Date of Award
2012
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
School
School of Psychology and Social Science
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
First Supervisor
Associate Professor Deborah Hersh
Second Supervisor
Corina Gill
Abstract
This study explored the perceptions of discharge from hospital and the transition home for mothers of newborns with feeding issues. To gain an understanding of their experiences, mothers were interviewed twice, once at discharge and once up to a month later. Participants had a strong desire for their babies to be discharged from hospital, but felt anxious and underprepared. Once home, more questions typically arose. Mothers found this a highly stressful and emotional experience, especially for those without consistent speech pathology involvement. Mothers valued being involved in the decision-making process, and found this an effective coping mechanism. The value of speech pathology involvement during discharge and transition was apparent throughout this study.
Recommended Citation
Ilich, K. L. (2012). Newborns with feeding issues: parental perceptions of the hospital discharge, transition home and the role of speech pathology. Edith Cowan University. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/50