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Agerskov H, Thiesson HC, Schultz H, Pedersen BD. Relationships and dynamics in families with a child with a kidney transplant-A study of parents' everyday life experiences. J Ren Care 2024; 50:151-158. [PMID: 36949556 DOI: 10.1111/jorc.12465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Paediatric kidney transplantation is often the best choice of treatment for kidney failure with replacement therapy and represents an important change in the child's well-being. There are, however, still a number of challenges in addition to the parental role. The magnitude of intensive parental caregiving and support required by children with a kidney transplant could be disruptive to family relationships and dynamics. OBJECTIVE To explore the experiences of family relationships and dynamics among parents of a child with a kidney transplant. DESIGN An explorative study using a qualitative method. PARTICIPANTS Twelve parents (seven mothers and five fathers) of seven children with a kidney transplant were included. APPROACH A phenomenological-hermeneutic approach was applied. METHOD Semistructured, individual interviews were conducted. The data were analysed using Ricoeur's theory of interpretation on three levels: naïve reading, structural analysis and critical interpretation and discussion. FINDINGS Three themes were generated: Emotions during ups and downs in everyday life; Balancing different needs among children; and Opportunities and having consideration in the family. CONCLUSION Relationships between parents that are based on mutual emotional support are significant and essential during periods of severe illness in a child. Parents who are alone or emotionally marked by their child's disease history feel vulnerable and struggle to overcome challenges. Different health situations among siblings lead to challenges in bringing up the children and emotional dilemmas among parents that impact family dynamics. Resilience in parents is a shifting phenomenon that can influence how they deal with family relationships and dynamics.
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- Hanne Agerskov
- Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
- Family Focused Health Care Research Centre, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
- Surgical Department, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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Albayrak S, Aydın Z. Pediatric renal caregiver burden scale: Psychometric properties of the Turkish version. J Pediatr Nurs 2024:S0882-5963(24)00208-2. [PMID: 38797645 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.05.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE As treatment increasingly shifts from hospital settings to home environments, the burden on caregivers of chronic kidney disease patients has the potential to increase further. It is essential to assess the experience and burdens of caregivers of children with chronic kidney disease to identify caregivers' needs and provide targeted interventions when necessary. Hence, this study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Pediatric Renal Caregiver Burden Scale (PR-CBS). METHODS This methodological study involved 215 parents with children aged 5-18 and was conducted between December 5, 2021, and August 15, 2022. The Content Validity Index, Explanatory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses, Cronbach's alpha, Test-retest reliability, and item-total score correlation were used in the data analysis. The Turkish version of PR-CBS test-retest reliability analysis was performed with 30 parents after four weeks. RESULTS PR-CBS consists of 20 items and five sub-dimensions (illness worries, impact on self, impact on child, responsibility, institutional burden). The Turkish version of the PR-CBS and its five dimensions demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency and reliability. The construct validity of the Turkish version of the PR-CBS was confirmed by Explanatory Factor Analyses and was validated with Confirmatory Factor Analysis. CONCLUSIONS PR-CBS is a valid and reliable tool to assess the burden of caregivers of children with chronic kidney disease in Turkish society. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE By assessing the care burden of families, pediatric nurses can enhance the opportunity to provide quality care and support to caregivers and their patients.
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- Selvinaz Albayrak
- Istinye University Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Atlas University Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department, Istanbul, Turkey.
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De Bruyne E, Eloot S, Willem L, Van Hoeck K, Walle JV, Raes A, Van Biesen W, Goubert L, Van Hoecke E, Snauwaert E. Mental health and professional outcomes in parents of children with chronic kidney disease. Pediatr Nephrol 2024:10.1007/s00467-024-06372-y. [PMID: 38653885 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-024-06372-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study evaluated parenting stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms and their associated factors in parents of children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS This cross-sectional study compared parents of patients with CKD (0-18 years) with a matched control group of parents of healthy children. Both groups completed the Parenting Stress Index - Short Form, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and a sociodemographic questionnaire. RESULTS The study group consisted of 45 parents (median age 39; 32 mothers) of CKD patients (median age 8; 36% female). Nearly 75% of children had CKD stages 2, 3, or 4, and 44.5% had congenital anomaly of the kidney and urinary tract. Five children (11%) were on dialysis, and 4 (9%) had a functioning kidney graft. Compared with parents of healthy children, more stress and anxiety symptoms were reported. Since the CKD diagnosis, 47% of parents perceived a deterioration of their own health, and 40% reduced work on a structural basis. Higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms were associated with a more negative perception of own health, and more child medical comorbidities and school absence. CONCLUSIONS This study showed higher levels of parenting stress and anxiety symptoms in parents of children with CKD compared with parents of healthy children. This was associated with a less positive perception of their own health, especially if the child had more medical comorbidities or more absence from school. Psychosocial interventions to reduce the parental burden should be integrated in the standard care of pediatric nephrology departments.
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- Elke De Bruyne
- Pediatric Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Department of Nephrology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Child Nephrology and Organ Transplantation, Leuven University Hospital, Louvain, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology & Rheumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology & Rheumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Nephrology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Experimental-Clinical and Health Psychology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Pediatric Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Hudson AC, van Zwieten A, Mallitt KA, Durkan A, Hahn D, Guha C, Khalid R, Didsbury M, Francis A, McTaggart S, Mackie FE, Prestidge C, Teixeira-Pinto A, Lah S, Howell M, Howard K, Nassar N, Jaure A, Craig JC, Wong G, Kim S. School attendance and sport participation amongst children with chronic kidney disease: a cross-sectional analysis from the Kids with CKD (KCAD) study. Pediatr Nephrol 2024; 39:1229-1237. [PMID: 37945915 PMCID: PMC10899305 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-023-06198-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND School attendance and life participation, particularly sport, is a high priority for children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study is aimed at assessing the association between CKD stage, sports participation, and school absences in children with CKD. METHODS Using data from the binational Kids with CKD study (ages 6-18 years, n = 377), we performed multivariable regression to evaluate the association between CKD stage, school absences, and sports participation. RESULTS Overall, 62% of participants played sport with the most frequent sport activities engaged in being swimming (17%) and soccer (17%). Compared to children with CKD 1-2, the incidence rate ratios (IRR) (95% CI) for sports participation amongst children with CKD 3-5, dialysis, or transplant were 0.84 (0.64-1.09), 0.59 (0.39-0.90), and 0.75 (0.58-0.96), respectively. The median (IQR) days of school absences within a four-week period were 1 day (0-1), with children on dialysis reporting the highest number of school absences (9 days (5-15)), followed by transplant recipients (2 days (1-7)), children with CKD 3-5 (1 day (0-3)), and with CKD 1-2 (1 day (0-3)). Duration of CKD modified the association between CKD stage and school absences, with children with a transplant experiencing a higher number of missed school days with increasing duration of CKD, but not in children with CKD 1-5 or on dialysis (p-interaction < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Children receiving dialysis and with a kidney transplant had greater school absences and played fewer sports compared to children with CKD stages 1-2. Innovative strategies to improve school attendance and sport participation are needed to improve life participation of children with CKD.
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- Adam C Hudson
- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hainsworth St and Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hainsworth St and Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hainsworth St and Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hainsworth St and Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
- Department of Nephrology, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia
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- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hainsworth St and Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
- Department of Nephrology, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia
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- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hainsworth St and Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hainsworth St and Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hainsworth St and Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hainsworth St and Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Child & Adolescent Renal Service, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- Child & Adolescent Renal Service, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, Sydney Children's Hospital at Randwick, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hainsworth St and Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hainsworth St and Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Child Population and Translational Health Research, Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hainsworth St and Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hainsworth St and Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Centre for Transplant and Renal Research, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Cnr Hainsworth St and Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia.
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
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Mai K, Dawson AE, Gu L, LaMotte JE, Molitor S, Zimmerman CT. Common mental health conditions and considerations in pediatric chronic kidney disease. Pediatr Nephrol 2024:10.1007/s00467-024-06314-8. [PMID: 38456918 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-024-06314-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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The mental health of youth with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been increasingly recognized as an area of clinical need. The development of mental health concerns is influenced by a range of physiological, psychological, and environmental factors. Some of these factors are common across child development, but some are more unique to youth with CKD. Mental health concerns are associated with increased risk for a range of poor medical outcomes (e.g., adherence, risk of transplant rejection) and quality of life concerns. In this educational review, we discuss the current evidence base regarding the development of mental health concerns in youth with CKD. The review covers multiple domains including mood and anxiety disorders, traumatic stress, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Estimated prevalence and hypothesized risk factors are outlined, and the potential impact of mental health on medical care and functional outcomes are reviewed. Finally, we introduce options for intervention to support positive mental health and offer recommendations for building access to mental health care and improving the mental health education/training of medical professionals.
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- Katherine Mai
- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Cohen Children's Medical Center, 420 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY, 11364, USA.
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- Department of Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
- The Kidney and Urinary Tract Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Riley Children's Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Psychology and Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Division of Psychology and Nephrology Service, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine & Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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Ren L, Wang Y, Jiang H, Chen M, Xia L, Dong C. Development of a theory-based family resilience intervention program for parents of children with chronic diseases: A Delphi study. J Pediatr Nurs 2024; 74:41-50. [PMID: 37995476 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Long-term illness exposes children with chronic diseases to a high risk of deterioration of physical and mental health. Developing an effective family resilience intervention program is a critical concern. OBJECTIVE To develop a theory-based family resilience intervention program for parents of children with chronic diseases and provide a reference for clinical intervention. METHODS A two-phased research design, guided by the Walsh family resilience process model, was employed to develop the intervention program. In phase 1, a scoping literature review was conducted to identify the possible elements of family resilience interventions. In phase 2, a three-round Delphi survey was conducted with experts (n = 14) using an online electronic survey to obtain their consensus on the intervention content. RESULTS Three main components were identified: (1) strengthening family beliefs, (2) adjusting the family organization pattern, and (3) improving the family communication process. And 8 modules were developed: "introducing adversity and family resilience", "finding and strengthening positive family beliefs, and building confidence to live with the disease", "analyzing and adjusting family structure", "assisting families to increase and utilizing internal and external resources", "optimizing communication skills", "strengthening collaborative problem-solving capacity", "enhancing the family narrative ability", and "enhancing emotional expression". After 3-round Delphi, the findings indicated that the intervention program is applicable and feasible for parents of children with chronic diseases in China. CONCLUSION The principal merit of this study lies in the development of a family resilience intervention program for parents of children with chronic diseases. The intervention's usability and efficacy should be investigated in future studies. IMPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE Developing a family resilience intervention program is a critical first step toward providing effective care for parents of children with chronic diseases, and evaluating the program's feasibility and suitability in the target population is warranted.
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- Liya Ren
- School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Paterson C, Turner M, Hooper ME, Ladbrook E, Macauley L, McKie A. Identifying experiences of supportive care of children and young people affected by kidney failure: A qualitative systematic review. J Ren Care 2023. [PMID: 38116998 DOI: 10.1111/jorc.12484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Children and young people affected by kidney failure experience complexities in their care. Little is known about the unique needs of this young patient population group living with a long-term condition. OBJECTIVE A meta-aggregation of all qualitative studies was conducted to identify experiences of supportive care among children and young people living with kidney failure. METHODS A systematic review of qualitative studies was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute meta-aggregation method. This review has been reported according to the PRISMA statement guidelines. Six electronic databases (CINAHL, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Proquest, PsycINFO, and Scopus) were comprehensively searched by an expert systematic review librarian using keywords and subject headings, from inception to September 2022. All studies were accessed using a predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Methodological quality assessment and data extraction performed. Qualitative findings accompanied by illustrative quotes from included studies were extracted and grouped into categories which created the overall synthesised findings. RESULTS A total of 34 studies were included in this review representing a total of 613 children and young people affected by kidney failure. There was a total of 190 findings which created 13 categories representing experiences of supportive care. The meta-aggregation developed five synthesised findings namely: 'physical needs', 'information and technology', 'treatment and healthcare', 'social needs' and 'psychological impacts'. CONCLUSION This systematic review identified that children and young people affected by kidney failure can experience a range of unmet supportive care needs in routine clinical services. Kidney failure impacted children and young people's self-identify, social and peer networks, introduced daily practical needs because of inherent physical and psychological burden due to the failure and associated treatments. Despite improvements in the medical management of kidney failure in children and young people, further attention is needed to optimise supported self-management in this young patient group.
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- C Paterson
- Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
- Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, Australia
- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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House TR, Wightman A, Smith J, Schwarze M, Bradford MC, Rosenberg AR. Palliative Care Training in Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship: A Cross-Sectional Survey. KIDNEY360 2023; 4:1437-1444. [PMID: 37531201 PMCID: PMC10615382 DOI: 10.34067/kid.0000000000000233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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Key Points Pediatric nephrology fellows have limited primary palliative exposure and opportunities to develop and refine primary palliative care (PC) skills. While experiential practice seems to improve confidence, most fellows have low confidence to provide primary PC. Fellows indicate a need and desire for additional PC training during nephrology fellowship. Background Children with CKD and their families encounter significant burdens. Integrating primary palliative care (PC), holistic care provided by nephrologists focused on enhancing quality of life through symptom management, stress relief, and high-quality serious illness communication, provides an opportunity to promote flourishing. Incorporation of primary PC education in training is therefore recommended. Yet, adult nephrology fellows report inadequate preparation to deliver primary PC. Similar experience of pediatric nephrology fellows is unknown. We sought to describe pediatric nephrology fellows' experience in providing primary PC and PC exposure during training. Methods We administered a cross-sectional web-based survey to pediatric nephrology fellows associated with the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology listserv in May 2021. The survey was adapted from a previously validated instrument and pretested by stakeholder nephrologists and subspecialty PC physicians; queries included institutional and personal PC experience, training, and confidence in primary PC delivery. Data were summarized descriptively. Results Response rate was 32% (32/101). Respondents were 81% female and 50% White; 87% practiced in an urban setting. Only one fellow (3%) completed a PC rotation during fellowship, and 15 respondents (48%) completed a rotation in medical school or residency. Fellows reported substantially more practice conducting kidney biopsies than family meetings; 68% of fellows had performed >10 kidney biopsies, and 3% of fellows had led >10 family meetings. Confidence in navigating challenging communication, addressing psychological distress, or managing physical symptoms associated with CKD was generally low. Fellows with greater exposure to family meetings reported more confidence navigating challenging communication. Fellows endorsed a need for additional training; 97% indicated that training should happen during fellowship. Conclusions Few pediatric nephrology fellows receive PC education or exposure during training, resulting in low rates of knowledge and confidence in primary PC delivery. Fellows indicate a need and desire for improved PC training.
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- Taylor R. House
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Surgery and Department of Medical History and Bioethics, University of Wisconsin Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Biostatistics Epidemiology and Analytics in Research Core, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Boston, Massachusetts
- Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Advanced Care Program, Boston, Massachusetts
- Harvard Medical School, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Boston, Massachusetts
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Harper L, Botto N, Peycelon M, Michel JL, Leclair MD, Garnier S, Clermidi P, Arnaud A, Dariel A, Dobremez E, Faure A, Fourcade L, Boudaoud N, Chaussy Y, Huiart L, Bocquet V, Ferdynus C, Sauvat F. Financial and relational impact of having a boy with posterior urethral valves. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1228248. [PMID: 37622083 PMCID: PMC10446897 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1228248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Introduction Childhood chronic diseases affect family functioning and well-being. The aim of this study was to measure the impact of caring for a child with PUV, and the factors that most impact the burden of care. Patients and method We gave a questionnaire on the familial impact of having a child with posterior urethral valves to all parents of a child included in the CIRCUP trial from 2015 onwards. The questionnaire included questions about the parents' demographics, health, professional, financial and marital status and how these evolved since the child's birth as well as the "impact on family scale" (IOFS), which gives a total score ranging from 15 (no impact) to 60 (maximum impact). We then analyzed both the results of the specific demographic questions as well as the factors which influenced the IOFS score. Results We retrieved answers for 38/51 families (74.5% response rate). The average IOFS score was 23.7 (15-51). We observed that the child's creatinine level had an effect on the IOFS score (p = 0.02), as did the parent's gender (p = 0.008), health status (p = 0.015), being limited in activity since the birth of the child (p = 0.020), being penalized in one's job (p = 0.009), being supported in one's job (p = 0.002), and decreased income (p = 0.004). Out of 38 mother/father binomials, 8/33 (24.2%) declared that they were no longer in the same relationship afterwards. Conclusion In conclusion, having a boy with PUV significantly impacts families. The risk of parental separation and decrease in revenue is significant. Strategies aiming to decrease these factors should be put in place as soon as possible.
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- Luke Harper
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, CHU de La Réunion, Saint Denis de La Réunion, France
- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, University Hospital Pellegrin-Enfants, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, APHP, Hôpital Necker, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Robert Debre, APHP, University of Paris, Centre de Référence des Malformations Rares des Voies Urinaires (MARVU), Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, CHU de La Réunion, Saint Denis de La Réunion, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Children’s University Hospital, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Lapeyronie University Hospital, CHU de Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Armand Trousseau Children’s University Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Rennes University Hospital, CHU de Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, North and Timone Children’s Hospital, Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, University Hospital Pellegrin-Enfants, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, North and Timone Children’s Hospital, Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Marseille, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital, CHU de Limoges, Limoges, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Reims University Hospital, Reims, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Besançon University Hospital, CHU de Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Unité de Soutien Méthodologique, CHU de La Réunion, Saint-Denis de La Réunion, France
- Clinical Research Department, INSERM, CIC1410, CHU de la Réunion, Saint-Pierre, France
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- Unité de Soutien Méthodologique, CHU de La Réunion, Saint-Denis de La Réunion, France
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- Unité de Soutien Méthodologique, CHU de La Réunion, Saint-Denis de La Réunion, France
- Clinical Research Department, INSERM, CIC1410, CHU de la Réunion, Saint-Pierre, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, CHU de La Réunion, Saint Denis de La Réunion, France
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De Bruyne E, Willem L, Van Hoeck K, Reynaert S, Vankerckhove S, Adams B, Leroi S, Collard L, Michaux A, Godefroid N, Mekahli D, Knops N, Eloot S, Raes A, Walle JV, Van Hoecke E, Snauwaert E, Levtchenko E. Illness-related parental stress and quality of life in children with kidney diseases. Pediatr Nephrol 2023; 38:2719-2731. [PMID: 36929385 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-023-05911-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND This cross-sectional study investigated quality of life (QoL) and illness-related parental stress in children with kidney diseases by (1) comparing mean levels of these two variables between several kidney disease categories; (2) exploring correlations between QoL and parental stress; and (3) describing which disease category reports lowest QoL and highest parental stress. METHODS We included 295 patients with a kidney disease (0-18 years) and their parents, followed at 6 reference centers for pediatric nephrology. Children's QoL was assessed by the PedsQL™ 4.0 Generic Core Scales, and illness-related stress by the Pediatric Inventory for Parents. All patients were divided into 5 kidney disease categories according to the multidisciplinary care program criteria prescribed by the Belgian authorities: (1) structural kidney diseases, (2) tubulopathies and metabolic diseases, (3) nephrotic syndrome, (4) acquired diseases with proteinuria and hypertension, and (5) kidney transplantation. RESULTS Child self-reports showed no differences in QoL between kidney disease categories, in contrast to parent proxy reports. Parents of transplant patients reported lower QoL in their child and more parental stress compared with the 4 non-transplant categories. QoL and parental stress were negatively correlated. Lowest QoL and highest parental stress scores were mainly found in transplant patients. CONCLUSIONS This study showed lower QoL and higher parental stress in pediatric transplant patients compared with non-transplants, based on parent reports. Higher parental stress is associated with worse QoL in the child. These results highlight the importance of multidisciplinary care for children with kidney diseases, with special attention to transplant patients and their parents. A higher resolution version of the Graphical abstract is available as Supplementary information.
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- Elke De Bruyne
- Pediatric Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.
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- Department of Child Nephrology and Organ Transplantation, Leuven University Hospital, Louvain, Belgium.
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, CHC-MontLégia, Health Group CHC Liège, Liege, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, CHC-MontLégia, Health Group CHC Liège, Liege, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Saint-Luc Brussels University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Saint-Luc Brussels University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Child Nephrology and Organ Transplantation, Leuven University Hospital, Louvain, Belgium
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- Department of Child Nephrology and Organ Transplantation, Leuven University Hospital, Louvain, Belgium
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- Department of Nephrology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology & Rheumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology & Rheumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Pediatric Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology & Rheumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Child Nephrology and Organ Transplantation, Leuven University Hospital, Louvain, Belgium
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Elorza CLC, dos Santos A, Celeri EHRV. Quality of life, depression and anxiety in children and adolescents with CKD and their primary caregivers. J Bras Nefrol 2023; 45:335-343. [PMID: 36745054 PMCID: PMC10697160 DOI: 10.1590/2175-8239-jbn-2022-0036en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires long-lasting treatments and severe changes in the routine of children, which may favor a low quality of life (QoL) and damage to their mental health and that of their primary caregivers (PC). The present study aimed to investigate the presence of anxiety and depression and to analyze the QoL of children and adolescents diagnosed with CKD at stages 3, 4, and 5, and their PC. METHODS We carried out an observational case-control study with 29 children and adolescents and their PC as the case group and 53 as the control group. International instruments, validated for the Brazilian population, were used: Child Anxiety Inventory (STAI-C), Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PEDSQL), Child Depression Inventory (CDI), Beck Anxiety and Depression Inventory (BAI; BDI), and the WHOQOL-bref. RESULTS The study identified statistically significant differences in the PEDSQL total score (control group, 72.7 ± 19.5; case group, 63.3 ± 20.6; p = 0.0305) and in the psychosocial (control group, 70.5 ± 20.5 and case group, 61.4 ± 19.7; p = 0.0420) and school health dimensions (control group, 72.9 ± 21.0 and case group, 55.2 ± 19.8; p = 0.0003) and the presence of psychiatric comorbidity (depression and anxiety symptoms) in the case group (p = 0.02). As for PC, the study showed statistical significance for the prevalence of depression (p = 0.01) and anxiety (p = 0.02) symptoms. CONCLUSION Patients with CKD have lower QoL indices and more psychiatric comorbidities, and their PC are affected by the disease, with higher indices of depression and anxiety.
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- Cibele Longobardi Cutinhola Elorza
- Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas,
Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde da Criança e do Adolescente, Campinas, SP,
Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas,
Departamento de Psicologia Médica e Psiquiatria, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Myhre A, Råbu M, Feragen KB. Are We Together in This? Relationship Experiences of Parents of Children with Craniofacial Anomalies. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2023:10556656231180512. [PMID: 37282504 DOI: 10.1177/10556656231180512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The birth of a child with a craniofacial anomaly (CFA) can have a profound psychological impact on the family and the parental relationship. The purpose of this study was to qualitatively investigate how a child's CFA condition affected parents' couple relationship. SETTING All patients with a CFA are followed-up by the National Unit for Craniofacial Surgery, a specialized and multidisciplinary team. Hence, participants were recruited within a centralized treatment setting. DESIGN We used a qualitative approach to explore the relationship experiences of parents of children with CFAs. The interviews were analysed using a hermeneutic-phenomenological approach. PARTICIPANTS The study included 13 parents, nine mothers and four fathers of children with a range of different CFAs. At the time of the interview, 10 participants were married, one was cohabiting, and two were divorced. RESULTS Most participants perceived their partners as committed and engaged in caring for their affected child and involved in the family's everyday life, and described a strengthened relationship to their partner after the child with a CFA was born. However, some participants struggled in their relationships with their partners, and did not receive the comfort and support they needed during this critical time, leading to feelings of distance and loneliness. CONCLUSIONS Craniofacial teams should be mindful of the importance of the environment surrounding the child, such as parental relationship and family function. Therefore, a comprehensive approach should be included in team-based care, and couples and families in need of extra support should be referred to relevant specialists.
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- Anita Myhre
- Centre of Rare Disorders, Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Centre of Rare Disorders, Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Wyld ML, De La Mata NL, Hedley J, Kim S, Kelly PJ, Webster AC. Life Years Lost in Children with Kidney Failure: A Binational Cohort Study with Multistate Probabilities of Death and Life Expectancy. J Am Soc Nephrol 2023; 34:1057-1068. [PMID: 36918386 PMCID: PMC10278813 DOI: 10.1681/asn.0000000000000118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT In children with kidney failure, little is known about their treatment trajectories or the effects of kidney failure on lifetime survival and years of life lost, which are arguably more relevant measures for children. In this population-based cohort study of 2013 children who developed kidney failure in Australia and New Zealand, most children were either transplanted after initiating dialysis (74%) or had a preemptive kidney transplant (14%). Life expectancy increased with older age at kidney failure, but more life years were spent on dialysis than with a functioning transplant. The expected (compared with the general population) number of life years lost ranged from 16 to 32 years, with female patients and those who developed kidney failure at a younger age experiencing the greatest loss of life years. BACKGROUND Of the consequences of kidney failure in childhood, those rated as most important by children and their caregivers are its effects on long-term survival. From a life course perspective, little is known about the experience of kidney failure treatment or long-term survival. METHODS To determine expected years of life lost (YLL) and treatment trajectory for kidney failure in childhood, we conducted a population-based cohort study of all children aged 18 years or younger with treated kidney failure in Australia (1980-2019) and New Zealand (1988-2019).We used patient data from the CELESTIAL study, which linked the Australian and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant registry with national death registers. We estimated standardized mortality ratios and used multistate modeling to understand treatment transitions and life expectancy. RESULTS A total of 394 (20%) of 2013 individuals died over 30,082 person-years of follow-up (median follow-up, 13.1 years). Most children (74%) were transplanted after initiating dialysis; 14% (18% of male patients and 10% of female patients) underwent preemptive kidney transplantation. Excess deaths (compared with the general population) decreased dramatically from 1980 to 1999 (from 41 to 22 times expected) and declined more modestly (to 17 times expected) by 2019. Life expectancy increased with older age at kidney failure, but more life years were spent on dialysis than with a functioning transplant. The number of YLL ranged from 16 to 32 years, with the greatest loss among female patients and those who developed kidney failure at a younger age. CONCLUSIONS Children with kidney failure lose a substantial number of their potential life years. Female patients and those who develop kidney failure at younger ages experience the greatest burden.
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- Melanie L. Wyld
- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Renal and Transplant Medicine, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
- Centre for Kidney Research, Children's Hospital at, Westmead, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Renal and Transplant Medicine, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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Demir MHB, Taner S, Demir HB, Taşdemir AI, Keskinoğlu A, Bulut IK, Sezer TO, Kabasakal C. Quality of Life and Psychological Well-Being in Children and Adolescents After Renal Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2023:S0041-1345(23)00271-3. [PMID: 37202304 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2023.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Kidney transplantation is the predominant treatment option in patients with end-stage renal disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the presence of a psychiatric disorder on the quality of life in children and adolescents after kidney transplantation. METHODS A total of 43 patients aged 6 to 18 years were included in the study. All participants and their parents were asked to complete the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL), and families only, the Strengths and Challenges Questionnaire. Psychiatric symptoms and disorders of the patients were evaluated according to the Schedule for Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children/Now and Lifetime Turkish Version. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to psychiatric symptoms and disorders. RESULTS The most common psychiatric disorder was attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (26%). The questionnaires filled out by the patients revealed a lower Total PedsQL Score (P = .003), PedsQL Physical Functionality Score (P = .019), and PedsQL Social Functioning Score (P = .016) in patients with psychiatric disorders. When the parents filled out the questionnaires, the Total PedsQL Score was similar in both groups. The PedsQL Emotional Functionality Score (P = .001) and PedsQL School Functionality Score (P = .004) were significantly lower in patients with psychiatric disorders. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire revealed significantly higher total (P = .014) and hyperactivity/inattention subscale scores (P = .001) in those with a psychiatric disorder. CONCLUSIONS Psychiatric disorders in kidney transplant patients adversely affect the quality of life.
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- Melek Hande Bulut Demir
- S. B. U. Dr. Behcet Uz Training and Rsesearch Hospital of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, İzmir, Turkey
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- Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Nephrology, İzmir, Turkey
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- S. B. U. Dr. Behcet Uz Training and Rsesearch Hospital of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, İzmir, Turkey
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- Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Nephrology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Nephrology, İzmir, Turkey.
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- Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Nephrology, İzmir, Turkey
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Elorza CLC, Santos Junior AD, Celeri EHRV. Qualidade de vida, depressão e ansiedade em crianças e adolescentes com DRC e seus cuidadores primários. J Bras Nefrol 2023. [DOI: 10.1590/2175-8239-jbn-2022-0036pt] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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RESUMO Introdução: A doença renal crônica (DRC) requer tratamentos duradouros e alterações severas na rotina de crianças, o que pode favorecer baixa qualidade de vida (QV) e danos à sua saúde mental e à de seus cuidadores primários (CP). O presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar a presença de ansiedade e depressão e analisar a QV de crianças e adolescentes diagnosticados com DRC nos estágios 3, 4, 5, e seus CP. Métodos: Realizamos estudo observacional de caso-controle com 29 crianças e adolescentes e seus CP como grupo de casos e 53 como grupo controle. Utilizamos instrumentos internacionais, validados para a população brasileira: Inventário de Ansiedade Traço-Estado Infantil (IDATE-C), Questionário Pediatric Quality of Life (PEDSQL), Inventário de Depressão Infantil (CDI), Inventário de Ansiedade e Depressão de Beck (BAI; BDI), e o WHOQOL-bref. Resultados: O estudo identificou diferenças estatisticamente significativas no escore total do PEDSQL (grupo controle, 72,7 ± 19,5; grupo de casos, 63,3 ± 20,6; p = 0,0305), no psicossocial (grupo controle, 70,5 ± 20,5; grupo de casos, 61,4 ± 19,7; p = 0,0420), nas dimensões de saúde escolar (grupo controle, 72,9 ± 21,0; grupo de casos, 55,2 ± 19,8; p = 0,0003) e na presença de comorbidade psiquiátrica (sintomas de depressão e ansiedade) no grupo de casos (p = 0,02). Quanto aos CP, o estudo demonstrou significância estatística para a prevalência de sintomas de depressão (p = 0,01) e ansiedade (p = 0,02). Conclusão: Pacientes com DRC apresentam índices mais baixos de QV e mais comorbidades psiquiátricas, e seus CP são afetados pela doença, com índices maiores de depressão e ansiedade.
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House TR, Rosenberg AR, Zimmerman CT, Barton KS, Wightman A. Caregiver perspectives of dialysis initiation for children with kidney disease: a qualitative study. Pediatr Nephrol 2022; 37:2457-2469. [PMID: 35181825 PMCID: PMC10433404 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-022-05472-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND To better support family-centered care surrounding dialysis initiation, greater understanding of caregiver experience is necessary. METHODS Using thematic analysis, we conducted a secondary analysis of semi-structured interview data from a qualitative study of caregivers of children receiving dialysis recruited from 3 pediatric centers. Prominent themes in caregiver experience of caring for a child initiating dialysis were identified. RESULTS Thirty-five caregivers participated. Three major themes emerged from qualitative analysis: (1) parenting disrupted - caregivers experienced an acute disruption in their parenting role due to the unexpected, emergent circumstances and vast information accompanying their child's diagnosis; (2) redefining parenting - caregivers sought to reestablish their innate parental role and foster their evolving medical provider role through reassurance that their child could survive, communication with the medical team, and engaging in care plan development; and (3) leveraging dual identities - to positively impact their child's experience and enable flourishing, caregivers leveraged their established caregiver role and newly realized medical provider role through voicing their perspectives, watching over their child's care, and preparing for future changes in their child's health. If caregivers' evolution was not nurtured and enabled, acute fluctuations in their child's care could contribute to future disruption and need to restore their parental role. However, if caregiver development was fostered, caregivers acquired increased ability to prepare for vacillations in their child's care. CONCLUSIONS Improving delivery of family-centered care and support of caregivers at dialysis initiation will require directed efforts by nephrology care teams to foster caregiver evolution and resilience and respond to the family's changing experience of kidney disease. A higher resolution version of the Graphical abstract is available as Supplementary information.
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- Taylor R House
- Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, 4800 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, 4800 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Psychology, Texas Children's Hospital, 6701 Fannin Street 16th Floor, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, 1920 Terry Ave, M/S CURE-4, PO Box 5371, Seattle, WA, 98145, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, 4800 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, USA
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Fouladirad S, Cheong A, Singhal A, Tamber MS, McDonald PJ. A qualitative study of transitioning patients with hydrocephalus from pediatric to adult care: fear of uncertainty, communication gaps, independence, and loss of relationships. J Neurosurg Pediatr 2022; 30:1-7. [PMID: 35395641 DOI: 10.3171/2022.2.peds21419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Hydrocephalus is one of the most common condition treated by pediatric neurosurgeons. Many neurosurgeons are unable to continue to care for patients after they become adults. Although significant gaps in care are believed to exist for youth transitioning from pediatric to adult care, very little is known about how patients and their caregivers feel about the process. This qualitative study sought to examine the perceptions of adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers regarding transitioning from pediatric to adult care at a single Canadian center. METHODS The authors explored the perceptions of patients with treated hydrocephalus and their caregivers using semistructured interviews and qualitative research methodologies. A convenience sample was recruited, composed of adolescent patients and their caregivers at the neurosurgery clinic of BC Children's Hospital, and patients and caregivers recently transitioned to adult care from the clinic. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and coded, with common themes identified. RESULTS Four overarching themes relating to the process of transitioning from pediatric to adult hydrocephalus care for patients and their caregivers were identified from the data: 1) achieving independence, 2) communication gaps, 3) loss of significant relationships and environment, and 4) fear of uncertainty. CONCLUSIONS Overall, patients with hydrocephalus and their families are dissatisfied with the process of transitioning. This study identified common themes and concerns among this cohort that may form the basis of an improved transition model for youth with hydrocephalus as they become adults.
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- Saman Fouladirad
- 1Division of Neurosurgery, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia
- 2Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, and
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- 1Division of Neurosurgery, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia
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- 1Division of Neurosurgery, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia
- 2Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, and
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- 1Division of Neurosurgery, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia
- 2Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, and
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- 1Division of Neurosurgery, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia
- 2Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, and
- 3Neuroethics Canada, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia; and
- 4Section of Neurosurgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Davidse K, van Staa A, Geilvoet W, van Eck JP, Pellikaan K, Baan J, Hokken-Koelega ACS, van den Akker ELT, Sas T, Hannema SE, van der Lely AJ, de Graaff LCG. We mind your step: understanding and preventing drop-out in the transfer from paediatric to adult tertiary endocrine healthcare. Endocr Connect 2022; 11:e220025. [PMID: 35521816 PMCID: PMC9175586 DOI: 10.1530/ec-22-0025] [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: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction Transition from paediatric to adult endocrinology can be challenging for adolescents, their families and healthcare professionals. Previous studies have shown that up to 25% of young adults with endocrine disorders are lost to follow-up after moving out of paediatric care. This poses a health risk for young adults, which can lead to serious and expensive medical acute and long-term complications. Methods In order to understand and prevent dropout, we studied electronic medical records of patients with endocrine disorders. These patients were over 15 years old when they attended the paediatric endocrine outpatient clinic (OPC) of our hospital in 2013-2014 and should have made the transfer to adult care at the time of the study. Results Of 387 adolescents, 131 had an indication for adult follow-up within our university hospital. Thirty-three (25%) were lost to follow-up. In 24 of them (73%), the invitation for the adult OPC had never been sent. We describe the failures in logistic processes that eventually led to dropout in these patients. Conclusion We found a 25% dropout during transfer from paediatric to adult tertiary endocrine care. Of all dropouts, 73% could be attributed to the failure of logistic steps. In order to prevent these dropouts, we provide practical recommendations for patients and paediatric and adult endocrinologists.
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- Kirsten Davidse
- Department of Internal Medicine-Endocrinology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine-Endocrinology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Endocrinology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine-Endocrinology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine-Endocrinology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Endocrinology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Academic Centre for Growth, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Dutch Growth Research Foundation, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Endocrinology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Endocrinology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Diabeter, National Diabetes Care and Research Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Endocrinology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Paediatrics, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine-Endocrinology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine-Endocrinology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Academic Centre for Growth, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Levy Erez D, Meyers MR, Raman S, Thomas M, Furth S, Forrest CB, Denburg M. When Dialysis "Becomes Life": Pediatric Caregivers' Lived Experiences Obtained From Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:864134. [PMID: 35676900 PMCID: PMC9168233 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.864134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction Qualitative research reveals significant caregiver impact resulting from managing children requiring chronic dialysis but offers few quantitative measures of their lived experiences. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional study included 25 caregivers of children on chronic peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD) enrolled from 2018 to 2019 at a large pediatric dialysis program in the U.S.Patient Reported Outcomes Measures Information System (PROMIS) measures and free text commentary were collected and analyzed to evaluate the self-reported impact and wellbeing of these caregivers. Results Among all dialysis modalities, caregivers' positive affect (43.4 ± 10) and general life satisfaction (45.1 ± 11.5) were significantly lower than the general adult population. Compared with HD caregivers, PD caregivers demonstrated significantly more fatigue and sleep disturbance and less positive affect and life satisfaction. Amongst HD caregivers, sleep disturbance, positive affect, and meaning/purpose differed significantly from the general population. Analyses of text commentary revealed that caregivers also expressed the feelings of loss, importance of knowing the impact of dialysis prior to initiation, need for a support group, and value of home nursing. Conclusions Caregivers of children on chronic dialysis had significantly poorer self-rated health and wellbeing compared with the general adult population. This may be due in part to their feelings of social isolation. Our findings highlight opportunities to improve caregivers' lived experiences.
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- Daniella Levy Erez
- Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Schneider Children's Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Division of Nephrology, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC, United States
- George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Jacob H, Marlais M. Safeguarding children and young people requiring kidney replacement therapy: challenges and potential opportunities. Pediatr Nephrol 2022; 37:1007-1015. [PMID: 34247294 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-021-05133-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Kidney replacement therapy (KRT) makes considerable physical and psychological demands on children, young people and their families. The impact can be wide-ranging, affecting education, employment, mental health, finances and relationships for both child and caregiver. It is vitally important for those working with these families to recognise the psychosocial challenges they face and to know the range of interventions available. This article explores the psychosocial impact of KRT, considering opportunities to minimise risk and optimise outcomes for children, young people and their families.
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- Hannah Jacob
- Department of Nephrology, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK.
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- Department of Nephrology, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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Aier A, Pais P, Raman V. Psychological aspects in children and parents of children with chronic kidney disease and their families. Clin Exp Pediatr 2022; 65:222-229. [PMID: 34773940 PMCID: PMC9082246 DOI: 10.3345/cep.2021.01004] [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: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a chronic illness that affects the overall quality of life of patients during childhood. This article highlights the psychological and social burden of CKD in patients and their families. Patients with CKD and their families require comprehensive treatment for psychosocial problems. Therefore, it is crucial for pediatricians to screen for these issues and refer patients and their families for therapy. Tools that are short, easy to administer, and easy to score, such as the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory or the Childhood Depression Inventory, can be utilized during routine clinical appointments. Reducing the negative impact of CKD on the family will improve the well-being and coping skills of patients and their families.
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- Alemsungla Aier
- Department of Psychiatry, St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Paediatric Nephrology, St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, India
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Experiences and Needs of Families Caring for Children and Adolescents With Chronic Kidney Disease: A meta-Synthesis. J Pediatr Nurs 2022; 63:52-63. [PMID: 35007849 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.12.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PROBLEM Families struggle to care for children and adolescents with chronic kidney disease (CKD). They face extensive burden of care and altered family dynamics. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA A meta-synthesis review was conducted to explore the experiences and needs of families caring for children and adolescents with CKD using seven electronic databases (CINAHL, EMBASE, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science). The inclusion criteria are (1) qualitative English studies from January 2010 to December 2020 that (2) report personal experiences or needs of (3) family members caring for children and adolescents aged 19 years and below who have been diagnosed with CKD of any stage (4) across all settings. Quality appraisal was done using the Critical Appraisal Skill Program checklist. Data was synthesised using Sandelowski & Barroso's (2007) method. SAMPLE 2,236 records were identified and 13 eligible studies were included. Family members involved mothers (n = 190), fathers (n = 83), siblings (n = 5), and grandparents (n = 2). RESULTS Three themes emerged: (1) demands of caregiving, (2) support systems, and (3) defining and making sense of new reality. CONCLUSIONS Family caregivers experience overwhelming demands of caregiving and unmet support needs to cope. Appropriate interventions are needed to alleviate their burden. IMPLICATIONS Knowledge of learning and support needs of families caring for children with CKD may shape nursing education and practice to cultivate more effective communication for better psychosocial family support.
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Coexisting with the Life of Patients with Hemodialysis: Qualitative Meta-Synthesis Study of Life of Caregivers of Patients with Hemodialysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19042163. [PMID: 35206351 PMCID: PMC8871738 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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As the number of patients with hemodialysis (HD) continues to increase, so too does the number of people depending on caregivers. There is need to pay attention to the lives of caregivers of patients with HD, where sacrifices are forced. This study systematically reviewed and synthesized qualitative studies that explored the experiences of caregivers caring for patients with HD using the meta-synthesis method. We searched literature using four databases (i.e., PubMed, Excerpta Medica dataBASE, Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Web of Science), and finally ten publications were selected. Four themes and nine subtopics were derived from analyzing and synthesizing the research results. The synthesized themes were: “bearing the burden of life as a caregiver,” “reconstructing life to maintain hemodialysis”, “the fading of caregiver’s own life,” and “effort to relieve the burden.” The results of this study can contribute to the development of interventional studies to improve the quality of life of HD patients. These studies provide an integrated and in-depth perspective on the experiences of caregivers who care for HD patients.
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Agerskov H, Thiesson HC, Pedersen BD. Parenting a child with a kidney transplant-A study of everyday life experiences. J Ren Care 2022; 49:134-143. [PMID: 35106917 DOI: 10.1111/jorc.12410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Kidney transplantation in children shows excellent long-term outcomes. However, parents feel responsible for ensuring that their child adheres to complex medical interventions. The dual role - as both parent and medical caregiver - gives rise to fatigue, stress, and emotional pain. Parental and family functioning are critically important to a child's disease course, development and well-being. OBJECTIVE To explore the experiences and perspectives of mothers and fathers of children with a kidney transplant. DESIGN An explorative study using a qualitative method. PARTICIPANTS Twelve parents (seven mothers and five fathers) of seven children with a kidney transplant. APPROACH A qualitative exploratory study taking a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach. METHOD Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted. The data were analysed using Ricoeur's theory of narrative and interpretation on three levels: naïve reading, structural analysis, and critical interpretation and discussion. FINDINGS Four themes were generated: Kidney transplantation as a turning point, the importance of a close collaboration with health care professionals, being the child's voice, and managing the dual role as a parent, and medical caregiver in everyday life. CONCLUSION Child kidney transplantation led to a transformation in the child, on the physical, mental, and social levels; however, the child was still in need of special attention and support. Problems with the kidney graft functioning resulted in frustration and disappointment in parents. Teamwork between a child's parents became evident, in coping with the dual role as a parent and medical caregiver. Parents aimed to maintain a clear structure related to medication and disease-related treatment. A close and trustful relationship and collaboration with health care professionals were significant and included listening to the voice of the child.
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- Hanne Agerskov
- Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Research, Family Focused Health Care Research Center, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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A scoping review of the experiences and well-being of siblings of children with chronic kidney disease: implications for practice and research. Pediatr Nephrol 2022; 37:3019-3029. [PMID: 35507144 PMCID: PMC9066131 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-022-05559-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and their families deal with challenging circumstances. While numerous studies have shown that both patients and parents in these families can experience a variety of challenges and concerns, the experience of siblings is less well understood. The focus of this scoping review was on research addressing the experiences and well-being of siblings of children with CKD. METHODS Following scoping review methodology, five databases were searched for peer-reviewed research or graduate theses published in English that addressed the experience or well-being of siblings aged 25 years or younger (biological, step or foster) of children with CKD; studies from any year or location were included. Two independent coders identified relevant studies. Findings were summarized and synthesized. RESULTS Of the 2990 studies identified, 19 were chosen for full text review and eight fit the inclusion criteria. Five of the selected studies were qualitative, two were quantitative and one used mixed-methods. Four broad themes across studies were identified including family functioning, significant relationships, psychological well-being, and coping strategies. While there was some convergence between qualitative and quantitative findings, these linkages were weak. CONCLUSIONS Several unmet needs of siblings were uncovered by this review. Sibling perceptions of differential parental treatment and desire for information about CKD emerged as priorities for practice. Using a strength-based approach in order to better understand sibling experiences and well-being was also recommended for future research. A higher resolution version of the Graphical abstract is available as Supplementary information.
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Bauer A, Blanchette E, Taylor Zimmerman C, Wightman A. Caregiver burden in pediatric dialysis: application of the Paediatric Renal Caregiver Burden Scale. Pediatr Nephrol 2021; 36:3945-3951. [PMID: 34128095 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-021-05149-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Caring for a child with kidney failure on dialysis profoundly impacts caregivers' lives, yet the depth of this burden is not well understood. The Paediatric Renal Caregiver Burden Scale (PR-CBS) is a recently validated instrument used to measure caregiver burden in this population. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional study of caregiver burden for caregivers of children with kidney failure receiving dialysis at three pediatric centers. Caregivers completed the PR-CBS instrument as part of a larger qualitative study of caregiver experience. We performed descriptive statistics. T-tests were used to examine differences between dialysis modality and within key demographics. Multivariate linear regression was utilized to assess associations between significant factors and total score. RESULTS Ten caregivers of children receiving peritoneal dialysis (PD) and 21 receiving hemodialysis (HD) participated. Total burden score and mean score for every domain was higher for caregivers of children on HD compared to PD. PR-CBS score was significantly associated with younger child age and married status in caregivers. In adjusted multivariate analysis, dialysis modality and married marital status were significantly associated with PR-CBS score. CONCLUSIONS This study found that dialysis caregivers experience significant caregiver burden and demonstrates the utility of the PR-CBS in an American population. We found higher burdens among HD caregivers, younger children, and married caregivers. While these findings must be replicated on a larger scale, they suggest possible areas for targeted interventions to improve the quality of life of children with kidney failure and their families. A higher resolution version of the Graphical abstract is available as Supplementary information.
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- Abbie Bauer
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Baylor College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, Houston, TX, USA.,Texas Children's, Renal Service and Psychology Section, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Fernandes AK, Wilson S, Nalin AP, Philip A, Gruber L, Kwizera E, Sydelko BS, Forbis SG, Lauden S. Pediatric Family-Centered Rounds and Humanism: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta-analysis. Hosp Pediatr 2021; 11:636-649. [PMID: 34021029 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2020-000240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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CONTEXT Pediatric family-centered rounds (FCRs) have been shown to have benefits in staff satisfaction, teaching, and rounding efficiency, but no systematic review has been conducted to explicitly examine the humanistic impact of FCRs. OBJECTIVE The objective with this review is to determine if FCRs promote the core values of humanism in medicine by answering the question, "Do FCRs promote humanistic pediatric care?" DATA SOURCES Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, we conducted a search of PubMed, Web of Science, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and Dissertation Abstracts for peer-reviewed pediatric studies through January 1, 2020. We used search terms including FCRs, communication, humanism, and the specific descriptors in the Gold Foundation's definition of humanism. STUDY SELECTION Abstracts (n = 1003) were assessed for 5 primary outcomes: empathy, enhanced communication, partnership, respect, and satisfaction and service. We evaluated 158 full-text articles for inclusion, reconciling discrepancies through an iterative process. DATA EXTRACTION Data abstraction, thematic analysis, and conceptual synthesis were conducted on 29 studies. RESULTS Pediatric family-centered rounds (FCRs) improved humanistic outcomes within all 5 identified themes. Not all studies revealed improvement within every category. The humanistic benefits of FCRs are enhanced through interventions targeted toward provider-family barriers, such as health literacy. Patients with limited English proficiency or disabilities or who were receiving intensive care gained additional benefits. CONCLUSIONS Pediatric FCRs promote humanistic outcomes including increased empathy, partnership, respect, service, and communication. Limitations included difficulty in defining humanism, variable implementation, and inconsistent reporting of humanistic outcomes. Future efforts should include highlighting FCR's humanistic benefits, universal implementation, and adapting FCRs to pandemics such as coronavirus disease 2019.
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- Ashley K Fernandes
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio; .,Center for Bioethics
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- School of Medicine/Medical Library, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio; and
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
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Motyer G, Dooley B, Kiely P, Fitzgerald A. Parents' information needs, treatment concerns, and psychological well-being when their child is diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A systematic review. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2021; 104:1347-1355. [PMID: 33280964 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2020.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We systematically reviewed the experiences of parents who have a child with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in order to understand their needs and concerns related to their child's healthcare, and assist health professionals in supporting parents of this paediatric patient group. METHODS A systematic search strategy identified eighteen relevant studies published between 2000 and 2020. Quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and the literature was narratively synthesised. RESULTS Three main themes were evident across the literature including information needs, treatment concerns, and psychological well-being. Studies predominantly focused on the surgical treatment of scoliosis. CONCLUSION Parents face challenges such as acquiring appropriate knowledge about scoliosis to participate in healthcare decisions and coping with their child undergoing invasive spinal surgery. Throughout this time, their psychological well-being can be negatively impacted. Considering parents' experiences and support needs throughout this anxiety-provoking time is an important step in delivering family-centered care and promoting better outcomes for paediatric patients. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Providing parents with appropriate resources and addressing concerns around surgical complications, postoperative pain, and how they can best support their child before and after surgery, may alleviate some of the emotional burden that parents experience.
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- Gillian Motyer
- School of Psychology, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, D04V1W8, Ireland.
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- School of Psychology, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, D04V1W8, Ireland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin, Crumlin, Dublin, D12N512, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, D04V1W8, Ireland
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Modi ZJ, Waldo A, Selewski DT, Troost JP, Gipson DS. Inpatient Pediatric CKD Health Care Utilization and Mortality in the United States. Am J Kidney Dis 2021; 77:500-508. [PMID: 33058964 PMCID: PMC8485635 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2020.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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RATIONALE & OBJECTIVE The impact of chronic kidney disease (CKD) on inpatient health care use is unknown. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of pediatric CKD among children hospitalized in the United States and examine the association of CKD with hospital outcomes. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional national survey of pediatric discharges. SETTING & PARTICIPANTS Hospital discharges of children (aged>28 days to 19 years) with a chronic medical diagnosis included in the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Kids' Inpatient Database for 2006, 2009, 2012, and 2016. PREDICTOR Presence of primary or coexisting CKD as identified by diagnosis codes. OUTCOMES Length of stay (LOS), cost, and mortality. ANALYTICAL APPROACH Multivariable analysis using Poisson, gamma, and logistic regressions were performed for LOS, cost, and mortality, respectively. RESULTS A chronic medical condition was present in 6,524,745 estimated discharges during the study period and CKD was present among 3.9% of discharges (96.1% without CKD). Those with CKD had a longer LOS (median of 2.8 [IQR, 1.4-6.0] days compared with 1.8 [IQR, 1.0-4.4] days for those without a CKD diagnosis; P<0.001). Median cost was higher in the CKD group compared with the group without CKD, at $8,755 (IQR, $4,563-18,345) and $5,016 (IQR, $2,860-10,109) per hospitalization, respectively (P<0.001). Presence of CKD was associated with a longer LOS (29.9% [95% CI, 27.2%-32.6%] longer than those without CKD), higher cost (61.3% [95% CI, 57.4%-65.4%] greater than those without CKD), and higher risk for mortality (OR, 1.51 [95% CI, 1.40-1.63]). LIMITATIONS Lack of access to and adjustment for confounders including patient readmission and laboratory data. CONCLUSIONS Pediatric CKD was associated with longer LOS, higher costs, and higher risk for mortality compared with hospitalizations with other chronic illnesses. Further studies are needed to better understand the health care needs and delivery of care to hospitalized children with CKD.
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- Zubin J Modi
- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Susan B. Meister Child Health Research and Evaluation Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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Mahmoud DAM, Saad A, Abdelhamid YH, El Hawary Y. Depression and psychosocial burden among caregivers of children with chronic kidney disease. MIDDLE EAST CURRENT PSYCHIATRY 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s43045-021-00092-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
More attention has recently targeted families of children with chronic kidney diseases displaying depressive symptoms and major psychosocial burden due to the long-standing nature of the illness and its alarming complications. A cross sectional comparative study was conducted to assess the rate of occurrence of both depression severity and psychological burden, personal and role strain in a sample of Egyptian caregivers of children with chronic kidney disease.
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Thirty caregivers of children with CKD were enrolled compared to 30 matched controls during a 6-month period. A short pre-designed sheet including socio-demographic data, and general medical, psychiatric and family history was used, and Beck Depression Inventory, Zarit Burden Interview, Holmes and Rahe Socioeconomic Stress Scale, and Occupational Stress Questionnaire were answered.
More than half of the caregivers of children with chronic kidney disease reported moderate depression (53.3%), while 30% and 16.7% reported mild and severe depression respectively. The majority of cases 80% had moderate psychological burden. And 70% of cases reported minimal socioeconomic stress compared to 40% in the control. Logistic regression analysis showed that ZBI and SRRS scores were significantly linked to depression and burden found in caregivers of children with CKD (P = 0.001 and 0.031) respectively.
Conclusion
The rate of occurrence of depression and psychological burden is significantly high in caregivers of children with chronic kidney disease; therefore, this population must be assessed and provided with liaison psychological rehabilitation.
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Tan PSP, Mallitt K, McCarthy HJ, Kennedy SE. The impact of caring for children with posterior urethral valves. Acta Paediatr 2021; 110:1025-1031. [PMID: 32744791 DOI: 10.1111/apa.15516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To investigate and describe factors contributing to the impact of caring for a child with posterior urethral valves and to determine the extent to which families view their care as family-centred, and whether this can affect the impact of care. METHODS A cross-sectional, survey-based study involving primary caregivers of children with posterior urethral valves. Caregivers completed the Impact on Family Scale (IOFS) and the Measure of Processes of Care (MPOC). Regression analyses were used to assess the relationship between child-related variables, demographic variables, MPOC and IOFS scores. RESULTS Thirty-one primary caregivers completed both questionnaires. Caregivers of children with moderate/severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) scored higher on the IOFS compared to those caring for children with mild CKD. Caregivers rated care received highly but reported lower scores in subscales related to information provision. Receiving less respectful and supportive care was significantly associated with lower IOFS scores. CONCLUSION The impact of caring for a child with posterior urethral valves is variable and is strongly determined by the severity of the associated CKD. Further research is required to show whether improving family centredness of care can reduce the impact of caring for children with posterior urethral valves.
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- Peony Shih Pui Tan
- School of Women's and Children's Health UNSW Medicine University of New South Wales Sydney NSW Australia
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- School of Women's and Children's Health UNSW Medicine University of New South Wales Sydney NSW Australia
- Centre for Big Data Research in Health University of New South Wales Sydney NSW Australia
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- School of Women's and Children's Health UNSW Medicine University of New South Wales Sydney NSW Australia
- Department of Nephrology Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick NSW Australia
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- School of Women's and Children's Health UNSW Medicine University of New South Wales Sydney NSW Australia
- Department of Nephrology Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick NSW Australia
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Ong ZH, Ng CH, Tok PL, Kiew MJX, Huso Y, Shorey S, Ng YPM. Sources of Distress Experienced by Parents of Children with Chronic Kidney Disease on Dialysis: A Qualitative Systematic Review. J Pediatr Nurs 2021; 57:11-17. [PMID: 33207303 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2020.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PROBLEM Parents of children with chronic kidney disease face tremendous burdens of care, having to adopt dual roles as parents and informal healthcare providers, delivering home-based clinical care, despite lacking proper qualification and training. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA A systematic review of qualitative studies was conducted to identify sources of distress among parents caring for children with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis, excluding children who have had renal transplants. Guided by PRISMA guidelines, six electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, Scopus, Cochrane, Google Scholar) were searched for relevant articles published in English. A three-step inductive thematic synthesis method outlined by Thomas and Harden (2018) was used to form descriptive themes and the Critical Appraisal Skill Program (CASP) qualitative checklist was utilised to appraise the quality of included articles. SAMPLE A total of 23,129 title and abstracts were reviewed; 161 full texts were reviewed. Thirteen papers, with the experiences of 183 parents, met the inclusion criteria. Most included studies were conducted in Western countries, which may limit the applicability of this review to other countries. RESULTS Five themes emerged: disease-related distress, personal struggles, family structure, lack of resources and unrealistic social expectations. CONCLUSION Parents of children with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis experienced distress at multiple levels. IMPLICATION Healthcare professionals caring for children with chronic kidney disease could screen parents early for distress, and refer them to relevant psychosocial and community services.
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- Zhi Hao Ong
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Nephrology, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- School of Life Sciences and Chemical Technology, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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- Department of Neonatology, Khoo Teck Puat - National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, Singapore; Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Postavaru GI, Swaby H, Swaby R. A meta-ethnographic study of fathers' experiences of caring for a child with a life-limiting illness. Palliat Med 2021; 35:261-279. [PMID: 33339475 PMCID: PMC7897781 DOI: 10.1177/0269216320979153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a growing body of qualitative studies examining parents' experiences of caring for a child with a life-limiting condition, coinciding with recent evidence that indicates an increasing incidence of paediatric life-limiting conditions. However, research focusing on fathers' needs remains sparse and is often diluted among a predominant 'mother's voice', raising questions about whether practices in clinical settings meet fathers' needs. AIM To provide an in-depth assembly of the current state of knowledge around fathers' experiences of caring for their children diagnosed with life-limiting conditions and understand the implications for healthcare services and policies. DESIGN A meta-ethnography was conducted to synthesise findings from existing qualitative studies exploring fathers' experiences of caring. DATA SOURCES Four electronic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Science Direct) were searched up until April 2020. Qualitative studies exploring fathers' care experience and published in English language were included. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist was employed for study quality appraisal. No temporal limits were used. RESULTS Sixty-three studies met the inclusion criteria. Thirty life-limiting conditions were included. Based on responses from 496 fathers, a conceptual model was developed which translates key experiences within the fathers' caregiving journeys. The overarching concepts identified were: the paradox of support, challenges in the caring process, 'nobody thinks of men', impact on family life and the fall of the curtain: an irrevocably altered world. These and associated sub-concepts are discussed, with recommendations for future research and practice provided. CONCLUSION The findings indicate the value of a family-oriented approach to develop psychosocial interventions and support channels for fathers, thus empowering them whilst reducing the care-giving burden on the family unit.
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- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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Salleh NS, Abdullah KL, Yoong TL, Jayanath S, Husain M. Parents' Experiences of Affiliate Stigma when Caring for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Studies. J Pediatr Nurs 2020; 55:174-183. [PMID: 32957021 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2020.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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PROBLEM Stigma affects not only children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) themselves, but also people connected with them (i.e., parents, siblings). The capacity of parents to provide care is affected by the stigma they perceive. This meta-synthesis encompasses the experiences of affiliate stigma among parents of children with ASD. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Articles were limited to the English language, those reported on stigma experienced by parents of children with ASD aged 2-18 years, published between 1940 and 2019. SAMPLE PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EMBASE, Scopus and The Cochrane Library databases were searched for eligible studies. Titles and abstracts were reviewed, and twelve articles fitted the selection criteria. The texts of the selected research papers were reviewed by two independent reviewers. RESULTS Four common themes across parental experiences included felt stigma, enacted stigma, variations in stigma, and contributors to stigmatizing experiences. CONCLUSIONS Highlighting the differences in parents' views on affiliate stigma is necessary to create awareness about ASD and the stigma linked with this disorder. IMPLICATIONS The findings asserted that healthcare professionals, especially those in pediatric settings, and society need to have a greater awareness of the stigma and challenges that these parents encounter as this has implications on their mental and physical health. This awareness will lead to more compassionate health care delivery which will support them and create a better environment for families and children with ASD.
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- Noor Shuhada Salleh
- Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia; Fakultas Keperawatan Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia.
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- Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
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Douglas TA, Pooley JA, Shields L, Stick SM, Branch-Smith C. Early disease surveillance in young children with cystic fibrosis: A qualitative analysis of parent experiences. J Cyst Fibros 2020; 20:511-515. [PMID: 33268308 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2020.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sensitive measures of early lung disease are being integrated into therapeutic trials and clinical practice in cystic fibrosis (CF). The impact of early disease surveillance (EDS) using these novel and often intensive techniques on young children and their families is not well researched. METHODS The Australian Respiratory Early Surveillance Team for Cystic Fibrosis (AREST CF) has operated a combined clinical and research early disease surveillance program, based around annual chest CT scan, bronchoscopy and lung function from newborn screening diagnosis until age 6 years, for over two-decades. To explore parental experiences of EDS in their child, a qualitative study was conducted using audio-recorded, semi-structured interviews in n=46 mothers and n=21 fathers of children (aged 3-months to six years) attending CF centres in Perth and Melbourne, Australia. Themes were developed iteratively using thematic analysis and assessed for validity and confirmability. RESULTS Parents' experiences were positive overall; affording a sense of control over CF, disease knowledge, and belief that EDS was in the best interests of their child. Challenges included poor understanding about EDS measures leading to anxiety and distress, self-blame surrounding adverse findings, and emotional burden of surveillance visits. Tailored information regarding the practical and psychosocial aspects of EDS were endorsed. CONCLUSION While experiences were generally positive there is need for information and psychosocial support for parents to mitigate anxiety and develop positive coping strategies surrounding surveillance procedures and results. Managing expectations regarding risks and benefits of disease surveillance in clinical and research settings are important aspects of care.
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- Tonia A Douglas
- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; Centre for Children's Health Research, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Australia.
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- School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, Centre for Child Health Research, University of Western Australia, Australia; Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands, Australia
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- School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University, Western Australia Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Australia; Telethon Kids Institute, Centre for Child Health Research, University of Western Australia, Australia
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Wightman A. Caregiver burden in pediatric dialysis. Pediatr Nephrol 2020; 35:1575-1583. [PMID: 31435726 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-019-04332-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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In spite of improvements in expected survival, neurodevelopmental outcome, and quality of life, decision-making in neonatal dialysis remains controversial in high-resource countries. In part, this may be based upon the significant burdens experienced by the child, and also those experienced by the parents as caregivers. Emerging research offers a clearer description of the burdens experienced by dialysis caregivers worldwide. Caregiver burden represents an important area for nephrologists to advocate for patients and their families; however, nephrologists must also recognize the realities caregivers currently experience. Incorporation of caregiver burden into medical decision-making for children with end-stage kidney disease is necessary, but raises several ethical concerns.
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- Aaron Wightman
- Divisions of Nephrology, Bioethics and Palliative Care, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA. .,Division of Nephrology, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, USA. .,Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics, Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, WA, USA.
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Logeman C, Guha C, Howell M, Hanson CS, Craig JC, Samuel S, Zappitelli M, Matsuda-Abedini M, Dart A, Furth S, Eddy A, Groothoff J, Yap HK, Bockenhauer D, Sinha A, Alexander SI, Goldstein SL, Gipson DS, Michael M, Walker A, Kausman J, Gaillard S, Bacchetta J, Rheault MN, Warady BA, Neu A, Christian M, McTaggart S, Liu I, Teo S, Sautenet B, Gutman T, Carter S, Teixeira-Pinto A, Tong A. Developing Consensus-Based Outcome Domains for Trials in Children and Adolescents With CKD: An International Delphi Survey. Am J Kidney Dis 2020; 76:533-545. [PMID: 32654889 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2020.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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RATIONALE & OBJECTIVE The inconsistency in outcomes reported and lack of patient-reported outcomes across trials in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) limits shared decision making. As part of the Standardized Outcomes in Nephrology (SONG)-Kids initiative, we aimed to generate a consensus-based prioritized list of critically important outcomes to be reported in all trials in children with CKD. STUDY DESIGN An online 2-round Delphi survey in English, French, and Hindi languages. SETTINGS & PARTICIPANTS Patients (aged 8-21 years), caregivers/family, and health care professionals (HCPs) rated the importance of outcomes using a 9-point Likert scale (7-9 indicating critical importance) and completed a Best-Worst Scale. ANALYTICAL APPROACH We assessed the absolute and relative importance of outcomes. Comments were analyzed thematically. RESULTS 557 participants (72 [13%] patients, 132 [24%] caregivers, and 353 [63%] HCPs) from 48 countries completed round 1 and 312 (56%) participants (28 [40%] patients, 64 [46%] caregivers, and 220 [56%] HCPs) completed round 2. Five outcomes were common in the top 10 for each group: mortality, kidney function, life participation, blood pressure, and infection. Caregivers and HCPs rated cardiovascular disease higher than patients. Patients gave lower ratings to all outcomes compared with caregivers/HCPs except they rated life participation (round 2 mean difference, 0.1), academic performance (0.1), mobility (0.4), and ability to travel (0.4) higher than caregivers and rated ability to travel (0.4) higher than HCPs. We identified 3 themes: alleviating disease and treatment burden, focusing on the whole child, and resolving fluctuating and conflicting goals. LIMITATIONS Most participants completed the survey in English. CONCLUSIONS Mortality, life participation, kidney function, and blood pressure were consistently highly prioritized by patients, caregivers, and HCPs. Patients gave higher priority to some lifestyle-related outcomes compared with caregivers/HCPs. Establishing critically important outcomes for all trials in children with CKD may improve consistent reporting of survival, kidney health, and clinical and life impact outcomes that are meaningful for decision making.
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- Charlotte Logeman
- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Nephrology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, The Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Epidemiology, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA; Division of Nephrology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location AMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- UCL Department of Renal Medicine and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Center for Acute Care Nephrology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
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- Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Renal Section, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Nephrology and Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Nephrology and Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Hospices Civils de Lyon, EPICIME-CIC 1407 de Lyon, Inserm, Service de Pharmacologie Clinique, Bron, France
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Reference Center for Rare Renal Diseases, Hospices civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
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- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Child and Adolescent Renal Service, Queensland Children's Hospital and University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Nephrology Hypertension, dialysis, kidney transplantation, Tours Hospital, SPHERE - INSERM 1246, University of Tours and Nantes, Tours, France
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- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, NSW, Australia.
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A longitudinal examination of parent-reported emotional-behavioral functioning of children with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease. Pediatr Nephrol 2020; 35:1287-1295. [PMID: 32157444 PMCID: PMC8210580 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-020-04511-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Children with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at increased risk for deficits in neurocognition. Less is known about how CKD affects emotional-behavioral functioning in this population. METHODS Parent ratings of emotional-behavioral functioning at baseline and over time were examined for 845 children with mild to moderate CKD using the Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition Parent Rating Scales (BASC-2 PRS). Associations with demographic and disease-related predictors were also examined. RESULTS Children with mild to moderate CKD had parent-reported emotional-behavioral functioning largely within normal limits, at baseline and over time. The proportion with T-scores at least 1 SD above the mean was 24% for Internalizing Problems and 28% for Attention Problems. A greater proportion of participants scored lower than expected (worse) on scales measuring adaptive skills (25%). Persistent hypertension predicted attention problems (β = 1.59, 95% CI = 0.24 to 2.94, p < 0.02) and suggested worse behavioral symptoms (β = 1.36, 95% CI = - 0.01 to 2.73, p = 0.05). Participants with proteinuria at baseline, but not at follow-up, had fewer attention problems than participants whose proteinuria had not resolved (β = - 3.48, CI = - 6.79 to - 0.17, p < 0.04). Glomerular diagnosis was related to fewer (β = - 2.68, 95% CI = - 4.93 to - 0.42, p < 0.02) internalizing problems. CONCLUSIONS Although children with CKD generally have average emotional-behavioral parent ratings, a notable percentage of the population may be at risk for problems with attention and adaptive behavior. Providers working with this population should facilitate psychosocial referrals when indicated.
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Rouhi-Balasi L, Elahi N, Ebadi A, Jahani S, Hazrati M. Professional Autonomy of Nurses: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis Study. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY RESEARCH 2020; 25:273-281. [PMID: 33014737 PMCID: PMC7494166 DOI: 10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_213_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2019] [Revised: 04/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background: Autonomy is the main element of professional practice in nursing. However, despite the many studies conducted on nursing autonomy, this concept is not fully understood and a comprehensive explanation of this concept in nursing is necessary. Meta-synthesis offers a way to increase the understanding of this concept using existing research findings. Thus, the present study aimed to explain the concept of professional nursing autonomy. Materials and Methods: This qualitative meta-synthesis was conducted based on a modified version of Noblit and Hare's meta-ethnography approach and qualitative studies on the concept of nursing autonomy published in databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, SID, IranMedex, Magiran, and ScienceDirect in the past 15 years (2003–2018). Results: Thirteen articles that reported the experiences of nurses regarding professional autonomy were included in the research. Based on the meta-synthesis of findings, the final interpretation of the professional autonomy of clinical nurses was presented in the three themes of professional competence, professional decision making, and professional interactions. Conclusions: According to the results, the concept of professional autonomy is a developmental achievement based on patient-based professional competence along with self-reliance to provide the best care plan for the promotion of patients' health through the professional decision making and professional interactions with other professional team members.
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- Leila Rouhi-Balasi
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center in Chronic Diseases, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Life Style Institute, Faculty of Nursing, Tehran, IR, Iran.,Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Nursing Care Research Center in Chronic Diseases, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Shah KK, Murtagh FEM, McGeechan K, Crail SM, Burns A, Morton RL. Quality of life among caregivers of people with end-stage kidney disease managed with dialysis or comprehensive conservative care. BMC Nephrol 2020; 21:160. [PMID: 32366220 PMCID: PMC7199363 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-020-01830-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Background To measure health-related and care-related quality of life among informal caregivers of older people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), and to determine the association between caregiver quality of life and care recipient’s treatment type. Methods A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted. Three renal units in the UK and Australia were included. Informal caregivers of people aged ≥75 years with ESKD managed with dialysis or comprehensive conservative non-dialytic care (estimated glomerular filtration (eGFR) ≤10 mL/min/1.73m2) participated. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed using Short-Form six dimensions (SF-6D, 0–1 scale) and care-related quality of life was assessed using the Carer Experience Scale (CES, 0–100 scale). Linear regression assessed associations between care-recipient treatment type, caregiver characteristics and the SF-6D utility index and CES scores. Results Of 63 caregivers, 49 (78%) were from Australia, 26 (41%) cared for an older person managed with dialysis, and 37 (59%) cared for an older person managed with comprehensive conservative care. Overall, 73% were females, and the median age of the entire cohort was 76 years [IQR 68–81]. When adjusted for caregiver sociodemographic characteristics, caregivers reported significantly worse carer experience (CES score 15.73, 95% CI 5.78 to 25.68) for those managing an older person on dialysis compared with conservative care. However, no significant difference observed for carer HRQoL (SF-6D utility index − 0.08, 95% CI − 0.18 to 0.01) for those managing an older person on dialysis compared with conservative care. Conclusions Our data suggest informal caregivers of older people on dialysis have significantly worse care-related quality of life (and therefore greater need for support) than those managed with comprehensive conservative care. It is important to consider the impact on caregivers’ quality of life when considering treatment choices for their care recipients.
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- Karan K Shah
- National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Clinical Trials Centre, The University of Sydney, 92-94 Parramatta Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia.
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Kingston upon Hull, UK
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- School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Royal Free Hospital, London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Clinical Trials Centre, The University of Sydney, 92-94 Parramatta Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia
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Leblond M, Achille M, Clermont MJ, Blydt-Hansen T. Becoming unique: A qualitative study of identity development of adolescent kidney recipients. Pediatr Transplant 2020; 24:e13607. [PMID: 31657117 DOI: 10.1111/petr.13607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Revised: 06/21/2019] [Accepted: 09/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Teenagers who receive a renal organ transplant have to take up the double challenge of identity development, the primary task of adolescence, and of overcoming the complexities of their illness. Previous qualitative studies found that adolescents felt that the organ transplant and its treatments mainly defined who they are. The relationship to the donor can be a source of concern for some of them, especially for those who received from a parent and feel an obligation to be obedient and grateful. While donor parents are known to interpret their gesture as giving life for a second time, no research to date has described how this particular gesture may influence adolescent development. The present article aims to examine and describe identity development of teenage kidney recipients in a context of parental or deceased donation. We used a qualitative design involving individual interviews with 10 adolescents. Five of them received from a donor parent, five from a deceased donor. Data were analyzed using IPA. Results suggest that identity development is influenced by similar concerns for all adolescents regardless of donor source: body image, social relationships, and anxiety about the future. One aspect that stood out from the discourse of those who received from a parent was feelings of guilt towards the donor when engaging in behaviors that could comprise graft survival, which was a challenge for identity development. Receiving the transplant freed teens from the struggle of just managing their illness and was a catalyst for exploration and engagement, which are crucial for identity development.
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- Marie Leblond
- Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, BC Children Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Agerskov H, Thiesson HC, Pedersen BD. The significance of relationships and dynamics in families with a child with end-stage kidney disease: A qualitative study. J Clin Nurs 2020; 29:987-995. [PMID: 31889347 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVES To explore experiences and the significance of relationships and dynamics among family members living with a child with severe kidney disease. BACKGROUND Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children is often incurable, leading to irreversible kidney damage. End-stage kidney failure in a child impacts daily life and routines, requiring significant social adaptation for all family members. However, little is known about how individual family members experience relationships, interactions and dynamics within the family. DESIGN A qualitative exploratory study taking a phenomenological-hermeneutic approach. METHOD Data were collected through semi-structured individual interviews with seven fathers, seven mothers, five children with end-stage kidney disease and five siblings. The data were analysed using Ricoeur's theory of narrative and interpretation, on three levels: naïve reading; structural analysis; and critical interpretation and discussion. The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist has been used (see Supporting Information). RESULTS All family members experienced relationships within and outside the family as a significant part of everyday life. The well-being of the sick child had an impact on the dynamics and emotional well-being of all family members. Siblings were in need of support; however, being fair could be challenging for parents. CONCLUSION CKD in a child has an impact on family dynamics and on the relationships between family members. Family members are vulnerable and in need of practical help and emotional support from close relatives, friends, health professionals and other individuals around them. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE In clinical practice, the ability to reflect on, or interpret, a range of situations by initiating a dialogue is essential to shape both an individual perspective and the perspective of the entire family unit.
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- Hanne Agerskov
- Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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Shi L, Zhang H, Yang H, Wu D, Li X, Zhang Y, Chen X, Wang M. Social Support and Loneliness Among Chinese Caregivers of Children With Chronic Kidney Disease During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis. Front Pediatr 2020; 8:570535. [PMID: 33520883 PMCID: PMC7845159 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2020.570535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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To evaluate social support and loneliness as well as their association among caregivers of children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) from China during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We collected data for caregivers of children with CKD and caregivers of healthy children and matched the two groups using propensity score matching (PSM). We compared the differences in social support and loneliness between the two groups after matching and analyzed the relationship between social support and loneliness in the observation group. Before PSM, we analyzed the data for 247 caregivers of children with CKD and 315 caregivers of healthy children from 13 provinces. After PSM, the two groups each included 202 caregivers. The social support score of caregivers of children with CKD was lower than that of caregivers of healthy children (P < 0.002), while the loneliness score was higher for caregivers of children with CKD than for caregivers of healthy children (P < 0.008). The social support score was negatively correlated with the loneliness score (r = -0.598, P < 0.001). Caregivers of children with CKD experienced less social support and greater loneliness than caregivers of healthy children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, greater attention should be paid to providing social support for caregivers of CKD children and to improving the ability of these caregivers to cope with loneliness.
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- Lin Shi
- Department of Nephrology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases of The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China
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Thomas A, Sowerbutts AM, Burden ST. The impact of home enteral feeding on the daily lives of people with head and neck cancer: a metasynthesis of qualitative studies. J Hum Nutr Diet 2019; 33:538-549. [DOI: 10.1111/jhn.12724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- A. Thomas
- Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Victoria Central Health Centre Birkenhead UK
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- School of Health Science University of Manchester Manchester UK
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Rotella AAF, Nascimento RAD, Camargo MFCD, Nogueira PCK. EMOTIONAL REPERCUSSIONS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS OR AFTER KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 38:e2018221. [PMID: 31778416 PMCID: PMC6909242 DOI: 10.1590/1984-0462/2020/38/2018221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Objective: To investigate the emotional repercussions and quality of life (QOL) associated with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in children and adolescents undergoing hemodialysis or a kidney transplant (TX). Methods: We conducted a quantitative-qualitative study. 48 children and adolescents with ESKD were interviewed; half of them underwent hemodialysis treatment, and the other half had a kidney transplantation. Their respective 48 caregivers also participated in the study. The questionnaire involved both the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory and a thematic story-drawing tool. An analysis of the QOL questionnaire’s results was done by comparing the sum of points between groups and the theme-based story-drawing consisted of interpreting the data contained in the material using Freudian and Lacanian theories. Results: In the QOL questionnaires, the total score was higher in the transplanted patients and in their caregivers, suggesting a perception of better QOL after kidney transplantation. In the specific aspects of the questionnaire, physical capacity was considered superior by children who underwent transplants and their caregivers. There were no differences between the groups in the emotional, social and school aspects. However, the caregivers of the patients who had a transplant perceived a significant difference in QOL in the school aspect. In the thematic story-drawings, emotional suffering in the two analyzed groups was evidenced regardless of the treatment. Conclusions: Despite the questionnaire results suggesting that transplantation does improve some aspects of QOL, there were no differences observed between kidney replacement therapies regarding the emotional repercussion of chronic kidney disease.
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Agerskov H, Thiesson HC, Pedersen BD. Everyday life experiences in families with a child with kidney disease. J Ren Care 2019; 45:205-211. [PMID: 31453665 DOI: 10.1111/jorc.12297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic kidney disease in children is a complex medical and psychosocial disease with factors that differ from the adult disease in significant ways. Among parents, there is uncertainty about disease progression and lack of confidence in caring for the child. The disease has an impact on the emotional and social well-being of the whole family. OBJECTIVES To investigate everyday life experiences from the perspectives of members of a family that includes a child with end stage renal disease. METHOD The study took a phenomenological-hermeneutical approach. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with seven fathers, seven mothers, five children with kidney disease and five siblings. The data were analysed using Ricoeur's theory of narrative and interpretation, on three levels: naïve reading, structural analysis, critical interpretation and discussion. RESULTS It was significant that everyday life and caring for the child were structured around parents' energy reserves. The disease left its mark and changes to daily life caused anxiety, especially for siblings. The search for normalcy was significant and, although the families coped with conditions around the disease, it could be a challenge. CONCLUSION Family members feel vulnerable and concerned and need attention, support and care. Limitations in everyday life cause a dilemma, and the well-being of one family member has an impact on the well-being of the family as a whole. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Health care professionals should focus on the impact of the family's experiences and needs, and the parents' role in family relationships, to support the entire family unit.
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- Hanne Agerskov
- Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital and Department of Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology, Odense University Hospital and Department of Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- RN Department of Clinical Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Leblond M, Achille M, Béliveau MJ, Clermont MJ, Blydt-Hansen T. Resolution of diagnosis and parental attitudes among parents of adolescent kidney recipients. Pediatr Transplant 2019; 23:e13472. [PMID: 31081267 DOI: 10.1111/petr.13472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Revised: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The diagnosis of a chronic illness is described as an upsetting event that implies an emotional crisis for parents. Some are able to come to terms with their child's chronic condition and feel a sense of resolution, but for others, strong negative emotions persist through time. The present study examines diagnostic resolution among parents of teenagers with a transplant. The design was qualitative and involved individual interviews with nine parents. Five were donor to their child. Data were analyzed according to the principles of IPA. Early reactions to the diagnosis suggest that parents with an unresolved status experienced trauma. Many factors seem to contribute to diagnostic resolution such as good communication between spouses, positive relationship with the medical staff, and being the parent donor. For all parents, concerns over adherence are central to their relationship with their youth. Results call attention to the support needs of all parents and particularly those with an unresolved status.
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- Marie Leblond
- Department of Psychology, Arts and Sciences Faculty, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Arts and Sciences Faculty, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Arts and Sciences Faculty, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, CHU Sainte-Justine, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- BC Children's Hospital, Pediatric Multi Organ Transplant Program, BC Children Research Institute, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Walker RC, Naicker D, Kara T, Palmer SC. Parents' perspectives and experiences of kidney transplantation in children: A qualitative interview study. J Ren Care 2019; 45:193-200. [DOI: 10.1111/jorc.12292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- Rachael C. Walker
- School of NursingEastern Institute of TechnologyHawke's Bay New Zealand
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- Department of NephrologyStarship Children's HealthAuckland New Zealand
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- Department of NephrologyStarship Children's HealthAuckland New Zealand
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- Department of MedicineUniversity of Otago Christchurch8140 New Zealand
- Department of NephrologyCanterbury District Health BoardChristchurch New Zealand
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BACKGROUND The concept of uncertainty in illness has been well described and applied to many different areas of nursing and other disciplines. Specifically, parental uncertainty in illness of an infant is a meaningful concept that has specific attributes and implications. A current concept analysis that considers the changing healthcare setting, historical conceptual inconsistencies, and a lack of information concerning parents of infants is needed. PURPOSE To identify essential antecedents, attributes, and consequences of parental uncertainty in illness using Rodgers' Evolutionary Concept Analysis method. METHODS A literature search was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycInfo. The following keywords were used in combination using the Boolean terms "AND" and "OR": parental uncertainty; infants; parental uncertainty in illness; preterm infants; parent; uncertainty. INCLUSION CRITERIA articles published between 2000 and 2017 and published in English. The search included 38 articles published from 2000 to 2017 with a specific focus on parental uncertainty in illness. FINDINGS Parental uncertainty in illness of an infant is a paradoxical, cognitive, and emotional experience in which there is an inability to create meaning and may cause disruption in parental role development. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Nursing care of parents with ill infants and children must include sensitivity to parents' experiences of uncertainty in illness. Nurses are uniquely positioned to normalize parental uncertainty and facilitate healthy coping.
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Hanson CS, Gutman T, Craig JC, Bernays S, Raman G, Zhang Y, James LJ, Ralph AF, Ju A, Manera KE, Teixeira-Pinto A, Viecelli AK, Alexander SI, Blydt-Hansen TD, Dionne J, McTaggart S, Michael M, Walker A, Carter S, Wenderfer SE, Winkelmayer WC, Bockenhauer D, Dart A, Eddy AA, Furth SL, Gipson DS, Goldstein SL, Groothoff J, Samuel S, Sinha A, Webb NJ, Yap HK, Zappitelli M, Currier H, Tong A. Identifying Important Outcomes for Young People With CKD and Their Caregivers: A Nominal Group Technique Study. Am J Kidney Dis 2019; 74:82-94. [DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2018.12.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 12/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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