A Meta-Synthesis of the Experiences of Parents During the Initial Transition from Hospital to Home Care for Children with Congenital Heart Disease

Key Points

• To extract and clarify the experiences of parents bringing home children with congenital heart disease for the first time.
• Conducted a meta-synthesis of existing literature
• Analyzed qualitative data on parental experiences
• Focused on the transition from hospital to home care
• Identified key themes in parental experiences
• Highlighted emotional challenges during transition
• Emphasized the need for additional support resources