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Wattana Tejakum1,2, Maria Truesdale1, Craig Melville1
1School of Health and Wellbeing, College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Science, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
Background:
Raising a child with intellectual disabilities poses significant challenges. Despite the challenges faced by parents of children with intellectual disabilities, resilient parents can maintain a positive outlook and effectively navigate these challenges, whereas others struggle. This systematic review contributes to the literature by synthesising research on the factors influencing resilience among parents of children with intellectual disabilities.
Methods:
Searches were conducted using databases MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE, CINAHL and SocINDEX. Reference lists of all included articles were searched. Quality assessments were performed using CASP.
Results:
Of the 6382 studies identified, 27 were included in the review. A narrative synthesis of the included studies was performed. The study details were organised into two main factors: personal and contextual.
Conclusion:
This systematic review highlights the need to promote the resilience of parents of children with intellectual disabilities. Evidence suggests that a combination of personal and contextual factors contributes to parental resilience.
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