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  • Psychology and Medicine
  • Family Studies
  • Pediatric Health

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  • Parents with life-threatening illnesses face unique psychological and familial challenges.
  • These parents are at increased risk for depression, parenting stress, and impaired family functioning.
  • Children of ill parents are vulnerable to adjustment difficulties and emotional distress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the challenges faced by parents with life-threatening illnesses in their dual roles.
  • To emphasize the need for evidence-informed guidance beyond medical treatment for these families.
  • To provide clinical recommendations for supporting children and families during parental illness.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on parental illness and child adjustment.
  • Development of tailored consultation strategies considering child's developmental stage and temperament.
  • Formulation of clinical recommendations for communication, parent-child interaction, and legacy-building.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant risks for depression, parenting stress, and family dysfunction in ill parents.
  • Confirmed children's vulnerability to adjustment difficulties when a parent has a life-threatening illness.
  • Outlined specific guidance areas: communication about death, meaningful parent-child time, and legacy leaving.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated medical and psychosocial support is essential for parents with life-threatening illnesses.
  • Family-centered consultations, tailored to developmental needs, can mitigate negative impacts.
  • Proactive strategies for communication and connection can improve family functioning and child well-being.