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Stress and siblings

L Morrison1

  • 1Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service, Royal Hospital Haslar, Gansport, Hampshire.

Paediatric Nursing
|May 1, 1997
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Healthy siblings of hospitalised children often experience stress, with 77% reporting sadness. Older siblings and those visiting more frequently showed increased behavioural changes during a sibling's acute hospitalisation.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Family Health
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Sibling hospitalisation for acute conditions can impact the well-being of healthy children.
  • Understanding the psychological impact on siblings is crucial for comprehensive family-centered care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the stress and behavioural changes experienced by healthy siblings of children hospitalised for acute conditions.
  • To quantify the level of stress using a perceived change scale (PCS).

Main Methods:

  • Interviews were conducted with 19 healthy siblings aged 7-11 years.
  • Participants had a sibling hospitalised for at least 24 hours due to a medical, surgical, or traumatic condition.
  • Stress levels were measured using the perceived change scale (PCS).

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Main Results:

  • 77% of siblings reported experiencing stress during their sibling's hospitalisation.
  • Siblings over seven years old and those visiting more than once exhibited more behavioural changes.
  • Of those experiencing stress, 77% reported feelings of sadness.

Conclusions:

  • Healthy siblings of hospitalised children frequently experience significant stress and emotional distress.
  • Age and frequency of hospital visits are associated with increased behavioural changes in siblings.
  • Interventions supporting siblings during a child's hospitalisation are warranted to address emotional needs.