Supporting Children With a Chronic Disease and Their Parents When Admitted to Hospital: A Scoping Review of Psychosocial Supports

Key Points

• To identify and evaluate psychosocial supports for children with chronic diseases and their parents during hospitalization.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing literature on psychosocial interventions.
• Analyzed emotional and psychological support strategies applied in hospital settings.
• Assessed the impact of these interventions on the mental health of children and families.
• Found that emotional and psychological support interventions are predominant.
• Identified a critical need for targeted psychosocial support among hospitalized children and their families.
• Highlighted gaps in current practices and the need for comprehensive support strategies.