Parental perspectives on family-centered care in pediatric neurology: An explanatory sequential mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore parents' experiences of family-centered care (FCC) in a pediatric neurology clinic.

Method

In this explanatory sequential mixed-methods study, parents of children with neurological conditions completed the Measure of Processes of Care (MPOC-20) and the Pediatric Quality of Life (PedsQL) surveys. Linear regression analysis was used to explore associations between MPOC, PedsQL scores, and demographic variables. Through an interpretive description framework, semi-structured interviews were conducted with a subset of parents to develop a deeper understanding of parental experiences and were analyzed using a phronetic iterative approach.

Results

Parents rated the MPOC-20 domains 'respectful and supportive care' the highest and 'providing general information'

SUBMITTER: Sarikaya E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12426307 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature