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First received: June 30, 2023

Clinical Trial: Siblings as Caregivers

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Children With Chronic Illnesses

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL


Official Title: Siblings as Caregivers: Exploring Support Provided by Siblings for Children With Chron Illnesses

Brief Summary: The current body of research fails to acknowledge or understand what type of care children are giving to their siblings, yet it appears to be a common practice in many cultures.To address this gap, we propose to examine the role and activities children provide to siblings with a chronic illness or disability.Additionally, we seek to better understand what preparation, training, or support (either formal or informal) are provided to siblings who are actively engaged in the caregiving process.We will further examine…

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