Mapping Parents ’ Journey Following Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease (T315C)

Parents who receive a prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) experience more stress than those who receive one postnatally, potentially due to the pervasive prenatal uncertainty experienced. In order to identify and support parents ’ processing and coping, their longitudinal emotional experience must first be understood.

Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - February 23, 2021 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Kelly W. Harris, Catherine M. Hammack-Aviran, Kathleen M. Brelsford, Ann Kavanaugh-McHugh, Ellen W. Clayton Source Type: research