Feasibility of an Adapted Participatory Group Programme for Caregivers of Children With Complex Neurodisability in the United Kingdom: Results From the Encompass‐2 Study.
Introduction: 'Encompass' is a participatory group‐based intervention originating from low‐ and middle‐income countries, co‐developed with parents and professionals to enhance the well‐being, health literacy and empowerment of caregivers of young children with complex neurodisability. We aimed to as...
| Publicado en: | Health Expectations Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 1 - 17 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Aug2026
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