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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