Experiences of parents and carers in managing asthma in children: a qualitative systematic review.

Objective: The objective of the review was to identify, critically appraise and synthesize the best available qualitative evidence to understand the lived experiences of parents and carers caring for a child aged 0-18 years with asthma in any setting and managing their condition.

Introduction: Asthma affects around 14% of children and despite the availability of effective therapies, asthma control is suboptimal and hospitalization rates remain high. Mothers predominantly manage their child's asthma and experience stress and exhaustion due to complex treatments and balancing work and family life.

Experiences of parents and carers in managing asthma in children: a qualitative systematic review protocol.

The overarching objective of this review is to enhance understanding of the lived experiences of parents and carers in managing a child with asthma. Enablers and barriers encountered by parents will be examined and findings of the review will be used to develop recommendations for enhancing policy and practice aimed at improving asthma management for children and their families.The specific objective of this review is to critically appraise and synthesize the best available evidence based on qualitative studies exploring the experiences of parents and carers in managing their child's asthma.