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E-Poster

Health

Examining the Impact on Family Scale in Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant: A Systematic Review

Friday, October 25, 2024
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM CT
Location: KC Convention Center, Poster 10B
This systematic review explores the literature using the Impact on Family Scale with families of pediatric organ transplant recipients. Fourteen studies were reviewed, revealing associations with each parental and child psychological and behavioral symptoms but insufficient exploration of medical outcomes or scale validity. Validating the IFS could enhance targeted interventions.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the impact of pediatric solid organ transplantation (SOT) on family dynamics, including the stressors experienced by parents and the potential consequences for family functioning and adjustment.
  2. Identify the utility of the Impact on Family Scale (IFS) in assessing the familial impact of pediatric solid organ patients, including its associations with parental and child psychological symptoms and other relevant factors.
  3. Explore the role of healthcare social workers in utilizing the IFS to detect and address family-related issues in pediatric SOT populations, aiming to improve overall medical and psychosocial outcomes for transplant recipients and their families.