Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yuri Choi, Sunhee Lee
Summary: Mothers of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) experience high parenting stress, which is related to lower coping self-efficacy in obtaining social support and having other children. Interventions to enhance coping self-efficacy and consider factors related to parenting stress are necessary.
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Amy E. Mitchell, Alina Morawska, Raine Vickers-Jones, Kathryn Bruce
Summary: This review summarizes parenting interventions for parents of children with chronic health conditions and evaluates their efficacy in improving parent and child outcomes. It suggests that interventions may help improve siblings' emotional and behavioral adjustment and health condition knowledge, but further research is needed to understand the effects on parent outcomes and establish the effectiveness of the approach.
CLINICAL CHILD AND FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Joshua Paul Roberts, Rose-Marie Satherley, Jane Iles
Summary: This study examined the relationship between paternal depression, parenting behavior, and child developmental outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings suggest that fathers who were more severely impacted by the pandemic reported higher levels of depressive symptoms. The impact of COVID-19 was associated with fewer authoritative parenting behaviors, and both paternal pandemic impact and depression symptoms were predictive of child cognitive scores and emotional and behavioral outcomes. The study also found that fathers expressed concerns about their children, work, and mental health during the pandemic, but some also reported positive aspects of lockdown measures.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Shaofei Liu, Tao Deng, Miaoying Chen, Yan Ji, Yushen Dai, Tao Zhang, Lifeng Zhang
Summary: The study aimed to describe coping strategies in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder at the early stage of diagnosis and investigate the predictive effects of parenting confidence and social support on coping strategies. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used, and a convenience sample of 193 parents of newly diagnosed children with autism spectrum disorder in Guangzhou, China, was included. Data collection was conducted using the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire, Parenting Sense of Competence Scale, and Social Support Rating Scale. Multiple hierarchical regression analyses revealed that parenting efficacy, subjective support, and support utilization predicted positive coping strategies, while parenting satisfaction acted as a protective factor against negative coping strategies. The findings suggest that parents tend to engage in positive coping at the early stage of diagnosis, and improving parenting confidence and social support could help promote positive coping strategies and prevent negative coping.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jing Wang, Yu Chen, Huimin Chen, Long Hua, Jun Wang, Yuelong Jin, Lianping He, Yan Chen, Yingshui Yao
Summary: According to the WHO, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in depressive symptoms among young people. This study aims to investigate the associations between social support, coping style, parent-child relationships, and depression during the pandemic. The findings can provide valuable insights for individuals and healthcare professionals in understanding and assisting those dealing with the psychological impact of the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Bethany H. McCurdy, Carl F. Weems, Heather L. Rouse, Sesong Jeon, Maya Bartel, Janet N. Melby, Kate Goudy, Jo Ann Lee
Summary: Research suggests that youth have relatively low knowledge on parenting topics such as establishing paternity, co-parenting, and child support, with parents being the main source of information and social media being the least accessed. School-based parenting programs can significantly increase youth's understanding of these important issues before they become parents.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Irene N. Fierloos, Dafna A. Windhorst, Yuan Fang, Clemens M. H. Hosman, Harrie Jonkman, Matty R. Crone, Wilma Jansen, Hein Raat
Summary: Perceived social support is associated with parenting self-efficacy. Parents who perceive lower social support tend to have lower parenting self-efficacy, while an increase in perceived social support is associated with an increase in parenting self-efficacy.
Article
Education, Special
Marwa A. Alsaman, Hanan N. Abd El-Naiem
Summary: Research has shown that parents of children with developmental disabilities are at increased risk for elevated stress. The present study in Egypt investigated the relationship between parenting stress, child adaptive functioning, and social supports, highlighting the importance of interventions that address child-related stressors and promote effective social supports to help parents cope with stress.
RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
(2021)
Article
Business
Weisha Wang, Paurav Shukla, Guicheng Shi
Summary: The positive impact of social support on health is well-documented, however, the influence of digitalized social support needs further examination. Emotional support was found to have a greater effect on individuals' well-being and happiness than informational support in a digital environment.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Amanda M. Ramos, Elizabeth A. Shewark, David Reiss, Leslie D. Leve, Misaki N. Natsuaki, Daniel S. Shaw, Jody M. Ganiban, Jenae M. Neiderhiser
Summary: Identifying early factors influencing social competence is crucial for children's successful social development. This study examined the effects of genetic, prenatal, parenting, and child characteristics on children's social competence at the age of 4.5 years. The results revealed that adoptive mother overreactivity at 18 months was associated with child dysregulation at 27 months, which in turn affected social competence at 4.5 years. Additionally, child reactivity at 18 months was linked to higher adoptive mother overreactivity at 27 months, leading to lower levels of social competence at 4.5 years. These findings highlight the importance of considering multiple factors in shaping children's early social competence.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hsin-Hui Huang, Tzu-Ying Lee, Xin-Ting Lin, Hui-Ying Duan
Summary: This study examined the relationship between different types and sources of social support, maternal confidence, and parenting stress experienced by first-time mothers. The results showed that social support reduced the adverse effect of stress on maternal confidence, but only when all social network members collectively participated. Appraisal support had a significant mediator effect, while emotional, instrumental, and informational support had no effect.
Article
Family Studies
Heather Coleman, Lindsay Kozachuk, Campbell McDermid, Bisola Duyile, Hollie Mason, Kari Alberque, Merve Ozdemir
Summary: This study aimed to understand the perceived familial support of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and found that while most family members provided support, some lacked understanding of ASD and made comments that the child was spoiled. Mothers often took on the role of educator and siblings helped with caregiving, but also had their own life experiences to deal with. Parents also recognized their own personal growth and increased awareness of challenges faced by other parents.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Delia Boccia, Silvia Maritano, Costanza Pizzi, Matteo G. Richiardi, Sandrine Lioret, Lorenzo Richiardi
Summary: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the impact of income-support interventions on cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, and mental health outcomes, and assess the timing of these interventions during the first 1,000 days of life to maximize their effectiveness. The review found that income-support interventions had a positive effect on birth weight and mental health, but the limited scope of the studies hampers firm conclusions.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Mei Zhong, Junjie Qiu, Hongxia Zhao, Fang Xu, Anastasiia Iun, M. A. Bcba, Miaochun Shen, Songtian Zeng
Summary: As the three-child policy is implemented in China, this study examines the effects of parents' relationships and conflicts on their children's social-emotional development, taking into account the number of siblings. Using a large dataset, the authors find that both maternal and paternal parenting behaviors have independent effects on their child's social-emotional development. The study also reveals that the number of siblings moderates the impact of the child-parent relationship on children's emotional and behavioral problems.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Abigail C. Demianczyk, Colleen F. Bechtel Driscoll, Allison Karpyn, Amanda Shillingford, Anne E. Kazak, Erica Sood
Summary: Parents of children with CHD utilize a variety of coping strategies, some of which are maladaptive. Mothers are more likely to focus on and vent emotions, while fathers are less likely to use this strategy. Parents receiving a prenatal CHD diagnosis employ a greater variety of coping strategies, while those with a postnatal diagnosis are more likely to engage in positive reinterpretation and growth.
CHILD CARE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Adrienne O'Neil, Josephine D. Russell, Barbara Murphy
Summary: Women are more vulnerable to common mental disorders (CMDs) like depression and anxiety than men at all stages of life, with middle-aged women who have clinical depression being at twice the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to those without. Current evidence fails to show that treating depression can reduce or delay the onset or recurrence of CVD events, especially in female patients, highlighting the need for tailored population-based approaches considering these factors.
HEART LUNG AND CIRCULATION
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Edward Kwan, Samson Tse, Alun C. Jackson
Summary: This paper presents findings from a wider grounded theory study on Chinese spouses of problem gamblers in Hong Kong. Analysis of narratives from 23 female spouses revealed nine categories of impact, leading to a proposed culturally informed multiple-self model for understanding participants' perceptions and interpretations. Implications for assessment, treatment, and future research directions are discussed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Michael R. Le Grande, Alun C. Jackson, Alison Beauchamp, Debra Kerr, Andrea Driscoll
Summary: This study aimed to identify practical tools with high diagnostic accuracy for screening sleep disorders in cardiac rehabilitation settings. Results indicated varying levels of sensitivity in detecting moderate OSA for the Berlin Questionnaire and Stop-BANG questionnaire, but poor specificity. Further assessment of sleep quality could enhance prognostic ability in screening for OSA and insomnia.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Barbara M. Murphy, Sarah Zaman, Kim Tucker, Marlies Alvarenga, Jenni Morrison-Jack, Rosemary Higgins, Michael Le Grande, Arthur Nasis, Alun C. Jackson
Summary: This study aimed to develop and pilot test a women-only yoga-based cardiac rehabilitation program, investigate its acceptability, attendance, completion, and continuation rates. The results showed that the program was well-received by women and led to higher completion and continuation rates compared to standard cardiac rehabilitation programs.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Parvaneh Asgari, Alun C. Jackson, Maryam Esmaeili, Amin Hosseini, Fatemeh Bahramnezhad
Summary: This study explored Iranian nurses' experience of caring for patients receiving ECMO. The findings suggest that caring for ECMO patients can be emotionally challenging for nurses and may lead to stress and burnout. It is recommended that nurses receive psychological support and counseling to help them cope with the demands of this care.
NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE
(2022)
Article
Literature
Luke C. Jackson, Joanne O'Mara, Julianne Moss, Alun C. Jackson
Summary: This paper explores the opportunities and challenges of writing narrative-driven digital games to foster a sense of narrative immersion, drawing on the experiences of four expert writers in the modern video game era. The experts highlight the importance of utilizing a range of narrative elements unique to games and understanding the interplay between narrative elements and game mechanics for aspiring digital game writers.
NEW WRITING-THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR THE PRACTICE AND THEORY OF CREATIVE WRITING
(2022)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Barbara M. Murphy, Lisa Kuhn, Jan Cameron
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Banafsheh Ghorbani, Alun C. Jackson, Mohammad Noorchenarboo, Mohammad H. Mandegar, Farshad Sharifi, Zohrehsadat Mirmoghtadaie, Fatemeh Bahramnezhad
Summary: The study compared the effects of gamification and teach-back training methods on adherence to therapeutic regimens in patients after CABGS, showing significant improvements in adherence in both intervention groups. Both gamification and teach-back approaches may be recommended to enhance adherence to therapeutic regimens in patients after CABGS.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Michelle C. Rogerson, Alun C. Jackson, Hema S. Navaratnam, Michael R. Le Grande, Rosemary O. Higgins, Joanne Clarke, Barbara M. Murphy
Summary: The study aims to evaluate the short-and long-term effects of the web-based "Back on Track" self-management program on the behavioral and emotional well-being of patients with cardiac conditions. By comparing the outcomes of self-directed completion versus supported completion with a trained lifestyle counselor, it is anticipated to assist patients in their recovery and self-management.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Luke C. Jackson, Joanne O'Mara, Julianne Moss, Alun C. Jackson
COMPUTERS & EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Barbara M. Murphy, Michelle C. Rogerson, Stephanie Hesselson, Siiri E. Iismaa, Robert M. Graham, Alun C. Jackson
Summary: This study investigated the psychosocial impacts of SCAD in Australian SCAD survivors using a qualitative approach. The findings revealed the complex, inter-related, and highly distressing impacts of SCAD in terms of lack of information, emotional impacts, issues with self-management, issues with family, impacts on work life, and the need for psychosocial support.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Michelle C. Rogerson, Alun C. Jackson, Hema S. Navaratnam, Michael R. Le Grande, Rosemary O. Higgins, Joanne Clarke, Barbara M. Murphy
Summary: This study assessed the behavioral and psychological outcomes of an online self-management program called "Back on Track" for cardiac patients. Participants in both self-directed and supported groups showed reduced depression rates and increased physical activity after completing the program. The program may be particularly beneficial for those who are depressed early in their recovery period.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Barbara M. Murphy, Michelle C. Rogerson, Stephanie Hesselson, Siiri E. Iismaa, Valerie Hoover, Michael Le Grande, Robert M. Graham, Alun C. Jackson
Summary: This study investigates the likelihood of psychosocial distress after spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) compared with traditional heart attack. The findings show that post-event anxiety, depression, and distress are more common in patients with SCAD than in patients without SCAD. These findings highlight the need for increased psychosocial support after SCAD-AMI.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION AND PREVENTION
(2023)