Exploring the relationship between parent-child communication about epilepsy and psychosocial well-being

Stephanie O'Toole; Pamela Gallagher; Ailbhe Benson; Amre Shahwan; Joan K Austin; Veronica Lambert

doi:10.1177/1359105319871642

Exploring the relationship between parent-child communication about epilepsy and psychosocial well-being

Stephanie O'Toole, Pamela Gallagher, Ailbhe Benson, Amre Shahwan, Joan K Austin, Veronica Lambert

School of Psychology

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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
Journal	Journal of Health Psychology
Early online date	24 Aug 2019
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105319871642
Publication status	Early online date - 24 Aug 2019

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Post-traumatic reactions in parents following admission of their child to the Intensive Care Unit
Author: O'Toole, S., Dec 2020
Supervisor: Adair, P. (Supervisor) & McCormack, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy

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Post-traumatic reactions in parents following admission of their child to the Intensive Care Unit

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