Exploring Family Quality of Life in Parent-Implemented Interventions for Young Children with Disabilities

We analyzed the family quality of life (FQOL) in parent-implemented interventions (PIIs) for young children with disabilities in this systematic review. We identified forty studies that met the inclusion criteria. We analyzed these studies based on participant demographics, intervention characteristics, FQOL measures, family outcomes, and study rigor. Additionally, intervention characteristics and family outcomes were linked to the FQOL framework to identify intervention components addressing FQOL and to examine the impact of PIIs across FQOL domains. The results indicated positive trends, suggesting that PIIs have the potential to enhance emotional well-being, family interaction, and parenting domains, while physical well-being and disability-related support remain underexplored across the eligible studies. These findings highlight the importance of incorporating FQOL measures to identify family strengths, guide tailored family support, and address barriers in the context of PIIs. The analysis of FQOL components and family outcomes provides insights to guide future research on supporting FQOL within PIIs.