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. 1994 Nov-Dec;20(6):611-4.

Parenting the child with a chronic condition: an emotional experience

C E Johnston, L R Marder
  • PMID: 7708464

Parenting the child with a chronic condition: an emotional experience

C E Johnston et al. Pediatr Nurs. 1994 Nov-Dec.

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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