Parenting the child with a chronic condition: an emotional experience
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Parenting the child with a chronic condition: an emotional experience
Abstract
A description of the typical emotional reactions experienced by parents of children with chronic conditions is presented. Nursing strategies are given to facilitate parental adjustment to the child's condition. An emphasis is made on the normalization of experiencing intense emotions. Also addressed are the presentations of problematic parental reactions to the child's diagnosis requiring referral to mental health professionals.
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