How is Taking Care of Caregivers of Children with Disabilities Related to Academic Achievement?

Barnard‐Brak, Lucy; Thomson, David

doi:10.1007/s10566-009-9070-1

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“…One study might be considered as a randomised controlled trial (RCT) but this study compared two forms of intervention involving short breaks and had no control group receiving no short breaks (Singer et al 1989). Finally, there was one study based on secondary analysis of a large scale survey (Barnard‐Brak & Thomson 2009); one chart review (Mausner 1995); and one systematic review on carer well‐being (McNally et al 1999).…”

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“…A longitudinal study in the US found that child functioning was improved at discharge for both short breaks and short term inpatient admission (Mullins et al 2002) but the study did not include a control group. Finally, one study based on secondary analysis of longitudinal survey data of children receiving special education found that any increase in receipt of short breaks across time was positively associated with an increase in academic achievement (Barnard‐Brak & Thomson 2009). However, the authors acknowledge that there was no information on a multitude of mediating and moderating variables which may influence the relationship between receipt of short breaks and academic achievement across time.…”

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The Impacts of short break provision on families with a disabled child: an international literature review

Robertson

Hatton

Wells

et al. 2010

Health &Amp; Social Care in the Community

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What is known about this topic dSuccessive governments have been committed to providing short breaks for families with a disabled child. The benefits of short breaks for families include: reduction in carer stress; new experiences for disabled children; and carers having time with their other children. What this paper adds dA comprehensive international review of 60 articles or reports examining the impact of short breaks on families with a disabled child. Further research could address the experiences of family members beyond mothers, and examine the long-term impact of short breaks within the contexts of other family support services. AbstractThere are widespread assumptions about the potential impacts of short breaks on family carers and disabled children. This review aims to evaluate the existing international research evidence concerning the impacts of short breaks on families with a disabled child. Electronic literature searches were conducted using ASSIA, PsycInfo, CINAHL, and Web of Science, and requests for information were sent to selected email lists. Of 60 articles or reports identified for inclusion in the review, the vast majority of studies were cross-sectional, with only eight studies using quasi-experimental pre-post designs or longitudinal designs. Nonetheless, the consistency with which some findings have been reported suggests that short breaks appear to have the potential to positively impact on not only the well-being of carers, but also the children receiving short breaks and their families as a whole. Additional research is warranted in a number of areas. First, research needs to consider the impact of short breaks on fathers. Second, there is a need to consider in more depth how short breaks can impact on the siblings of disabled children. Third, research could consider how best short breaks can be combined with other interventions to maximise the impact for disabled children and their families. Fourth, research needs to look at the longer term impact of short breaks on outcomes for disabled children and their families. What is needed is evidence on what type of short breaks are best for children and families with particular characteristics at particular times during the course of the child's maturation towards adulthood.

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confidence: 99%