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Great expectations? Parental participation in care
Summary
Parents and nurses often agree on care expectations, but parents sometimes desire greater involvement. Improved guidance and support can help meet parental expectations in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare
- Pediatrics
- Nursing
Background:
- Parental involvement in pediatric care is crucial for patient outcomes.
- Understanding differing expectations between parents and healthcare providers is essential for effective collaboration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the expectations of parents and nurses regarding parental participation in pediatric care.
- To identify discrepancies in expected roles and factors influencing parental satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A structured questionnaire was administered to 80 parents and nurses.
- Data were analyzed to compare expressed expectations and identify areas of agreement and disagreement.
Main Results:
- Parents and nurses shared common expectations for parental participation.
- Parents sometimes expected a higher level of involvement than nurses anticipated.
- A lack of role negotiation led to parents feeling unable to fully express their desired participation levels.
Conclusions:
- Discrepancies in expected parental participation exist between parents and nurses.
- Enhanced guidance and support for parents can facilitate better alignment of expectations and improve satisfaction.
- Open communication and negotiation are vital for optimizing parental involvement in care.