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Sleep deprivation in parents caring for children with complex needs at home: a mixed methods systematic review
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posted on 2023-05-18, 06:00 authored by Damhnat McCannDamhnat McCann, Rosalind BullRosalind Bull, Tania WinzenbergTania WinzenbergA significant number of children with a range of complex conditions and health care needs are being cared for by parents in the home environment. This mixed methods systematic review aimed to determine the amount of sleep obtained by these parents and the extent to which the child-related overnight health or care needs affected parental sleep experience and daily functioning. Summary statistics were not able to be determined due to the heterogeneity of included studies, but the common themes that emerged are that parents of children with complex needs experience sleep deprivation that can be both relentless and draining and affects the parents themselves and their relationships. The degree of sleep deprivation varies by diagnosis, but a key contributing factor is the need for parents to be vigilant at night. Of particular importance to health care professionals is the inadequate overnight support provided to parents of children with complex needs, potentially placing these parents at risk of poorer health outcomes associated with sleep deprivation and disturbance. This needs to be addressed to enable parents to remain well and continue to provide the care that their child and family require.
History
Publication title
Journal of Family NursingVolume
21Pagination
86-118ISSN
1074-8407Department/School
School of NursingPublisher
Sage Publications, Inc.Place of publication
United StatesRights statement
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