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Jacobzon, A., Engström, Å., Gustafsson, S. R. & Andersson, M. (2025). Parents' perceptions of care quality at child health centres: A cross-sectional study from Sweden. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 34(1), 218-229
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Parents' perceptions of care quality at child health centres: A cross-sectional study from Sweden
2025 (English)In: Journal of Clinical Nursing, ISSN 0962-1067, E-ISSN 1365-2702, Vol. 34, no 1, p. 218-229Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Aim: To examine parents' perceptions of care quality at child health centres. Specific objectives were to examine parents' perceptions of the care received and the subjective importance of such care. Furthermore, to examine the relationship between parents' sociodemographic characteristics and the perceptions of care quality.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

Methods: A random sample of parents of children born in Sweden in 2021 participated. Data were collected by the QPP-CHC questionnaire and analysed using descriptive and analytical statistics.

Results: The response rate was 19.4%. The targeted sample size of 210 participants was reached as 584 parents responded to the questionnaire. Parents' overall ratings of care quality at child health centres indicated optimal quality with mean values >3. However, various potential improvements areas were identified as needing additional information. These included dental care (m = 2.82), allergy prevention (m = 2.25), breastfeeding (m = 2.97), sleep (m = 2.83), the child's behaviour (m = 2.47) and the child's crying (m = 2.47). Also, parents rated suboptimal quality regarding that the care was based on healthcare routines rather than parental preferences and needs (m = 2.86). Parents born outside of the Nordic countries rated higher care quality than those born in the Nordic countries, as well as parents with a non-academic education.

Conclusion: Parents want information based on their preferences and needs. Parent's perceptions of areas for improvement are new and important knowledge for registered nurses at child health centres.

Implications for the Profession and/or Patient Care: The findings indicate that parents feel that insufficient attention is given to areas of care that they perceive as important. Parents' perspectives on the care quality at child health centres is an important component of quality work and might lead to improvements in the care quality at child health centres.

Reporting Method: The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies (STROBE) checklist for cross-sectional studies was used to guide reporting.

Implications for policy and practice: The findings of this study suggests that parents feel that insufficient attention is given to areas of care that they perceive as important. Parents' perspectives on the care quality at child health centres provides important knowledge which can guide further development of care quality at child health centres. The findings indicate that a family-centred approach that integrates relational and routine-oriented nursing can be a way to ensure that the care is based on parents' preferences and needs.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2025
Keywords
child health services, family nursing, family support, quality of health care
National Category
Nursing
Research subject
Nursing
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-108260 (URN)10.1111/jocn.17339 (DOI)001253995000001 ()38923645 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85196711013 (Scopus ID)
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Available from: 2024-07-03 Created: 2024-07-03 Last updated: 2025-01-28Bibliographically approved
Larsson, F., Engström, Å., Rysst Gustafsson, S. & Strömbäck, U. (2024). Feeling Safe in the Perioperative Period: Experiences from Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Day Surgery. Sage Open Nursing, 10
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Feeling Safe in the Perioperative Period: Experiences from Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Day Surgery
2024 (English)In: Sage Open Nursing, E-ISSN 2377-9608, Vol. 10Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Introduction

Day surgery is often preferred by patients, but it can pose challenges in self-management after discharge. In addition, patients undergoing orthopedic surgery report poorer rates of postoperative recovery than patients undergoing general surgery. Understanding patients’ perceptions of feeling safe while undergoing surgery facilitates individualized care and is important since it may affect their recovery.

Objective

The aim of this study was to describe patients’ perceptions of feeling safe in the perioperative period when undergoing orthopedic day surgery under regional anesthesia.

Methods

The design was qualitative and descriptive. Data were collected through a cross-sectional questionnaire containing open-ended questions. Qualitative content analysis with an inductive approach was used for data analysis. Participants’ characteristics were presented descriptively. The study population consisted of a consecutive sample of 97 patients who had undergone orthopedic day surgery under regional anesthesia between March and October 2022.

Results

The categorization process resulted in the development of two categories describing participants’ experience of perioperative feelings of safety when undergoing orthopedic day surgery: having someone near and having a sense of control. The results indicate that the relationship between patients and staff and the perceived feeling of control and participation are factors influencing patients’ perception of feeling safe in the perioperative period.

Conclusions

In perioperative care, nurses play a vital role in fostering patients’ sense of safety by establishing relationships. This ensures that patients can be actively engaged in their own care. Patients also need access to professional and competent staff who strives to add a personal touch and considers their perspective. Since patients undergoing orthopedic day surgery might face a more demanding postoperative recovery than they had initially anticipated, further research is suggested to explore the association between a perceived feeling of safety and postoperative recovery.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
SAGE Open, 2024
Keywords
day surgery, feeling safe, nursing
National Category
Nursing
Research subject
Nursing
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-106178 (URN)10.1177/23779608241258562 (DOI)001232827200001 ()38828401 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85194533469 (Scopus ID)
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Available from: 2024-06-12 Created: 2024-06-12 Last updated: 2024-10-11Bibliographically approved
Rogers, S. L., Van Winkle, L., Michels, N., Lucas, C., Ziada, H., Da Silva, E. J., . . . Priddis, L. (2024). Further development of the reflective practice questionnaire. PeerJ, 12, Article ID e16879.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Further development of the reflective practice questionnaire
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2024 (English)In: PeerJ, E-ISSN 2167-8359, Vol. 12, article id e16879Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background This article provides an update of the Reflective Practice Questionnaire (RPQ). The original RPQ consisted of 40-items with 10-sub-scales. In this article, the RPQ is streamlined into a 10-item single reflective practice construct, and a 30-item extended version that includes additional sub-scales of confidence, uncertainty/stress, and work satisfaction.

Methods A total of 501 university students filled out an online questionnaire that contained the original Reflective Practice Questionnaire, and two general measures of reflection: The Self-Reflection and Insight Scale, and the Rumination-Reflection Questionnaire.

Results Based on factor analysis, the RPQ was streamlined into a brief 10-item version, and an extended 30-item version. Small positive correlations were found between the RPQ reflective practice measure and the two measures of general reflection, providing discriminant validity evidence for the RPQ. The RPQ was found to be sensitive to differences among industries, whereas the general measures of reflection were not. Average reflective practice scores were higher for health and education industries compared to retail and food/accommodation industries.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
PeerJ Inc., 2024
Keywords
Reflective practice, Allied health professions, Education, Self-report measurement, Factor analysis, Self reflection, Self confidence, Stress, Uncertainty, Work satisfaction
National Category
Other Medical Sciences not elsewhere specified
Research subject
Nursing
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-104225 (URN)10.7717/peerj.16879 (DOI)001159741800001 ()38344297 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85185181647 (Scopus ID)
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Available from: 2024-02-08 Created: 2024-02-08 Last updated: 2024-08-22Bibliographically approved
Larsson, F., Engström, Å., Strömbäck, U. & Rysst, S. (2024). Undergoing Orthopaedic Day Surgery: What Factors Are Associated With patients' Feeling of Safety and Their Recovery?. Journal of Clinical Nursing
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Undergoing Orthopaedic Day Surgery: What Factors Are Associated With patients' Feeling of Safety and Their Recovery?
2024 (English)In: Journal of Clinical Nursing, ISSN 0962-1067, E-ISSN 1365-2702Article in journal (Refereed) Epub ahead of print
Abstract [en]

Aim

The study aimed to examine factors associated with the perceived feeling of safety and postoperative recovery in patients who have undergone orthopaedic day surgery under regional anaesthesia.

Design

The design was quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional. The study participants comprised a consecutive sample (n = 209) of patients who underwent orthopaedic day surgery under regional anaesthesia.MethodsA questionnaire was sent to the home addresses of the study population approximately 3 weeks postoperatively. The questionnaire included the Feeling Safe During Surgery Scale (FSS), the Swedish version of the post-discharge surgical recovery scale (S-PSR), and questions concerning background variables. Multivariate regression models were used to examine the association of different variables with both feeling safe and postoperative recovery.

Results

The only factor associated with the feeling of safety was preoperative anxiety; higher levels of preoperative anxiety were associated with lower levels of perceived safety during surgery. The factors associated with postoperative recovery were the recovery process itself and the patient's feeling of safety. Higher levels of postoperative anxiety were associated with a lower level of postoperative recovery. Higher levels of perceived safety during surgery were associated with higher postoperative recovery.

Conclusion

The perceived feeling of safety in the perioperative period could not be explained by factors such as age, gender, or level of education. Based on the results of this study, postoperative recovery was associated with the perceived feeling of safety in the perioperative period. Anxiety in the perioperative period was associated with patients' perceived feeling of safety and their postoperative recovery. Thus, this study's results emphasise the importance of ensuring that people undergoing surgery feel safe to promote their recovery. Based on previous research, the nurse–patient relationship seems to be an important part of making patients feel safe, which ultimately affects their recovery.

Implications for the Profession/and or Patient Care

This study examines the association between perceived feeling of safety in the perioperative period and patients' postoperative recovery after undergoing orthopaedic day surgery under regional anaesthesia. Previous research has shown that the nurse–patient relationship and patients' possibilities to participate in their care are important for them to feel safe. This study further emphasises the importance of fostering relationships in the perioperative period and making patients an active part in decision-making, as it may positively impact their recovery. Creating a feeling of safety for the patient should be prioritised, as it benefits their perioperative experience and postoperative recovery.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2024
Keywords
day surgery, feeling safe, nursing, postoperative recovery
National Category
Nursing Surgery
Research subject
Nursing
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-110748 (URN)10.1111/jocn.17552 (DOI)001354159800001 ()2-s2.0-85208805776 (Scopus ID)
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Available from: 2024-11-21 Created: 2024-11-21 Last updated: 2024-12-12
Larsson, F., Strömbäck, U., Rysst Gustafsson, S. & Engström, Å. (2023). Perception of feeling safe perioperatively: a concept analysis. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 18(1), Article ID 2216018.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Perception of feeling safe perioperatively: a concept analysis
2023 (English)In: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, ISSN 1748-2623, E-ISSN 1748-2631, Vol. 18, no 1, article id 2216018Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to explore the concept of feeling safe, from the patient perspective, in a perioperative context.

Method

The eight-step concept analysis approach proposed by Walker and Avant was utilized to examine the attributes of feeling safe. Uses of the concept, defining attributes as well as antecedents, consequences and empirical referents are presented to describe the concept. Case examples are provided in order to assist the understanding of the defining attributes.

Results

Feeling safe is defined as: a person that does not feel worried or threatened. Three attributes were identified: Participation, Control and Presence. Knowledge and Relationship are the antecedents of feeling safe, while Feeling Acknowledged and Trust are the consequences. Empirical referents are explored in order to find a way to measuring the perceived feeling of safety.

Conclusion

This concept analysis underscores the importance of including patients’ perceptions in traditional patient safety work. Patients who feel safe perceive that they participate in their care, that they are in control, and that they feel the presence of both healthcare staff and relatives. The perceived feeling of security could, by extension, promote the postoperative recovery of patients undergoing surgery by positively affect the process of recovery.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Taylor & Francis, 2023
Keywords
Feeling safe, perioperative, concept analysis, nursing, literature review
National Category
Nursing
Research subject
Nursing
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-97779 (URN)10.1080/17482631.2023.2216018 (DOI)000990265000001 ()37210740 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85159760645 (Scopus ID)
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Available from: 2023-06-01 Created: 2023-06-01 Last updated: 2024-10-11Bibliographically approved
Almqvist, D., Norberg, D., Larsson, F. & Gustafsson, S. R. (2023). Strategies for a safe interhospital transfer with an intubated patient or where readiness for intubation is needed: A critical incidents study. Intensive & Critical Care Nursing, 74, Article ID 103330.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Strategies for a safe interhospital transfer with an intubated patient or where readiness for intubation is needed: A critical incidents study
2023 (English)In: Intensive & Critical Care Nursing, ISSN 0964-3397, E-ISSN 1532-4036, Vol. 74, article id 103330Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Introduction: The number of interhospital transports with intubated patients or where intubation readiness is required is increasing in Sweden and globally. Specialist nurses are often responsible for these transports, which involve numerous risks for critically ill patients.

Aim: The aim of this study was to describe nurse anaesthetists’ and intensive care nurses’ strategies for safe interhospital transports with intubated patients or where intubation readiness is required.

Method: A qualitative study was conducted using the critical incident technique. During March and April 2020, 12 semi-structured interviews were conducted with nurse anaesthetists and intensive care nurses. Data were analysed according to the critical incident technique, and a total of 197 critical incidents were identified. The analysis revealed five final strategies for safe interhospital transport.

Results: Participants described the importance of ensuring clear and adequate information transfers between caregivers to obtain vital patient information that enables the nurse in charge to identify risks and problems in advance and create an action plan. Stabilising and optimising the patient's condition before departure and preparing drugs and equipment were other strategies described by the participants, as well as requesting assistance or support if questions or complications arose during transport.

Conclusion: Transports with intubated patients or where intubation readiness is required are complex and require systematic patient-safety work to ensure that strategies for increasing patient safety and decreasing risks are visible to the nurses in charge, that they are applied, and that they are, indeed, effective.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2023
Keywords
Critical incident technique, Intensive care nurse, Interhospital transport, Intubated, Intubation readiness, Nurse anaesthetist, Patient safety, Strategies
National Category
Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Nursing
Research subject
Nursing
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-93654 (URN)10.1016/j.iccn.2022.103330 (DOI)000908045300001 ()36220764 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85139606377 (Scopus ID)
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Available from: 2022-10-20 Created: 2022-10-20 Last updated: 2023-09-05Bibliographically approved
Rysst Gustafsson, S. & Wahlberg, A. C. (2023). The telephone nursing dialogue process: an integrative review. BMC Nursing, 22, Article ID 345.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>The telephone nursing dialogue process: an integrative review
2023 (English)In: BMC Nursing, E-ISSN 1472-6955, Vol. 22, article id 345Article, review/survey (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background: Telephone nursing involves triage, advice, and care management provided by a nurse over the telephone. The telephone nursing dialogue process has been used clinically in telephone nursing in Sweden for several years to structure the communication and ensure a safe assessment and advice. Studies are needed to determine whether there is sufficient scientific evidence to support the method.

Aim: To describe the scientific basis of the phases of the telephone nursing dialogue process.

Design: This was an integrative review.

Methods: The literature searches were performed in August 2023, in the PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and SwePUB databases. Sixty-two articles were included. Data was sorted deductively according to the five phases of the telephone nursing dialogue process and categorized inductively to form subcategories describing the content of each phase.

Result: All five phases in the telephone nursing dialogue process were supported by a range of articles (n = 32-50): Opening (n = 32), Listening (n = 45), Analysing (n = 50), Motivating (n = 48), and Ending (n = 35). During the opening of the call, the nurse presents herself, welcomes the caller and establishes a caring relationship. In the listening phase, the nurse invites the caller to tell their story, listens actively and confirms understanding. During the analyzing phase, the nurse gathers, assesses, and verifies information. In the motivating phase, the nurse reaches a final assessment, informs the caller, gives advice and creates a mutual agreement and understanding while supporting the caller. Ultimately, the nurse ends the call after checking for mutual agreement and understanding, giving safety-net advice, deciding on whether to keep monitoring the caller and rounding off the call.

Conclusion: The phases of the telephone nursing dialogue process as described in the scientific literature are well aligned with the theoretical descriptions of the telephone nursing dialogue process.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Springer Nature, 2023
Keywords
Telephone nursing, Telephone advice nursing, Dialogue process, Telephone triage
National Category
Nursing
Research subject
Nursing
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-101827 (URN)10.1186/s12912-023-01509-0 (DOI)001074577200002 ()37770869 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85173910148 (Scopus ID)
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Stake-Nilsson, K., Gustafsson, S., Tödt, K., Fransson, P. & Efverman, A. (2022). A Study of Self-Care Practice in Routine Radiotherapy Care: Identifying Differences Between Practitioners and Non-Practitioners in Sociodemographic, Clinical, Functional, and Quality-of-Life-Related Characteristics. Integrative Cancer Therapies, 21
Open this publication in new window or tab >>A Study of Self-Care Practice in Routine Radiotherapy Care: Identifying Differences Between Practitioners and Non-Practitioners in Sociodemographic, Clinical, Functional, and Quality-of-Life-Related Characteristics
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2022 (English)In: Integrative Cancer Therapies, ISSN 1534-7354, E-ISSN 1552-695X, Vol. 21Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe self-care practice during radiotherapy for cancer and to identify potential differences between practitioners and non-practitioners of self-care regarding sociodemographic, clinical, functional, and quality-of-life-related characteristics.

Methods: In this descriptive study, 439 patients (87% response rate) undergoing radiotherapy responded to a study questionnaire regarding self-care, sociodemographic, clinical (eg, experienced symptoms), functional, and quality-of-life-related characteristics.

Results: Of the 439 patients, 189 (43%) practiced at least one self-care strategy, while 250 (57%) did not. In total, the patients described 332 self-care practices, resulting in 14 different categories of self-care strategies. The 5 most common indicators of practicing self-care were fatigue, general wellbeing, psychological symptoms, nausea, vomiting and improving physical condition. The 5 most common self-care strategies were physical activity, increased recovery, healthy eating, distraction, and skincare. Patients who were married, were older than 69, patients with less education than university education, patients undergoing a combination of internal and external radiotherapy, patients experiencing fewer than 8 symptoms, and better quality of life, practiced self-care to a lower extent than did other patients. Functional capacity did not differ between self-care practitioners and non-practitioners.

Conclusion and Implications for Practice: Of the patients undergoing radiotherapy, slightly less than half practiced self-care during an ordinary week of radiotherapy. Because older and less-educated patients were less likely to practice self-care, cancer care practitioners should consider paying particular attention to helping such patients with their self-care practice.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Sage Publications, 2022
Keywords
cancer care, category scale, complementary and alternative medicine, effect moderators, Numeric Rating scale, nursing, oncology care, rehabilitation, treatment expectations, Visual Analog scale
National Category
Nursing Cancer and Oncology
Research subject
Nursing
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-93735 (URN)10.1177/15347354221130301 (DOI)000869772200001 ()36245274 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85139885844 (Scopus ID)
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Available from: 2022-10-28 Created: 2022-10-28 Last updated: 2023-09-05Bibliographically approved
Jacobzon, A., Engström, Å., Lindberg, B. & Gustafsson, S. R. (2022). Mothers’ strategies for creating positive breastfeeding experiences: a critical incident study from Northern Sweden. International Breastfeeding Journal, 17(1), Article ID 35.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Mothers’ strategies for creating positive breastfeeding experiences: a critical incident study from Northern Sweden
2022 (English)In: International Breastfeeding Journal, E-ISSN 1746-4358, Vol. 17, no 1, article id 35Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background: Positive breastfeeding experiences positively influence subsequent attitudes towards breastfeeding, and increase mothers’ confidence, self-efficacy, motivation and intention to breastfeed. However, the strategies that mothers find useful and effective for creating positive breastfeeding experiences remain largely unknown. The aim of our study was thus to describe experience-based knowledge from mothers about strategies for creating positive breastfeeding experiences.

Methods: The study followed a qualitative design involving the critical incident technique. Data were collected with an online survey containing open-ended questions that was administered to a Sweden-based parenting group on Facebook in September 2018. Ultimately, 340 incidents from 176 women were identified as offering strategies for creating positive breastfeeding experiences. Data from the written replies were extracted as textual units, condensed and categorised until categories were mutually exclusive, which resulted in six categories.

Results: Participating women were on average 31.2 years old and the median number of children per participant was two. Mothers’ strategies for creating positive breastfeeding experiences generally included being calm and accepting that initiating breastfeeding takes time and can be difficult initially. Participants described feeling close to the baby by maintaining skin-to-skin contact and being present in the moment by taking time to appreciate the child and the breastfeeding situation, and temporarily forgetting about the world and simply being with the child in the here and now. Participants advocated baby-led breastfeeding and following correct techniques. They also described the importance of keeping an effortless mindset about breastfeeding to prevent perceiving breastfeeding as a compulsion. Mothers described acquiring knowledge about breastfeeding so that they could be prepared if breastfeeding problems occurred and getting support from professionals and family was described as significant for having a positive breastfeeding experience. Caring for oneself and one’s body, with aids if necessary, were described as important strategies, as were having a positive attitude and a strong desire to breastfeed.

Conclusion: Because positive breastfeeding experiences and support are predictors of future breastfeeding initiation and duration, assisting women in creating positive breastfeeding experiences is important. Asking mothers to formulate strategies that they find useful could facilitate breastfeeding by making their approaches more conscious and visible.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Springer Nature, 2022
Keywords
Breastfeeding, Attitude, Strategies, Breastfeeding support, Critical incident technique
National Category
Nursing Pediatrics
Research subject
Nursing
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-90595 (URN)10.1186/s13006-022-00474-9 (DOI)000792092700001 ()35527258 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85129776828 (Scopus ID)
Funder
Luleå University of Technology
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Validerad;2022;Nivå 2;2022-05-10 (joosat);

Available from: 2022-05-10 Created: 2022-05-10 Last updated: 2024-07-04Bibliographically approved
Gustafsson, S., Jacobzon, A., Lindberg, B. & Engström, Å. (2022). Parents’ strategies and advice for creating a positive sleep situation in the family. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 36(3), 830-838
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Parents’ strategies and advice for creating a positive sleep situation in the family
2022 (English)In: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, ISSN 0283-9318, E-ISSN 1471-6712, Vol. 36, no 3, p. 830-838Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Aim

The aim of this study was to describe the experience-based knowledge of parents of children aged 0–3 years for creating a positive sleep situation in the family.

Design

This study has a qualitative design. Data were collected using an online survey and analysed using the critical incident technique.

Methods

The study participants were recruited through an announcement posted in parenting groups on a social media platform in September 2018. A total of 93 parents answered the questionnaire; 76 of the parents matched the study's selection criteria, and their responses were included in the analysis.

Results

The results are presented from the two main questions in the survey: “Strategies for creating a positive sleep situation” and “Advice to new parents regarding sleep”. Having routines and reading the child's signals were important strategies, as were creating good conditions for sleep and making sure the child was well-fed and content at bedtime. Winding down and giving the child closeness and touch was described as important, and some parents would co-sleep to soothe the child quickly and create a sense of security and belonging. Parents’ most frequent advice to other parents was to accept the situation and to let go of the idea that the child should sleep without waking up in a separate bed or room.

Conclusion

Personal preferences and needs are likely to vary among individuals, and it is important that nurses tailor sleep advice in accordance with families’ preferences and needs, taking individual variations and views into account.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Nordic College of Caring Science, 2022
Keywords
children, critical incident technique, nursing, parents, sleep
National Category
Nursing
Research subject
Nursing
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-86475 (URN)10.1111/scs.13020 (DOI)000675307700001 ()34291480 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85110973418 (Scopus ID)
Funder
Luleå University of Technology
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Validerad;2022;Nivå 2;2022-08-18 (sofila)

Available from: 2021-07-27 Created: 2021-07-27 Last updated: 2024-07-03Bibliographically approved
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