Journal article
The impact of bowel and bladder problems on children's quality of life and their parents: A scoping review
Child: Care, Health and Development, Vol.45(1), pp.1-14
2019
Abstract
Background: Functional bladder and bowel problems are common in children and have a serious psychological as well as physical impact. The objective of this scoping review was to synthesise evidence on the impact of such conditions both on children's quality of life (QOL) and their parents. Methods: The scoping review followed Arksey and O′Malley's framework. Relevant studies were identified by a comprehensive search of scientific databases. Inclusion criteria focused on children with bladder and bowel dysfunction, their QOL, and impact on parents. Studies were analysed for aims, study populations, measures, and results. Results: A total of 783 records were retrieved with 30 meeting the criteria. Most studies found that QOL was reduced in children with nocturnal enuresis, day bladder dysfunction, bowel dysfunction, and combined bladder and bowel dysfunction. Parents' QOL and social-emotional functioning were also negatively affected. Conclusions: Functional bladder and bowel problems should be identified and treated as early as possible to minimise negative impacts on QOL of children and their carers. Future research should focus on how to best provide early and effective intervention in the most accessible manner.
Details
- Title
- The impact of bowel and bladder problems on children's quality of life and their parents: A scoping review
- Authors
- Dianne Collis (Corresponding Author) - Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health ServiceAnn Kennedy-Behr (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringLauren Kearney (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Publication details
- Child: Care, Health and Development, Vol.45(1), pp.1-14
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
- Date published
- 2019
- DOI
- 10.1111/cch.12620
- ISSN
- 0305-1862
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451256902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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