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Mestre TD, Lopes MJ, Mestre DM, Ferreira RF, Costa AP, Caldeira EV. Impact of family-centered care in families with children with intellectual disability: A systematic review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28241. [PMID: 38560242 PMCID: PMC10981057 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Background Family-Centered Care (FCC) is an approach to healthcare planning, delivery and evaluation, based on beneficial partnerships between health professionals, patients and families. FCC may be particularly relevant for families with children with intellectual disability (ID), given their needs of continuum care. Objective To identify which components of the FCC are practiced and which health outcomes are considered effective in families with children with ID. Method A systematic review guided by the PRISMA STATEMENT 2020 approach and the STROBE reporting guidelines was performed on specific databases through the EBSCOhost Web platform: MEDLINE with Full Text, CINAHL PLUS with Full Text, Academic Search Complete and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection. Peer-reviewed articles published in English or Portuguese languages from 2018 to September 2023 were retrieved. Methodological quality was established using the Quality Assessment Tool for Observational, Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies - NHLBI, NIH. Results Ten studies met the eligibility criteria and were synthetized. The results revealed nine components, reflecting the way FCC was developed: shared decision-making; family education; respect for culture; family engagement; recognition of the family's needs, characteristics and interests; specialized care support; social and emotional support; family functionality; and family seen as a unit. The health outcomes demonstrate effective gains in improving children's health through family satisfaction with health services. Also achieved psychological and social benefits, with improved family well-being and quality of life, favoring family empowerment. Conclusions The evidence suggests that FCC components involves an effective partnership between the family and health professionals as the main key in developing care plans, as well as the experience that the family unit brings to the delivery of care. FCC approach include all family members as decision-makers, providing emotional, physical and instrumental levels of support. Health outcomes emerged in three strands; for children with ID, families and health services.
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- Teresa Dionísio Mestre
- Comprehensive Health Research Centre [CHRC], Portugal
- Polytechnic Institute of Beja – Health Department, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Centre [CHRC], Portugal
- University of Évora – Health Department, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Centre [CHRC], Portugal
- Polytechnic Institute of Beja – Health Department, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Centre [CHRC], Portugal
- Local Health Unit of Lower Alentejo [ULSBA], Beja, Portugal
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Shorey S, Pereira TLB. Experiences of fathers caring for children with neurodevelopmental disorders: A meta-synthesis. FAMILY PROCESS 2023; 62:754-774. [PMID: 36075826 DOI: 10.1111/famp.12817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Parents raising children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) experience greater family, health, and psychosocial dysfunction due to the compounding nature of children's NDD and disease manifestations. Furthermore, the experiences of fathers and mothers are significantly different, and there is a paucity of consolidated evidence on fathers' experiences. A systematic review and meta-synthesis were conducted using Sandelowski and Barroso's approach. Six electronic databases were searched for relevant articles published between November 2011 and November 2021. Thirty-eight studies were included in this review. An overarching theme "Out of the Shadows, and Into the Sunshine" emerged along with four main themes: (a) "The Illness Is All the Time": An Overwhelming Experience, (b) "Navigating health care and Education Systems," (c) "Strong Alone, Stronger Together," and (d) "My Child Is Different Not Less: A Different Perspective." This meta-synthesis analyzed the facilitators and barriers married fathers of children with NDD faced and suggested a paradigm shift where these fathers are becoming more actively involved in the care of their children. There is a need for family clinicians and therapists and health care, education, and workforce policymakers to collaborate to tackle the current and potential unique barriers faced by fathers of children with NDD.
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- Shefaly Shorey
- Alice Lee Center for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Center for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Rieder AD, Viljoen M, Seris N, Shabalala N, Ndlovu M, Turner EL, Simmons R, de Vries PJ, Franz L. Improving access to early intervention for autism: findings from a proof-of-principle cascaded task-sharing naturalistic developmental behavioural intervention in South Africa. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 2023; 17:64. [PMID: 37210513 PMCID: PMC10199438 DOI: 10.1186/s13034-023-00611-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the high number of children living with neurodevelopmental disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa, access to early intervention is almost non-existent. It is therefore important to develop feasible, scalable early autism intervention that can be integrated into systems of care. While Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Intervention (NDBI) has emerged as an evidence-based intervention approach, implementation gaps exist globally, and task-sharing approaches may address access gaps. In this South African proof-of-principle pilot study, we set out to answer two questions about a 12-session cascaded task-sharing NDBI-whether the approach could be delivered with fidelity, and whether we could identify signals of change in child and caregiver outcomes. METHODS We utilized a single-arm pre-post design. Fidelity (non-specialists, caregivers), caregiver outcomes (stress, sense of competence), and child outcomes (developmental, adaptive) were measured at baseline (T1) and follow-up (T2). Ten caregiver-child dyads and four non-specialists participated. Pre-to-post summary statistics were presented alongside individual trajectories. Non-parametric Wilcoxon signed rank test for paired samples was used to compare group medians between T1 and T2. RESULTS Caregiver implementation fidelity increased in 10/10 participants. Non-specialists demonstrated a significant increase in coaching fidelity (increases in 7/10 dyads). Significant gains were seen on two Griffiths-III subscales (Language/Communication-9/10 improved, Foundations of Learning-10/10 improved) and on the General Developmental Quotient (9/10 improved). Significant gains were also seen on two Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales (Third Edition) subscales (Communication-9/10 improved, Socialization-6/10 improved) and in the Adaptive Behaviour Standard Score (9/10 improved). Caregiver sense of competence improved in 7/10 caregivers and caregiver stress in 6/10 caregivers. CONCLUSIONS This proof-of-principle pilot study of the first cascaded task-sharing NDBI in Sub-Saharan Africa provided fidelity and intervention outcome data which supported the potential of such approaches in low-resource contexts. Larger studies are needed to expand on the evidence-base and answer questions on intervention effectiveness and implementation outcomes.
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- Amber D Rieder
- Division of Child and Family Mental Health & Community Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, Durham, USA
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- Centre for Autism Research in Africa (CARA), Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Cape Town, 46 Sawkins Road, Rondebosch, 7700, South Africa.
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- Centre for Autism Research in Africa (CARA), Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Cape Town, 46 Sawkins Road, Rondebosch, 7700, South Africa
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- Centre for Autism Research in Africa (CARA), Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Cape Town, 46 Sawkins Road, Rondebosch, 7700, South Africa
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- Centre for Autism Research in Africa (CARA), Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Cape Town, 46 Sawkins Road, Rondebosch, 7700, South Africa
- Department of Psychology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Centre for Autism Research in Africa (CARA), Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Cape Town, 46 Sawkins Road, Rondebosch, 7700, South Africa
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- Centre for Autism Research in Africa (CARA), Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Cape Town, 46 Sawkins Road, Rondebosch, 7700, South Africa
- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, Durham, USA
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Rieder AD, Viljoen M, Seris N, Shabalala N, Ndlovu M, Turner EL, Simmons R, Vries PJ, Franz L. Improving access to early intervention for autism - findings from a proof-of-principle cascaded task-sharing naturalistic developmental behavioural intervention in South Africa. RESEARCH SQUARE 2023:rs.3.rs-2624968. [PMID: 36909555 PMCID: PMC10002833 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2624968/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Background Despite the high number of children living with neurodevelopmental disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa, access to early intervention is almost non-existent. It is therefore important to develop feasible, scalable early autism intervention that can be integrated into systems of care. While Naturalistic Developmental Behavioural Intervention (NDBI) has emerged as an evidence-based intervention approach, implementation gaps exist globally, and task-sharing approaches may address access gaps. In this South African proof-of-principle pilot study, we set out to answer two questions about a 12-session cascaded task-sharing NDBI - whether the approach could be delivered with fidelity, and whether we could identify signals of change in child and caregiver outcomes. Methods We utilized a single-arm pre-post design. Fidelity (non-specialists, caregivers), caregiver outcomes (stress, sense of competence), and child outcomes (developmental, adaptive) were measured at baseline (T1) and follow-up (T2). Ten caregiver-child dyads and four non-specialists participated. Pre-to-post summary statistics were presented alongside individual trajectories. Non-parametric Wilcoxon signed rank test for paired samples was used to compare group medians between T1 and T2. Results Caregiver implementation fidelity increased in 10/10 participants. Non-specialists demonstrated a significant increase in coaching fidelity (increases in 7/10 dyads). Significant gains were seen on two Griffiths-III subscales (Language/Communication - 9/10 improved, Foundations of Learning - 10/10 improved) and on the General Developmental Quotient (9/10 improved). Significant gains were also seen on two Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales (Third Edition) subscales (Communication - 9/10 improved, Socialization - 6/10 improved) and in the Adaptive Behaviour Standard Score (9/10 improved). Caregiver sense of competence improved in 7/10 caregivers and caregiver stress in 6/10 caregivers. Conclusions This proof-of-principle pilot study of the first cascaded task-sharing NDBI in Sub-Saharan Africa provided fidelity and intervention outcome data which supported the potential of such approaches in low-resource contexts. Larger studies are needed to expand on the evidence-base and answer questions on intervention effectiveness and implementation outcomes.
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Family members' experience of well‐being as racial/ethnic minorities raising a child with a neurodevelopmental disorder: A qualitative meta‐synthesis. Res Nurs Health 2022; 45:314-326. [DOI: 10.1002/nur.22217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Sibeoni J, Massoutier L, Valette M, Manolios E, Verneuil L, Speranza M, Revah-Levy A. The sensory experiences of autistic people: A metasynthesis. AUTISM : THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2022; 26:1032-1045. [PMID: 35362340 DOI: 10.1177/13623613221081188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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LAY ABSTRACT Sensory atypicalities are very common among autistic people and are integrated in several theories and explanatory models of autism. Qualitative studies have explored these singular sensory experiences from the perspectives of autistic people themselves. This article gathers all these qualitative studies and provides original findings regarding the everyday sensory experience of autistic people, that is, around four dimensions - physical, emotional, relational and social - experienced holistically, as inseparable, and not hierarchically or in terms of cause and effect. Adopting this holistic view could improve the adaptation of the sensory environment in health care facilities and the training of professionals around this specific issue.
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- Jordan Sibeoni
- Argenteuil Hospital Centre, France.,Université de Paris, France
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- Université de Paris, France.,Centre Hospitalier de Gonesse, France
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- Université de Paris, France.,Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, France
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- Université de Paris, France.,GHU Paris Psychiatrie & Neurosciences, France
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- Centre Hospitalier de Versailles, France.,Université Paris-Saclay, France
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- Argenteuil Hospital Centre, France.,Université de Paris, France
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Esper MV, Montigny FD, Polita NB, Alvarenga WDA, Leite ACAB, Silva-Rodrigues FM, Neris RR, Wendland J, Nascimento LC. (Re)Establishment of fatherhood among fathers of children with mental disorders: A qualitative metasynthesis. J Child Health Care 2022; 26:110-122. [PMID: 33745325 DOI: 10.1177/13674935211001211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This metasynthesis synthesized and interpreted qualitative research results on the experience of fathers who care for children with mental disorders. It followed the guidelines from the Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research statement. A search was conducted in five databases. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme qualitative research checklist was used to evaluate the quality of the studies, and the Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative Research (Grade-CERQual) approach was used to assess review findings. Thematic analysis of 12 articles included yielded the theme (re)establishment of fatherhood and four subthemes: redefinition of expectations, redefinition of the fatherhood role, benefits achieved with increased father involvement, and strengths and challenges in fatherhood, all of which demonstrated how repercussions from diagnosis and redefinition of expectations of masculinity and fatherhood affected the way fathers exercise fatherhood. Fathers were participative and attentive to their child's needs, even in a challenging context demanding integration of care with work obligations. This metasynthesis highlights challenges faced by fathers in acquiring new skills and competencies while caring for their children. The findings identify a need for interventions to facilitate fathers' involvement in caring for their children.
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- Marcos V Esper
- 469031University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Département des sciences infirmières, 59310Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, Canada
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- 469031University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.,Département des sciences infirmières, 59310Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, Canada
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- 469031University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.,Département des sciences infirmières, 59310Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, Canada
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- 469031University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- 469031University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.,67816Santa Casa de São Paulo School of Medical Sciences, Brazil
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- 469031University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- 27065Université de Paris, Institute of Psychology, Laboratoire de Psychopathologie et Processus de Santé, Paris, France
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- 469031University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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Papadopoulos A, Tafiadis D, Tsapara A, Skapinakis P, Tzoufi M, Siafaka V. Validation of the Greek version of the Affiliate Stigma Scale among mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. BJPsych Open 2022; 8:e30. [PMID: 35045904 PMCID: PMC8811780 DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2021.1083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are sensitive to the internalisation of the stigma, known as affiliate stigma, resulting in reduced self-esteem, isolation and poor psychological well-being. AIMS This study aims to validate the Greek version of the Affiliate Stigma Scale (ASS) among mothers of children with ASD. METHOD The translated version of ASS in Greek was administered to 53 mothers of children newly diagnosed with ASD in two time periods: 1-6 months from diagnosis (time point 1) and 12 months from the initial assessment (time point 2). The control group consisted of 62 mothers of typically developing children. RESULTS The ASS total mean score revealed a moderate level of stigma to the ASD group in both assessments. The reliability measures by item showed a satisfactory composite reliability (affective 0.828, cognitive 0.833, behaviour 0.857). Cronbach's alpha revealed that the estimated internal consistency was excellent (α = 0.888), and it found a high positive item-total correlation. Receiver operating characteristic analysis results indicated a statistically significant positive discrimination (area under the curve 0.849, P = 0.000) between the groups. The cut-off point was 31.00, with a sensitivity of 0.849 and a 1 - sensitivity of 0.258. CONCLUSIONS The proposed version of the ASS has good psychometric properties and is valid and reliable for measuring affiliate stigma among caregivers of children with ASD in Greece. Health professionals can use it to assess and understand the stigma experienced by caregivers of children with ASD, and design appropriate interventions to reduce their affiliate stigma.
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- Department of Speech and Language Therapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, Greece
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, Greece
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, Greece
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- Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Speech and Language Therapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, Greece
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Ogourtsova T, O'Donnell ME, Chung D, Gavin F, Bogossian A, Majnemer A. Fathers Matter: Enhancing Healthcare Experiences Among Fathers of Children With Developmental Disabilities. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2021; 2:709262. [PMID: 36188790 PMCID: PMC9397890 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2021.709262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Background: Being a parent of a child with a developmental disability (DD; e. g., cerebral palsy, autism) comes with great challenges and apprehensions. Mothers and fathers of children with DD are experiencing heightened levels of psychological distress, physical health problems, financial difficulties, social isolation, and struggles with respect to traditional parenting roles. In relation to the latter, the involvement of fathers in caregiving in today's society is increasing and is highlighted by its importance and positive contribution to the development of their children. However, fathers of children with DD report feeling excluded and marginalized by healthcare providers (HCPs) when arranging for and getting involved in healthcare services for their children. Currently, there is limited evidence as to what factors influence those experiences. We aimed to explore barriers to and facilitators of positive and empowering healthcare experiences, from the perspectives of fathers of children with DD and HCPs. Methods: A mixed-method approach, such as quantitative (survey) and qualitative (semi-structured interview) strategies, was used. Participants were fathers of children with DD and HCPs working in childhood disability. Data analysis consisted of using descriptive statistics and an inductive-thematic analysis of emergent themes. Results: Fathers (n = 7) and HCPs (n = 13, 6 disciplines) participated. The fathers indicated that while they were moderate to very much satisfied with their interactions with HCPs, they reported that HCPs were only sometimes attentive to them during interactions. Fathers also revealed that positive interactions with HCPs in relation to their children had multiple benefits. Several themes related to barriers and facilitators of optimal interactions and parent–professional relationships emerged. These included session factors (time, attention), personal factors (knowledge of the condition, child and healthcare system, acceptance vs. denial, previous experiences, culture, stereotypes, pre-existing beliefs, stress levels, working schedule), and family dynamics. The participants offered several insights into the different strategies that can be implemented to promote optimal interactions between fathers and HCPs. Conclusion: We identified several barriers, facilitators, and improvement strategies for optimal interactions and enhanced parent–professional relationships from the perspectives of fathers and HCPs. These can be integrated by existing clinical settings in efforts to enhance current clinical practices and improve child- and parent-related outcomes.
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- Tatiana Ogourtsova
- Research Center of the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Laval, Site of Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal, Laval, QC, Canada.,Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada.,School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Provincial Health Services Authority, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- School of Social Work, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada.,School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Szarkowski A, Dirks E. Fathers of Young Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Children: A Systematic Review. JOURNAL OF DEAF STUDIES AND DEAF EDUCATION 2021; 26:187-208. [PMID: 33454727 PMCID: PMC8527996 DOI: 10.1093/deafed/enaa039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Much of the literature exploring the role of parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) has focused on mothers; yet, the involvement and perspectives of fathers is valuable and warrants attention. Following the PRISMA guidelines, this systematic literature review examined the peer-reviewed research that has differentially explored the experiences of fathers and mothers of young DHH children. Utilizing three databases (Web of Science, PsychINFO, Scopus) and spanning 50 years (1969-2019), 457 non-duplicated articles were identified that included the fathers of DHH children, birth to six years. Independent review of the titles, abstracts, and keywords by the authors limited these to 119. Full manuscripts were assessed for eligibility; 37 were deemed appropriate for inclusion in this systematic review. The papers included have been organized into the following themes: perspectives on parenting, parental stress and coping, parent-child interaction, involvement in early intervention, parental self-efficacy, and benefits of fathers' inclusion. Recommendations for future research include: (a) actively recruiting fathers in research, (b) differentially analyzing fathers' and mothers' experiences in research studies, (c) using information gleaned from research regarding father-child and mother-child interactions to guide interventions/programming, (d) recognizing the bidirectional influences of fathers and their DHH children, (e) moving beyond descriptive studies to explore fathers' influences on child outcomes, and (f) recognizing diverse family constellations.
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- Amy Szarkowski
- Children’s Center for Communication/Beverly School for
the Deaf (CCCBSD)
- Division of Developmental Medicine, Boston
Children’s Hospital
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical
School
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- Correspondence should be sent to Evelien Dirks, Dutch Foundation
for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Child, Lutmastraat 167, Amsterdam 1073 GX, The
Netherlands (e-mail: )
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Wang H, Hu X, Han ZR. Parental stress, involvement, and family quality of life in mothers and fathers of children with autism spectrum disorder in mainland China: A dyadic analysis. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2020; 107:103791. [PMID: 33091710 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2020.103791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Research shows that parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are burdened with childcare responsibilities and at increased risk for elevated stress and poor family quality of life (FQOL). Little is known, however, about the dynamic interactions between mothers' and fathers' perceived parenting stress in relating to parental involvement and FQOL, especially in the Chinese cultural context. AIMS This study examined the intrapersonal and interpersonal effects of parenting stress on parental involvement and FQOL for families of children with ASD in mainland China. METHOD A total of 210 Chinese couples (total N = 420) completed measures of caregiving involvement, perceived parenting stress, and FQOL. The Actor-Partner Interdependence Mediation Model (APIMeM) was employed to examine the dyadic relationships among the variables. RESULTS Both parents' parenting stress was negatively associated with their own involvement and FQOL. Moreover, fathers' parenting stress was indirectly related to mothers' perceptions of FQOL through their involvement in the care of their child with ASD. CONCLUSIONS The findings highlight the important roles of fathers' parenting stress and involvement in affecting their own and their partners' satisfaction with FQOL within Chinese families raising a child with ASD.
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- Hui Wang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Applied Experimental Psychology, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Psychology Education, Faculty of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Special Education, Education Research Center for Children With ASD, Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Applied Experimental Psychology, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Psychology Education, Faculty of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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Hong SW, Kim J, Bang HL. Validity and Reliability of the Life Transition Scale in Parents of Disabled Children Across the Life Transition Process. CHILD HEALTH NURSING RESEARCH 2020; 26:338-347. [PMID: 35004477 PMCID: PMC8650974 DOI: 10.4094/chnr.2020.26.3.338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Purpose The Life Transition Scale (LTS) consists of 24 items that assess the life transition process of parents of autistic children. This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the LTS in parents of children with a wide spectrum of disabilities. Methods Data were collected from 260 parents of children with disabilities through self-report questionnaires. Validity was examined using exploratory and confirmative factor analysis to determine the factor structures of the LTS; socio-demographic differences in LTS scores were examined using the t-test or ANOVA. Reliability was examined using Cronbach's ⍺ coefficient. Results A four-factor structure was validated (x2=640.0, p<.001, GFI=.81, RMSEA=.07, NNFI=.89, CFI=.89, PNFI=.74, Q [x2/df]=2.60). The validity of the LTS was verified by exploratory factor analysis, with factor loading ranging from .30 to .80. There were significant differences in the accepting phase according to children's and parents' age and the type of disability, and in the wandering phase according to parental gender, educational level, job, and socioeconomic status. The Cronbach's ⍺s for the reliability of each of the four structures were acceptable, within a range of .80~.90. Conclusion The LTS is a valid and reliable measurement to assess the life transition process of parents with disabled children.
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- Sun Woo Hong
- Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medical Services, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Professor, College of Nursing, Gachon University, Incheon, Korea
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Andong National University, Andong, Korea
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Gentles SJ, Nicholas DB, Jack SM, McKibbon KA, Szatmari P. Coming to understand the child has autism: A process illustrating parents' evolving readiness for engaging in care. AUTISM : THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2020; 24:470-483. [PMID: 31508991 PMCID: PMC6985991 DOI: 10.1177/1362361319874647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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LAY ABSTRACT What is already known about the topic? Parents of children with autism often learn about their child's autism before diagnosis and can spend long periods seeking care (including assessment) before receiving a diagnosis. Meanwhile, parents' readiness to engage in care at this early stage can vary from parent to parent. What this paper adds? This study revealed how parents come to understand their child has autism-on their own terms, rather than from just talking to professionals. It also explained how parents' growing awareness of their child's autism leads them to feel more motivated to engage in care by seeking information and pursuing services. Four "optional steps" described how parents' growing readiness to engage in care at this early stage can vary, depending on their personal process. Implications for practice, research, or policy The results suggest ways that professionals can be more sensitive (a) to parents' varying awareness of autism and (b) to their varying readiness for being involved in early care. They also suggest ways to tailor parent supports to their individual situation and design care that is more family centered. Not all parents want high levels of involvement. Depending on their personal process, some parents may need care and support that is directed at them before feeling ready for professionals to engage them in care directed at the child.
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Gentles SJ, Nicholas DB, Jack SM, McKibbon KA, Szatmari P. Parent engagement in autism-related care: a qualitative grounded theory study. Health Psychol Behav Med 2018; 7:1-18. [PMID: 34040836 PMCID: PMC8114413 DOI: 10.1080/21642850.2018.1556666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Parents of children with autism assume substantial responsibility for navigating intervention to address autism-related concerns, including involvement in therapy. Little is known, from the perspective of these parents, regarding how to best engage and support them in this navigating process as it evolves over the child’s development. In this article, we present findings from a large qualitative study that investigated how parents of children with autism navigate intervention, to construct an in-depth theoretical account of how this group comes to be engaged in individual-level care. Using grounded theory methods and a symbolic interactionist framework, we analyzed select documents and 45 intensive interviews conducted with 32 mothers and 9 expert professionals from urban and rural regions of Ontario, Canada. Parent-defined concerns are the central impetus for the core process of navigating intervention, labeled using parents’ language making your own way. We describe how this process is analogous to engaging in care. Four meaning-making processes – defining concerns, informing the self, seeing what is involved, and adapting emotionally – all interacting in an ongoing fashion, together account for parents’ evolving readiness and motivation for taking action to navigate intervention. We illustrate how parents’ readiness and motivation for navigating intervention (and thus for engagement) evolves over a generalized trajectory, according to three highly overlapping processes experienced by most parents: coming to understand their child has autism, going into high gear, and easing off. These findings indicate multiple empirical conditions and factors affecting engagement that service planners and professionals will likely want to consider when seeking parent involvement as a means to improve outcomes in autism. Additionally, theoretical aspects are relevant to the developing understanding of how healthcare consumers in general become engaged in individual care, with implications for patient-centered care.
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- Stephen J Gentles
- Health Information Research Unit, and Offord Centre for Child Studies, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Health Information Research Unit, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, Offord Centre for Child Studies, Hamilton, Canada
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