Virtual care during the pandemic: Multi-family group sessions for Hong Kong Chinese families of adolescents with intellectual disabilities.
J Intellect Disabil
; : 17446295221076693, 2022 Mar 26.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2316685
ABSTRACT
The suspension of social services in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic increased the caregiver strain for families of adolescent children with intellectual disabilities, possibly aggravating their family relationships. This article reports on an online Multi-Family Group (MFG) conducted during the pandemic for Hong Kong Chinese families of adolescents affected by mild-to-moderate intellectual disabilities. A thematic analysis of the experiences of the participating service users revealed three positive effects of the intervention model improved family relationships, mutual helpful influences occurring among families, and a new understanding of family members with intellectual disabilities. The therapeutic group process used to promote family development is illustrated by a group vignette. The challenges and the practical considerations for conducting an MFG online are discussed.
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Type of study:
Qualitative research
Language:
English
Journal:
J Intellect Disabil
Journal subject:
Mental Disorders
Year:
2022
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Article
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17446295221076693
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