Parent's Perception of the Types of Support Given to Families with an Infant with Phenylketonuria.
Nutrients
; 15(10)2023 May 16.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
A diagnosis of phenylketonuria (PKU) in an infant is a devastating and overwhelming event for their parents. Providing appropriate information and support is paramount, especially at the beginning of a child's life. Investigating if parents are receiving the right support is important for continued care.METHODOLOGY:
An online survey was distributed to explore parents' perceptions of current support and information provided by their healthcare provider and to rate sources of other support (n = 169 participants).RESULTS:
Dietitians received the highest (85%) rate of "very helpful" support. Overall, parents found Facebook to be helpful for support but had mixed reactions when asked if healthcare professionals (HCPs) should provide advice as part of the groups. When rating the most effective learning methods, the top three were 11 teaching sessions (n = 109, 70%), picture books (n = 73, 50%), and written handouts (n = 70, 46%).CONCLUSION:
Most parents are happy with the support and information they receive from their dietitian but required more support from other HCPs. Facebook groups provide parents with the social support that HCPs and their family may be unable to offer, suggesting a place for social media in future PKU care.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fenilcetonúrias
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Nutricionistas
Limite:
Child
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Humans
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Infant
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nutrients
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido