A study on the lived experiences of mothers navigating their child’s chronic illness during PICU admission at Varanasi hospital, Uttar Pradesh

Author(s)	Ms. Sheela Sahu, Ms. Payal Saha*, Ms. Nisha Bharti, Ms. Neelam Rajput, Ms. Aneeta Sharma, Ms. Sherin P Alex, Mr. Silambarasu Chinnu
Country	India
Abstract	The Global Index of disease analysis highlights a substantially elevated risk of mortality and long-term complications among infants and children admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and paediatric intensive care units (PICUs). The global burden of mortality in neonates remains critically high in low- and middle-income countries, where a significant proportion of newborn deaths result from conditions that are both preventable and treatable. Within the PICU environment, parents accompanying their critically ill children experience considerable psychological, emotional, and social strain, necessitating attention to their unique needs and challenges. Recognizing and addressing these needs is essential for delivering holistic, family-centred critical care. Against this backdrop, this study aims to examine and elucidate the experiences of mothers with children suffering from chronic illnesses in the PICU, to foster a more profound comprehension of the significance they attribute to these encounters.
Keywords	Chronic Illness in PICU, Lived-in experiences, Children with chronic illness, Parental stress, Coping strategies, Qualitative phenomenological study
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-01-19
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66650

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