Chinese family management of chronic childhood conditions: a cluster analysis.

Purpose This study compared the management of chronic childhood conditions in Chinese families and identified predictors of management style. Design and Method A survey was conducted in 2008–2009 on a convenience sample of 387 caregivers of children with chronic conditions. Results.  Six family management styles (FMSs) were identified: accomplished, uncertain managing, joint managing, managing with difficulty, struggling, and competent managing. The FMSs were related to the functioning of the family and the child. Changes in parents' employment, geographic location, and diagnosis predicted family placement in a cluster. Practice Implications Understanding Chinese FMSs will further aid in providing culturally appropriate family-centered care. Awareness of the predictors of FMSs can assist nurses in detecting which families need more help.