Online interventions for the mental health and well-being of parents of children with additional needs: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Parents of children with additional needs experience compromised physical and mental health and higher stress, and their ability to engage in meaningful occupations is impacted by their additional caregiving tasks. Online interventions targeting mental health, stress, and well-being for parents of children with additional needs have potential to increase supports alongside occupational therapy direct services. The aims of this review are to systematically identify and synthesise evidence of effectiveness of online interventions aimed at improving mental health, stress, and well-being of parents of children with additional needs.

Method

Eight databases were searched up to July 2024 to identify online interventions for parents of children with additional needs. St

SUBMITTER: Leo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11886486 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature