Table 2 Orders of themes and descriptions of eye drop administration
Themes | Subthemes | Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
1. Administration Experience | Child’s resistance to administration | Fight, scream & cry |
Shut their eyes tight | ||
Distress and fear | ||
Drops sting eyes and taste bad | ||
Parents’ reluctance to administer | Horrible and cruel | |
Upset child | ||
2. Administration Methods | Using force and restraint | One person pin & drop |
Two persons pin & drop | ||
‘Leg-over-child’s arms’ method | ||
Burrito-method | ||
“Show and tell” | Demonstration & Role-play | |
Talk child through | ||
Praise & reward | ||
Minimize child’s distress & awareness | Distraction – Game or play | |
Manage eye drop on closed eyes | ||
While sleeping | ||
Other management strategies | Give up eye drop administration | |
Alternative ways to treatment | ||
3. Role of healthcare professionals | Diagnosticians & prescribers | |
Guidance on eye medication administration methods |