Understanding Neurofibromatosis Type 1

This assignment delves into Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), focusing on its impact on children's behavior. It highlights the difficulties faced by both children and parents due to the condition. The text underscores the importance of raising awareness about NF1 within healthcare settings and communities. It further suggests strategies for improving diagnosis, support systems, and overall care for individuals affected by NF1.

Qualitative Analysis
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT.....................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
1. REFLECTION ON QUALITATIVE RESEARCH.....................................................................4
2. ANALYSIS OF QUALITATIVE APPROACH ........................................................................4
3. DATA ANALYSIS......................................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10
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ABSTRACT
Present study is based on qualitative aspects and it is focused towards behavioural aspects
among children's due to NF1. NF1 is a genetic issue that might be continued with children's if
parents are suffering from the same. Number of children are facing issue of NF1 that impacts the
overall outcome. In order to have improvement in treatment process the health care firms at
Manchester need to improve services so that issues can be overcome effectively.
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INTRODUCTION
Qualitative research is considered as preliminary research that allows to explore results in
appropriate manner. With an assistance of this, better understanding can be gained in respect to
the subject (Friese, 2012). Present report provides an underlying opinion about behavioural
problems in children with NF1. By having qualitative interpretation of the collected information
the Manchester research group is trying to understand the behavioural difficulties in children
with NF1. With an assistance of this, better assistance can be provided to the health
professionals.
1. REFLECTION ON QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
From the overall study, I have noticed that qualitative research is beneficial to explore the
results. With an assistance of this, any kind of selected topic can be understand in descriptive
manner. Along with this, I have also acknowledged that thematic approach provides a support to
the qualitative research. I have participated in the interview with parents to have discussion on
NF1 and its key aspects. It has helped me in analysing the key aspects in regard to the NF1.
2. ANALYSIS OF QUALITATIVE APPROACH
According to in-depth analysis of the report, it can be stated that qualitative aspects has
been considered in the report. Along with this, focused group technique is being adopted for data
collection that helps in effective evaluation of data (Creswell, 2013). In addition to this, it can be
said that thematic approach of data analysis is being employed in order to meet objectives. Focus
group for the current investigation is female aged between 35 who are mother of six year old
children with NF1.
3. DATA ANALYSIS
As per detailed analysis of transcript, it can be said that researcher has participated in
interview with three mothers. Classification of respondents can be as Louise, Maurine and Sam.
Key motive behind the data collection and interpretation is to have development of better
understanding in respect to behavioral difficulties in children with NF1.
Introduction about interview
In interview transcript, it has been noticed that researcher firstly said that as the interview
is on analysis of behavioral research. It is necessary for participants to have active participation
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so that key aspects can be evaluated in desired way. It has been noticed that interview with
parents is kind of open discussion on NF1 and its key aspects. It is one of key reason that
researcher has asked participants to start discussion about the topic.
Brief of NF1 and Louise perception
As per the detailed analysis of the provided transcript, it can be interpreted that data
collection process was started with assistance of Louise. In addition to this, it can be stated that
Louise is also suffering of NF1 that creates issues in her daily life. She has also stated that my
doctors has found my generation mutation is affected from NF1. It is continuing with both
children of Louise. Doctors had efforts in respect to cord bloods during the birth of her
children's. At the initial level she has realized that her children's are suffering from NF1. It
clearly indicates that NF1 is a genetic issue that might be continued with children's if parents are
suffering from the same. In the investigation it has been witnessed that Louise is suffering from
Neurofibromotosis type 1 which is also considered as genetic disorder. It is also referred as
tumor disorder which is caoused by the mutation of the gene. It also impacts the control of cell
division. It has been noticed in the interview that NF1 can also cause nervous system which
might affect the growth of any part in the body.
On the basis of responses taken from Louise, it has been noticed that other symptoms of
NF1 has also been started displaying. As we have diverse methods of diagnosis to overcome the
issue of NF1 the people are used to take treatment through appoint. However, the Louise came
to know about the baby lab from her friend who has also visited the lab. It reflects that there are
number of lab in London who are working for improvement in diagnosis system so that issue of
NF1 can be overcome. In the discussion with Louise has stated that her friend has visited to lab
with her children because she got an autism. As same she is also looking for some great
opportunity that allows her to understand more about the problem. Key motive behind the
searching an opportunity was to analyse the ways that can help her to overcome the issue behind
the problem. It would also assist her to provide better support to her children's. Analysed
information also indicates that people are not much aware about the issue because of lack of
availability of resources. It means care homes need to improve work standards so that better
awareness can be created among citizens in respect to NF1. It will assist parents to provide
better support to children's so that they can easily deal with the problem.
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Maurine perception
However, the second respondent in the interview was Maurine. According to her the
cause of NF1 is quite interesting even though her son is suffering from the same. It has been
stated by her that she is having birth mark which has indicated her about the issue. During the
initial level she has tried to research on the birth mark so that issue can be identified. But lack of
information has created various in respect to identification of issue. It indicates that lack of
availability of resources and awareness is also impacting the overall outcome in diverse manner.
It means it is necessary for health care firms to focus on number of aspects that may assist in
accomplishment of the objective. Unavailability of information about the NF1 has also stated
that diagnosis of issue might also get influenced. In the interview, Maurine has also said that if
she has an opportunity to visit to London in respect to issue then better support can be provided
to her son. It also reflects that Manchester is facing issue in respect to the diagnosis of NF1. It
means health care services within Manchester is not according to customer needs that impacts
the overall outcome. In this respect the new standards must be set out so that better opportunities
can be provided to citizens that may improve overall outcome. According to respondent the
parents must have in-depth information in regard to the issue and its impact so that better
development can be taken into account. It also helps in dealing with the issue.
Sam perception
In accordance to the discussion, Sam percept that parents need to understand the issue
effectively. Her daughter has not got diagnosis till the age of 4 because lack of availability of
resources. It was not sure that what actual issue is her daughter facing. It means lack of
availability of awareness about the issue has also influenced the treatment process effectiveness
in regard to NF1. Further, issues are also faced by her because of unavailability of diverse
options in the Manchester health care system.
NF1 and impact on opinion
It has been witnessed in the interview that the NF1 is a critical factor and it impacts the
opinion of the person in diverse manner. As the same question was asked to the Sam, she stated
that yes NF1 impacts her opinion and perception. She has also stated that she has witnessed
number of changes in her day to day activities due to effectiveness of NF1. On the other side,
Maurine has also asserted that her son is also facing the same issue and according to her the key
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aspects are also get influenced in diverse manner. She thinks that her children opinion towards
daily life activities also get influenced and her son is in the same position of Sam. Being a
mother she is worried that what will be the outcome when he is going to be get old. Along with
this, it has been noticed that many parents feel guilty due to issues faced by children. It means it
is necessary for health care firm to set out new standards so that issue can be resolved. Along
with this, it can be said on the basis of interview that NF1 has great impact on the people
perception so diverse strategies need to be developed in order to improve opportunities.
In addition to this, Sam has also stated that it is necessary for parents to make sure that
children's are having appropriate information about the issue. If information is not being shared
at the initial level then circumstances can be differ which might affect the perception of child. It
is also one of key reason that she believe that her daughter must be aware about NF1 at the
initial level from the point of birth.
Potential bonding issue
On the basis of responses evaluation, it can be stated that parents and children's must
have actual information in regard to the potential bonding issue. It has been noticed that Sam
percept that it is beneficial for parents to understand the potential issue so that corrective
measures can be taken into account. Along with this, it is also necessary for parents to make sure
that they are well aware of key aspects so that they can easily deal with the issue. Louise has
also contended in the interview that it is better to know the fact so that strength can be
developed in respect to the issue. Along with this, she has also stated that parents must be honest
with the children in respect to the issue. It is because it allows to make sure that kids are
mentally prepared in order to overcome the issue. According to her, creating awareness at the
initial level might be quite early but it provides a better opportunity to deal with issues. It has
been noticed that parents also need to make sure that cord blood test results are clarifying the
issue. It will allow parents to understand what actual issue is being faced by children. Louise has
also stated that it will help her daughter and make sure that proper support is being provided. In
the interview, it has been interpreted that systematic mechanism need to be developed by health
care firms in order to make sure that goals and objectives are being accomplished effectively. It
allows to deal with the situation. Sam has also stated that understanding the potential issue and
accepting is the one of key problem because it might affect the overall outcome in negative
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manner. NF1 has great impact on the behavioural aspects so it is necessary to understand the
overall working.
In respect to potential issue, respondent has said lack of information does not allow to
understand behavioural values. It has been noticed that due to lack of knowledge at the initial
stage the Louise was not able to understand the behavioural values of her son. It was not easy
for her to identify that whether its just naughtiness at the age of 4 or it is some thing else. It is
also significant to make sure that the autism and spectrum disorder also need to be evaluated
effectively in order to accomplish objectives. With an assistance of this, better support can be
provided to problem by setting out key measures. Moreover, the Maurine has also stated that
parents usually face diverse issue that might affect their perception as well. It is significant to
have promotion of awareness in respect to the NF1 so that issues can be overcome. Typical
behavioural aspects can also be understand in desired way so that better treatment can be
offered.
Challenges and issues
It has been noticed in the interview that the children's are facing few issues in respect to
the subject. As there are few traits that can not be diagnosed in easy manner. It means the
standards need to be set out effectively so that goals and objectives can be accomplished in
desired way. If health care standards are not designed effectively then diverse issues might be
faced in respect to the NF1. Along with this, advantages of measures also need to be provided
effectively so that sustainable development can be provided. Moreover, information about the
traits also need to be evaluated effectively so that objectives can be developed. Moreover, the
NF1 diagnose process need to be consider as critical aspect that offer better support to the overall
outcome. Improper consideration of ASD diagnose is also a critical issue so parents need to
understand it effectively so that objectives can be accomplished effectively. New measures can
be set out in this respect for continuous development.
CONCLUSION
As per above study, it can be concluded that NF1 is a critical issue that impacts the
behavioural aspects of children. It is significant for children's and parents to have better
understanding in regard to the issue. Care homes need to improve work standards so that better
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awareness can be created among citizens in respect to NF1. It will assist parents to provide better
support to children's so that they can easily deal with the problem.
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