“Will she live a long happy life?” Parents' concerns for their children with Fontan circulation

Conclusions Fear of death and the psychological well-being of their children were the main parental concerns. It highlights the need to clearly communicate information on outcomes to families, and the need for family-focused psychological interventions to improve the psychosocial functioning of both parents and young people.
Source: IJC Heart and Vasculature - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research