Abstract
This study examined the relationship between parent-child communication and psychosocial well-being of 47 children living with epilepsy and 72 parents of children living with epilepsy. Open communication was associated with positive illness attitude, positive self-perception and greater health-related quality of life for children living with epilepsy; positive response to illness for parents; and more perceived social support and less need for epilepsy-related support for children living with epilepsy and parents. By contrast, closed communication was associated with poorer psychosocial well-being in children living with epilepsy and parents. Healthcare professionals should provide guidance for families living with childhood epilepsy on the importance of open communication in promoting greater psychosocial well-being.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
Early online date | 24 Aug 2019 |
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Publication status | Early online date - 24 Aug 2019 |
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O'Toole, S. (Author), Adair, P. (Supervisor) & McCormack, D. (Supervisor), Dec 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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