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ArticleJournal of community genetics2018

An Internet support group for parents of children with neurofibromatosis type 1: a qualitative analysis.

Staci Martin, Kari L Struemph, Alyssa Poblete, Mary Anne Toledo-Tamula, Robin Lockridge, Marie Claire Roderick, Pamela Wolters

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Article in Journal of community genetics, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Staci MartinPediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9030 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, 20892-8200, USA. martins@mail.nih.gov.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9342-4173
Kari L StruemphPediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9030 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, 20892-8200, USA.
Alyssa PobletePediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9030 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, 20892-8200, USA.
Mary Anne Toledo-TamulaClinical Research Directorate/Clinical Monitoring Research Program, Leidos Biomedical Research Inc., NCI Campus at Frederick, Frederick, MD, 21702, USA.
Robin LockridgePediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9030 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, 20892-8200, USA.
Marie Claire RoderickPediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9030 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, 20892-8200, USA.
Pamela WoltersPediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, 9030 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, 20892-8200, USA.
National Institutes of Health · USLeidos (United States) · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Parents of children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a rare genetic condition, are at risk for emotional distress. While they may benefit from support groups, they may find it difficult to access support. We conducted an 8-week Internet support group (ISG) with 33 parents (29 mothers, 4 fathers) of children with NF1. Transcripts were evaluated using inductive thematic analysis to determine parental needs and concerns; a process and content theme were identified, with each containing codes and subcodes. In terms of process, parents utilized the ISG to seek out information, share information and experiences, and provide and receive emotional support. Common content codes included medical concerns, psychosocial/cognitive development, and accessing NF1 community resources. These concerns highlight the importance of providing parents with reliable information about their child's condition, providing multidisciplinary support to the children with NF1 and their families, and encouraging involvement in the NF1 community.

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Internet support groupNeurofibromatosis type 1ParentsQualitative analysis

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PMID29500624
PMCPMC6002296
OpenAlexW2793146584

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