Table 1 Case characteristics with STAI and SF-36 scores
Case # | Child’s age | Child’s diagnoses | Single or dyad household | Support systems | STAI weighted scoresa (T2) | STAI weighted scoresa (T3) | SF-36 (T1) scoresa | SF-36 (T4) scoresa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Case #1 | 2 months | Cardiac Septal Defect, Hip Dysplasia | 2 | Has family support and a family member with medical training | 36 | 40 | PCSb: 53.02 MCSc: 51.62 | PCS: 58.92 MCS: 55.73 |
Case #2 | 15 days (adjusted age) | Genetic Condition | 2 | Family live close by in home community | 20 | 21 | PCS: 28.99 MCS: 53.61 | PCS: 53.27 MCS: 53.15 |
Case #3 | 10 years | Osteomyelitis, Home IV Antibiotics | 2 | Family staying in home temporarily to ease the stress of the transition. Family live in close proximity, neighbor is a medical professional. | 36 | 48 | PCS: 56.96 MCS: 57.87 | PCS: 58.74 MCS: 42.12 |
Case #4 | 5 months (adjusted age) | Home NJ Feeds | 1 | Co-parent lives short distance away. Family visting from out-of-province to provide support. Co-parent’s family supportive. | 20 | 20 | PCS: 55.04 MCS: 52.40 | PCS: 51.46 MCS: 58.00 |
Case #5 | 1 year | Esophageal Defect, Rehab | 2 | None identified | 46 | 45 | PCS: 61.16 MCS: 42.29 | PCS: 61.3 MCS: 45.18 |
Case #6 | 9 years | Leukemia, Rehab, Ulcerative wounds | 2 | Family of both caregivers live in close proximity. Family friend who is a retired health care professional | 59 | 48 | PCS: 57.95 MCS: 27.98 | PCS: 60.22 MCS:45.97 |