adolescents suffering from mental disorders, underscoring the vital need for tailored interventions and robust support systems to address these intricate issues. The findings highlight the importance of heightened awareness, improved access to psychotherapeutic resources, and comprehensive caregiver support.
青少年精神障碍患者父母所面临的挑战是深刻而多方面的。因此，本研究旨在探讨阿曼青少年精神障碍患者父母的生活经历和关注点。
本研究采用解释性现象学分析。2021 年 6 月至 2022 年 12 月底，对 20 名照顾者进行了深入访谈。数据收集持续到达到饱和状态，以确保对研究现象有透彻的了解，并应用主题分析来识别和检查数据中的重复模式。
数据分析中出现了三个主要主题，包括情绪负担和内疚、治疗关注和对未来的恐惧。父母在孩子被诊断出患有精神障碍期间的经历揭示了他们深刻的情感挣扎，包括焦虑、沮丧和偶尔的困惑，因为他们努力理解孩子的疾病并应对不可预测的行为。寻求治疗的探索突出了他们经历的复杂性。然而，无论选择哪种治疗途径，对孩子未来的不确定性感都是一个一致的主题。
本研究旨在调查患有精神障碍的青少年照顾者所面临的复杂挑战，强调需要量身定制的干预措施和强大的支持系统来解决这些复杂问题。研究结果强调了提高认识、改善心理治疗资源的获取以及全面的照顾者支持的重要性。
