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JOURNAL FOR SPECIALISTS IN PEDIATRIC NURSING
Volume 20, Issue 1, Pages 36-48Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12096
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Child; family-centered care; heart surgery; maternal knowledge and understanding; psychosocial factors
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PurposeThe purpose was to develop a maternal confidence in knowledge and understanding scale (Maternal Knowledge and Understanding Scale [MKUS]) and examine the effect of psychosocial factors at the time of a child's heart surgery. Design and MethodsUsing cross-sectional design, the MKUS was developed and tested. Validated instruments were used to examine the impact of psychosocial factors. ResultsThe MKUS showed acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha .78). Higher levels of maternal anxiety and lower levels of social support were associated with lower MKUS scores (p < .05). Practice ImplicationsA measure of maternal confidence in knowledge and understanding could draw attention to psychosocial factors and opportunities to enhance nursing support.
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