Mastorci Francesca, Lazzeri Maria Francesca Lodovica, Ait-Ali Lamia, Festa Pierluigi, Pingitore Alessandro
Clinical Physiology Institute, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Area della Ricerca di Pisa (CNR), 56124 Pisa, Italy.
Fondazione Gabriele Monasterio, 54100 Massa, Italy.
Children (Basel). 2025 Jul 23;12(8):967. doi: 10.3390/children12080967.
Children living with chronic diseases represent a great challenge for the health care system, their families, and communities. These young patients face continuous medical needs that affect not only their health but also their daily routines, emotional well-being, and family dynamics. In response, clinical practice is increasingly integrating psychosocial indicators alongside traditional medical parameters. Consequently, there is a growing consensus that the evaluation of pediatric chronic diseases should address not only clinical dimensions but also the disease's impact on socialization, emotional health, and daily functioning. This narrative review explores the role of psychosocial variables in the management of pediatric chronic illnesses, including the experiences of parents and siblings, with a focus on effective strategies to improve everyday life. The integration of quality of life and well-being within a multidimensional care model could be instrumental in both symptom management and psychosocial support. Recognizing that children with chronic conditions are at increased risk for long-term adverse outcomes, it is critical to develop interventions that go beyond clinical care, encompassing education, coping reinforcement, and family-centered approaches.
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