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October 2, 2025Health ExpectationsOpen Access

Family Caregivers' Experiences of Services for Children With Medical Complexity: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Evidence Synthesis

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BPBethan PageKing's College LondonPHPru HolderKing's College LondonKDKatie DoidgeKing's College London

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Overview

Systematic review identifies family caregivers' priorities in health, care, and educational services, suggesting improvements.

Key Points

  • Family caregivers prioritize their child's safety across all care settings, emphasizing the need for better support.
  • Out of 71 studies, 29 were selected for rich data, focusing primarily on hospital and home care experiences.
  • Thematic synthesis revealed concerns about interactions with professionals and the need for family-centered care.
  • Future research should explore the gaps in understanding family caregivers' experiences within education and social care.

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Page et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de79715b556a9128e1b2f2https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70452
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