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Aratti A, Zampini L. Caregiver Burden, Parenting Stress and Coping Strategies: The Experience of Parents of Children and Adolescents with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1018. [PMID: 38786428 PMCID: PMC11121070 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12101018] [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: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Only a few studies, mainly qualitative thematic analyses of interviews, have dealt with the psychological experience of parents of children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a rare genetic syndrome involving skeletal fragility and increased exposure to bone fractures. The aim of the present study was to evaluate both negative (i.e., parental burden and parenting stress) and positive (i.e., coping strategies and perceived social support) experiences of parents related to their children's disease and behaviour. The participants were 34 parents of children and adolescents with OI who completed a specifically developed online survey assessing their psychological experience with caregiving, their perception of the severity level of their children's condition and any possible behavioural problems experienced by their children. Data analyses showed that 65% of the parents showed a clinical level of caregiver burden and nearly 30% a clinical level of parenting stress. Caregiver burden was related to the perceived severity level of the condition and the externalising problems shown by their children. Concerning the positive aspects of the parents' experience, a high level of perceived social support was connected to a lower level of parenting stress; the same did not happen for caregiver burden. Coping strategies were connected to stress and burden; in particular, a higher level of stress corresponded to a higher level of avoidance, and a higher level of burden corresponded to a higher level of positive attitude.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza dell’Ateneo Nuovo 1, 20126 Milan, Italy;
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Westerheim I, Hart T, van Welzenis T, Wekre LL, Semler O, Raggio C, Bober MB, Rapoport M, Prince S, Rauch F. The IMPACT survey: a mixed methods study to understand the experience of children, adolescents and adults with osteogenesis imperfecta and their caregivers. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2024; 19:128. [PMID: 38515144 PMCID: PMC10956293 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-024-03126-9] [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: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare, heritable connective tissue disorder associated with a variety of symptoms, that affect individuals' quality of life (QoL) and can be associated with increased healthcare resource use. While some aspects of OI are well studied, others remain poorly understood. Therefore, the IMPACT survey aimed to elucidate the humanistic, clinical and economic burden of OI on individuals with OI, their families, caregivers and wider society. METHODS We developed an international mixed methods online survey in eight languages (fielded July-September 2021), aimed at adults (aged ≥ 18 years) or adolescents (aged ≥ 12-17 years) with OI, caregivers (with or without OI) of individuals with OI and other close relatives. All respondents provided data on themselves; caregivers additionally provided data on individuals in their care by proxy. Data were cleaned, coded, and analysed using the pandas Python software package and Excel. RESULTS IMPACT collected 2208 eligible questionnaires (covering 2988 individuals of whom 2312 had OI) including 1290 non-caregiver adults with OI, 92 adolescents with OI, 150 caregiver adults with OI, 560 caregivers for individuals with OI, 116 close relatives and 780 proxy care-recipients with OI. Most individuals with OI (direct or proxy) described their OI as moderate (41-52% across populations) and reported OI type 1 (33-38%). Pain (72-82%) was the most reported clinical condition experienced in the past 12 months and was also most frequently rated as severely or moderately impactful. Further, among adults, 67% reported fatigue, 47% scoliosis, and 46% sleep disturbance; in adolescents, fatigue affected 65%, scoliosis and other bone problems 60%, and mental health problems 46%; in children, fractures were common in 67%, fatigue in 47%, and dental problems in 46%. CONCLUSION IMPACT has generated an extensive dataset on the experience of individuals with OI, their caregivers and relatives. We found that, irrespective of age, individuals with OI experience numerous and evolving symptoms that affect their QoL; however, pain and fatigue are consistently present. Upcoming analyses will provide further insights into the economic impact, healthcare journey and caregiver wellbeing, aiming to contribute to improved treatment and care for the OI community.
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- Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
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- TRS National Resource Center for Rare Disorders, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Bjørnemyr, Norway
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Uzsen H, Zengin D, Basbakkal Z. The experiences of the families with children diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta: A Qualiative study in Turkey. J Pediatr Nurs 2023; 73:e172-e179. [PMID: 37591701 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.08.010] [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: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND The diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta affects the whole lives of family members. This study aims to investigate the lived experience of families with children diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta. DESIGN AND METHODS This study used a qualitative, phenomenological design. The study sample consisted of parents of the children who were followed up with the diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta in the pediatric endocrinology clinic in Turkey. In order to collect data, a semi-structured interview form was prepared, and data were collected by way of face-to-face interviews. The lived experience of families were analyzed using qualitative methods. The life experiences of the families were analyzed in depth using qualitative methods. RESULTS In the study, six themes were identified, including having a child diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta, family process, life patterns, emotional dimension, social life, and economic dimension. The results revealed that parents did not know about the disease upon learning of the child's diagnosis. Parents stated that they experienced anxiety, disappointment, sadness, denial, and despair when they first learned about their children's diagnosis. They also indicated that having a child with osteogenesis imperfecta affected the whole family in physiological, psychological, and social aspects. CONCLUSION Parents and children should be given information about the disease since the first diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta, and psychosocial support should be provided. Families that can not get sufficient psychosocial support experience difficulties in the medical and care management of the disease. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Knowing and understanding the lived experiences of families living with osteogenesis imperfecta can guide the planning and implementation of quality nursing care processes.
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- Hatice Uzsen
- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey.
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey
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Rapoport M, Bober MB, Raggio C, Wekre LL, Rauch F, Westerheim I, Hart T, van Welzenis T, Mistry A, Clancy J, Booth L, Prince S, Semler O. The patient clinical journey and socioeconomic impact of osteogenesis imperfecta: a systematic scoping review. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2023; 18:34. [PMID: 36814274 PMCID: PMC9945474 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-023-02627-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare heritable connective tissue disorder primarily characterised by skeletal deformity and fragility, and an array of secondary features. The purpose of this review was to capture and quantify the published evidence relating specifically to the clinical, humanistic, and economic impact of OI on individuals, their families, and wider society. METHODS A systematic scoping review of 11 databases (MEDLINE, MEDLINE in-progress, EMBASE, CENTRAL, PsycINFO, NHS EED, CEA Registry, PEDE, ScHARRHUd, Orphanet and Google Scholar), supplemented by hand searches of grey literature, was conducted to identify OI literature published 1st January 1995-18th December 2021. Searches were restricted to English language but without geographical limitations. The quality of included records was assessed using the AGREE II checklist and an adapted version of the JBI cross-sectional study checklist. RESULTS Of the identified 7,850 records, 271 records of 245 unique studies met the inclusion criteria; overall, 168 included records examined clinical aspects of OI, 67 provided humanistic data, 6 reported on the economic impact of OI, and 30 provided data on mixed outcomes. Bone conditions, anthropometric measurements, oral conditions, diagnostic techniques, use of pharmacotherapy, and physical functioning of adults and children with OI were well described. However, few records included current care practice, diagnosis and monitoring, interactions with the healthcare system, or transition of care across life stages. Limited data on wider health concerns beyond bone health, how these concerns may impact health-related quality of life, in particular that of adult men and other family members, were identified. Few records described fatigue in children or adults. Markedly few records provided data on the socioeconomic impact of OI on patients and their caregivers, and associated costs to healthcare systems, and wider society. Most included records had qualitative limitations. CONCLUSION Despite the rarity of OI, the volume of recently published literature highlights the breadth of interest in the OI field from the research community. However, significant data gaps describing the experience of OI for individuals, their families, and wider society warrant further research to capture and quantify the full impact of OI.
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- TRS National Resource Center for Rare Disorders, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Bjørnemyr, Nesodden, Norway
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- Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
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- Wickenstones Ltd, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK
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Sampath R, Nayak R, Gladston S, Ebenezer K, Mudd SS, Peck J, Brenner MJ, Pandian V. Sleep disturbance and psychological distress among hospitalized children in India: Parental perceptions on pediatric inpatient experiences. J SPEC PEDIATR NURS 2022; 27:e12361. [PMID: 34676682 DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12361] [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: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Investigate parental perceptions of children's sleep disturbance and psychological distress associated with an inpatient stay in a low-resource hospital setting. DESIGN AND METHODS Demographic and validated survey instruments were adapted for administration to parents of children in the medical wards of a tertiary hospital in India. Parents proficient in English, Hindi, Tamil, or Telugu with a child age 4-12 years admitted for at least 48 h were eligible to participate. All respondents completed the Factors Affecting Sleep Disturbance Scale, Sleep Duration Questionnaire, Sleep Disturbance Scale, and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale. Data analysis entailed descriptive statistics, correlations, and multivariate regressions to analyze relationships across responses on demographics, sleep disturbance, and psychological distress. RESULTS Among 105 parents with hospitalized children, most had children 4-6 years old (54%), including 65% boys and 35% girls. Parents reported that their children slept overnight in the hospital for a mean of 8.3 ± 1.6 h. Children 4-6 year old (relative risk ratio [RRR] = 0.63, p = .004), dyspnea (RRR = 8.73, p = .04), previous hospitalization (RRR = 9.17, p = .03), nighttime procedures (RRR = 2.97, p = .03, and missing home (RRR = 6.78, p < .001) were the factors affecting sleep. Factors affecting psychological distress was nighttime medication administration (RRR = 4.92, p = .01). Sleep disturbances correlated with psychological distress (r = 0.56; p < .01). CONCLUSION Sleep disturbance and associated psychological distress in hospitalized children were widely reported by parents queried in this low-resource hospital setting. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Nurses can lead efforts in ameliorating sleep in hospitalized children, including partnering with stakeholders on measures to reduce sleep disruption. Child-centered interventions may improve sleep hygiene and decrease psychological distress among children.
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- Ramya Sampath
- Critical Care Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls church, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India
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- Department of Nursing Faculty, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Nursing, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Nursing Faculty, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Christian BJ. Translational Research - Promoting Quality of Life and Reducing Health Disparities Among Children with Chronic Conditions and their Families. J Pediatr Nurs 2020; 55:258-260. [PMID: 32988714 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2020.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Becky J Christian
- University of Kansas, School of Nursing, Kansas City, Kansas, United States.
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