Abstract:Background
Family morbidity is a concern in the treatment of paediatric patients but guidance and research lacks reference to siblings. Siblings of chronically sick children are at risk of adverse outcomes if needs are not recognized and met. Positive outcomes are possible with appropriate support.
Objective
To identify emotional and spiritual needs of children and young people (CYP) with a sibling with a chronic disease.
Method
A mixed methods study including: validated, UK normed 52-item Kidscreen questio… Show more
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