Authors
Jennie E Ryan, Suzanne C Smeltzer, Nancy C Sharts-Hopko
Publication date
2020/5/1
Journal
Nursing outlook
Volume
68
Issue
3
Pages
337-344
Publisher
Mosby
Description
Background
Parents across the United States use medical cannabis for their children, often without professional guidance. These parents have become more expert on medical cannabis than most health professionals.
Purpose
Using a case-study design, this study was conducted to describe the experience of parents using medical cannabis for relief of seizures in their child or dependent.
Methods
Data were subjected to qualitative content analysis for the identification of patterns and themes.
Findings
Analysis of all data revealed seven themes including “Discovery of Cannabis as a Medication,” “Guidance on Dosing,” “Costs and Benefits of Cannabis,” “Distrust of the Pharmaceutical Industry,” “Federal Interference,” “God and Cannabis,” and “Changing Societal Perceptions about Medical Cannabis.”
Discussion
Themes revealed a complex, multifaceted experience. Many parents report benefit from medical cannabis …
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