ประสบการณ์การจัดการโรคติดเชื้อทางเดินหายใจของผู้ดูแลในศูนย์พัฒนาเด็กเล็ก

Jaruwan Thaibandit; Phatphitcha  Kruthangka; Kasidis  Kruthangka

Authors

Jaruwan Thaibandit Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing
Phatphitcha Kruthangka Faculty of Nursing, Pathumthani University
Kasidis Kruthangka Kulladiswittayanusorn Wichianburi school

Keywords:

experience, management, caregiver, respiratory infection, child development center

Abstract

This research was a descriptive qualitative study aimed at exploring caregivers’ experiences in managing respiratory infections in child development centers. Participants were caregivers working in child development centers under local administration. Sixteen caregivers were purposively selected. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using content analysis.

The findings of caregivers’ experiences in managing respiratory infections in child development centers were summarized into three themes: 1) Management was diverse and followed the center's policies; 2) Disease prevention and control were well-executed, despite certain limitations in some centers; and 3) Support was to enhance the efficiency of caregivers' management.

This study provides an understanding of caregivers’ experiences in managing respiratory infections in child development centers. The findings can be used to plan and develop effective respiratory infection prevention behaviors among caregivers.

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