Parent strategies for improving compliance with eyeglass wear in young children.

Autor:	Harvey EM, Ramesh D; Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona., Marshall MS; Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona., Martin JA; Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona., McGrath ER; Department of Pediatrics, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona., Yescas S; Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona., Miller JM; Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry [Optom Vis Sci] 2024 Apr 01; Vol. 101 (4), pp. 187-194.
DOI:	10.1097/OPX.0000000000002123
Abstrakt:	Significance: Results of this study provide preliminary data on parent strategies for improving compliance with eyeglass treatment in young children, an age group for which previous data are limited. Parent responses provide important insights to support parents of young children who wear eyeglasses and provide preliminary data to guide additional research. Purpose: The goal of this exploratory study was to learn more about parents' strategies to improve compliance with eyeglass treatment of young children. Methods: An online survey of parents of 1-year-old to less than 5-year-old children who wear eyeglasses was conducted. Parents indicated whether they used various strategies to encourage wear and were asked to provide advice for parents of young children recently prescribed eyeglasses. Use of various strategies by age was determined. Open-ended responses regarding advice for other parents were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results: The final sample included 104 parents who were predominantly White (81%), non-Hispanic (76%), and college graduates (68%). During the 2 weeks prior to survey completion, 74% of parents reported their child wore their eyeglasses ≥8 hours/day. Use of strategies for improving eyeglass wear varied by child age. The most frequent recommendations that parents provided for other parents were to be consistent in encouraging wear, use social modeling, provide positive reinforcement when the eyeglasses are worn, and ensure that the eyeglasses fit well and were comfortable. Conclusions: Parents provided many useful insights into their experiences. However, results may not be broadly generalizable, because of the limited diversity and high rate of compliance in the study sample. Further research with more diverse populations and research on effectiveness of various strategies to increase compliance in this age group are recommended to support eyeglass treatment compliance in young children. Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None of the authors have reported a financial conflict of interest. (Copyright © 2024 American Academy of Optometry.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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