Parents' experiences of having a child who had a stroke: A systematic review and meta-ethnography.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore and synthesize interview-based, qualitative research of parents' experiences of having a child who had a paediatric stroke.

Method

A systematic search of literature identified seven studies that used qualitative, interview-based methods to investigate parents' experiences of having a child (younger than 25 years) who had a paediatric stroke. Data were extracted and appraised for quality. All seven studies were included in a meta-ethnography. An advisory group of two parents contributed to the analysis through two consultation meetings.

Results

A conceptual model of parents' experiences was developed, highlighting the lack of childhood stroke awareness, insufficient support from healthcare professionals, and the role of societal norms. These factors sign

SUBMITTER: Bhatia R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12766557 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature