Anna Ayu Herawati, Ahmad Syaf ya Habibi, Ibrahim Al Hakim, Syamsu Yusuf LN, Ilfiandra, Erfan Ramadhani, Rizky Andana Pohan
Medical decision-making in child care presents unique challenges that can significantly impact parents' psychological well-being. This paper highlights the urgent need to integrate personalized strategies into medical decision-making to alleviate anxiety and foster post-traumatic growth. It advocates for longitudinal studies to explore the long-term effects of personalized approaches in medical decision-making. By equipping healthcare providers with training on effectively engaging parents, healthcare systems can create a more inclusive support environment that strengthens family psychological resilience. In this way, parents feel valued and trusted as integral members of the care team, which can significantly reduce their sense of helplessness and enhance emotional resilience during their child's medical care. © 2025 Elsevier B.V.
Department of Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Bengkulu, Jl. WR. Supratman, Kandang Limun, Kec. Muara Bangka Hulu, Sumatera, Bengkulu, 38371, Indonesia; Department of Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Negeri Padang, Jl. Prof. Dr. Hamka, Air Tawar Bar., Kec. Padang Utara, Sumatera Barat, Kota Padang, 25171, Indonesia; Department of Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No.229, Isola, Kec. Sukasari, Jawa Barat, Kota Bandung, 40154, Indonesia; Department Guidance and Counseling, Universitas PGRI Palembang, Jln. Jend. A. Yani, Lr Gotong royong 9/10 Ulu, Palembang, Indonesia; Department of Islamic Guidance and Counseling, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Langsa, Jalan Meurandeh, Langsa Lama, Aceh, Kota Langsa, 24416, Indonesia
