New counseling aims to ease burden for parents of seriously ill children
NCT ID NCT07327580
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a counseling program for parents of children receiving palliative care. The program combines Watson's Human Care Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help parents live according to their values and reduce the burden of caregiving. The study will enroll 62 parents and measure changes in valued living and caregiver burden using questionnaires.
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Active substance
Counseling program based on Watson Human Care Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a practical way to help parents cope with the emotional and physical strain of caring for a seriously ill child.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 62 participants, so results may not apply to all parents. The program is behavioral, so benefits depend on individual engagement and may be modest.
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Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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