ArticleBMC pediatrics2025
Empowering families: the role of family-centered programs in alleviating fatigue for chronically ill children and their parents.
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- The effect of parental involvement intervention on quality of life and health outcomes among children and adolescents with chronic illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of pediatrics · 2025Pooled it
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- Sleep Quality and Depressive Symptoms in Clinically Stable Pediatric Familial Mediterranean Fever: Associations with Disease Severity and Developmental Factors.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Effect of continuity of care combined with family empowerment on the treatment of childhood asthma.Medicine · 2026Article
- Mobile Application for Perceived Stress and Self-Efficacy Management of Caregivers of Elderly Patients With Parkinson's Disease.International journal of telemedicine and applications · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundChronic illness in children significantly affects their quality of life and that of their families. They often encounter numerous challenges, with fatigue being one of the most common. Creating opportunities for parents to care for their children, participate in caregiver support groups, and engage in discussions with healthcare professionals can empower them.
objectiveTo assess the impact of family-centered empowerment programs (FCEP) on reducing fatigue levels in children with chronic illnesses and their parents.
methodsA quasi-experimental study utilizing a single group pre/post-test design was carried out involving 328 mother-child pairs at Mansoura University Children's Hospital. Pre-test and post-test measurements were utilized, employing the Pediatric Quality of Life Multidimensional Fatigue Scale for children and the Checklist Individual Strength for parents. The FCEP comprised three educational sessions focused on managing fatigue and enhancing family support was introduced.
resultsPost-intervention, children's fatigue scores significantly improved from 6.59 to 33.64 (p ≤ 0.001). All fatigue subscales (general, sleep/rest, cognitive) demonstrated significant enhancements. Parental fatigue also showed a slight decrease, although it was less pronounced. Differences were observed in self-efficacy and coping strategies before and after the intervention, indicating a positive shift in these areas among families.
conclusionThe findings suggest that implementing family-centered empowerment programs is associated with reduced fatigue severity in children with chronic illnesses and their parents. This highlights the potential benefits of family involvement in care processes. However, it may be beneficial for future studies to utilize a larger randomized design to further validate these results and enhance the generalizability of the findings.
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