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Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry
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Coping Strategies in Parents of Children Receiving Liver Transplants

Gabriele Noble-Jamieson

Paediatric Unit, Addenbrooke's, NHS Trust

Penny Cook

Paediatric Unit, Addenbrooke's, NHS Trust

Glenys Parkinson

Paediatric Unit, Addenbrooke's, NHS Trust

Nicholas Barnes

Paediatric Unit, Addenbrooke's, NHS Trust

Liver transplantation is an extremely stressful experience for the child and the family. Each phase of the child's illness is characterized by specific stresses. The most frequently used coping strategies in each phase are being realistic, accepting and trusting. There are also techniques specific to each phase. With help and support from medical, nursing and auxiliary staff most parents develop a trusting, realistic and accepting attitude and cope remarkably. More intense support is needed during the waiting time before transplantation and after discharge. Our analysis of parental responses to the most stressful events has indicated some specific measures which are likely to help parents cope in this and similar situations.

Key Words: children • coping strategies • liver transplantation • parents • stress factors

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol. 1, No. 4, 563-573 (1996)
DOI: 10.1177/1359104596014008
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