Category | Issues |
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Sensory overload throughout the journey | ▪ Fitting event into activity of daily living ▪ Difficulty suppressing anticipatory anxiety ▪ Difficulty managing logistics ▪ Situation can be psychologically distressing |
Multiple determinants of anxiety | ▪ Severity of the child’s injury/illness ▪ Day-to-day life circumstance ▪ Mood ▪ Experience level ▪ Family and work–life dynamics |
General feeling of being overwhelmed | ▪ The perception/belief that ”life is not fair” ▪ The reality that life is a battle ▪ Multiple healthcare challenges in same family unit |
Sensitivities to cultural barriers can lead to a positive or negative experience | ▪ Socioeconomic circumstances ▪ Language barriers ▪ Cultural/ideological values ▪ Healthcare providers may generalize experiences based on spoken language |