Parents’ Emotional Wellness: Reduce Distress, Emotional Support, and Partnership (DEP) Guide for supporting parents during a young child’s illness

This job aid was created by Breakthrough RESEARCH for a study in Kenya that tested a set of interventions that promote a positive experience of care for hospitalized newborns and young children 0-24 months and their parents in Kenya. This poster summarizes the Distress Recognition, Emotional Support, and Partnership (DEP) Guide which assisted providers in i) identifying sources of anxiety, worries, fears, and concern; ii) providing emotional support, and iii) engaging with parents and family to mitigate stressors, including bereavement.

Last modified: February 14, 2024

Language: English

Source: Breakthrough RESEARCH

Year of Publication: 2022