A scoping review of the experiences and well-being of siblings of children with chronic kidney disease: implications for practice and research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and their families deal with challenging circumstances. While numerous studies have shown that both patients and parents in these families can experience a variety of challenges and concerns, the experience of siblings is less well understood. The focus of this scoping review was on research addressing the experiences and well-being of siblings of children with CKD.

Methods

Following scoping review methodology, five databases were searched for peer-reviewed research or graduate theses published in English that addressed the experience or well-being of siblings aged 25 years or younger (biological, step or foster) of children with CKD; studies from any year or location were included. Two independent coders identified relev

SUBMITTER: Piotrowski C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9066131 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature