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  • 1Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195.

Children'S Health Care : Journal of the Association for the Care of Children'S Health
|March 4, 1992
PubMed
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Healthcare professionals often use jargon with children. This study explains why this happens and highlights communication risks, offering simpler alternatives for better pediatric patient understanding.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare Communication
  • Medical Terminology in Pediatrics

Background:

  • Increasing complexity in pediatric care leads to reliance on specialized language.
  • Healthcare professionals across disciplines use labels, jargon, and abbreviations when communicating with pediatric patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore reasons behind the use of jargon and labels in pediatric communication.
  • To summarize the inherent risks associated with technical language in pediatric care.
  • To propose alternative communication strategies for healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on communication practices in pediatric healthcare.
  • Analysis of potential motivations for using jargon.
  • Synthesis of risks and benefits of specialized versus plain language.

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Main Results:

  • Identified common explanations for jargon use, including efficiency and professional identity.
  • Detailed the negative impacts of jargon on pediatric patient comprehension, trust, and adherence.
  • Outlined potential harms such as misinterpretation and patient anxiety.

Conclusions:

  • Reducing jargon and employing clear, simple language is crucial for effective pediatric communication.
  • Alternative communication methods can enhance patient understanding and improve healthcare outcomes for children.
  • Adopting patient-centered communication strategies benefits both children and healthcare providers.