Medical Stress Reactions and Personal Growth in Parents of Children With a Rare Craniofacial Condition.
Kristin Billaud FeragenNicola Marie StockAnita MyhreBernt J Due-TønnessenPublished in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2019)
The findings provide insight into the complex physical and psychological effects experienced by parents in response to their child's diagnosis and medical treatment, as well as an understanding of how these experiences may also result in personal growth over time. Implementation of trauma-informed evidence-based resources should be considered in craniofacial care and future research, particularly in regard to prevention and treatment of psychological distress.