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This study investigated the impact on the two primary caretakers of infants with apnea in a monitored and nonmonitored (Theophylline) population. Twenty-one caretaker pairs were surveyed at three time points using the Profile of Mood States Survey, Feetham Family Functioning Survey, and Impact-on-Family Scale. Results indicated no significant difference between the two groups on any of the three time points. Significant differences were found between individuals within the same caretaker pair. Issues over care of a new infant were most difficult for new mothers. Family and friend support was found most helpful.

ISSN:0146-0862    

DOI:10.3109/01460868809026826

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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The effect of chronic illness on siblings is a topic in which limited current research has been done. Typically the sibling relationship is one of the strongest of family bonds, and a chronic illness may help or hinder that relationship. Chronic illness in a family can interfere with a well sibling's physical and emotional growth and development as well as the development of the family as a whole. Assessing sibling responses based on developmental levels and providing anticipatory guidance for parents can foster optimal adjustment to a difficult situation. Personal and professional experiences will be cited to illustrate the complex process of adjusting to having a brother or sister with a chronic illness.

ISSN:0146-0862    

DOI:10.3109/01460868809026827

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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Medical advances in the treatment of cancer in children have exacted a high psychological cost. It is necessary for all health-care professionals to explore different means of meeting the adjustment demands of this population. This paper briefly discusses one such intervention–a summer camp experience–while outlining the camp's psychosocial objectives.

ISSN:0146-0862    

DOI:10.3109/01460868809026828

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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In this article the utilization of Lazarus and Launier's theory on stress and coping is presented as a framework to analyze parents' responses to questionnaires concerning their perceptions of coping with a chronic illness, such as cystic fibrosis, in their child. Although the parents experienced degrees of stress in meeting the illness-related demands, they coped with it through the help of available resources and action-oriented and intrapsychic behaviors. Resources considered helpful included support from the family, assistance from the multidisciplinary team in the CF clinic, and contact with other parents in similar situations; an ability to focus on the positive aspects of the situation; and deep-seated beliefs of self-efficacy and the commitment to and love for the child. Coping behaviors consisted of efforts directed toward adhering to the treatment regimen and maintaining family stability. The latter coping behavior included a perception of normalization of the family. Implications for nursing practice are suggested.

ISSN:0146-0862    

DOI:10.3109/01460868809026829

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Numerous studies examine the impact of chronic childhood illness or disability on well siblings with a variety of sometimes contradictory findings. To help make sense of the available information, this paper presents an examination of the literature in light of the three main theoretical perspectives employed by researchers in the area. The major philosophical assumptions, conclusions, and methodological weaknesses associated with each perspective are outlined. From the coping-based literature, five successful coping strategies employed by families of chronically ill or disabled children are described. Suggestions for health care professionals on how to encourage positive sibling adaptation through the promotion of these strategies are given.

ISSN:0146-0862    

DOI:10.3109/01460868809026830

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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Rape is a crime—viewed as a physical, social, and psychological attack on the victim. The majority of its victims are between the ages of 15 and 22 years. Although the effects of rape on women in general have been studied, little has been written about the effects of rape on adolescents. Adolescent rape victims represent a group of victims with unique needs. An understanding of the biopsychosocial effects of rape on adolescents as well as an awareness of one's reaction to the victim can best assist a nurse in working with adolescent rape victims in a variety of settings.

ISSN:0146-0862    

DOI:10.3109/01460868809026831

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

ISSN:0146-0862    

DOI:10.3109/01460868809026825

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor