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Interventions for Reducing Parenting Stress in Families With Pediatric Conditions: An Integrative Review

Nadya Golfenshtein1, Einav Srulovici2, Janet A Deatrick3

  • 1University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, USA ng2801@gmail.com.

Journal of Family Nursing
|November 9, 2016
PubMed

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Parenting stress interventions effectively reduce immediate stress in families with children facing health conditions. However, most interventions do not show lasting improvements in parenting stress over time.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Family Psychology
  • Health Intervention Research

Background:

  • Parenting stress is elevated in families with children experiencing serious acute or chronic health conditions.
  • This increased stress can lead to adverse family outcomes.
  • Parenting stress reduction interventions are commonly implemented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and categorize interventions aimed at reducing parenting stress in pediatric populations.
  • To evaluate the types, components, and outcomes of these interventions.
  • To identify gaps and suggest future directions for intervention research.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search identifying 26 experimental and quasi-experimental studies.
  • Quality assessment using the Downs and Black's checklist by expert nursing researchers.
  • Categorization of interventions based on their core components.

Main Results:

  • Interventions were grouped into four categories: supporting/cognitive (3), empowerment/skill development (18), condition-targeted (9), and parent-child relationship focused (5).
  • A majority of interventions (23 studies) successfully reduced immediate parenting stress levels.
  • Few interventions demonstrated sustained long-term reductions in parenting stress.

Conclusions:

  • While many interventions alleviate acute parenting stress, long-term stress reduction remains a challenge.
  • Future interventions should prioritize sustained impact and address the specific needs of families across various pediatric conditions.
  • Tailoring interventions to long-term family needs is crucial for effective parenting stress management.

Keywords:
Family Systems Nursingfamily nursingintegrative reviewparenting stress interventionspediatric conditions

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