Impact of expected parental death on the health of adolescent and young adult children: A systematic review of the literature.

Jessop, M; Fischer, A; Good, P

Impact of expected parental death on the health of adolescent and young adult children: A systematic review of the literature.

Jessop, M Fischer, A Good, P

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Palliat Med, 2022, 36, (6), pp. 928-937
Issue Date:: 2022-06

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dc.contributor.author	Jessop, M
dc.contributor.author	Fischer, A
dc.contributor.author	Good, P https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8198-0375
dc.date.accessioned	2023-05-30T03:04:19Z
dc.date.available	2023-05-30T03:04:19Z
dc.date.issued	2022-06
dc.identifier.citation	Palliat Med, 2022, 36, (6), pp. 928-937
dc.identifier.issn	0269-2163
dc.identifier.issn	1477-030X
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/170547
dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND: Few studies of health impacts of parental death focus on the developmental stage of adolescence and young adulthood and in particular, expected parental death from terminal illness. AIM: To systematically review the health impact of expected parental death on adolescent and young adult children aged 15-25 years and provide a basis for further research and clinical practice. DESIGN: Systematic review registered on PROSPERO (CRD42017080282). DATA SOURCES: Pubmed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, MEDLINE and Cochrane databases were searched with no restrictions on publication date with the last search in March 2021. Eligible articles included studies of adolescent and young adult children (defined by age range of 15-25 years) exposed to parental death due to terminal illness, and with reported health outcomes (physical, psychological or social). Articles were reviewed using the QualSyst tool. RESULTS: Ten articles met the inclusion criteria. Adolescent and young adult children reported poor family cohesion and communication with associated negative psychological outcomes. They reported distrust in the health care provided to their terminally ill parent, increased psychological distress and risk of unresolved grief, anxiety and self-harm. Some experience was positive with posttraumatic growth identified. CONCLUSIONS: This review specifically analysed the health impact of expected parental death on adolescent and young adult children. It highlights their need for age-appropriate psychosocial support and clear information during parental illness, death and bereavement.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	SAGE Publications
dc.relation.ispartof	Palliat Med
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dc.subject	1117 Public Health and Health Services, 1199 Other Medical and Health Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Gerontology
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Adult Children
dc.subject.mesh	Bereavement
dc.subject.mesh	Grief
dc.subject.mesh	Parental Death
dc.subject.mesh	Parents
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Bereavement
dc.subject.mesh	Grief
dc.subject.mesh	Adult Children
dc.subject.mesh	Parents
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Parental Death
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Adult Children
dc.subject.mesh	Bereavement
dc.subject.mesh	Grief
dc.subject.mesh	Parental Death
dc.subject.mesh	Parents
dc.title	Impact of expected parental death on the health of adolescent and young adult children: A systematic review of the literature.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	36
utslib.location.activity	England
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services
utslib.for	1199 Other Medical and Health Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/IMPACCT
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dc.date.updated	2023-05-30T03:04:18Z
pubs.issue	6
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	36
utslib.citation.issue	6

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Few studies of health impacts of parental death focus on the developmental stage of adolescence and young adulthood and in particular, expected parental death from terminal illness. AIM: To systematically review the health impact of expected parental death on adolescent and young adult children aged 15-25 years and provide a basis for further research and clinical practice. DESIGN: Systematic review registered on PROSPERO (CRD42017080282). DATA SOURCES: Pubmed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, MEDLINE and Cochrane databases were searched with no restrictions on publication date with the last search in March 2021. Eligible articles included studies of adolescent and young adult children (defined by age range of 15-25 years) exposed to parental death due to terminal illness, and with reported health outcomes (physical, psychological or social). Articles were reviewed using the QualSyst tool. RESULTS: Ten articles met the inclusion criteria. Adolescent and young adult children reported poor family cohesion and communication with associated negative psychological outcomes. They reported distrust in the health care provided to their terminally ill parent, increased psychological distress and risk of unresolved grief, anxiety and self-harm. Some experience was positive with posttraumatic growth identified. CONCLUSIONS: This review specifically analysed the health impact of expected parental death on adolescent and young adult children. It highlights their need for age-appropriate psychosocial support and clear information during parental illness, death and bereavement.

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