Building up bit by bit, parent's experiences of equine-assisted intervention among children and adolescents with mental illness: a grounded theory study.

Autor: Carlsson IM; School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University, Halmstad, Sweden., Bräutigam Ewe M; School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University, Halmstad, Sweden., Nymberg P; School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University, Halmstad, Sweden.; Center for Primary Health Care Research, Region Skåne: Helsingborg/Malmö, Skåne, Sweden., Jormfeldt H; School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University, Halmstad, Sweden.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being [Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being] 2024 Dec; Vol. 19 (1), pp. 2354945. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 17.
DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2024.2354945
Abstrakt: Background: Mental ill health among children and adolescents has increased worldwide. Mental health difficulties from a young age are associated with school absence and educational underachievement. A holistic perspective of treatments besides medical treatment is essential Thus, there is a need for research regarding equine-assisted intervention (EAI).
Purpose: The present study aimed to understand the outcomes of an equine-assisted intervention for children and adolescents with mental ill health from the perspectives of parents and close relatives.
Methods: This study used a qualitative research design informed by Charmaz's Grounded Theory, with a purposive sample including six in-depth interviews.
Results: The theory " building up bit by bit " was constructed, explaining the recognition that their children/adolescents were built up bit by bit and created a stronger self-identity. The participants referred to changes in the child's or adolescent's way of being and emotional regulation, which constituted building blocks leading to the child's or adolescent's 1. increased Harmony. 2. enhanced Self-identity, and 3. improved Capability.
Conclusion: Parents and close relatives experienced that their child or adolescent was built up bit by bit and gained a stronger foundation to stand on. This led to increased harmony in everyday life with stronger self-worth, better performance, and reduced school absenteeism.
Databáze: MEDLINE
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