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TaPSon project publish four new research papers

February 8, 2023

The TaPSon project, a research study funded by TOFS, have published four papers.

TaPSon stands for Tailored Psychological Support Online is led by Dr. Vuokko Wallace, a Clinical Psychologist and an adult born with OA/TOF.

The four papers are:

Anxiety and Depression in Parents of Children Born with Esophageal Atresia: An International Online Survey Study
The lived experience of adults and parents: Transitioning from paediatric to adult health care with oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula
A Thematic Analysis Exploring the Psychological Well-Being of Adults Born with Esophageal Atresia
Fear, isolation and the importance of support: A qualitative study of parents’ experiences of feeding a child born with esophageal atresia

For more information on the TapSon project, please click here.

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