Objective: A significant gap in the literature is the synthesis of qualitative studies exploring experiences of parenting with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Recent articles have tended to focus on disability more broadly, failing to account for the unique experience of the suddenness of SCI.

Method: This article focuses on a qualitative systematic review of articles that addresses parents' experiences of parenting with an SCI. An analysis of seven articles and one book that met the inclusion criteria was conducted.

Results: Three key themes were identified as pertinent factors that impact parents' experiences: parenting amplifying the disability, experiencing and challenging negative social attitudes, and continuities and change in the parenting role.

Conclusions: These findings highlighted the constraints imposed upon people within both the public and private domains of their lives. Psychoeducation about SCI can facilitate greater inclusion and reduced stigma in society, while support in adjusting to their SCI would be helpful in fostering the parent-child relationship in the context of a life-changing injury. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/rep0000415DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

experiences parenting
12
parenting spinal
8
spinal cord
8
cord injury
8
systematic review
8
parents' experiences
8
parenting
5
injury systematic
4
review mothers'
4
mothers' fathers'
4

Similar Publications

Background: Classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, primarily due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency, leads to impaired cortisol and aldosterone production and excess adrenal androgens. Lifelong glucocorticoid therapy is required, often necessitating supraphysiological doses in youth to manage androgen excess and growth acceleration. These patients experience higher obesity rates, hypertension, and glucose metabolism issues, complicating long-term health management.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Supporting parents in the transition to parenthood through wellbeing interventions; An international scoping review.

Midwifery

January 2025

College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Tarntanya, South Australia, Australia; Preventive Health SA, South Australia, Australia.

Problem: Many first-time parents experience poor wellbeing during the transition to parenthood.

Background: The transition to parenthood can be challenging, with consequences to wellbeing for many first-time parents. While parents are often well-supported to care for their children, there are minimal supports available to care for themselves.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Objective: Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in China and worldwide. Apart from cancer, a majority of breast cancer patients suffer from various psychological disorders concurrently. The purpose of this study is to understand the actual experiences of breast cancer patients participating in Virtual Reality (VR) for psychological intervention, and to provide a theoretical basis for the development of VR psychological rehabilitation in China.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Prior research has shown that the death of a baby (whether it be through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss) can have profound effects on the parents involved. However, research has yet to adequately understand how these effects differ cross-culturally. Our research addresses these issues through a qualitative study of 47 bereaved mothers in the United States and New Zealand-cultures that have differing perspectives on death.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!