Parental perception of FIRES outcomes, emotional states, and social media usage.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate parental perception of FIRES outcomes, assess emotional states and related social media usage.

Methods

A survey-based study of parents of children with FIRES participating in a FIRES-specific Facebook group was performed. The survey collected information on medical aspects of their child's course in the acute, subacute, and chronic periods, emotional states, and social media usage. Child outcome was assessed utilizing the pediatric extended Glasgow outcome scale (GOS-E). Parental emotional states were assessed utilizing the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS). Descriptive statistics were performed. Associations were described using the Spearman rank correlation. Open-ended questions were included. Thematic analysis was performed.

Results</

SUBMITTER: Farias-Moeller R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8408589 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature