From 'neurotic' to 'managing' mother: The 'medical career' experienced by mothers of a child diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

Conclusions Understanding this process could help health care professionals reduce stressful experiences faced by mothers when caring for a chronically ill child. Statement of contribution What is already known on this subject? Mothers of chronically ill children are often diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Such mothers will have taken over managing their child's condition, and this can include negative experiences within the health care system. Qualitative methods enable deeper understanding of the experiences of mothers of chronically ill children. What does the study add? Potentially gendered position of mothers of children with chronic conditions. Taken for granted assumptions implicitly underpin interactions between mothers and some professionals. Greater partnership between mothers and professionals ultimately improves the care of the ill child. PMID: 32150659 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: British Journal of Health Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Br J Health Psychol Source Type: research