C hinese family management of chronic childhood conditions: A cluster analysis

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.