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Communication Themes in Families of Children with Chronic Conditions

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TN-Center on Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2009

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This qualitative study identified communication themes among well siblings, parents, and others within families of children with chronic conditions. Semi-structured intervies of 30 parent-well sibling dyads were content analyzed from a larger study of families of children with chronic conditions. Four themes emerged: communication as a reflection of famiy roles and relationships, giving voice, staying connected, and struggling for normalcy.

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Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

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Consumers/Families, Professionals, Students

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