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[Family nursing versus pediatric nursing]
I Nieto de Antonio1, A Gómez de Cádiz Villarreal, D Aragón Lavale
1Centro de Salud San Cristóbal. Area 11. Madrid.
Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|January 6, 2001
Summary
Primary care pediatricians prefer pediatric nursing over family nursing models. Pediatric nursing offers better coordination and professional development, aligning with pediatrician preferences for improved patient care in primary settings.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare organization
- Pediatric primary care
- Nursing models
Background:
- Primary care centers face challenges in organizing nursing services.
- Two prominent models include family nursing and pediatric nursing.
- Understanding pediatrician preferences is crucial for effective implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gather primary care pediatricians' views on family nursing and pediatric nursing models.
- To identify the advantages of each nursing care model.
- To determine pediatricians' preferred model and implementation strategies.
Main Methods:
- A Delphi study was conducted.
- Involved 58 primary care pediatricians from Madrid.
- Data collected between October 1999 and January 2000.
Main Results:
- Pediatric nursing advantages: improved coordination, enhanced professional training, uniform criteria, better patient knowledge, family preference, increased activity, and age-specific care.
- Family nursing advantages: financial savings, broader social/familial insight, staff preference, flexibility, and continuity for adolescents.
- 96% of pediatricians favored pediatric nursing as the optimal organizational model.
Conclusions:
- Primary care pediatricians perceive pediatric nursing as more beneficial in their daily practice compared to family nursing.
- Pediatric nursing aligns better with the operational needs and preferences of pediatricians in primary care settings.