title: A family empowerment program for families having children with thalassemia, Thailand.
abstract: The purpose of this quasi-experimental design study was to examine the effectiveness of a family empowerment program (FEP) on family functioning and empowerment among 56 families having children with thalassemia. The 26 families in the experimental group received the FEP and usual care, while 30 families in the control group received usual care. Data collection occurred through family functioning and empowerment questionnaires. Between-group differences were tested with t-tests and analysis of variance. The result revealed that family caregivers who participated in the FEP had significantly increased family functioning and empowerment scores over time. The FEP can be used as a powerful intervention for assisting families and children with thalassemia and the education of health professionals.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, Burapha University, Muang, Thailand.
authors.forename: Chintana
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wacharasin
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, Burapha University, Muang, Thailand.
authors.forename: Maneerat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Phaktoop
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, Burapha University, Muang, Thailand.
authors.forename: Siriyupa
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sananreangsak
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011209:Power, Psychological; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013785:Thailand; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000451:nursing*
keywords: Thailand; children with thalassemia; family empowerment; family functioning