Psychological Care of the Family of Children with Medical Complexities.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-1-2024

Publication Title

Pediatric annals

Abstract

Advances in medical knowledge and treatments have made possible the survival of children with diseases that require lifelong care, and increasing numbers of families with children with medical complexity are presenting for health care. Owing to an increase in home-based care, the responsibility of complicated treatment regimens falls on parents and family caregivers. Based on studies and national survey, parents of children with medical complexity fare worse in mental health and family functioning. This review describes screening tools and research studies for family functioning and psychological health. These data also help in designing a family centered approach to the care of parents and caregivers to create a medical home and community support systems that integrate psychological and emotional interventions. Physician communication can be optimized by educational tools of brief intervention and community connections.

Volume

53

Issue

3

First Page

93

Last Page

98

DOI

10.3928/19382359-20240109-03

ISSN

1938-2359

PubMed ID

38466327

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