Parent-carer experiences using a peer support network: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Parent-carers of children and young people (CYP) with mental health problems are at greater risk of poor outcomes, such as poor physical and mental health. Peer interventions for parent-carers of CYP with disabilities may improve parent-carer outcomes. This qualitative study investigates parent-carer experiences of using Parental Minds (PM), a multi-component peer support service for parent-carers of CYP with disabilities.

Methods

Twelve current service-users and four staff/volunteers at PM participated in one-to-one semi-structured interviews. All participants were white females, except for one service-user who was male. All interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis of results was used to explore perceived benefits and disadvantages o

SUBMITTER: Gudka R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10577900 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature