The Effect Of Supportive Approach According To Kolcaba Comfort Theory Applied To Parents Of Children With Cerebral Palsy

Parents in the study groups were provided with training and support in line with their needs in the educational issues specified in the Family Education-Support Booklet for a Child with Cerebral Palsy. The control group was not trained. Research data were collected using the Child and Parent Information Form, Needs Determination Form, Relaxed Behavior Checklist (KDKL), Quality of Life for Children Parent Form (PIDQ) and Self-Efficacy Scale. The comfort and quality of life of the children in the study group and the self-efficacy of the parents were evaluated before the education, 1 month and 3 months after the education.