Journal article
A review of factors associated with mental health in siblings of children with chronic illness
E Incledon, L Williams, T Hazell, TR Heard, A Flowers, H Hiscock
Journal of Child Health Care | Published : 2015
Abstract
This article reviews the literature on modifiable factors associated with mental health in siblings of children with chronic illness. Three clinical databases were searched. A total of 17 studies met the inclusion criteria. Several key themes emerged from the review. Better sibling mental health was associated with camp attendance, perceived parent/peer support, illness education and enhancing control through cognitive coping strategies and routine. Parental and sibling psychoeducation interventions and social support may enhance children’s mental health when their sibling has a chronic illness.
Grants
Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
Murdoch Children's Research Institute research is supported by the Victorian Government's Operational Infrastructure Support Program. HH was supported by National Health and Medical Research Council Population Health Career Development Award #607351. LW is supported by The Ponting Foundation.