The Health and Well-Being of Caregivers of Technologically Dependent Children.
Glob Pediatr Health
; 6: 2333794X18823000, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
Caregivers of technology-dependent children face considerable responsibilities. This study examined the association of 2 child-related stressors-functional status and use of mechanical ventilator-with 2 domains of family caregiver well-being-depressive symptoms (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale [CES-D]) and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and family function (PedsQL Family Impact Module). The secondary objective was to determine whether these associations were moderated by caregiver-perceived social support. Structured interviews were conducted with 88 primary family caregivers of technology-dependent children in Singapore. Hierarchical multiple regression was used to assess the primary and secondary objectives. A total of 44.3% of caregivers were at high risk of clinical depression. Moderately poor child functional status was associated with more caregiver depressive symptoms. Perceived social support moderated this association. Family caregivers of technology-dependent children have high levels of depressive symptoms and relatively poor HRQOL and family functioning. Enhancing caregivers' social support is important for their well-being.
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