The effect of disease uncertainty on stress perception among parents of critically ill children in the Picu

The mediating effect of coping styles

Bibliographic Data

ID15699564
AuthorsYing Peng (0000-0002-8801-5711, Jinan University, corresponding author), Xiaojiao Huang (Jinan University), Jiawei Huang (0000-0002-7578-4490, Guangzhou Women and Children Medical Center), Qingqing Wang (0000-0002-8418-5481, Jinan University), Yelin Ji (Jinan University), Xiaoying Tian (0000-0002-8165-6110, Jinan University), Yang Shuai (0000-0002-9140-5016, Jinan University), Fengxia Yan (Jinan University)
Year2025
Volume13
Issue1
Pages759-759
Publication date2025-07-09
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2050-7283 • E-ISSN: 2050-7283
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s40359-025-02862-2
PMID40635113
OpenAlexW4412177809
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited8

Disease uncertainty is a significant factor contributing to stress in parents of children admitted to the PICU. It affects their choice of coping styles, which in turn impacts their stress levels. This study highlights the importance of addressing disease uncertainty and coping strategies to reduce stress in parents of critically ill children and improve family-centered care in the PICU

Coping (psychology · Coping behavior · Critically ill · Developmental psychology · Disease · Intensive care medicine · Perception · Psychological stress · Clinical Psychology · Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units · Health and Well-being Studies · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Medicine · Psychology

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