Sense of coherence in family caregivers of children with chronic diseases: a narrative review

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The prevalence of chronic diseases in children has significantly increased, leading to heightened psychological burdens on family caregivers.
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Antonovsky's Sense of Coherence (SOC) theory serves as a crucial psychological resource for caregivers managing stressors in caregiving.
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High levels of SOC are linked to better management of caregiving burdens and improved mental health outcomes for caregivers.
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Current research on SOC among family caregivers is limited, lacking methodological diversity and failing to address unique caregiver needs.
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The review aims to identify research gaps and provide recommendations for future studies and clinical interventions to support caregivers.

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