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Thomas, Nicky, Atherton, Helen, Dale, Jeremy, Smith, Kayla and Crawford, Hayley (2023) General practice experiences for parents of children with intellectual disability : systematic review. British Journal of General Practice, 7 (3). BJGPO.2023.0010. doi:10.3399/BJGPO.2023.0010 ISSN 0960-1643.
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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGPO.2023.0010
Abstract
Background Parents of children diagnosed with intellectual disability are at increased risk of mental and physical health difficulties compared with other parents. They are likely to regularly seek medical treatment for their health concerns from general practice as well as on behalf of their child with intellectual disability, yet there is limited evaluation of the role general practice plays for this patient group.
Aim To explore parents’ experiences of general practice support when caring for a child with intellectual disability.
Design & setting Systematic review of studies reporting experiences of general practice as described by parents who care for children with intellectual disability.
Method Databases were searched using a pre-defined search strategy. Studies were included based on detailed inclusion criteria, title, abstract, and full-text screening. Quality assessment was conducted using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). A narrative synthesis was conducted.
Results A total of nine studies were identified. There was a clear absence of data on parents' own health experience and consultation in general practice. Findings related to navigating general practice on behalf of their child’s health including accessibility of general practice and positive and negative experiences of GPs.
Conclusion Findings from this review highlight priority areas for research, including further exploration of parents’ perspectives on seeking support specifically for their own health concerns, while caring for a child with intellectual disability, to bring more awareness and understanding of the role general practice plays in supporting the health of this carer group. This review also considers implications for clinical services, including tailoring appointments for this patient group as a priority for continuity of care, which may result in improved experiences of general practice and encourage better communication.
Item Type: | Journal Article | |||||||||
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Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare R Medicine > RC Internal medicine R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics |
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Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences > Mental Health and Wellbeing Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School |
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Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Intellectual disability, Children with mental disabilities, Parents of children with mental disabilities , Parents of children with mental disabilities -- Mental health, Parents of children with mental disabilities -- Services for | |||||||||
Journal or Publication Title: | British Journal of General Practice | |||||||||
Publisher: | Royal College of General Practitioners | |||||||||
ISSN: | 0960-1643 | |||||||||
Official Date: | September 2023 | |||||||||
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Volume: | 7 | |||||||||
Number: | 3 | |||||||||
Article Number: | BJGPO.2023.0010 | |||||||||
DOI: | 10.3399/BJGPO.2023.0010 | |||||||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | |||||||||
Publication Status: | Published | |||||||||
Access rights to Published version: | Open Access (Creative Commons) | |||||||||
Date of first compliant deposit: | 3 April 2023 | |||||||||
Date of first compliant Open Access: | 27 July 2023 | |||||||||
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