<i>‘They’re creepy creatures with human-like features’</i>: children’s experiences of visual hallucinations in Charles Bonnet syndrome—a qualitative study
The journey towards understanding and managing CBS for both parents and children is challenging. Although coping strategies can lead to improved adjustment, visual hallucinations compounded the difficulty of living with a chronic visual impairment. Healthcare providers have an integral role in ensuring patients and families are effectively supported to allay fears and promote psychological well-being.
Authors
- Lee Jones (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8030-1211)
- Lara Ditzel-Finn
- Leanne McDonald (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8769-3214)
- Mariya Moosajee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1688-5360)
Institutions
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University of West London (GB)
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- The Francis Crick Institute (GB)
- Moorfields Eye Hospital (GB)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Disease in Childhood
- Published
- 2025-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2024-327811
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Hallucinations in medical conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.16
Funders
- Wellcome Trust
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust