Mental Health of Caregivers of Children with Medical Complexity During COVID-19.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between mental health and financial burden among caregivers of children with medical complexity (CMC) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey on the mental health and financial burden of caregivers of CMC from April 2020 to April 2021. The study sample included 70 caregivers.

Making Meaning After the Death of a Child.

Two bereaved mothers recount how they made meaning after the deaths of their children, recounting how opportunities to tell their stories in medical settings enabled them to construct narratives that promoted resilience and a sense of control. Pediatric palliative care can be conceived as opening space for patients and guardians to tell their stories outside of the specifics of illness, so medical teams can work to accommodate families' values and goals, thereby initiating the process of meaning making. Viewing videos of parent stories enables medical trainees to enhance their communications skills, empathy, and compassion.