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Penner KE, Roy R, Hanlon-Dearman AC, Cheung K, Katz C, Schleider JL, Roos LE, Cameron EE. "Bottom of My Own List:" Barriers and Facilitators to Mental Health Support Use in Caregivers of Children with Neurodevelopmental Support Needs. J Autism Dev Disord 2024:10.1007/s10803-024-06409-z. [PMID: 38907781 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-024-06409-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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This study investigated barriers and facilitators to mental health service use (e.g., interventions, educational programs) in caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and/or neurodevelopmental problems, as they experience high levels of distress and low help-seeking behaviour. Caregivers of children aged 0 to 12 with neurodevelopmental disorders and/or neurodevelopmental problems (N = 78) completed a mixed-method online survey about their mental health and service use. Caregiver-reported psychological distress and mental health service use were positively correlated. Most participants (66.2%) were above the clinical cut-off score for anxiety, depression, or caregiving stress; of these participants, 45.7% had not accessed mental health services for themselves within the past year. Lack of time and difficulties arranging childcare were noted barriers; patient-oriented suggestions for service improvement were provided. The findings add novel information on factors to increase mental health service use in this population. Recommendations for clinical practice for those practitioners who provide services for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and/or neurodevelopmental problems are included.
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- Kailey E Penner
- Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, 190 Dysart Rd, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, 190 Dysart Rd, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada
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- Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Rehabilitation Centre for Children (RCC), Specialized Services for Children and Youth (SSCY) Centre, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Department of Clinical Health Psychology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Manitoba FASD Centre, SSCY Centre, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, 190 Dysart Rd, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada
- Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, 190 Dysart Rd, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2, Canada.
- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
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Smart E, Nalder E, Trentham B, King G. Expectations for therapy in pediatric rehabilitation: reframing meaning through metaphor. Disabil Rehabil 2022; 44:7134-7144. [PMID: 34612125 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1984591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE To propose a holistic approach and an accompanying tool to facilitate conversations about expectations of therapy in pediatric rehabilitation based on meanings generated through metaphor. METHODS In this study, five parents and nine service providers took part in narrative interviews. Topics included the content and development of expectations over time. Participants reviewed written summaries of their interviews and provided feedback. Data analysis was grounded in a narrative methodological approach. Multiple levels of meaning from participant experiences were constructed through a parallel thematic analysis and metaphor analysis, revealing meaning participants attributed to expectations directly, and inferred indirectly. RESULTS The thematic analysis produced three themes related to the difficult to define characteristics and mixed value of expectations. The metaphor analysis produced four metaphorical concepts related to how expectations affect the therapy process by adding a sense of Force (i.e., therapy momentum), Appreciation (i.e., understanding of the client), Illumination (i.e., envisioning new therapy activities), and Relationship (i.e., therapeutic rapport). CONCLUSIONS We propose the "F.A.I.R." approach and tool comprising terminology that can help reframe the meaning of expectations away from focusing on binary realistic or unrealistic outcomes, and toward focusing on a plurality of optimal therapy processes.Implications for RehabilitationMeaningful conversations about expectations for therapy between parents and service providers in pediatric rehabilitation can be challenging, one-sided, or missed.Attention to metaphors used to describe expectations for therapy introduces additional terminology parents and service providers may use to help facilitate conversations.Service providers are encouraged to use a resource proposed here to learn about parents' expectations for therapy through a collaborative process involving shared questioning, observation, and reflection.
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- Eric Smart
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Harris V, Bourke-Taylor HM, Leo M. Healthy Mothers Healthy Families, Health Promoting Activity Coaching for mothers of children with a disability: Exploring mothers' perspectives of programme feasibility. Aust Occup Ther J 2022; 69:662-675. [PMID: 35633058 PMCID: PMC10083926 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Health Promoting Activity Coaching, an intervention within the Healthy Mothers Healthy Families programme (HMHF-HPAC), was delivered by occupational therapists in a project that assessed feasibility of this new intervention. The HMHF-HPAC promotes the health and well-being of mothers of children with disabilities and is a six-session programme with website, workbook, and one-on-one coaching. Consumer experiences of this novel health-promoting intervention were sought to enable consumer-informed feedback for future modifications and improvements prior to further development. METHODS This qualitative study explored the experiences of mothers who participated in the HMHF-HPAC and their perspectives on the service delivery, content and impact. This study was embedded within an overarching feasibility study and was conducted parallel to a quantitative component. Seven mothers who completed the HMHF-HPAC participated in semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed thematically using a six-stage thematic approach. FINDINGS Four key themes emerged: Recognising Mothers; From Vulnerability to Empowerment; A Goal for Me; and Perspectives on Content and Delivery. Mothers reported increased participation in health-promoting activities over the duration of HMHF-HPAC, reflective of their individual needs. Mothers described improved mood and energy levels, reduced stress and anxiety, greater self-awareness, and increased engagement in leisure activities with their children. Health-promoting goals identified by mothers' pertained to improving physical activity levels, healthy dietary changes, sleep quality and duration, community engagement, and mindfulness activities. Mothers reported that their child's occupational therapists, the website, and workbook were acceptable and viable. CONCLUSIONS Mothers' experiences support the feasibility of embedding the HMHF-HPAC programme into occupational therapy services directed towards child and family-focused interventions. Mothers found occupational therapists to be acceptable facilitators of the HMHF-HPAC, given the frequent interactions and rapport with mothers and the occupational underpinnings of the programme. The HMHF-HPAC is an accessible intervention that promotes family-oriented practice.
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- Vanessa Harris
- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Peninsula Campus, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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