Psychological impact of chronic illness in childhood

Question 1

Impact of chronic illness in children on parents

Answer 1

demands and disruptions to normal routines
changes in roles, responsibilities and patterns of interactions eg. care-giving
increased practical + emotional stress, depression
strain on parental relationships, burnout
financial issues

Question 2

Impact of chronic illness in children on siblings

Answer 2

may take up support and caring roles
miss quality time with ill sibling + parents
anxiety over illness dominated relationships
siblings’ needs often overlooked
jealousy
increased empathy
greater maturity