Mothers' Adjustment for Their Children Post Congenital Heart Surgery

Abstract

Congenital heart defects are structural problems arising from abnormal formation of the heart or major blood vessels. At least 18 distinct types of congenital heart defects are recognized, with many additional anatomic varitations. Recent progress in diagnosis and treatment (surgery and heart cathereization) makes it possible to fix most defects, even those once thought to be hopeless (American Heart Association, 2016 b). Aim of the study The aim of the study was to assess mothers' adjustment for their children post congenital heart surgery through: - Assessing knowledge of mothers about congenital heart surgery for their children post hospital discharge. - Assessing mothers' care provided to their children post congenital heart surgery post hospital discharge. - Evaluating mothers' adjustment toward their children post congenital heart surgery.