Living in a family with a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a phenomenographic study

Moen, Øyfrid Larsen; Hall‐Lord, Marie‐Louise; Hedelin, Birgitta

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“…In previous qualitative studies the child's behavior, internal resources within the family such as the parents' ability to manage everyday life and external resources such as the support from the network and health services have been found to influence the family functioning [8,9]. It would be of great interest to further investigate aspects of the findings from the qualitative studies in a larger sample.…”

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“…Parents described mothers as being the active partner in the follow-up of the child in school and regarding health issues [8,9].…”

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“…10 fathers adopted a wait and see strategy [8,9]. Yet others show that mothers tend to be more responsible in the follow-up of the child and report an increase in maternal distress in families with children with ADHD [26].…”

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“…Parents have described their concern and are seeking tools and structure to help manage their child with ADHD in everyday life [8,9]. Some families used a white-board to structure their weekly activities [9].…”

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Parental perception of family functioning in everyday life with a child with ADHD

Moen

Hedelin²,

Hall‐Lord

2014

Scand J Public Health

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The aim of this study was to describe and investigate family characteristics in relation to support, behaviour of the child, family functioning and sense of coherence from the parents' perspective in families with a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A further aim was to explore predictors of family functioning. Methods: The study population consisted of 1964 parents of children with ADHD aged 15 years old and younger. In all, 265 parents responded to a questionnaire (response rate 48.2%; 217 mothers and 48 fathers). In addition to questions about the parents, children, family characteristics and support from health services, the questionnaire included the Family Assessment Device (FAD), the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), Sense of Coherence (SOC) and Social Cohesion and Support Index (SCS). Data were analysed with descriptive, comparative and standard multiple regression analyses. Results: Parents with ADHD reported a weaker SOC and poorer FAD in the family than parents without ADHD. Parents with children medicated for ADHD were significantly more satisfied with social support (SCS), rated their children's behaviour as less problematic and reported better family functioning. Parents' age, SOC, SCS, SDQ and support from the community health services explained 46.2% of the variation in FAD. Conclusions: A strong SOC, social support and support from the community health services were strongly associated with a positive effect on family functioning. Parents with ADHD reported a weaker SOC and poorer family functioning than parents without ADHD. This knowledge may be useful and should be taken into account when planning support for such families.

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Parental perception of family functioning in everyday life with a child with ADHD

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Hall‐Lord

2014

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“…People with the disability are a heterogeneous group with varied impairments, having difficulties regarding the regulation of their emotions and activities, and maintaining attention and impulse control. Families with children with ADHD have many challenges to deal with, both in the family unit and in society at large [8] [9]. Family functioning is described as more of a strain than in other families [10] [11] [12].…”

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Reliability and Validity of the Norwegian Family Sense of Coherence Scale

Moen¹,

Hall‐Lord²

2016

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Aims and Objectives: To investigate reliability and validity of the translated Norwegian version of the Family Sense of Coherence scale. Background: The Family Sense of Coherence scale measures the global sense of coherence in families and might help health professionals to identify vulnerable families and to facilitate the strengthening of coping strategies in families. Design: Cross-sectional. Methods: In total, 264 parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and 157 parents of children in secondary schools in three municipalities responded to a questionnaire regarding the characteristics of the parent and the child, with four scales: Family Sense of Coherence, Sense of Coherence, Family Assessment Device and Well-being. Statistics with Cronbach alpha, intra-class correlation coefficient, independent sample t-test and Pearson's correlation coefficient were used to establish the reliability and validity of the scale. Results: Internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha was acceptable and test-retest reliability with intra-class correlation coefficient was sufficient. Known-groups test revealed statistical differences between the two groups of parents as pre-considered and significant correlations between Family Sense of Coherence and Sense of Coherence, Family Assessment Device and Well-being were found. Conclusion: The Norwegian version of Family Sense of Coherence scale can be considered as reliable and valid for the studied population. Relevance to Clinical Practice: The Family Sense of Coherence scale appears to be an appropriate instrument for evaluating and assessing to find vulnerable families who are in need of interventions strengthening the family's resources.

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Derkman,

Roos,

van Tetering

2024

Kind en Adolescent Praktijkreeks

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Living in a family with a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a phenomenographic study

Abstract: There is a need of family-focused approach with a dialogue with family members to share the view of their situation and identify their individual resources and needs. Nurses should help these families with family supervision.

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Parental perception of family functioning in everyday life with a child with ADHD

Parental perception of family functioning in everyday life with a child with ADHD

Reliability and Validity of the Norwegian Family Sense of Coherence Scale

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