Well-being focused interventions for caregivers of children with developmental disabilities: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children with developmental disability (DD) may depend on their family caregivers to fulfil their complex health needs. Family caregivers are generally described as persons providing unpaid for services for the child with DD at home who need to be supported in a manner that supports and promotes his/her well-being. This review aims to identify and map the range of interventions available for caregivers of children between the ages of 5-16 with DD.

Methods and analysis

The methodological framework for conducting scoping review as published by Arksey and O'Malley and the Joanna Briggs Institute's guidelines will used in this study. Primary research articles will be obtained through a systematic search of CINAHL, Psych INFO, PubMed, ERIC and COCHRANE Library. Furth

SUBMITTER: Abeasi DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10124195 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature