Exploring parent/caregiver perspectives post participation in WeCare programme for parents/caregivers post neurodevelopmental disability diagnosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parents of children with neurodevelopmental disability face considerable challenges during the time of receiving their child's diagnosis, resulting in risks to their health, well-being and occupational participation. WeCare programme is a group-based, peer-supported parent programme delivered online, purposefully designed to support parents during the time of diagnosis. WeCare programme focuses on improving family well-being, family quality of life and engagement in meaningful parent occupations. This study aimed to investigate the experiences of parents who participated in the programme.

Methods

WeCare programme was delivered over 2 years by two occupational therapists and two parent peer-facilitators. A qualitative study design was employed using semistructured

SUBMITTER: Hatzis E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551509 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature