Fathers’ Experiences of Caring for a Child with a Chronic Illness: A Systematic Review

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aut.relation.endpage197
aut.relation.issue2en_NZ
aut.relation.journalChildrenen_NZ
aut.relation.startpage197
aut.relation.volume10en_NZ
aut.researcherFoster, Mandie
dc.contributor.authorSpurr, Sen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorDanford, CAen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorRoberts, KJen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorSheppard-LeMoine, Den_NZ
dc.contributor.authorMachado Silva-Rodrigues, Fen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorDarezzo Rodrigues Nunes, Men_NZ
dc.contributor.authorDarmofal, Len_NZ
dc.contributor.authorErsig, ALen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorFoster, Men_NZ
dc.contributor.authorGiambra, Ben_NZ
dc.contributor.authorLerret, Sen_NZ
dc.contributor.authorPolfuss, Men_NZ
dc.contributor.authorSmith, Len_NZ
dc.contributor.authorSomanadhan, Sen_NZ
dc.date.accessioned2023-01-22T22:27:29Z
dc.date.available2023-01-22T22:27:29Z
dc.description.abstractThe prevalence of children living with chronic health conditions is increasing worldwide and can disrupt family roles, relationships, function, and parental involvement in family caregiving. The purpose of this systematic review was to explore fathers’ experiences and involvement in caring for a child with a chronic condition. Systematic searches using seven databases were conducted. Study criteria included (1) peer-reviewed original research in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese, (2) children less than 19 years of age with a chronic condition, (3) fathers (biological or guardian) as direct informants, and (4) outcomes addressing fathers’ experience, perceptions, and/or involvement in the child’s care. Data were synthesized from ten articles reflecting eight separate studies that utilized quantitative designs. Three areas of focus were identified: Family Functioning, Father’s Psychological Health, and Need for Support. Data suggested increased involvement from the father in caring for their child with a chronic condition was associated with improved family functioning, increased anxiety and distress, decreased self-esteem, and increased need for support. This review revealed a paucity of data regarding fathers’ experiences and involvement when caring for a child with a chronic condition, with that available primarily from developed countries. Rigorous empirical studies are needed to deepen understanding of how fathers are involved in the care of their child with a chronic condition.en_NZ
dc.identifier.citationChildren (Basel, Switzerland), 10(2), 197. https://doi.org/10.3390/children10020197
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/children10020197en_NZ
dc.identifier.issn2227-9067en_NZ
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10292/15819
dc.languageenen_NZ
dc.publisherMDPI AGen_NZ
dc.relation.urihttps://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/2/197en_NZ
dc.rights.accessrightsOpenAccessen_NZ
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectfathers; involvement; experiences; chronic illness; systematic review
dc.titleFathers’ Experiences of Caring for a Child with a Chronic Illness: A Systematic Reviewen_NZ
dc.typeJournal Article
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