Sustainable Health for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Current Studies for Sustainable Health

Editors: Şerif DEMİR, Fatma Nur TAKI, Yusuf UZUN


Current Studies for Sustainable Health

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Sustainable Health for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Chapter Authors: Sümeyye SARIŞAHİN, Selma ERCAN DOĞU

Pages: 51-67

This chapter examines sustainable health within the context of parents caring for children with special needs, emphasizing that protecting the long-term physical, psychological, and social well-being of caregivers is essential for both family functioning and the quality of care provided. Sustainable health is understood not only as addressing existing health problems but also as maintaining well-being through supportive environments, community resources, and equitable health policies. The chapter highlights the significant challenges faced by caregivers -including high caregiving demands, stress, disrupted family dynamics, and social isolation- and discusses how these challenges affect their health and daily functioning. Within this framework, occupational therapy plays a critical role by offering holistic, family-centered, and resilience-focused interventions that strengthen caregivers’ daily living skills, promote participation in meaningful activities, facilitate “me time,” and support psychological empowerment. Through co-occupation, ergonomic strategies, and education-based interventions, occupational therapists help caregivers manage stress, enhance self-efficacy, and sustain their caregiving roles more healthily. Drawing on international frameworks such as the WHO’s sustainable health goals and Türkiye’s 2030 Barrier-Free Vision, the chapter emphasizes the importance of community-based services, social support systems, and interdisciplinary collaboration in promoting sustainable caregiver health. Ultimately, the chapter argues that evidencebased occupational therapy interventions, integrated with national and community-level policies, can significantly enhance caregivers’ quality of life, support long-term health, and contribute to more resilient and inclusive societies.

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