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Factors related to the psychosocial functioning of youth with neonatal brachial plexus injuries

Janelle M Mentrikoski1, Christina L Duncan2, Andrea Melanson2

  • 1Department of Psychology, West Virginia University, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, and Brachial Plexus Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center jmentrik@mix.wvu.edu.

Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|October 9, 2014
PubMed

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Social support from peers and positive coping strategies improve self-concept and reduce social difficulties in youth with neonatal brachial plexus injuries (NBPI). These factors are crucial for psychosocial well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric neurology
  • Developmental psychology
  • Rehabilitation medicine

Background:

  • Neonatal brachial plexus injuries (NBPI) can cause visible impairments and functional limitations.
  • Psychosocial functioning is a critical aspect of long-term outcomes for children with NBPI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between injury severity, social support, and coping strategies with social difficulties and self-concept in youth with NBPI.
  • To identify factors that influence psychosocial adjustment in children affected by NBPI.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 88 children (aged 10-17 years) with NBPI and their parents participated.
  • Data were collected using validated questionnaires during clinical visits.

Main Results:

  • Increased social support from classmates correlated with enhanced self-concept and decreased social difficulties.
  • Reduced use of negative coping strategies was linked to better self-concept and fewer social challenges.
  • Negative coping strategies significantly moderated the impact of injury severity on self-concept.

Conclusions:

  • Peer support and adaptive coping mechanisms are vital for improving psychosocial functioning in youth with NBPI.
  • Clinicians should integrate strategies that foster social connections and positive coping skills into treatment plans.
Abstract

Keywords:
copingneonatal brachial plexus injuriespsychosocial functioningself-conceptsocial support

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