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Impact of Parenting a Child with Cerebral Palsy on the Quality of Life of Parents: A Systematic Review of Literature

Purpose: The implications of parenting a child with cerebral palsy (CP) are multifaceted, as parents have to cope with their child's functional limitations and specific needs, and prepare for the possibility of long-term dependence. There has been significant research on the consequences of managing these parenting tasks. This article reviews the literature on the effects of parenting children with CP, and summarises the related factors. Methods: A systematic search of online databases was conducted and, based on the reference lists of selected articles, further studies were identified. Thirty-six articles that met the inclusion criteria were analysed.

Conclusion & Implication: Parents of children with CP were found to have lower quality of life, associated with high levels of stress and depression, due to factors such as child behaviour and cognitive problems, low caregiver self-efficacy and low social support. The implications of these findings in relation to the planning and development of interventions addressing the family as a whole are discussed. The aim is to enhance parents' competence and resources so that they are better able to cope with the demands of parenting their children.

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Type of Reference
Jour
Type of Work
Journal article
Publisher
Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal
Publication Year
2019
Issue Number
1
Journal Titles
Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development
Volume Number
30
Start Page
57
End Page
93
Language
English