Development and Improvement of Home Rehabilitation Scheme for Preschool Children With Congenital Heart Disease After Operation
Key facts
- Where
- Guangzhou, ChinaSee the site
Where in China
- Sun Yat-sen UniversityGuangzhou, ChinaContact: Xia Wei, PhDNo longer taking part
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- Are travel costs paid?
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- What happens if I want to stop?
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- Who runs it
- Wei XIA, PhD
- Trial code
- NCT07055334
- Record updated
- 8 July 2025
- Original description
This part of the study focuses on understanding the home rehabilitation situation for preschool children with congenital heart disease after operation. Qualitative research interviews with caregivers and medical staff (including doctors, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, nutritionists, and psychologists) are conducted to explore the benefits, obstacles, and professional guidance needs of home rehabilitation. The aim is to summarize the best evidence for home rehabilitation through evidence-based nursing and qualitative research, in order to develop a more comprehensive and suitable home rehabilitation scheme for these children.Read full original descriptionShow less
This part of the study focuses on understanding the home rehabilitation situation for preschool children with congenital heart disease after operation. Qualitative research interviews with caregivers and medical staff (including doctors, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, nutritionists, and psychologists) are conducted to explore the benefits, obstacles, and professional guidance needs of home rehabilitation. The aim is to summarize the best evidence for home rehabilitation through evidence-based nursing and qualitative research, in order to develop a more comprehensive and suitable home rehabilitation scheme for these children.
Inclusion: Age 3 to 7 years; Clinical diagnosis of congenital heart disease; Underwent a single open-heart surgical correction under direct vision at the study site; Ability to communicate in Chinese; Primary caregiver who voluntarily provides care; Caregiver who spends the most time with the child; Ability to communicate in Chinese; Licensed healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, dietitians, physical therapists, or psychological counselors; At least 5 years of professional experience in congenital heart disease care, rehabilitation, or education.
Exclusion: Postoperative arrhythmia; Comorbid neurological, respiratory, or other systemic diseases; Cardiac function classified as NYHA Class IV; Intellectual, language, or motor impairments resulting from perioperative complications or other causes; Caregivers of Children With Congenital Heart Disease After Surgery; Diagnosed cognitive impairment or mental illness; Inability to independently operate or use smart electronic devices and the internet; Medical Professionals Involved in Congenital Heart Disease Care; Deemed unsuitable for exercise by a physician; Caregivers of children who voluntarily discontinued treatment before completion; Paid or professional caregivers; Inability to communicate effectively through spoken language; Presence of serious conflict or instability in the caregiver-child relationship; Not currently engaged in frontline clinical work; Not engaged in clinical work within the past year due to leave, study, or reassignment.
Children With Congenital Heart Disease After Surgery.