Barbara Mandleco

Oct 26, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Elizabeth Ward |Barbara Mandleco |Brigham Young

Keywordssibling relationships, children with autism, CWAAbstractThe social and behavioral issues of autism are very unique and have a deep impact on families, particularly siblings, as they learn to cope and live with a child with autism (CWA). However, there is limited information in the literature relative to the experience of the sibling, and the information that does exist is often conflicting.

Oct 26, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Brianna Smith |Barbara Mandleco |Brigham Young

Keywordschildren with autism, CWA, siblings, support groupsAbstractThe purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to identify the experiences of siblings between 8 and 18 years old of children with autism (CWA). Identification of these experiences can provide an insight into aiding families and siblings with interventions and support groups.

Jul 9, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Katie Johnson |Barbara Mandleco |Brigham Young

Keywordschild hospitalization, behavioral changes, dependency behaviors, maintaining relationshipsAbstractIn an effort to improve nursing practice with children, this study looked at the long-term effects and memories of childhood hospitalization on adults. In young children, common behavioral changes observed include; initial aloofness toward parents followed by dependency behaviors, nightmares or new fears, resistance to going to bed and waking up during the night, withdrawal, shyness, etc.

Sep 2, 2023 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Renea L. Beckstrand |Lynn Callister |Barbara Mandleco |Nicole L Rawle

AbstractBackground: Each year 55 000 children die in the United States, and most of these deaths occur in hospitals. The barriers and supportive behaviors in providing end-of-life care to children should be determined. Objective: To determine pediatric intensive care unit nurses' perceptions of sizes, frequencies, and magnitudes of selected obstacles and helpful behaviors in providing end-of-life care to children.