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Kids speak: effective communication with the school-aged/adolescent patient

Kathleen A O'Neill1

  • 1Emergency Department, Shriner's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA. koneill1@yahoo.com

Pediatric Emergency Care
|April 26, 2002
PubMed

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Effective communication is crucial for healthcare providers caring for school-aged children and adolescents. Building trust and involving young patients in decisions improves healthcare outcomes and patient-provider relationships.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric healthcare communication
  • Adolescent medicine
  • Patient-provider relationships

Background:

  • Caring for school-aged and adolescent patients presents unique challenges for acute care providers.
  • Informed consent and patient participation are increasingly important in pediatric healthcare.
  • Establishing rapport and trust with both children and parents is vital for effective care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of effective communication strategies when treating school-aged and adolescent patients.
  • To discuss the challenges healthcare providers face in communicating with pediatric populations.
  • To explore current research trends aimed at enhancing patient-provider relations in pediatrics.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on communication strategies in pediatric acute care.
  • Analysis of challenges in establishing trust and rapport with young patients.
  • Discussion of research trends in improving patient-provider interactions.

Main Results:

  • Effective communication techniques are essential for building trust with pediatric patients and their families.
  • Involving children in medical decision-making fosters better health outcomes.
  • Current research focuses on innovative methods to bridge communication gaps in pediatric healthcare.

Conclusions:

  • Mastering communication with school-aged and adolescent patients is vital for acute care providers.
  • Enhanced communication strategies can improve patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment.
  • Further research is needed to optimize patient-provider relationships in pediatric settings.

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