Publications by authors named "Abigail J Mellow"
Health Commun
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Caring for medically complex children (MCC) presents unique physical, financial, and emotional challenges for parents who often experience grief over their lost expectations for a healthy child.
- Using Miles' parental grief model, researchers interviewed 25 parent-caregivers on a podcast to gain insight into their experiences, including feelings of yearning, helplessness, and behavioral changes as they navigated their challenges.
- The study also revealed communication barriers and facilitators that influenced how parent-caregivers dealt with grief and ultimately found acceptance in their parenting reality.
