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C hinese family management of chronic childhood conditions: A cluster analysis
Author(s) -
Zhang Ying,
Wei Min,
Zhang Yaqing,
Shen Nanping
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/jspn.12046
Subject(s) - cluster (spacecraft) , psychology , medicine , computer science , computer network
Purpose This study compared the management of chronic childhood conditions in C hinese families and identified predictors of management style. Design and Method A survey was conducted in 2008–2009 on a convenience sample of 387 caregivers of children with chronic conditions. Results. Six family management styles ( FMS s) were identified: accomplished, uncertain managing, joint managing, managing with difficulty, struggling, and competent managing. The FMS s were related to the functioning of the family and the child. Changes in parents' employment, geographic location, and diagnosis predicted family placement in a cluster. Practice Implications Understanding C hinese FMS s will further aid in providing culturally appropriate family‐centered care. Awareness of the predictors of FMS s can assist nurses in detecting which families need more help.