Parents' experiences of caring for a young child with type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To synthesise the qualitative evidence on parents' experiences of caring for a child aged ≤8 years with type 1 diabetes to identify: the challenges they encounter; their views about support received; ways in which support could be improved; and, directions for future research.

Methods

We searched Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Web of Science databases to identify qualitative studies reporting parents' views and experiences of caring for a child with type 1 diabetes aged ≤8 years. Key analytical themes were identified using thematic synthesis.

Results

Fourteen studies were included. The synthesis resulted in the generation of two overarching themes. Monopolisation of life describes the all-encompassing impact diabetes could have on parents due to the consta

SUBMITTER: Kimbell B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8019496 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature