Exploring Parents' Experiences and Needs During Disclosure of a Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis of Their Young Child: A Scoping Review.
Background: Parents often perceive the news that their child has cerebral palsy (CP) as overwhelming and shocking. They are at increased risk of parental stress and mental health problems, which in turn can affect the interaction between the parent and the child. Parental mental health outcomes are...
| Published in: | Child: Care, Health & Development Vol. 50; no. 6; pp. 1 - 22 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Nov2024
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