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Mental health and school absenteeism in children with long-term physical conditions: a secondary analysis of the British Child and Adolescent Mental Health Surveys 2004 and 2007
- Authors:
- FINNING Katie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child: Care, Health and Development, 48(1), 2022, pp.110-119.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Children and young people (CYP) with long-term physical conditions (LTCs) are more likely to have poorer mental health and more school absenteeism compared with CYP with no LTCs. However, there is limited longitudinal research, and the extent to which these difficulties persist in CYP with LTCs is unknown. Furthermore, little is known about the relative impact of different types of LTC on mental health and absenteeism. Methods: This study investigated cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of different LTCs with mental health and school absenteeism in a large (N = 7977) nationally representative survey of CYP in Great Britain and its 3-year follow-up. Psychopathology was assessed using the parent-reported Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), and diagnosis of any psychiatric disorder using the Development and Wellbeing Assessment (DAWBA). Days absent and persistent absence (missing 10% or more of school days) were reported by parents. Results: Compared with those with no LTCs, CYP with any LTC had higher SDQ total difficulties scores at baseline (adjusted mean difference 1.4, 1.1-1.6) and follow-up (1.1, 0.8-1.4) and were more likely to have a psychiatric disorder at baseline (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.59, 1.34-1.89) and follow-up (1.75, 1.44-2.12). Children with any LTC also missed more days of school at baseline (adjusted incidence rate ratio 1.47, 1.31-1.64) and follow-up (1.17, 1.00-1.36) and were more likely to be persistently absent (aOR baseline 1.78, 1.48-2.14; follow-up 1.27, 1.00-1.61). Neurodevelopmental disorders, migraines and atopic conditions were particularly strongly associated with both mental health and absenteeism. Conclusions: Children with LTCs had poorer mental health and more school absence than those with no LTCs. Clinicians should routinely enquire about mental health and school attendance in CYP with LTCs and should collaborate with families and schools to ensure these children are provided with sufficient mental health and educational support. (Edited publisher abstract)
Supporting pupils with special health needs in mainstream schools: policy and practice
- Authors:
- LIGHTFOOT Jane, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Society, 15(2), April 2001, pp.57-69.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
A growing number of pupils in mainstream schools may have health-related support needs in respect of a chronic illness or physical disability. Data from research study investigating these needs and carried out between 1996 and 1998 are used to reflect on the position of this group of pupils within policy guidance on special educational needs and medical needs. Evidence of confusion and ambiguity, both in the guidance and its interpretation, suggests that the needs of this group remain somewhat hidden. More recent developments in special needs policy guidance are discussed in terms of the prospect for strengthening support for this group of pupils.
Spinal cord injury: a biopsychosocial perspective and primer for social workers
- Authors:
- KEHELER Carissa, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 2(1), 2003, pp.57-77.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article provides an overview of spinal cord injury (SCI) that is useful and informative for social workers and other health care professionals who work with this population. Social workers new to the specialty of spinal cord injury must expand their knowledge base of this chronic injury. Social workers contribute to the rehabilitation process through assessment, education, and discharge planning. This article also may be used to inform persons with spinal cord injury and their families and to encourage them to engage in dialogue about SCI in the earliest stages of treatment and rehabilitation. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Improving communication between health and education for children with chronic illness or physical disability
- Authors:
- MUKHERJEE Suzanne, LIGHTFOOT Jane, SLOPER Patricia
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 164p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Report of project based in York intended to improve communication between health and education staff about children with a chronic illness and physical disability. Health and education staff, parents and children were surveyed and an action plan for creating better systems for communication drawn up.
Service support for children with a chronic illness or physical disability attending mainstreams schools
- Authors:
- LIGHTFOOT Jane, MUKHERJEE Suzanne, SLOPER Patricia
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 183p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Aims to identify needs for NHS support for schools as expressed by children with special health needs, their parents and teachers, and to make recommendations for good practice. Commences with a review of relevant literature. Examines results of focus group discussions, which raised issues relating to school absence, exclusion from school life, support from peers and teachers, and medical care. Finally reports on conclusions arising from workshops with managers and professionals from education and health care.
Transition to adulthood for young disabled people with 'complex health and support needs'
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Although the term 'complex health and support needs' covers a wide range of impairments and conditions, young people with high levels of health and/or support needs experience some common difficulties in their access to services during their transition to adulthood. Outlines the findings of a review of research, consultation with six local authorities and interviews with young people themselves.
Community care law update
- Author:
- COLLINS Simon
- Journal article citation:
- SCOLAG Journal, 233, April 1996, pp.59-62.
- Publisher:
- ScoLAG(Scottish Legal Action Group)
Community care is a new and rapidly expanding area of law. The author, examines some important recent developments by using recent case examples covering the assessment of need; assessment of special educational needs; closure of local authority residential homes; homelessness and community care; and contracting out care services.
Growing up with a chronic disease: the impact on children and their families
- Author:
- EISER Christine
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 255p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at the effects of caring for a chronically sick or disabled child on parents, siblings and the extended family. Includes case studies.