This part of the study focuses on understanding the home rehabilitation situation for preschool children with congenital heart disease after operation. Qualitative research interviews with caregivers and medical staff (including doctors, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, nutritionists, and psychologists) are conducted to explore the benefits, obstacles, and professional guidance needs of home rehabilitation. The aim is to summarize the best evidence for home rehabilitation through evidence-based nursing and qualitative research, in order to develop a more comprehensive and suitable home rehabilitation scheme for these children.
Age 3 to 7 years
Clinical diagnosis of congenital heart disease
Underwent a single open-heart surgical correction under direct vision at the study site
Ability to communicate in Chinese
Postoperative arrhythmia
Comorbid neurological, respiratory, or other systemic diseases
Deemed unsuitable for exercise by a physician
Cardiac function classified as NYHA Class IV
Wei XIA, PhD
Lead sponsor
Sun Yat-sen University
Sponsor institution