Caregiver Stress, Burden, And Coping In Families Of Children With Intellectual Disabilities: A Comprehensive Review
Keywords:
Intellectual disability; Caregiver stress; Caregiver burden; Coping strategies; Psychological well-being; Family caregiversAbstract
Families serve as the lifelong support system for children with intellectual disabilities (ID). The responsibilities of caregiving frequently lead to stress, heavy burden and unhealthy coping mechanisms, which, in turn impact caregivers’ physical, mental and social health. This review examines the aspects of caregiver stress and burden theoretical frameworks describing caregiver results elements affecting evaluation and coping methods employed by caregivers of children with ID. The evidence highlights the urgent need for structured family support, coping-skills training, respite services, and community-based interventions to maintain caregivers’ health and resilience
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