Abstract
Introduction.
Despite the fact that in most cases the operation to normalize or significantly improve the
physical condition of the child with congenital heart disease (CHD), many studies show a decline in the
quality of life of these patients. The purpose of this study - the study of social and psychological problems in
families of children with CHD.
Material and methods.
Survey data included 1679 relatives of children who underwent surgery for correction
of various CHD. Questionnaires included questions about the social aspects of life for families of children
with CHD, attendance by children of preschool educational institutions, and emerging form of learning dif
ficulties with him, amount of physical activity, exercise tolerance, psychological difficulties associated with
the disease, limitations arise in families of children with CHD.
Results.
Not working 794 (47.9%) mothers of a child with CHD, 132 (8.0%) cases, the parents have difficul
ties with employers in connection with CHD in the child. In 712 (42.4%) cases, parents have been required
various information on issues related to CHD. In 368 (21.9%) cases were observed in a child psychological
difficulties associated with CHD. In the late postoperative period in 328 (19.5%) families were difficulties
associated with the presence of CHD in the child, of which 73 were associated with limitation of parents in
employment and financial difficulties, 30 - limitation on education because of fears for health of the child,
24 with limited communication.
Conclusion.
Improving the health, social and psychological assistance to improve the quality of life of patients
with CHD.
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