PTSD in parents of children with severe diseases: a systematic review to face Covid-19 impact
Abstract Context The literature agrees on the impact of post-traumatic stress symptoms in parents of seriously ill children but there is less clarity about the real extent and gender differences of this psychopathological risk. The recent Covid-19 outbreak highlighted new burdens for researchers on...
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| author | Martina Corsi Alessandro Orsini Virginia Pedrinelli Andrea Santangelo Carlo Antonio Bertelloni Niccolò Carli Rodolfo Buselli Diego Peroni Pasquale Striano Liliana Dell’Osso Claudia Carmassi |
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| description | Abstract Context The literature agrees on the impact of post-traumatic stress symptoms in parents of seriously ill children but there is less clarity about the real extent and gender differences of this psychopathological risk. The recent Covid-19 outbreak highlighted new burdens for researchers on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and clear evidence-based knowledge on this issue is timely needed. Objective In this review, we present a synthesis of the updated evidence on PTSD rates in parents of children with severe diseases. We also aim to try to understand if research in this field has been refined over time with the long-term intent to better face the new challenges of Covid-19 in the paediatric field. Data sources The PubMed database was searched. Study selection Studies were included if they assessed PTSD in parents of children diagnosed with physical illnesses. Data extraction Of 240 studies, 4 were included. Results Analysis of the 4 studies revealed 2 studies with PTSD rates around 20% and in line with previous best-evidence. All 4 studies tried to provide more data on fathers, however, all the studies present the lack of a control group. Limitations The limited number of studies, which also differ widely in the methodology used. Conclusions Methodological errors evidenced in all the 4 studies limit their reliability, making the understanding of the paediatric caregiver’s concern regarding PTSD still difficult. More sound research is needed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-40cf35cf533f47699ba50829bfc9b4aa2022-12-21T19:42:00ZengBMCItalian Journal of Pediatrics1824-72882021-01-014711710.1186/s13052-021-00957-1PTSD in parents of children with severe diseases: a systematic review to face Covid-19 impactMartina Corsi0Alessandro Orsini1Virginia Pedrinelli2Andrea Santangelo3Carlo Antonio Bertelloni4Niccolò Carli5Rodolfo Buselli6Diego Peroni7Pasquale Striano8Liliana Dell’Osso9Claudia Carmassi10Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Psychiatric Clinic, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, University of PisaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Pediatric Clinic, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, University of PisaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Psychiatric Clinic, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, University of PisaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Pediatric Clinic, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, University of PisaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Psychiatric Clinic, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, University of PisaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Pediatric Clinic, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, University of PisaOccupational Health Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, University of PisaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Pediatric Clinic, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, University of PisaDepartment of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of GenoaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Psychiatric Clinic, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, University of PisaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Psychiatric Clinic, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, University of PisaAbstract Context The literature agrees on the impact of post-traumatic stress symptoms in parents of seriously ill children but there is less clarity about the real extent and gender differences of this psychopathological risk. The recent Covid-19 outbreak highlighted new burdens for researchers on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and clear evidence-based knowledge on this issue is timely needed. Objective In this review, we present a synthesis of the updated evidence on PTSD rates in parents of children with severe diseases. We also aim to try to understand if research in this field has been refined over time with the long-term intent to better face the new challenges of Covid-19 in the paediatric field. Data sources The PubMed database was searched. Study selection Studies were included if they assessed PTSD in parents of children diagnosed with physical illnesses. Data extraction Of 240 studies, 4 were included. Results Analysis of the 4 studies revealed 2 studies with PTSD rates around 20% and in line with previous best-evidence. All 4 studies tried to provide more data on fathers, however, all the studies present the lack of a control group. Limitations The limited number of studies, which also differ widely in the methodology used. Conclusions Methodological errors evidenced in all the 4 studies limit their reliability, making the understanding of the paediatric caregiver’s concern regarding PTSD still difficult. More sound research is needed.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-021-00957-1PTSDSevere diseasesCaregiversParentsCOVID19 |
| spellingShingle | Martina Corsi Alessandro Orsini Virginia Pedrinelli Andrea Santangelo Carlo Antonio Bertelloni Niccolò Carli Rodolfo Buselli Diego Peroni Pasquale Striano Liliana Dell’Osso Claudia Carmassi PTSD in parents of children with severe diseases: a systematic review to face Covid-19 impact Italian Journal of Pediatrics PTSD Severe diseases Caregivers Parents COVID19 |
| title | PTSD in parents of children with severe diseases: a systematic review to face Covid-19 impact |
| title_full | PTSD in parents of children with severe diseases: a systematic review to face Covid-19 impact |
| title_fullStr | PTSD in parents of children with severe diseases: a systematic review to face Covid-19 impact |
| title_full_unstemmed | PTSD in parents of children with severe diseases: a systematic review to face Covid-19 impact |
| title_short | PTSD in parents of children with severe diseases: a systematic review to face Covid-19 impact |
| title_sort | ptsd in parents of children with severe diseases a systematic review to face covid 19 impact |
| topic | PTSD Severe diseases Caregivers Parents COVID19 |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-021-00957-1 |
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