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The resources of parents with a child in psychiatric inpatient care

T A Puotiniemi1, H A Kyngas, M J Nikkonen

  • 1Radiomastontie 2 A5, 90230 Oulu, Finland.

Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
|March 19, 2002
PubMed

Insights

Parents of children in psychiatric care often receive more emotional than instrumental support. Emotional support and acceptance strongly correlate with better parental coping, highlighting a need for increased healthcare provider assistance.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Parental Mental Health
  • Social Support Systems

Background:

  • Parenting a child in psychiatric inpatient care presents unique challenges.
  • Understanding parental needs and coping mechanisms is crucial for effective support.
  • Limited research exists on the specific resources and support experienced by these parents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze and describe the resources available to parents with a child in psychiatric inpatient care.
  • To assess factors associated with parental coping in this population.
  • To identify desired support from healthcare personnel.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving parents of children in psychiatric inpatient care across 19 hospitals.
  • Data collected via questionnaires with open-ended questions.
  • Quantitative (SPSS) and qualitative (data-based content analysis) methods used for analysis.

Main Results:

  • Parents reported receiving more emotional than instrumental support; financial support was scarce.
  • Sources of support included spouses, family, friends, coworkers, and healthcare personnel.
  • Nearly half of parents desired more support from healthcare professionals.
  • Emotional support, caregiving assistance, love, and acceptance were strongly linked to parental coping.

Conclusions:

  • Parents of children in psychiatric inpatient care rely heavily on emotional support for coping.
  • There is a significant unmet need for increased support from healthcare personnel.
  • Enhancing social support, particularly emotional and practical assistance, is vital for improving parental well-being.

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