Parents' Experiences of Administration Eye Drops

This study aimed to determine the experiences of parents of children aged 2-6 years who underwent strabismus surgery in eye drop administration and the cooperation of their children.

Methods: This semi-structured qualitative study was conducted with caregivers (n=13) of children aged 2-6 years who underwent strabismus surgery at the eye clinic of a university hospital in a province in the northwest of X. Data were collected through phone interviews held with children's parents on the third postoperative day. The interviews were audio-recorded, and the content of the recordings was analyzed using traditional content analysis.

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Key information

Conditions

Strabismus Cranial Nerve Diseases Eye Diseases Nervous System Diseases Ocular Motility Disorders Strabismus Surgery

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Bursa Uludag University

Bursa, Nilüfer, 16000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Parents of children aged 2-6 years
Children who had never undergone eye surgery before
Children who had strabismus surgery for the first time

Exclusion criteria

Parents of children with physical and mental developmental retardation
Parents with cognitive disorders
Parents with hearing disorders

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Data collection form

Time frame: Data was collected on the third day after the children were discharged.

Development of Data Collection Form: A data collection form was developed by researchers based on the relevant literature. The form consisted of two sections.

Section I: This section consisted of eight descriptive questions regarding the sociodemographic characteristics of children and their parents.

Section II: This section consisted of seven semi-structured questions to evaluate the experiences of parents of children aged 2-6 years who underwent strabismus surgery when administering eye drops to their children, as well as the children's cooperation. The total number of questions in the form was 15.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Uludag University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Eye Medication Administration Experiences of Parents of Children Aged 2-6 Years Who Underwent Strabismus Surgery: A Qualitative Study

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Sep 23, 2025
Registry last updated: Sep 23, 2025

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