Survey of family function condition of children with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome

LüLinhua; Li Zhiying; Liu Xiaohong

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1009-6493.2016.01.016

Abstract：Objective:To probe into the family function status quo of children with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome and its influencing factors.Methods:A total of 180 parents of children with frequently relapsing ne-phrotic syndrome from a third grade A hospital in Guangzhou were analyzed by using the Family Assessment Device(FAD)and self designed general information questionnaires.Results:Comparing with the families of normal children in Guangzhou,the family function of children with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome showed a low level in dimensions of role,behavior control,communication and overall function(P<0.05);but the problem solving ability showed a higher level than normal children's families(P<0.05).Emotional involve-ment showed a better function while mothers acting as the main caregivers for children(F=4.653,P=0.018), the job of caregivers affected the function of problem solving(F=3.107,P=0.044),the families from city showed a better family role function than those from countryside(t=-3.114,P=0.004),the time of diagnosis had influence on problem solving(F=3.587,P=0.042)and behavior control(F=5.506,P=0.010).Conclu-sion:The family function of children with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome had a certain dysfunction,its influencing factors included the main caregivers and their jobs,family residence and the time of diagnosis.The targeted heath education and psychological care should be given to the family members based on the status of families and children during the nursing action.