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Parent Need And Impact On Family For Parents Whose Children Have Special Healthcare Needs, Jennifer Emilie Mannino Ph.D., R.N.
Parent Need And Impact On Family For Parents Whose Children Have Special Healthcare Needs, Jennifer Emilie Mannino Ph.D., R.N.
Faculty Works: NUR (2010-2023)
Statement of the Problem: Parenting a child with special healthcare needs adds to the everyday parenting challenges as parents become caregivers. When providing care for a child with special healthcare needs often the increasing needs of parents are overlooked. Unmet parental needs may lead to stress, anxiety, and depression.
Purpose: To examine the relationship among a child’s special healthcare need, parent need, and family impact; and to identify attributes that mitigate parent risk and maladaptive behaviors.
Subjects: A convenience sample of 33 parents/guardians of children enrolled in a mid-Atlantic coordinated health service plan has been identified, invited and signed consents. …