Family-centered care for children with cerebral palsy: A meta-analysis of perspectives from children, caregivers, and professionals through the measure of processes of care.
Laura Ares-Brage, Caritat Bagur-Calafat, Marta Amor-Barbosa et al.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis examined family-centered care (FCC) for children with cerebral palsy using the Measure of Processes of Care (MPOC), comparing perspectives reported by families and professionals. Fifteen articles using an MPOC version were included. No included article reported children’s own experiences. Across families and professionals, “Information provided” received the lowest ratings, while “Respectful care” had the highest average score. The findings identify information provision as an area needing attention and highlight the lack of evidence directly capturing children’s perspectives.
Key findings
- Fifteen articles using an MPOC version were included; none reported children’s experiences of family-centered care.
- “Information provided” was the lowest-rated domain for both families and professionals.
- “Respectful care” had the highest average score, with families and professionals reporting care characterized by respect and dignity.
Why it matters
The review suggests that families and professionals perceive respectful care as a relative strength, while information provision is a shared weakness. Because children’s own experiences were absent from the included evidence, assessments of family-centered care may not fully represent the perspectives of those receiving care. These findings can help identify priorities for evaluating and improving care processes.
What to keep in mind
The review found no included studies reporting children’s experiences, limiting conclusions about their perspective on family-centered care.