Meta-Analysis
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World J Clin Cases. Oct 16, 2023; 11(29): 7082-7090
Published online Oct 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i29.7082
Meta-analysis on the effectiveness of parent education for children with disabilities
JongSik Jang, Geonwoo Kim, Hyewon Jeong, Narae Lee, Seri Oh
JongSik Jang, Department of Occupatioanl Therapy, Kangwon National University, Gangwon-do, Samcheok 25945, South Korea
Geonwoo Kim, Hyewon Jeong, Narae Lee, Seri Oh, Department of Occupational Therapy, Kangwon National University Graduate School, Gangwon-do, Samcheok 25949, South Korea
Author contributions: Jang J and Oh S wrote the paper; Jang J, Kim G, Jeong H, Lee N and Oh S edited and revised the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Seri Oh, MS, Lecturer, Department of Occupatioanl Therapy, Kangwon National University Graduate School, No. 346 Hwangjo-gil, Dogye-eup, Gangwon-do, Samcheok 25949, South Korea. dhtpfl247@naver.com
Received: July 3, 2023
Peer-review started: July 3, 2023
First decision: August 10, 2023
Revised: August 24, 2023
Accepted: September 19, 2023
Article in press: September 19, 2023
Published online: October 16, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Previous meta-analyses targeting the education of parents of children with disabilities have been limited to domestic papers or meta-analyses on parental depression and parenting attitude. Studies on the effectiveness of face-to-face versus non-face-to-face parental education is lacking. Our meta-analysis showed that parental education for parents of children with disabilities effectively enhanced parental attitude and diminished parental depression. We suggest effective educational methods and future research directions for parents of children with disabilities.