A review of factors associated with mental health in siblings of children with chronic illness

Autor: Lauren K. Williams, Trevor Hazell, Harriet Hiscock, Emily Incledon, Alexandra Flowers, Todd R Heard
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Journal of Child Health Care. 19:182-194
ISSN: 1741-2889
1367-4935
DOI: 10.1177/1367493513503584
Popis: This article reviews the literature on modifiable factors associated with mental health in siblings of children with chronic illness. Three clinical databases were searched. A total of 17 studies met the inclusion criteria. Several key themes emerged from the review. Better sibling mental health was associated with camp attendance, perceived parent/peer support, illness education and enhancing control through cognitive coping strategies and routine. Parental and sibling psychoeducation interventions and social support may enhance children’s mental health when their sibling has a chronic illness.
Databáze: OpenAIRE