The College of Nursing at the University of Baghdad discussed the master’s thesis titled “The Impact of Feeding Difficulties on Growth Parameters in Children with Congenital Heart Disease and Parental Stress” by researcher Adel Jawdat Fadel in the college’s Skills Hall.
The study primarily aimed to assess the impact of feeding difficulties on growth parameters and to measure parental stress levels among children with congenital heart disease, as well as to analyze the relationship between these physiological and psychological variables.
The study concluded that feeding difficulties have a significant and negative impact on growth parameters in children with congenital heart disease, in addition to being closely associated with increased levels of psychological and parental stress, The thesis offered key recommendations emphasizing the importance of training nurses and healthcare providers to recognize feeding difficulties early in children with congenital heart disease and to provide appropriate nutritional interventions to improve their growth parameters, in addition to providing health education and ongoing support to parents regarding appropriate feeding methods, regularly assessing their levels of psychological stress, and offering the necessary psychological and social support to help them overcome these challenges.
This discussion reflects academic institutions’ commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3 on good health and well-being, as the early detection of nutritional problems and the provision of psychological support to families contribute to building a sustainable, healthy society that ensures comprehensive medical care for children with congenital malformations and alleviates the psychological and health burdens on their families, in line with global visions for the development of integrated healthcare and preventive care for future generations. Following an extensive scientific discussion, the researcher’s efforts were recognized with a distinction.
