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A home away from home: extended care in pediatrics
Leadership in Health Services = Leadership Dans Les Services De Sante
|August 6, 1992
Insights
Winnipeg Children's Hospital's Pediatric Extended Care Unit supports children needing prolonged respiratory support. Most children successfully transition back to community living with their families.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Respiratory Medicine
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Established in 1982, the Pediatric Extended Care Unit (PECU) at Winnipeg Children's Hospital addresses the need for long-term respiratory support in pediatric patients.
- The unit provides specialized care for children requiring continuous mechanical ventilation or other intensive respiratory interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes and impact of the Pediatric Extended Care Unit.
- To assess the success rate of patient discharges and reintegration into community settings.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patient data from the Pediatric Extended Care Unit.
- Tracking patient length of stay, respiratory support requirements, and discharge destinations.
Main Results:
- The unit has cared for 34 children since its inception.
- Patient stays ranged from several months to almost three years.
- The majority of children were successfully discharged to their families.
Conclusions:
- The Pediatric Extended Care Unit facilitates successful long-term respiratory support for children.
- The unit plays a vital role in enabling children to return to community and family life.
Abstract:
In 1982, the Winnipeg Children's Hospital initiated its Pediatric Extended Care Unit for children who require prolonged respiratory support. Since its creation, 34 children have stayed at the unit for periods ranging from a few months to nearly three years. Most have been successfully discharged to their natural or foster families to assume their place in the community.