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[Psycho-affective and relational aspects of children with congenital cardiopathy]
1Divisione di Pediatria, USSL 46 Castiglione delle Stiviere MN, Italia.
Insights
Pediatric patients with congenital heart defects often face psychological and relational challenges. Healthcare providers must address these critical issues for improved patient and family well-being.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Psychology
- Cardiology
- Family Medicine
Context:
- Congenital cardiac anomalies significantly impact pediatric patients and their families.
- Existing literature and clinical experience highlight psychological and relational challenges.
Purpose:
- To review the psychological and relational problems in pediatric patients with congenital heart anomalies.
- To emphasize the importance of awareness among healthcare providers, particularly cardiologists and cardiac surgeons.
- To discuss the patient's and family's psychological experiences and the physician-family relationship dynamics.
Summary:
- This review synthesizes current literature and author experience on the psychological and relational difficulties faced by children with congenital heart defects and their families.
- It details the psychological journey of patients and their families, exploring expectations, requests, and unconscious projections influencing the physician-family relationship.
Impact:
- Enhances understanding of the psychosocial needs of pediatric cardiology patients.
- Promotes a more holistic and empathetic approach to care by healthcare professionals.
- Aims to improve patient and family coping mechanisms and overall quality of life.
Abstract:
The psychological and relational problems present in pediatric patients with congenital cardiac anomalies and in their families are reviewed based on an analysis of the current literature and on the personal experience of the authors. The need for all caretakers, especially the cardiologist and the cardiac surgeon, to be aware of these critical aspects is emphasized. The psychological experience of the patient and of his family is thoroughly addressed. Moreover, the complex relationship that developed between the family and the physician as a result of the family's expectations, requests and unconscious projections are discussed.