Parents and carers' experiences of seeking health information and support online for long-term physical childhood conditions: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To systematically review and synthesise qualitative research exploring parents/carers' experiences of seeking online information and support for long-term physical childhood conditions.

Design

Systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research.

Data sources

Medline, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO and the International Bibliography of the Social Sciences were searched from inception to September 2019. We used thematic synthesis to analyse findings.

Eligibility criteria

Primary research papers presenting qualitative data collection and analysis, focusing on parents/carers' experiences of seeking health information and support from online resources for long-term physical childhood health conditions. No language restrictions were placed.

Result

SUBMITTER: Treadgold BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7772330 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature