Psychological outcomes after pediatric hospitalization: the role of trauma type

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the role of the social network configured by the family/companion and their implications for their stay during the hospitalization of the child in the pediatric hospitalization unit. Method: Qualitative study with ten family members/companions of hospitalized children. Data collection was done through the technique of individual interview, which occurred in the period from February to December 2015. The analysis was thematic, in light of the theoretical reference of "Social Networks" described by Lia Sanicola. Results and discussion: The main role of the social network was emotional and material support, and the main components of this network were: companion, mother, aunt and daughter, as well as nursing team, physician and other family members/companions. Final considerations and implications for the practice: It was verified that the totality of the interviewees was female, however, the husband was the most important member of the social network for the family members involved, since they perform the material/financial and emotional function. In addition, the participants consider that they are responsible for all care to the family and, in the condition in that they are, they understand it as a favor provided by the other members of the network. Identifying the composition of the social networks of family members/companions provides a better targeting of care in order to strengthen the social support received.

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The Role of Coping Strategies in Understanding the Relationship Between Parental Support and Psychological Outcomes in Anxious Youth

Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal ◽

10.1007/s10560-018-0531-y ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 407-421 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

David Simpson ◽

Liza Suarez ◽

Lauren Cox ◽

Sucheta Connolly

Keyword(s):

Coping Strategies ◽

Parental Support ◽

Psychological Outcomes ◽

Anxious Youth ◽

The Relationship

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The Role of Trauma Type and Age in the Relation Between Trauma Exposure and Intelligence

Child Maltreatment ◽

10.1177/1077559519860596 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 192-202 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Austen McGuire ◽

Yo Jackson

Keyword(s):

Sexual Abuse ◽

Foster Care ◽

Cognitive Functioning ◽

Traumatic Events ◽

Trauma Exposure ◽

Potentially Traumatic Events ◽

Iq Scores ◽

Trauma Type ◽

Youth In Foster Care

Experiencing potentially traumatic events (PTEs) is associated with deficits in cognitive functioning for youth. Previous research has demonstrated that PTE type may influence the association between PTE experiences and intelligence, such that IQ scores may differ by the type of PTE experienced. Additionally, mixed findings in the literature suggest that these associations might differ by age. The current study examined the association between PTE type and IQ and how age may moderate this association. In a sample of youth in foster care ( N = 328, Mage = 13.25), physical, psychological, and sexual abuse and family PTEs were directly associated with verbal and nonverbal IQ. Age significantly moderated the association between IQ and neglect and academic PTEs. Results suggest that broad PTE grouping methods or failing to account for both maltreatment and general PTEs in samples of youth in foster care may conceal differences in how PTEs relate to intellectual functioning.

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