Problem-solving skills training for parents of children with chronic health conditions
JAMA Pediatrics
2024-01-02
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About The Study: The findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 randomized clinical trials including 3,100 parents suggest that problem-solving skills training for parents of children with chronic health conditions may improve the psychosocial well-being of the parents, their children, and their families. Further high-quality randomized clinical trials with longer follow-up times and that explore physical and clinical outcomes are encouraged to generate adequate evidence.
Authors: Yuanhui Luo, Ph.D., of Central South University in Changsha, Hunan, China, is the corresponding author.
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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.5753)
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