Single session therapy in pediatric healthcare: the value of adopting a strengths-based approach for families living with neurological disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatric patients with neurological disorders often require lifelong management of symptoms and behaviours that can result in enduring emotional burden, stress and impacted health-related quality of life. Single session therapy (SST) draws upon patients' existing skills and knowledge and has emerged as a therapeutic approach to address pediatric patient and family needs in a timely manner. This study aimed to assess the clinical effectiveness of SST for pediatric patients with neurological disorders and their families, considering self-efficacy, distress, anxiety, therapeutic alliance and client satisfaction, as well as perceptions of whether SST met their pressing needs.

Methods

A convergent parallel mixed-methods design included quantitative data collection via

SUBMITTER: Mulligan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9308282 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature