This review of the literature was to determine the social and emotional effects of parenting a child on long term ventilation who is cared for at home. Their findings showed parents' experience a lack of formal and informal support, financial difficulties, limited access to respite care and feelings of social isolation. The article discusses the role healthcare staff have in improving parents' coping skills and resilience.
Lee. J and Lynn, F 2017. Mental health and well-being of parents caring for a ventilator-dependent child. Nursing Children and Young People, 29 (5) p 33-40
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