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Preadmission programs: development, implementation and evaluation.

K O'Meara, M J McAuliffe, D Motherway

    Children'S Health Care : Journal of the Association for the Care of Children'S Health
    |January 6, 1984
    PubMed
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    Preadmission programs prepare children and families for hospitalization, reducing stress. These family-centered programs ensure consistent care in pediatric tertiary settings.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric healthcare
    • Child psychology
    • Hospital administration

    Background:

    • Hospitalization can be stressful for children and families.
    • Preadmission preparation aims to mitigate these potential stresses.
    • Existing programs may lack a consistent, family-centered approach.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the development of family-centered, developmentally based preadmission programs.
    • To foster continuity and consistency in pediatric tertiary care.
    • To discuss the implementation and evaluation of these programs.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of family-centered, developmentally appropriate preadmission programs.
    • Implementation within a large pediatric tertiary care setting.

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  • Evaluation of program effectiveness and impact on patient care.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful development and implementation of structured preadmission programs.
    • Programs fostered continuity and consistency in patient and family preparation.
    • Evaluation indicated contribution to quality patient care.

    Conclusions:

    • Family-centered, developmentally based preadmission programs are effective.
    • These programs enhance the hospital experience for pediatric patients.
    • Structured preparation is crucial for quality pediatric tertiary care.