Table IV.

Key challenges for recovery.

Key challenges for children	Key challenges for parents
Fear of re-injury	Insufficient knowledge about recovery
Returning to activities	Uncertainty about care once their child’s cast was removed
Adapting and managing in the cast	Overcoming negative emotions such as: worry about healing, re-injury, the appearance of their child’s wrist, and regret or doubt about their treatment decision
Overcoming a loss of confidence
Upset at the appearance of their wrist