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KMID : 0387420220330040361
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Korean Society of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
2022 Volume.33 No. 4 p.361 ~ p.376
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A Qualitative Study on Experiences of Daily Life and Korean Medicine Utilization of Caregivers of Children with Tic Disorders
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Yoon Seok-In
Suh Hyo-Weon
Lee Mi-Sun
Hong Sung-Gyu
Chung Sun-Yong
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Abstract
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Objectives: To understand experiences of daily life and Korean medicine treatment process and perspectives of caregivers caring for children with tic disorder.
Methods: A semi-structured interview was conducted with caregivers of patients under 13 years who were experiencing Korean medicine treatment for tic disorder. A total of five participants were interviewed. The analysis was performed according to a four-step phenomenological method.
Results: The following four components were derived from the experience of caring for children with tic disorder: general perception of tics, negative emotions caused by tics, social deprivation, and living with a child with tics. The following four components were derived from Korean medicine treatment experience for tic disorders: criteria for selecting treatment, awareness of Korean medicine, treatment experience in Korean medicine, and what needs to be improved.
Conclusions: According to results of this study, caregivers caring for children with tic disorder experienced negative emotions such as frustration, guilt, and anxiety. They also experienced social deprivation such as stigma and prejudice. Korean medicine treatment can be an effective alternative for improving symptoms of tic disorders. The application of insurance benefits to Korean medicine is needed for patients and caregivers to autonomously choose treatment.
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KEYWORD
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Tic disorder, Tourette syndrome, Caregiver, Korean medicine, Qualitative research
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