ArticleInternational journal of pediatrics2026
Effect of Isolation On Mental Health Profiles of Caregivers of Children with Medical Complexity: A Mixed Methods Embedded Case Study.
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- Effect of Isolation On Mental Health Profiles of Caregivers of Children with Medical Complexity: A Mixed Methods Embedded Case Study.International journal of pediatrics · 2026Article
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Background: The aim was to obtain mental health profiles of caregivers of children with medical complexity (Co-CMC) during periods of adjustment and adaptation through embedded case study during shared isolation in 2020. Methods: A sequential mixed-methods embedded case study of mental health adjustment from an online community-dwelling sample of Co-CMC, Canada. The Results: Over 70% of Co-CMC (n = 35) reported below-average (i.e., unwell) mental health, while caregivers with average or above average mental health (i.e., well) (n = 12) showed group declines after 6 months. Home care choices, positive orientations, familial support-adaptations, and adapted employment qualitatively distinguished members of the 'well' group from the 'unwell', while financial concerns were unique descriptions to Co-CMC in the 'unwell' group. Conclusion: This study was the first in-depth profile of mental health of Co-CMC, based on prospective longitudinal data and qualitative descriptions to enhance understanding of the trajectories. The distinguishing factors can be used to screen and potentially prevent caregiver mental health problems, as well as identify interventions to promote thriving families.
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