Vulnerable Baby Perception of Mothers with Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Relationship with Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Bonding.

Aim: This study was performed with the aim of investigating the correlation between vulnerable baby perception with breastfeeding self-efficacy and bonding of mothers with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. Material and Method: The sample for this descriptive and relational search study comprised mothers of 80 healthy infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Ordu University Education and Research Hospital for at least 3 days and at least 1 week past discharge. Collection of data used the Mother and Infant Descriptive Information Form, Vulnerable Baby Scale (VBS), Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (BSES), and Mother-Infant Bonding Scale (MIBS). Results: The VBS scores for employed mothers were significantly higher than those who were not employed, whereas the VBS scores for mothers with planned pregnancy were significantly higher than those with unplanned pregnancy (p < 0.05). According to the total number of pregnancies, the BSES scores were identified to be statistically significantly different (p < 0.05). The MIBS scores for mothers without mental change related to admission of the infant to NICU were significantly lower than those who were sad/scared (p = 0.015). There was a statistically insignificant correlation between VBS score and BSES score (p > 0.05). There was a positive and very weak statistically significant correlation between VBS score and MIBS score (p = 0.034). As VBS scores increase, MIBS scores increase (higher MIBS = lower bonding). In addition, the effect of VBS score on MIBS score was identified to be statistically significant (p = 0.042). Conclusion: The results of the study found a significant correlation between vulnerable baby perceptions of mothers and mother-infant bonding. As vulnerable baby perceptions increased, mother-infant bonding was identified to decrease. We speculate the breastfeeding self-efficacy and bonding levels of mothers with infants in the NICU should be assessed along with vulnerability perception levels, and necessary support should be provided to reduce vulnerability perceptions by informing mothers about the neonate's status.

Effect of a musical toy used during peripheral venous access on children's pain, fear and parental satisfaction: Randomized controlled trial.

PURPOSE: This research was completed to determine the effect of a musical toy (xylophone) on pain and fear in children and parental satisfaction during peripheral venous access in children. DESIGN AND METHODS: This research was completed as a randomized controlled trial study. The sample for the research comprised 70 children (control: 35, experiment: 35) aged 3-6 years with peripheral venous access who were admitted to the Pediatric ward and their parents abiding with case selection criteria. RESULTS: The mean Children's Emotional Manifestation Scale score for children in the experiment group was found to be statistically significantly lower than in the control group (p < 0.05). Children in the experiment group had statistically significantly different mean Children's Fear Scale scores, which were found to be low (p < 0.05). No statistically significant difference was found between the pain scores of the experimental and control groups (p > 0.05). There was a statistically significant difference present for patient cooperation with the nurse in the experiment group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Though the use of a musical toy during the peripheral venous access procedure had positive impacts on fear and emotional symptoms in the child, it did not appear to have any effect on the child's pain level or parental satisfaction. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The use of a xylophone during painful procedures performed on children is recommended in terms of reducing the negative impact of the procedure on children by ensuring the child and parent focus on each other during the procedure and the parent contributes to care.

Turkish validity and reliability study of the Alder hey child triage pain scale.

AIM: This study was performed to examine the Turkish validity and reliability of the Alder Hey Triage Pain Scale (AHTPS) for children aged 3-15 years who attended the pediatric emergency service with a complaint of pain. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The sample for the methodological research was composed of 300 children between the ages of 3 and 15 who attended the University Training and Research Hospital Pediatric Emergency Clinic with a complaint of pain. Data were collected by using the Child and Parent Descriptive Information Form, Emergency Service Patient Triage, Treatment and Observation Form, AHTPS, and Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale (WBFPS). RESULTS: Of the children participating in the study, 54.3% were female and 30.7% were between the ages of 12-15. The total content validity index score of the AHTPS was determined as 0.99 and the content validity rate score was 0.98. The interobserver concordance of AHTPS was examined and the concordance of two observers was significant and very good (p < 0.001). For the concordance of scale with similar scales, the WBFPS was used and during the 1st and 2nd measurements, intra-observer reliability of AHTPS was statistically significant and very good (p < 0.001). Cronbach alpha values of the scale were in the range of 0.619 and 0.679 and the scale was reliable. CONCLUSIONS: As a result, the adaptation of the AHTPS to Turkish is a valid and reliable measurement tool. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Pain assessment for children attending the emergency service should be performed more systematically with scales like the AHTPS.

Why mothers with midwifery-led vaginal births recommend that mode of birth: a qualitative study.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine why mothers with midwifery-led vaginal births recommend giving birth vaginally. METHOD: This qualitative study was conducted with 14 mothers who had a vaginal birth with midwives and recommended it to other women. The data were collected using an in-depth interview form and analysed with the thematic analysis technique. RESULTS: The reasons why these mothers recommend vaginal birth (VB) are discussed under five main themes: 'positive birth experience, postpartum comfort, beliefs and values, body image, and sexual life'. VB is mainly recommended to other women for emotional, medical, religious, and socio-cultural reasons, including pleasure/excitement related to the birth, newborn, and maternity, birth satisfaction, absence of interventions, early physical activity, early discharge from the hospital, beliefs and values, body image (easy weight loss, no incision, etc.), and early and safe sex life in the postpartum period. CONCLUSION: Vaginal birth is mainly recommended to other women for emotional, medical, religious, and socio-cultural reasons. To support similar favourable views of vaginal birth, it is necessary to prioritise midwifery care that upholds the physiology of childbirth, minimises unnecessary medical interventions, ensures ongoing physical and emotional support, and respects socio-cultural beliefs and values.

The effect of listening to music and foot reflexology on nausea, pain and anxiety in children during perioperative period: A randomized controlled study.

AIM: The purpose of this research was to examine the effects of listening to music and foot reflexology during the perioperative period on nausea, pain and anxiety in children aged 7-12 years. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The sample for the randomized controlled experimental study included children who underwent outpatient surgery in the Pediatric Surgery Clinic. Research data were collected. A total of 99 children were included in the study with 33 in the music group, 33 in the foot reflexology group, and 33 in the control group. RESULTS: In the preoperative and postoperative periods, Children's Perioperative Multidimensional Anxiety Scale (CPMAS) scores for the music listening and reflexology groups were significantly lower than the control group (p < 0.05). In the postoperative period, the Children's Emotional Manifestation Scale (CEMS) scores for the reflexology and music listening groups after the application were significantly lower than the control group (p < 0.001). Postoperative Baxter Retching Faces (BARF) scores were found to be significantly lower in children who listened to music compared to the control group (p = 0.002). The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Pain Scale (CHEOPS) scores for children in the control group were found to be significantly higher in the postoperative period than for children in the music and reflexology groups (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: As a result, listening to music and reflexology during the perioperative period were effective in reducing anxiety, pain and nausea in children. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: In the perioperative period, listening to music and reflexology for children can be recommended as non-pharmacological nursing interventions with low cost and easy implementation.

The care burden of mothers of children with disability: Association between family quality of life and fatigue.

AIM: This study was performed with the aim of investigating the correlation between care burden, family quality of life and fatigue of mothers of children with disability. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The sample for this descriptive study comprised the mothers of 280 children with disabilities accepting participation in the study, meeting the inclusion criteria, and registered in special education and rehabilitation centers in Turkey. Data were collected with the Mother-Child Descriptive Information Form, Bakas Caregiving Outcomes Scale (BCOS), Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale (BCFQOLS) and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). RESULTS: Mothers, mean BCOS scores were 63.29 ± 17.47, mean BCFQOLS scores were 93.74 ± 14.63, and mean FSS scores were 3.84 ± 1.43. There was a statistically significant positive, moderate intensity correlation between the BCOS scores and BCFQOLS scores of mothers (r = 0.404, p < 0.001); a statistically significant negative weak correlation between BCOS scores and FSS scores (r = -0.346,p < 0.001); and a statistically significant negative weak correlation between BCFQOLS scores with FSS scores (r = -0.22,p < 0.001). According to regression analysis, the care burden of mothers was identified to be a significant determinant of family quality of life and fatigue severity (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The results of the study showed that as the care burden of mothers of children with disability increases, family quality of life reduces and fatigue levels increase. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: It is recommended to support the mother in the care process, to plan activities and trainings to reduce the burden and fatigue of care, to increase the quality of family life, and to provide psychological support.

Investigation of the correlation between internet addiction, obesity risk and sleep disorder in children.

AIM: This study was performed with the aim of investigating the correlation and the effective factors between internet addiction, obesity risk and sleep disorders in children. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The sample for this descriptive and relational search type study comprised the parents of 458 children aged 7-10 years attending a primary school in Turkey. Data were collected the Parent and Child Descriptive Information Form, Family Child Internet Addiction Scale (FCIAS), Family Nutrition and Physical Activity Tool (FNPAT) and Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC). RESULTS: There was a statistically significant, positive and weak correlation between the Body Mass Index (BMI) and FCIAS scores of children (p < 0.001). There was a statistically significant, negative and very weak correlation between FNPAT total score with FCIAS total score (p = 0.007). There was a statistically significant, positive and moderate correlation between SDSC total score and FCIAS total score (p < 0.001). According to regression analysis, FCIAS was a determinant at significant levels for FNPAT and SDSC (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: There was a relationship between internet addiction and obesity and sleep quality. As a result of the study, the increase in internet use was determined to negatively impact physical activity and health nutrition behavior, and to increase sleep disturbance. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Pediatric nurses are recommended to give counseling to children and families about preventing obesity and the risk of sleep disorders by identifying children at risk in terms of internet addiction in the early period.

Comparison of Effect of Feeding Premature Infants with Either Cup, Bottle, and Syringe on Transition to Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Success, Weight Gain, and Duration of Hospitalization.

Objective: This study was completed with the aim of determining the effect of cup feeding (CF), bottle feeding (BF), and syringe feeding (SF) methods on the transition to breastfeeding, breastfeeding success, physiological parameters, weight gain, and discharge duration for preterm neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Materials and Methods: The study was designed to be randomized, controlled, and single blinded. The study was completed with 102 premature neonates between 29-34 gestational weeks abiding by the case selection criteria receiving treatment and care in the NICU. The 1st group comprised premature neonates receiving CF, the second group received BF, and the third group received SF. For collection of data, the Premature Infant Descriptive Information and Monitoring Form, Bristol Breastfeeding Assessment Tool (BBAT), and Infant-Focused Feeding Scales (IFFS) were used. Results: Comparison of mean peak heart rate in the groups found that the BF group was significantly high (p = 0.047) and comparison of mean SO2 found that the SF group was significantly high (p = 0.000). Infants in the SF group were determined to have significantly higher BBAT scores compared to the infants in the BF and CF groups (p = 0.015). In addition, SF infants were determined to transition to full enteral feeding and breastfeeding in a shorter duration (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences between the groups for weight gain and discharge duration (p > 0.05). Conclusions: The SF method was determined to more positively affect breastfeeding success, transition to full breastfeeding duration, and vital signs compared to the CF and BF methods. In line with the results obtained in the study, the use of the SF method may be recommended to increase breastfeeding success of neonates, to shorten the transition to full breastfeeding and for stable physical parameters.

Impact of music therapy and hand massage in the pediatric intensive care unit on pain, fear and stress: Randomized controlled trial.

PURPOSE: This study was performed with the aim of assessing the effect of music therapy and hand massage on pain, fear and stress among 12-18 year-old adolescents treated in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). DESIGN: This study was a randomized controlled trial, with single-blind design. METHODS: The adolescents were divided into groups with 33 receiving hand massage, 33 receiving music therapy and 33 in the control group. Collection of data used the Wong-Baker FACES (WB-FACES) Pain Rating Scale, Children's Fear Scale (CFS) and blood cortisol levels. FINDINGS: In the study, adolescents in the music therapy group had lower mean points for WB-FACES before, during and after the procedure by a significant level compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Additionally, the CFS mean points before and during the procedure were lowest in the music therapy group, while the music therapy and massage groups were determined to have lower points by a significant level after the procedure compared to the control group (p < 0.05). However, when the mean cortisol levels of adolescents before the procedure and on the 1st and 2nd day after the procedure were compared, there was no significant difference between the groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: It was determined that hand massage and music therapy were more effective than standard care at reducing pain and fear levels during blood drawing among 12-18-year-old adolescents in the PICU. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nurses may use music therapy and hand massage to manage fear and pain related to blood drawing in the PICU.

The relationship between coronavirus anxiety level and emotional eating in individuals with metabolic syndrome.

This study used a descriptive, cross-sectional and relational screening model. The full sampling method was used in this study. The study was completed with 105 individuals with MetS attending the outpatient nutrition clinic and 109 non-MetS individuals without MetS diagnosis, who also attended the outpatient nutrition clinic. The data included anthropometric measurements, biochemical findings, blood pressure, a survey form, the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS), and the Emotional Eating Scale (EES). The coronavirus anxiety scale scores of individuals with MetS were found to be statistically significantly higher than those of the non-MetS group (p <0.05). The difference in the emotional eating scale scores between the MetS and non-MetS groups was not significant (p <0.05). Individuals with MetS had higher coronavirus anxiety levels than those without MetS; however, there was no difference between participants with and without MetS in terms of emotional eating behavior.

The Effect of Supportive Nursing Interventions on Reducing Stress Levels of Mothers of Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of supportive interventions on the stress levels of mothers with infants hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This study was a prospective, pre-and post-test randomized controlled trial. The research was completed with 85 mothers in two groups of 45 subjects and 40 controls selected at random. Data collection used the Parental Stressor Scale: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (PSS:NICU), NICU Parent Belief Scale (NICU:PBS), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI TX-2) and saliva cortisol analysis. There were statistically significant differences in favor of the experiment group for the PSS:NICU images and sounds subscale and PBS total points after supportive interventions (p < .05). Supportive nursing interventions were effective in reducing stress related to the intensive care environment, anxiety levels and saliva cortisol levels and increasing parental belief among mothers.

Evaluation of accidental and intentional pediatric poisoning: Retrospective analysis in an emergency Department of Turkey.

INTRODUCTION: Childhood poisoning is one of the leading causes of applications to ED and is a preventable cause of morbidity and mortality. The characteristics of poisoning may differ by geographic region, season, and the sociocultural aspects of the community and age groups. METHOD: Poisoned patients age ≤ 18 years admitted to the ED January 2018-December 2019, were evaluated retrospectively. RESULTS: Of 170 cases, mean age was 7.48 ± 5.54 years. Of the cases, 0-5 years (44.1%), 6-12 years (24.7%), and 13-18 years (31.2%); most were female (58.2%). Causes were accidental (72.9%), intentional (24.1%), and substance use (2.9%). Accidental cases were all patients age 0-5 years, 31.8% of age 6-12 years, and 24.5% of age 13-18 years. Drugs caused 72.9% of cases, primarily analgesics (22.4%), among which nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were most common (12.4%). Intentional poisoning by repeated drug intake caused 5.9% of cases. Rat poison caused 7.1% of non-drug cases. Treatment was gastric lavage (52.4%) and oral activated charcoal (45.9%). CONCLUSION: As a result of the study, it was determined that accidental drug intake was the most common reason for children to apply to the ED due to acute poisoning in our region. Childhood poisoning can be prevented by measures to be taken by the environment, family, and healthcare professionals. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The fact that children's acute poisoning cases are mostly accidental in our region shows that it is important to raise the awareness of parents to reduce acute poisoning and alleviate its negative consequences.

Evaluation of worry level in healthcare professionals and mental symptoms encountered in their children during the COVID-19 pandemic process.

This study was conducted to evaluate the worry level in healthcare professionals and the mental symptoms encountered in their children during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The study was designed in a cross-sectional, descriptive and relational screening model. Target population of the study comprised healthcare professionals living in Turkey who had children aged 6 to 16 years. The study data was obtained from 457 healthcare professionals who were accessible online between June 15 and August 15, 2020. The Introductory Information Form, the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) and the Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17 (PSC-17) were used as data collection method. The mean age of the healthcare professionals was 39.82 ± 4.83 years and 88.6% of them were female, 58.6% were nurses, 9.0% were doctors and 54.3% were working in the pandemic service. The mean total PSWQ score of the healthcare professionals was 53.53 ± 11.82 and the mean total PSC-17 score of their children was 10.74 ± 5.68. The mean PSWQ score of the healthcare professionals who had a psychological disease and provided care to COVID-19 patients was significantly higher. The PSC-17 scores were significantly higher in children with a mental disorder. There was a statistically significant positively correlation between the mean total PSWQ score of the healthcare professionals and the mean total PSC-17 score of their children. The study showed that children of healthcare professionals who experience all aspects of the pandemic, comprise an important risk group because they are unable to have physical contact with their parents and they experience the pandemic-related measures more.

Evaluation of care burden among mothers of children with a disability: Correlation between physical activity, quality of life, and sleep quality; a cross-sectional study.

PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to determine the correlation between care burden and physical activity, quality of life, and sleep quality of mothers with disabled children. DESIGN AND METHODS: The study was conducted with 165 mothers in a private rehabilitation center. FINDINGS: There was a significant correlation between care burden and quality of life and sleep quality among mothers with disabled children. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: It is necessary for nurses to consult parents in terms of social support and to provide psychological support for families with disabled children to reduce the care burden of parents.

The Effect of Music Therapy, Hand Massage, and Kaleidoscope Usage on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Pain, Fear, and Stress in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of music therapy, hand massage, and kaleidoscope usage on nausea and vomiting, pain, fear, and stress in 7-year-old to 11-year-old children after circumcision. DESIGN: This study was a prospective and randomized controlled trial. METHODS: The study was conducted at the pediatric surgery unit in a hospital in Turkey. The children were assigned to four groups through randomization performed using a computer program: group 1 was the control group with children who received no intervention; group 2 received hand massage; group 3 were distracted using kaleidoscope; and group 4 received music therapy. FINDINGS: There was a significant difference between the postoperative pain scores of the children in the intervention and control groups after the intervention (P < .05). This difference was found to be caused by the music therapy and kaleidoscope methods. There was a significant difference between the intervention and control groups' postoperative fear and anxiety levels in favor of the kaleidoscope group after the intervention (P < .05). But, no significant difference was found between the groups for the children's postoperative vomiting and nausea levels after the intervention (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS: Distraction with music therapy and kaleidoscope is recommended for use in the postoperative period in children with circumcision to reduce the severity of their pain, fear, and anxiety.

The Effect of Individualized Developmental Care Practices in Preterm Infants.

BACKGROUND: Preterm infants are vulnerable humans requiring much care and attention. They may be exposed to irregular noise, light, and odor in the neonatal intensive care unit for a period of several weeks or months. This study was carried out to determine the effect of individualized developmental care on physiological parameters, growth, and transition to oral feeding in preterm infants. METHODS: The study was a randomized controlled trial. The sample comprised premature infants meeting the inclusion criteria. They were randomly assigned to four groups: the maternal voice group, the breast milk odor (BMO) group, the incubator cover (IC) group, and the control group. RESULTS: No statistically significant difference was found between the groups in terms of weight, height, and head circumference at time of discharge. Mean SO2 values were statistically higher in the IC group than the other groups; however, the heart rate and respiratory rate were not statistically different in a significant sense between the groups. The briefest duration of transition to total oral feeding was seen in the BMO group. CONCLUSION: Individualized developmental care practices based on the results of these interventions are likely to support the care of preterm infants. Breast milk odor may ease the transition to breastfeeding.

The Use of the Buzzy, Jet Lidokaine, Bubble-blowing and Aromatherapy for Reducing Pediatric Pain, Stress and Fear Associated with Phlebotomy.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the effects of the Buzzy, Jet lidokaine, bubble-blowing and inhalation aromatherapy with lavender essence on pain, stress and fear in children undergoing phlebotomy. DESIGNS AND METHODS: This study was a prospective, randomized controlled trial. The sample was comprised of children aged 5 to 10 years requiring blood tests. Children were assigned to five subgroups through randomization performed using a computer program: the Buzzy group (n = 39), Jet lidokaine group (n = 39), bubble-blowing group (n = 39), inhalation aromatherapy with lavender essence group (n = 39) and control group (n = 39). The children's levels of pain were evaluated and reported by the parents, observers and the children, who self-reported using the Oucher Pain Scale. The children's fear levels were assessed using the Children's Fear Scale, and salivary cortisol analysis was conducted to evaluate stress levels. RESULTS: A significant difference was found between the intervention and control groups in terms of levels of pain during and after phlebotomy in favor of the Buzzy group (p < 0.05). There was a significant difference between the fear scores of the children in the intervention and control groups before phlebotomy (p < 0.05). This difference was found to be caused by the bubble-blowing method. There was a significant difference between intervention and control groups fear levels in favor of the Buzzy group during phlebotomy (p < 0.05). PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: It is recommended that the Buzzy and bubble-blowing be used during phlebotomy in children to reduce the severity of their pain.

Correlation between Infantile Colic and Maternal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Breastfeeding Success and Breast Milk Amount.

AIM: The study was conducted to determine the correlation between infantile colic and maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy, breastfeeding success and breast milk amount. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This descriptive study included 154 mothers, with infants of age between 3 weeks and 6 months who were diagnosed with infantile colic and who were admitted to the paediatric outpatient clinics of a hospital located in northern Turkey. RESULT: A negative correlation was found between 'parent-infant interaction + problem infant' and 'immature gastrointestinal system' subscales of the Infantile Colic Scale (ICS) and the total mean scores of mothers on the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. In addition, correlation analysis showed a statistically significant negative correlation between mean scores of mothers in breastfeeding success and subscale and total mean scores of ICS. CONCLUSION: The breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success is low in mothers of infants with infantile colic.

Effects of maternal heart sounds on pain and comfort during aspiration in preterm infants.

AIM: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of providing prerecorded maternal heart sounds on the level of pain and comfort that are experienced by preterm infants during aspiration. METHODS: This was a randomized controlled trial. Preterm infants (N = 62) who were receiving care or treatment at a neonatal intensive care unit were eligible for participation in this study. Infants in the intervention group (n = 32) were provided with prerecorded maternal heart sounds before, during, and after aspiration, whereas the infants in the control group (n = 30) received routine care. For the collection of the data, the "Preterm Infant Information Form" was used to record natal and postnatal information of the preterm infant, the "Premature Infant Pain Profile," assessed the level of pain, and the "Premature Infant Comfort Scale," assessed the level of comfort. RESULTS: There was a significant difference observed between the groups' pain levels during aspiration; however, the difference was not significant before and after aspiration. Furthermore, there was a significant difference observed between the groups' comfort levels prior to aspiration before and during aspiration; however, the difference was not significant after aspiration. CONCLUSION: Intervention with maternal heart sounds during aspiration effectively reduced pain and provided comfort to the premature infants.

Life Satisfaction and Psychological Status of Mothers with Disabled Children: A Descriptive Study.

The purpose of this study is to determine the life satisfaction, general health conditions, and depression levels of mothers with disabled children and the problems they experienced. This descriptive study was conducted between 1 and 30 December 2014 in a rehabilitation center that renders services for totally 254 physically and mentally-disabled children in Turkey. 184 mothers participated in the study. The data were collected by using an information form, the life satisfaction scale, the general health questionnaire, and the Beck depression inventory. General Health Questionnaire scores of the mothers who had another disabled child and Beck Depression Inventory scores of the working mothers were significantly high. In addition, a significant difference was found between the scores of Life Satisfaction Scale, General Health Questionnaire, and Beck Depression Inventory by mothers who had difficulties regarding care of their children, were worried for their children, and experienced uncertainty with regard to the future.