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A Metasynthesis: Mothering Other-than-Normal Children

Antonia M. Nelson

St. Joseph College, West Hartford, Connecticut, University of Connecticut School of Nursing, Storrs, Connecticut, USA.

The author used Noblit and Hare’s 1988 comparative method of synthesizing qualitative studies to address the need for collective knowledge development related to mothering other than-normal children. Twelve studies were included in a metasynthesis for a total sample of 79. The nature of the child’s disability, demographics, and methodology used varied widely. Initially, 13 common themes were extracted using reciprocal translation. Further analysis revealed 4 steps common to the mothering experience under which themes were categorized. Suggestions for application to practice include keeping in mind qualities of a supportive health professional from the mothers’perspective, encouraging mothers to challenge societal definitions of normalcy, and recognizing the significance of hope in fueling maternal caregiving.

Qualitative Health Research, Vol. 12, No. 4, 515-530 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/104973202129120043
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