title: Foster parents' early adaptation to the placement of a child with developmental disabilities in their home.
abstract: Eight foster parents of children with developmental disabilities (DD) were interviewed about their early adaptation to placement of the child in their homes. Analysis using a grounded theory methodology showed important adaptations in the physiological, role function, interdependence, and self-concept modes of adaptation. Parents described less attention to their own physical health, dominance of the parenting role over all other roles, decreased social interactions, and a sense of personal satisfaction in response to placement of a child with DD in their homes. Implications for nursing practice are included.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson 85721, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Rodriguez
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017281:Cost of Illness; D003688:Deinstitutionalization; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005581:Foster Home Care / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*