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Functional disability of children with spina bifida: its impact on parents' psychological status and family
Yasemin Ulus1, Berna Tander, Yesim Akyol
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey. yaseminulus@gmail.com
Objective:
To evaluate the impact of functional disability of Turkish children with spina bifida (SB) on parents' psychological status and family functioning.
Methods:
Fifty-four children with SB and parents were included. The Functional Measure for Children (WeeFIM), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Family Assessment Device (FAD) were used.
Results:
Mothers' BDI scores were significantly higher than fathers' (p < 0.001). No significant effects of the knowledge of having children with SB before birth and the number of children in families on BDI scores and FAD sub-scores were found (p > 0.05). According to multiple regression analysis; significant correlations with fathers' BDI were problem-solving (p = 0.012) and general functioning (p = 0.037) and with mothers' BDI was roles (p = 0.018). Only childrens age was found to be an influential variable on WeeFIM scores (p < 0.001).
Conclusion:
Spina bifida healthcare should include psychological support to parents of these children and this support should be independent from disability level of children.
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