Experiences of siblings of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: a qualitative systematic review protocol.

Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to explore the experiences of siblings of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities.

Introduction: With improved life expectancy of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities, the research focus is on care at home and in the community. Although parents are the primary caregivers, siblings often assume the role of young caregivers, bearing the weight of caregiving responsibilities.

Supporters' experiences of sensory characteristics of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities in after-school daycare centres: A qualitative study.

Aim: To examine how supporters working at after-school daycare centres, who are involved in the lives of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities in the community, pay attention to the sensory characteristics of these children and provide support.

Design: A qualitative descriptive design.

Methods: Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 20 supporters in after-school daycare centres.

Consensus on the items for early identification of unmet psychosocial needs of siblings of children with cancer and blood disease: A modified Delphi method.

Aim: To reach a consensus on question items for early identification of unmet psychosocial needs of school-aged siblings of children with cancer and blood disease.

Design: Modified Delphi method.

Methods: Twenty-three studies were reviewed to extract question items, which were classified into seven categories.

The Association between Electroencephalography with Auditory Steady-State Response and Postoperative Delirium.

Delirium is a disorder of consciousness and a risk factor for cognitive dysfunction and poor prognosis. We hypothesized that preoperative gamma activities would be linked to postoperative delirium. We enrolled 71 subjects for elective surgery and recorded auditory steady-state response (ASSR) by electroencephalography (EEG) before the surgery and examined postoperative delirium with DSM-5.

Hospital Support for Siblings of Children With Illness in Japan.

Recent years have seen increased attention to the needs and support of siblings of children with chronic illness, and reports of intervention studies on siblings are gradually increasing worldwide. In Japan, the basic policy approved by the Cabinet in 2021 of The Basic Law for Child and Maternal Health and Development stipulates promoting support for the siblings of children with chronic illness, medical care, and disabilities. Simultaneously, practical reports are emerging.